Leaking Coolant, Help!!!

[GraceIsotope]

My beloved 2001 Isotope Green New Beetle is leaking coolant!!
Coolant level drops from the upper level mark on the reservoir to the lower level mark within a week.
Took it to the VW dealer here in Silicon Valley, and they said that the auxillary / secondary water pump is bad. Repiar cost is $440 parts and labor.
Is there such a thing as an auxillary water pump in the New Beetle? I have only heard of THE water pump and timing belt.
Also is the repair cost reasonable?
Please help!!

Thanks!

[Oyveychris]

There is an auxilliary pump that pushes coolant through the system as needed when the car is shut off after a hot run. Not sure on the repair cost though.

[cyberbeetle]

The aux. pump is around $120 the dealer will charge you $220 for the pump + around 2 hrs of labor + tax + shop suppiles = $440 Tell them you only have $350 they will negotiate

[GraceIsotope]

Thanks for the responses so far.
Ok, the dealer said "electrical secondary water pump that is dripping coolant". It's near the bottom of the radiator slightly to the passenger side. I asked if it might be just a bad hose or connection. The advisor said no and recommended "to replace the pump and we will re-check the system".

I want to get a second opinion. Anyone can recommend a honest reliable VW mechanic in the Silicon Valley/San Jose area?

Thanks again!