Are VW passat wagons good cars?

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Volkswagens in general are very well engineered cars with abysmal quality control problems, which is an odd combination. Volkswagens have a very high rate of repair issues and customer dissatisfaction, but they are also highly rated by their satisfied customers. Apparently, you either get a really good one or a really bad one. It might be very important for you to find a good repair center.

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