Hi, I have an automatic 98 Jetta GL w/50,000 miles on it, which I bought this past May. This car just doesn't like to start in the winter. The starter, batter, alternator are all in check and my VW mechanic tells me that it's just the cold weather (he just went through the entire car on my last oil change and everything is good). Keep in mind, I live in Syracuse, which is the snowiest metro area in the country. Temps were in the negatives yesterday and right now it's 16 degrees so I figured it would start but nothing. I don't have a garage either. I'm just getting a little frustrated because I have to rely on it for work and I'm just to the point where I feel like selling it (probably won't because I really like the car). So my questions are: have any of you experienced trouble starting your volkswagen in the winter?? and, is there anything I can do for the car to help prevent it from not starting? (Someone I know suggested dry gas). Alright, thanks for your help.
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19 years ago