Engine ruined by water in diesel. Cost of repairs: $28,000 -

The couple spent more than $140,000 on a new Volkswagen Touran TDI 1.6, which they collected on Sept 21. Three months on, Mr Cheah Khuan Yew, 37, and his wife Jessica, 41, have found themselves saddled with a $28,000 bill.

The engine and fuel system of their car have been ruined as a result of water tainting the diesel in the fuel tank, and has to be replaced.

The couple, who are in the banking industry, are baffled with what could have introduced water into the diesel.

"We were told it's premature ageing. Basically, it's like a three-year-old car with a 10-year-old engine," said Mr Cheah, drawing his own analogy to show the extent of damage.

"It's been almost three months. As a consumer, I buy a car to drive. I'm not buying a risky puzzle,'' he added.

They told The New Paper last Friday that they first noticed the problem just days after they bought the diesel-powered car.

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