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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #555 on: October 11, 2013, 10:29:48 am »
Awesome, I'll take a trip to VW on the weekend and see what they've got to say.
Sorry if I've missed something, but is there a link to this PDF?

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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #556 on: October 11, 2013, 09:22:16 pm »
Drop me a pm with email address i will send it over.
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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #557 on: October 11, 2013, 09:24:19 pm »
Awesome, I'll take a trip to VW on the weekend and see what they've got to say.
Sorry if I've missed something, but is there a link to this PDF?

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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #558 on: October 11, 2013, 09:31:29 pm »
Awesome, thanks very much! :smiley:

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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #559 on: October 20, 2013, 01:42:33 am »
Unfortunately I have found some rust and bubbling, but not where you guys seem to have commonly got it... Which concerns me as they might not cover it under the 'goodwill'

It's on the edge of the rear left hand panel where it meets the bumper, just below where the lights are.

Is it worth me going to VW about it?

Could someone email me the PDF too please?

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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #560 on: October 21, 2013, 12:41:23 pm »
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VW WINGS RUST PDF

What the PDF explains is the reasons why the rust in the front wings has occurred - A design manufacturing fault which Volkswagen admit to internally by the existence of this PDF dicument!

Although, the foam pads were to reduce noise from Mk5 Golf DIESEL engines, they were also applied to other Mk5 Golfs in the range - Hence our problem.

it only applies to the front wings.

It's important to emphasise that this is NOT a standard VW warranty issue.

Also, a precedant has been set by all the dozens of Mk5 Golfs which have already been repaired free of charge regarding this exact issue.

However, if your wings paint thickness when measured has changed (due to aftermarket respray), VW can legitimately escape from their obligations.

I hope this helps.


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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #561 on: October 21, 2013, 03:36:57 pm »
HI Redrobin

After reading many posts about the front wing rust issues, I am preparing to go and see my local dealer about one of mine. As a new member I can't PM you but I'd be grateful if you could send me the PDF which I would like to arm myself with before talking to anyone.

My email is jen_mfp@hotmail.com

Thanks, and much appreciated.

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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #562 on: October 21, 2013, 04:54:00 pm »
HI Redrobin

After reading many posts about the front wing rust issues, I am preparing to go and see my local dealer about one of mine. As a new member I can't PM you but I'd be grateful if you could send me the PDF which I would like to arm myself with before talking to anyone.

My email is jen_mfp@hotmail.com

Thanks, and much appreciated.


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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #563 on: October 21, 2013, 06:55:13 pm »
I've noticed that mine has bubbles under the paint but nothing showing through as yet! Prime evidence of it coming from within.

If you could pm me that pdf file too mate it'd be very much appreciated! Cheers.
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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #564 on: October 22, 2013, 03:59:56 pm »
here is mine above the rear arch... Obviously its not covered in the pdf so might cause a problem negotiating with VW.... but this is no way from a stone chip. A decent bodywork repair place has quoted me £170 to respray half this panel and sort this out.

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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #565 on: October 22, 2013, 05:56:47 pm »
I've noticed that mine has bubbles under the paint but nothing showing through as yet! Prime evidence of it coming from within.

If you could pm me that pdf file too mate it'd be very much appreciated! Cheers.


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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #566 on: October 24, 2013, 12:49:41 pm »
Hi there...newbie!

I'm also having problems with VW regarding a warranty claim for my wing and sill. Usual sketch, they have offered to pay 50% but i'm holding out for the full amount. I will keep you posted on my success as if they they dont come back with a better offer this week then i'm off to the small claims court.

Could someone email me a copy of the technical bulletin for the wing and let me know if one exists for the sill? andyhorne@hotmail.co.uk

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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #567 on: October 24, 2013, 02:58:27 pm »
I've noticed that mine has bubbles under the paint but nothing showing through as yet! Prime evidence of it coming from within.

If you could pm me that pdf file too mate it'd be very much appreciated! Cheers.


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Hi RR. Would you kindly also send it to myself as well, please. My dealer's not playing unless I pay £500.

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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #568 on: October 24, 2013, 03:02:38 pm »
I've noticed that mine has bubbles under the paint but nothing showing through as yet! Prime evidence of it coming from within.

If you could pm me that pdf file too mate it'd be very much appreciated! Cheers.


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Ahh i see! I thought it was to a link.

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Re: Front wing rust warranty success!!
« Reply #569 on: October 25, 2013, 10:15:08 am »
I've noticed that mine has bubbles under the paint but nothing showing through as yet! Prime evidence of it coming from within.

If you could pm me that pdf file too mate it'd be very much appreciated! Cheers.


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Hi RR. Would you kindly also send it to myself as well, please. My dealer's not playing unless I pay £500.


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