Mk5 front wing rust. (Warranty)

[nicky]

My father in law has a 54reg golf which has started rusting on 1 of the wings where the plastic screw is. I told him to take it to VW as it should be covered by corrosion warranty.

So Vw said they would do it but they would need so much money towards it??? Surely if this is a warranty issue they should cover the full costs?

Has any1 had the same problem with there wings and had vw sort them? If so did u pay anything or did the just do it. These cars have about a 10 year corrosion warranty, even his sills are showing signs of bubbling.

Nicky

[Frodo-anni]

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,21537.0.html

Have a read 

Also if you drop me an email i will send you the VW pdf regarding the corrosion issue.

The outcome for many has changed alot recently with 50% contributions being the norm, but others are getting far better even FOC.

[nicky]

Thanks for the info mate, and yes that pdf would be great thanks

nicky@nickystonehouse.wanadoo.co.uk

Cheers

[Scotsmanash]

I have the same problem, will let you know what vw say when I see them

[brookesb32]

I have had both replaced free of charge. So long as they haven't been sprayed before you should be fine 

[Frodo-anni]

As of may 31st, VW decided to change the outcomes and only make contributions of 50% towards the cost, some people are finding other costs contributed too, via different forms from VW.

I think alot of Wings are being repaired rather than replaced, but as others will agree, once rust has set in then it will come back, my mk4 was done 3x.

[Juicetin]

50% is the best I've got for 2 rusting arches. Ive taken it a long way, through local dealer, then referral to a different dealer and finally to VW Executive with whom i have had numerous letters, emails, texts and calls. The best they are offering is 50%. 

[Scottymon]

50% is the best I've got for 2 rusting arches. Ive taken it a long way, through local dealer, then referral to a different dealer and finally to VW Executive with whom i have had numerous letters, emails, texts and calls. The best they are offering is 50%. 

That sucks really, out of interest how much does 50% on an arch cost the consumer? 

Would it be cheaper to get a wing sprayed up... think they go for ~£100 painted to code... DIY fit. 

ESP. Considering the dealers are probably repairing them and not fitting a new one.

[nicky]

Just been on the phone to vw and 50% is the best they will do which I think is shocking! They should be covering the full cost as its a warranty job. I asked what would I have to pay with the 50% off and they said £280+vat for 1 fricking wing replaced and painted, so that would be £560+vat total price for 1 wing replaced n painted from vw.

[nicky]

Surely vw wouldn't charge £560+ vat to replace n paint a wing.

[Juicetin]

Yep, thats about what they quoted me. The official line is that the rust is caused by a foam pad being inserted in an incorrect place in the arch liner which collects water/waste. VW class it as a "mechanical defect" as opposed to a problem with the paintwork/metal itself which rules out a claim under the paintwork perforation warranty.

[Frodo-anni]

Thanks for the info mate, and yes that pdf would be great thanks

nicky@nickystonehouse.wanadoo.co.uk

Cheers

already sent this morning   

[harryh522]

Mine have gone really bad! Asked the previous owner if he had been to VW and he said yes but they fobbed him off and he went and got them resprayed! Now I'm going to have to fork out for new wings and painting  they are starting to go quite bad as well!

[dmac1969]

Surely vw wouldn't charge £560+ vat to replace n paint a wing.

Yep , when I had my last GTI done last year they said it would have been over a grand if I was habing to pay - had both wings changed....

[Mk5Dom]

Mine was done FOC by my dealer. Kinda wish I hadn't of had them do it though.
Paint doesn't match and they refuse to blend it as blending isn't part of the warranty. Really p*ssed off.
Currently now on the hunt for a Steel Grey O/S wing.