Originally Posted by Mathieu35

I have a VW, and I know a couple of trustworthy people in Charlotte who sound like they would be more honest than this mechanic who screwed you over. I remember I replaced the timing belt on my jetta around ten years ago, and this mechanic did for $100. I know certain models of VW have gotten more complex in recent years, but I agree with some of the other people who've chimed in on this thread that the price you paid is in the range of getting a rebuild transmission. I don't know where you are in NC, but let me know if you need the name of a couple of good shops in Charlotte.