Seat Alhambra Automatic transmission slipping 29,000 miles

You have grounds to complain under the goods-fit-for purpose law's - A new car should be expected to reasonably last more than 4 years without a major mechanical failure. Also get a second opinion from another dealer and a good independent auto gearbox specialist. I would complain like crazy to the dealer and VW and try to get some goodwill support. I wouldn't touch a tiptronic system myself though, they are still too new, technology wise.

Andy

I have a similar problem. My Alhambra is just 3 years old with 50,000 km on the clock. I have been quoted 5000 euros plus labour! I am taking it up with SEAT in Belgium where I live. I my case it only happens when the gearbox gets hot - usually after an hour on the motorway. If you get a good resolutin to yuor orbelm - or even a good diagnosis(!) please let me know. I'll do the same for you.

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