Author Topic: * VW - RUST & WARRANTY * RESULT!!!! (Read 204311 times)

karl210 · « **Reply #360 on:** April 12, 2013, 10:06:05 am »

how long does it normally take everyone to hear something back? mine got looked at 4 days ago. Also do i have to fight for a courtesy car or will they offer one?

bankies · « **Reply #361 on:** April 12, 2013, 10:27:14 am »

Quote from: triggerh4ppy on April 12, 2013, 09:56:05 am

Can someone email me a copy of the PDF please?

sayeedamin@gmail.com

Also has anyone has success with a car with nonvw service history at either coventry or leicester dealers?

Thanks

email copy sent

mk4gti-t · « **Reply #362 on:** April 30, 2013, 11:49:19 pm »

Do you think there is any chance of me getting my 05 reg gti and my wifes 54 reg fsi done under warranty?

Could i please have the pdf aswell

neiljones30@hotmail.co.uk

Cheers.

mk4gti-t · « **Reply #363 on:** May 02, 2013, 09:03:25 pm »

Been to the local dealership today and although they agreed it's their issue and they will cover it i was told i need to take it to a dealer with a bodyshop. The nearest one to me is Coventry, about 45 miles away

Scottymon · « **Reply #364 on:** May 02, 2013, 09:19:59 pm »

Quote from: mk4gti-t on May 02, 2013, 09:03:25 pm

Been to the local dealership today and although they agreed it's their issue and they will cover it i was told i need to take it to a dealer with a bodyshop. The nearest one to me is Coventry, about 45 miles away

I had the same mate, still haven't got around to taking the journey, mines about 100 miles round trip, which I'd have to take there first for paint readings etc. so 200 miles! PITA I've considered buying one on fleabay and fitting it myself.

RedRobin · « **Reply #365 on:** May 04, 2013, 08:09:35 am »

Quote from: mk4gti-t on April 30, 2013, 11:49:19 pm

Do you think there is any chance of me getting my 05 reg gti and my wifes 54 reg fsi done under warranty?

Could i please have the pdf aswell

neiljones30@hotmail.co.uk

Cheers.

....Email sent with PDF attached.

My GTI is a 05-plate and wasn't a problem. They'll want to check your wings paint thickness to check it had never been resprayed and therefore not qualified for free repair.

detailer · « **Reply #366 on:** May 04, 2013, 08:45:13 am »

Could you send me a PDF please. Thankyou

RedRobin · « **Reply #367 on:** May 04, 2013, 07:03:57 pm »

Quote from: detailer on May 04, 2013, 08:45:13 am

Could you send me a PDF please. Thankyou

....I would be happy to, but cannot do so until you inform me of your email address to send it to.

detailer · « **Reply #368 on:** May 04, 2013, 07:05:57 pm »

Pm'd

Andygolf · « **Reply #369 on:** May 05, 2013, 08:27:48 am »

Red robin- my passenger front wing has been painted before and they have qualified it for a 100% repair( new wings)

RedRobin · « **Reply #370 on:** May 06, 2013, 05:21:41 pm »

Quote from: Andygolf on May 05, 2013, 08:27:48 am

Red robin- my passenger front wing has been painted before and they have qualified it for a 100% repair( new wings)

....That's very unusual but I am of course very pleased for you

I must admit that I've never fully understood why Volkswagen have insisted on checking the paint depth before accepting a free repair - I don't see why adding paint negates VW's responsibility for the underlying rust problem. In fact you could argue that an extra layer of paint gives further protection - Unless of course the rust has already started.

jamma · « **Reply #371 on:** May 06, 2013, 06:00:01 pm »

I just noticed that one of my wheel arches is starting to rust . Can someone advise me how I qualify for a free paint job as cant read through 25 pages . Cheers

RedRobin · « **Reply #372 on:** May 06, 2013, 06:11:37 pm »

Quote from: jamma on May 06, 2013, 06:00:01 pm

I just noticed that one of my wheel arches is starting to rust . Can someone advise me how I qualify for a free paint job as cant read through 25 pages . Cheers

....Visit your VW dealership and show them the rust. They will probably want to measure the existing paint thickness (a 5-minute job).

Be aware that this is not a normal warranty issue but something which Volkswagen are happy to do - Either repair or replace free of charge but they decide which.

So it doesn't matter how old your car is or if it's lowered.

PM me your email address and I can send you a VW internal document about it. You may not have to refer the dealer to it but it's effective backup if they plead ignorance or try to fob you off.

Hope This Helps

sgour · « **Reply #373 on:** May 06, 2013, 06:18:36 pm »

PM'd :)

Very useful info in this thread... Hopefully get VW to sort out my front wings soon

jamma · « **Reply #374 on:** May 06, 2013, 06:29:14 pm »

Quote from: RedRobin on May 06, 2013, 06:11:37 pm

Quote from: jamma on May 06, 2013, 06:00:01 pm

I just noticed that one of my wheel arches is starting to rust . Can someone advise me how I qualify for a free paint job as cant read through 25 pages . Cheers

....Visit your VW dealership and show them the rust. They will probably want to measure the existing paint thickness (a 5-minute job).

Be aware that this is not a normal warranty issue but something which Volkswagen are happy to do - Either repair or replace free of charge but they decide which.

So it doesn't matter how old your car is or if it's lowered.

PM me your email address and I can send you a VW internal document about it. You may not have to refer the dealer to it but it's effective backup if they plead ignorance or try to fob you off.

Hope This Helps

Pm'd cheers

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