# Seeking Advice: Retire CC or Make the Repairs?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-advice-retire-cc-or-make-the-repairs/199013>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** cc, volkswagen\
**Created:** [February 6, 2025, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-advice-retire-cc-or-make-the-repairs/199013 "2025-02-06T12:43:12Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![CluelessCC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a88e57/32.png) [@CluelessCC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CluelessCC)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2025, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-advice-retire-cc-or-make-the-repairs/199013/1 "2025-02-06T12:43:13Z")

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Have a 2012 CC at 140k miles. The check engine light came on and the car started to shake during ignition (went away when started driving). I changed the spark plugs and coils but the problem remained.

The shop is telling me I need a carbon cleaning, timing chain replacement, and camshaft reseal – all things I’m sure are due. It’s roughly ~$5k, making me question whether it’s worth repairing the car given its milage.

Was thinking about other major repairs that could come soon. I already replaced the transmission at 110k miles, but haven’t yet done the water pump or manifold, which would add another ~$2k.

I figure I’m betting $7k in fixes that the car will last another 40-60k miles. I don’t drive much so that could be 3+ years. Curious what others thing – is it worth putting the money into the car or cutting losses and getting another?

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**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2025, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-advice-retire-cc-or-make-the-repairs/199013/2 "2025-02-06T13:27:48Z")

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You seem to have direct injection . . . so I can see the decarboning at 140K

What I’m having a harder time accepting is timing chains at only 140K. Does it actually need it, is there noise, or what’s going on there?

As for this “camshaft reseal” . . . how bad is this leaking?

It concerns me you already had the transmission replaced at 110K, which seems very early to me

I’m guessing you’re taking this car to a VW dealer or an independent who specializes in that brand?

It might be wise to seek a 2nd opinion at another shop, imo

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**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2025, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-advice-retire-cc-or-make-the-repairs/199013/3 "2025-02-06T14:19:51Z")

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For expensive repairs it’s always a good idea to get a second opinion. Just describe the problem and don’t say anything about the other shop’s diagnosis. Get everything in writing for future reference.

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**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-advice-retire-cc-or-make-the-repairs/199013/4 "2025-02-06T14:46:18Z")

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Did you replace trans or rebuild it? Cost?

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**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2025, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-advice-retire-cc-or-make-the-repairs/199013/5 "2025-02-06T16:12:25Z")

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If I may ask, what engine and trim line do you have???

Something not adding up in my head and I need to look it up 1st before commenting on it…