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Offline suave

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Rust on wing
« on: December 30, 2011, 10:24:05 am »
I know there are other threads on this but i have discovered little bubbles of rust on the lip of my wing. I'd say about the middle, directly above the centre of the wheel.

Just spoke to the dealer and they suggest they wont cover this as it's not from the inside out. BS i say as it shouldnt be happening at all. 

Anyone have any luck on this from the dealers? Any key angles in arguing that i should take?

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Re: Rust on wing
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2011, 01:57:33 pm »
just took mine in, they took photos and checked the paint depth and within 3 days vw had ok'd the claim
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Re: Rust on wing
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2011, 03:18:27 pm »
It really does seem to be pot-luck with getting this done on warranty doesn't it! Which dealer OK'd the repair Chris if you don't mind me asking?
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Re: Rust on wing
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2011, 03:24:53 pm »

Read my last post in this thread:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,21537.165.html

They know there's a problem and they know how to fix it.  I have the document in front of me now!
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Re: Rust on wing
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2011, 04:33:49 pm »
Quote from: MPS on December 30, 2011, 03:18:27 pm
It really does seem to be pot-luck with getting this done on warranty doesn't it! Which dealer OK'd the repair Chris if you don't mind me asking?

I went to Stoke VW but it was VW who ok'd it
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Re: Rust on wing
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2011, 05:45:23 pm »
I took mine in, and the bloke came out with a thickness gauge to see if it has been previously repaired. Mine went off the scale, as it appeared to have been dinged and repaired previously, so no claim for me.

Sounds like they have fobbed you off massively, so i'd go back and use the experiences of others to get them to put a claim in to VW.
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Re: Rust on wing
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2011, 06:11:41 pm »
Quote from: Chris on December 30, 2011, 04:33:49 pm
Quote from: MPS on December 30, 2011, 03:18:27 pm
It really does seem to be pot-luck with getting this done on warranty doesn't it! Which dealer OK'd the repair Chris if you don't mind me asking?

I went to Stoke VW but it was VW who ok'd it

Does Stoke VW have a bodyshop? Nearest one I thought that did was Crewe
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Re: Rust on wing
« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2012, 12:20:16 am »
No they send it to either Liverpool or most the time to M&M Longton
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Re: Rust on wing
« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2012, 12:26:03 am »
Quote from: Chris on January 02, 2012, 12:20:16 am
No they send it to either Liverpool or most the time to M&M Longton

Thanks for the info bud!  :drinking:
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Re: Rust on wing
« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2012, 04:56:16 pm »
Quote from: Manney on December 30, 2011, 03:24:53 pm

Read my last post in this thread:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,21537.165.html

They know there's a problem and they know how to fix it.  I have the document in front of me now!

Any chance you could email a copy of the document? PM sent.
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Re: Rust on wing
« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2012, 05:14:24 pm »
i bought my candy white gti about a month ago 2007 model, has the usual stonechips, but osr quarter panel down near the door and up to the wheel arch, there are a couple of small rust bubbles and its like black spots appearing under the paint, think i should take it to the dealers?
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Re: Rust on wing
« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2012, 10:41:50 pm »
Quote from: biffobear on January 03, 2012, 05:14:24 pm
i bought my candy white gti about a month ago 2007 model, has the usual stonechips, but osr quarter panel down near the door and up to the wheel arch, there are a couple of small rust bubbles and its like black spots appearing under the paint, think i should take it to the dealers?

It's gotta be worth a shot mate.
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Re: Rust on wing
« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2012, 11:30:25 pm »
my 55 plate gti is getting new wings and rust repaired on sills where moisture has collected due to leaves and other residue, a common fault apprently....all done under warranty and have a 61 plate 1.6tdicourtesy car...cant grumble

this is at benfield scotswood road in newcastle

def push the matter!!
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Re: Rust on wing
« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2012, 11:41:38 pm »
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They know there's a problem and they know how to fix it.  I have the document in front of me now!

Any chance I could get a copy too... Found some rather disappointing areas on mine over the weekend :(
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