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Offline bigmig95

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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #675 on: October 15, 2014, 12:19:07 pm »
Where can I get the VW tech bulletin from ?
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You only had to ask !!! :happy2:  sent it to work mate

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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #676 on: October 15, 2014, 12:20:56 pm »
Where can I get the VW tech bulletin from ?
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ditto, can someone send it to me?

thedarkes@btinternet.com

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You only had to ask !!! :happy2:  sent it to work mate

@edd30 Send me your mail address and I'll pop a copy across  :happy2:
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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #677 on: October 15, 2014, 12:48:08 pm »
haha should of known mate....

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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #678 on: October 17, 2014, 11:06:15 am »
The guy from VW in Chelmsford has just been out to look at my car, he will send his report through to VW today so fingers crossed they agree to the recommendations (one new wing, one repair)
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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #679 on: October 17, 2014, 01:44:54 pm »
Still no decision from VW yet since the initial inspection on 1st October at Peter Cooper Southampton!

This is despite me ringing their bodyshop and customer services for updates. The communication has been simply crap, from what I can understand from their vague answers it is still being deliberated by VW claims department.

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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #680 on: October 17, 2014, 10:05:25 pm »
Wow, amazed so many corrosion issues  :confused:

Has anyone considered how many cars on average are affected.... 1 in 4.    1 in 20?
Always reads worse on a forum as you get a collective catalogue of issues.

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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #681 on: October 23, 2014, 04:38:14 pm »
VW have agreed to the repair/replacement on mine with no costs. Booked in early part of November  :happy2:
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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #682 on: October 23, 2014, 06:23:39 pm »
Anyone had sills done?

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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #683 on: October 23, 2014, 07:51:23 pm »
Had my wings done earlier this year... They ordered the wings after only speaking to me over the phone! No hassle what so ever, 2 new wings.

They made a fab job too, and I'm a paint sprayer myself. I couldn't have done any better.

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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #684 on: October 23, 2014, 08:09:45 pm »
Had my wings done earlier this year... They ordered the wings after only speaking to me over the phone! No hassle what so ever, 2 new wings.

They made a fab job too, and I'm a paint sprayer myself. I couldn't have done any better.

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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #685 on: October 23, 2014, 08:43:13 pm »
Was at hayseldens bodyshop in thurnscoe (bodyshop used by doncaster and Barnsley VW) I even got a polo to rip about in while my jetta was in. Had it longer than expected as they "ordered golf wings instead of jetta"

They made a good job, North Sea Green isn't the easiest to match! ...trust me

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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #686 on: October 25, 2014, 12:27:39 pm »
After nearly 4 weeks VW have agreed 100% replacement on both front wings but 50% for the tailgate which I am going to dispute.

What I don't understand is how some people have had almost instant approval. From what Peter Coopers told me it was VW who were holding things up with the decision making but somehow I think it was just Peter Coopers making excuses for poor service.

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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #687 on: October 25, 2014, 01:07:30 pm »
Just found out from VW that they will replace both my 05 GTI's front wings free of charge because of the wheel arch rust. Result!!!   :happy2:

are you the only owner on your car ?? normally vw try to get out of this??

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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #688 on: October 25, 2014, 01:08:41 pm »
We were notified within days that VW had agreed to change both wings on ours, The wings have indeed been changed and looks a good job too! So can't fault them there!
But as for the paint match (Black LC9Z) is piss poor, I went to collect the car in the pissing down rain and noticed it before they took the car inside and dried it with a chammy where it looked even worse, Kind of had a blue pearl effect to it.
 We are now awaiting to see what is going to happen.
Just be aware that the wings are painted off the car (Well ours were anyway!) And the straight edge colour difference stands out like a sore thumb!
They are also saying they don't blend in any warranty paintwork, But as our car went in all the same colour were expecting it back with a better match than it currently has.
 I am not going to slag them off just yet as after 45 minutes standing there arguing with 4 blokes they have said they would get in touch with VW customer services to see what they could do with regards to painting the bonnet and doors to try and get a better blend.
  They knew the paint match was sh*t but tried to fob off the 2 wrong people as my MRS is proper fussy with her car!

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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #689 on: October 25, 2014, 02:17:41 pm »
Mine goes in for a recall and corrosion check next week.