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Offline Lee099721

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7.5 gti drivers seat problems
« on: 16 January 2019, 16:18 »
17 plate gti 7.5 drivers seat problem there is a rip on the seat edge about half a inch just were the red stitches are . Were your seat bullages out the hug your sides  . Been back to the dealership today they took some pictures and told us they would be in touch as they don't no if it is covered on the warranty. Car is a1 condition with 7200 miles with full vw service history and is just less than 17 months old any help would be grateful thanks lee
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Offline fredgroves

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Re: 7.5 gti drivers seat problems
« Reply #1 on: 16 January 2019, 16:28 »
The stitching has let go or the material is ripped?

The former they may cover, the latter almost certainly not...
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Re: 7.5 gti drivers seat problems
« Reply #2 on: 16 January 2019, 16:46 »
Material has ripped not the stitching but very close to the red stitching ( would of put up a picture but don't no how to sorry )
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Re: 7.5 gti drivers seat problems
« Reply #3 on: 16 January 2019, 17:57 »
Good luck is all i will say...
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Re: 7.5 gti drivers seat problems
« Reply #4 on: 16 January 2019, 18:40 »
Well if it's not covered under warranty can any body give any advice on a fix would it be a new seat or a smart repair or something else any advice would be gladly help me thanks
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Offline SRGTD

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Re: 7.5 gti drivers seat problems
« Reply #5 on: 16 January 2019, 18:51 »
Either a new seat cover (new seat wouldn’t be necessary), or find an upholsterer near to you (Liverpool area?) who could replace the damaged part with matching fabric. A new seat cover is likely to be quite expensive though.

 A quick Google for ‘car upholstery repairs - Liverpool’ returned the following matches - there are others; this was just the first three;

- Autotrim Merseyside; Knowsley Industrial Park, Ashcroft Road, Liverpool (no website)
- Liverpool Coachtrimmers - https://www.liverpool-coachtrimmers.co.uk
- Auto Interiors; 56 Norfolk Street, Liverpool (no website)


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Re: 7.5 gti drivers seat problems
« Reply #6 on: 16 January 2019, 19:00 »
Thank you very much for your help just waiting on a phone call back off the dealership fingers crossed but that's very much for your help again lee
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Re: 7.5 gti drivers seat problems
« Reply #7 on: 16 January 2019, 19:20 »
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Re: 7.5 gti drivers seat problems
« Reply #8 on: 16 January 2019, 22:39 »
I just returned a Leon FR which had a similar issue, it happened around 18 months into the lease and was replaced by Seat for free

However it happened again after 12 months however that time round they wouldn’t replace it for free and stated it would cost £185 to replace/fix

Just returned the car today to the lease company and the assessor said it was within wear and tear guidelines so didn’t incur any charges!

Guess I’ll keep an eye out for it on the new car (GTI 7.5)
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Re: 7.5 gti drivers seat problems
« Reply #9 on: 28 January 2019, 17:22 »
I've got pretty much exactly the same issue, did you get a response from the dealership ?
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