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1995 Volkswagen Golf Reliability Rating
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Engine
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Digifant Main Power Relay, and a periodic problem is failure of the Timing Belt. Failure of the Timing Belt applies to 4-cylinder gasoline engines only.The cost to repair the Digifant Main Power Relay is estimated at $22.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Timing Belt is estimated at $22.00 for parts and $117.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Blower Switch and the Blower Speed Resistor.The cost to repair the Blower Switch is estimated at $76.30 for parts and $45.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Blower Speed Resistor is estimated at $26.45 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Anti-Theft Control Unit. This failure will prevent the vehicle from starting.The cost to repair the Anti-Theft Control Unit is estimated at $101.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
When considering this vehicle for purchase, be sure to check the following:
Anti-Theft Control Unit
Digifant Main Power Relay
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