I am writing to express my DISSATISFACTION with the POOR - Purnomo
I am writing to express my DISSATISFACTION with the POOR service I received at Volkswagen Midtown Toronto regarding my 2023 VW Taos.
During my first maintenance appointment in June 2024, service advisor KEN LIU stated that the rear brake pads needed replacement due to excessive wear, a common issue for Taos models. He said they were replaced under an 18-month warranty and recommended a follow-up visit in 2025 for another replacement before the warranty expired.
However, on September 24, 2025, at 28,000 km, another service advisor, Rodrigo, informed me that the rear brake pads needed replacement at a cost of over $800 because the warranty had expired in June 2025. I was told there was no record of the 2024 rear brake pad replacement, meaning the warranty was tied to the original vehicle purchase in July 2023.
I requested confirmation from Ken Liu on why he lied to me and why he had earlier informed me that the brake pads had been replaced, but the dealership no longer employs him. While I trusted his initial assessment and didn't personally verify the replacement, the dealership should be accountable for the information provided by their employee.
The lack of records and conflicting information regarding the warranty between these 2 advisors, and the fact that their Service Advisor (Ken Liu) was giving me false information, are concerning.
They said that their record shows the rear brake pads measured 7mm thick in June 2024 (unreplaced), reflecting 5mm of wear since the July 2023 purchase, which is concerning, reflecting on the car's quality. This wear rate suggests a potentially dangerous level of wear in the next 7-10 months. Despite this, NO brake inspection was suggested during my next service visits in January and April 2025, even when I left the car there for DAYS during service.
I believe the dealership should be responsible for the statements made by their former employee and address this warranty dispute.
It leaves me with a sour taste to see how VOLKSWAGEN and this DEALERSHIP have let customers down with their service, DAMAGING the brand image. They seem to WIGGLE AWAY from responsibility, prioritizing PROFITS OVER ACCOUNTABILITY and risking losing customers as a result.
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