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Re: seat bolster wear
« Reply #15 on: January 16, 2009, 07:40:42 pm »
greenhouse the Ed 30 i looked at today was as yours

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Re: seat bolster wear
« Reply #16 on: January 16, 2009, 07:44:46 pm »
Well whether they like it or not they WILL replace the seat for me!

SteveP's looks almost new so if they are capable of producing a bolster that can be sat on  :surprised: I want my car to have have it!

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Re: seat bolster wear
« Reply #17 on: January 16, 2009, 07:47:37 pm »
how long would the interior be under warranty ?

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Re: seat bolster wear
« Reply #18 on: January 16, 2009, 07:54:00 pm »
greenhouse dealer is pushing for both seats to be replaced as said recovers look sh#te, my dealer is fully aware in the age of forums people do talk

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Re: seat bolster wear
« Reply #19 on: January 16, 2009, 07:57:05 pm »
greenhouse dealer is pushing for both seats to be replaced as said recovers look sh#te, my dealer is fully aware in the age of forums people do talk

No I wouldn't consider a recover, new seat for me!

how long would the interior be under warranty ?

Depends on the claim I would have thought? If its a failure the full three years, but wear issues are likley to be more complicated as the car gets older.

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Re: seat bolster wear
« Reply #20 on: January 16, 2009, 08:00:37 pm »
greenhouse dealer is pushing for both seats to be replaced as said recovers look sh#te, my dealer is fully aware in the age of forums people do talk

No I wouldn't consider a recover, new seat for me!

how long would the interior be under warranty ?

Depends on the claim I would have thought? If its a failure the full three years, but wear issues are likley to be more complicated as the car gets older.

i mean within the three years, would be interesed to know if its 3 years or just the one

ps if your dealer gives you a whole seat i want to know who your dealer is   :wink:

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Re: seat bolster wear
« Reply #21 on: January 16, 2009, 08:02:49 pm »
greenhouse dealer is pushing for both seats to be replaced as said recovers look sh#te, my dealer is fully aware in the age of forums people do talk

No I wouldn't consider a recover, new seat for me!

how long would the interior be under warranty ?

Depends on the claim I would have thought? If its a failure the full three years, but wear issues are likley to be more complicated as the car gets older.

i mean within the three years, would be interesed to know if its 3 years or just the one

ps if your dealer gives you a whole seat i want to know who your dealer is   :wink:

I'll find out next week if it's one or three next week  :wink: I'll keep you posted how I get on  :happy2:

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Re: seat bolster wear
« Reply #22 on: January 16, 2009, 08:03:55 pm »
well, if he does it tell him to get two ordered  :happy2:

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Re: seat bolster wear
« Reply #23 on: January 16, 2009, 08:11:57 pm »
irrespective of warranty you can quote the Sale of Goods Act with reference to durability, always worth a read and have the facts to hand should the going get tough, normally a copy highlighted for them helps

not to mention my missus is now paranoid about the size of her ar$e  :scared:

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Re: seat bolster wear
« Reply #24 on: January 16, 2009, 08:16:14 pm »
irrespective of warranty you can quote the Sale of Goods Act with reference to durability, always worth a read and have the facts to hand should the going get tough, normally a copy highlighted for them helps

not to mention my missus is now paranoid about the size of her ar$e  :scared:
well yes, but its still fit for purpose etc, just look a bit worn, i reckon it will be a hard one, but will happily be proved wrong

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Re: seat bolster wear
« Reply #25 on: January 16, 2009, 08:39:24 pm »
my neighbours electric seat failed at 2 and half years, the result, a new seat :laugh:

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Re: seat bolster wear
« Reply #26 on: January 16, 2009, 08:40:54 pm »
my neighbours electric seat failed at 2 and half years, the result, a new seat :laugh:

theres no wonder VW's are so expensive  :laugh:

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Re: seat bolster wear
« Reply #27 on: January 17, 2009, 09:28:59 am »
The side bolster on my previous car (new MINI), the spring collapsed after 3K miles. I was told by MINI that this was general wear and tear..............LOL...after 3K miles..yes nice reply thanks!

One of many reasons why I promptly got rid of the car, in exchange for all of my money back!

Hope you get the issue sorted wigit, and get a better response than I did by MINI!
2008 Golf GTI - Revo Stage 2 NOW SOLD

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Re: seat bolster wear
« Reply #28 on: January 17, 2009, 12:37:56 pm »
Yeah mine's pretty bad too.



It's a clicky!

That's at 8k (bought it at 3k). Just figured it was wear and tear.

The GTI isn't just a machine. It's very much a living, breathing thing.

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Re: seat bolster wear
« Reply #29 on: January 17, 2009, 06:32:35 pm »
Its shocking really for 8k miles on a 20k car