Front wing rust warranty success!!

[winrya]

Has anyone got a any pictures of the amount of rust we are talking about here as mine is just starting to rust.

Have a 06 plate golf mk5.

And wondering if I have a case for taking it to the vw dealership?

Thanks

Any amount of rust is too much rust and just the beginning.  Get it to the dealer

[A1dan2.0tdisport]

Has anyone got a any pictures of the amount of rust we are talking about here as mine is just starting to rust.

Have a 06 plate golf mk5.

And wondering if I have a case for taking it to the vw dealership?

Thanks

Any amount of rust is too much rust and just the beginning.  Get it to the dealer

agreed, how long is the paintwork warranty valid for is it 6 years?

Thanks

[Meeky]

My front left arch has some very slight bubbles forming on it 

It's a 05 Mk5 GTi Golf..heard this was common and was covered under the paint warranty if this is correct?

Just wondering if i will be covered if i take it to my local VW dealership?

Thanks Guys

[RedRobin]

Has anyone got a any pictures of the amount of rust we are talking about here as mine is just starting to rust.

Have a 06 plate golf mk5.

And wondering if I have a case for taking it to the vw dealership?

Thanks

....This was mine (BEFORE repair!) on 05-plate Mk5 GTI with nearly 100k miles:



Both my wings were repaired free of charge and all done within a few days (also with free VW Polo courtesy car).

[Ferrariflip]

RedRobin,

I believe you have a copy of the service bulletin that details the front panels, could i be cheeky and ask if you mind emailing me a copy to Phil.mcbain@gmail.com as i am trying to build a case against them.

Would really appreciate it

Rgds

Phill

[RedRobin]

RedRobin,

I believe you have a copy of the service bulletin that details the front panels, could i be cheeky and ask if you mind emailing me a copy to Phil.mcbain@gmail.com as i am trying to build a case against them.

Would really appreciate it

Rgds

Phill

....You're welcome  Email with PDF sent.

[homesqueeze]

Has anyone got a any pictures of the amount of rust we are talking about here as mine is just starting to rust.

Have a 06 plate golf mk5.

And wondering if I have a case for taking it to the vw dealership?

Thanks

Any amount of rust is too much rust and just the beginning.  Get it to the dealer

agreed, how long is the paintwork warranty valid for is it 6 years?

Thanks

Corrosion warranty is 12 years, but they call these repairs good will gestures as they don't come under the warranty!

[homesqueeze]

My front left arch has some very slight bubbles forming on it 

It's a 05 Mk5 GTi Golf..heard this was common and was covered under the paint warranty if this is correct?

Just wondering if i will be covered if i take it to my local VW dealership?

Thanks Guys

There's no reason why it wouldn't be covered as long as there's no damage in the area. My 05 got new wings and I only had very slight bubbles starting to show.

[homesqueeze]

I've just noticed that both my front wings now have rust. Without having read any of this thread, can someone tell me if they paint the while wing - or just repair the said area's?

Also, would VW give me a courtesy car, as I suspect this will take a couple of days.

They replace the whole wing, not repair. You should be able to get a loan car, although some places can be mean and charge for it.

[Nodz]

I've just noticed that both my front wings now have rust. Without having read any of this thread, can someone tell me if they paint the while wing - or just repair the said area's?

Also, would VW give me a courtesy car, as I suspect this will take a couple of days.

They replace the whole wing, not repair. You should be able to get a loan car, although some places can be mean and charge for it.

Not strictly true. As per the guidelines they have to try and repair it 1st and if that proves unsuccessful then it will be a new wing. Basically they sand it back, and it either falls apart or they do it slightly to hard to get this result and then apply for new wings/fit new wings as per VW guidelines.

[lockster0191]

SUCCESS woo-hoo
visited vw silverlink newcastle today spoke to nice lad nathan, came out had look took some paint readings.
yes we will get them done no problem never asked for anything else.
i asked if he needed to take pics to send off he explained no the wings are quite bad vw has gave us permission to authorise repair or replace.
between 4-6 weeks as bodyshop quite busy & courtesy car, but forgot to ask if free was just buzzing approved.
so thanks guys for all info.

didnt have to mention vw bulletin as he approved within a minute.

[RedRobin]

SUCCESS woo-hoo

so thanks guys for all info.

didnt have to mention vw bulletin as he approved within a minute.

....Great news! 

That bulletin PDF is more as backup if a dealer gets funny about it. It also helps you to understand the issue and be more convincing about your case.

[homesqueeze]

I've just noticed that both my front wings now have rust. Without having read any of this thread, can someone tell me if they paint the while wing - or just repair the said area's?

Also, would VW give me a courtesy car, as I suspect this will take a couple of days.

They replace the whole wing, not repair. You should be able to get a loan car, although some places can be mean and charge for it.

Not strictly true. As per the guidelines they have to try and repair it 1st and if that proves unsuccessful then it will be a new wing. Basically they sand it back, and it either falls apart or they do it slightly to hard to get this result and then apply for new wings/fit new wings as per VW guidelines.

Well that's not what happened with me! I only had the very beginnings of rust, just a few tiny bubbles on each wing. They put new wings straight on with no attempt to repair. They said there was no point repairing as it would only come back again and that the new wings were modified and would cure the problem.

[lockster0191]

Yeh they are going to replace wings ( forgot) to put that in my post.
learned my car is blue graphite any idea what the coulor match would be like ?

[lockster0191]

Hey guys forgot to add.
Guy at vw said while wings are off they might find rust around sill that connects to wing & this would not be covered is this correct ?
Mine has a bit appearing.