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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: adw555 on 19 August 2009, 15:18
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So there was a little tear in the leather on the back of the drivers seat in my new GTI. They have offered to replace the cover under warranty. Has anyone had this done ?. Did the new cover fit properly as as tight as the original ?
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If they are replacing the leather on it and getting it done properly then it should look like new.
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so the dealer says the new cover arrived from VW...apparently they change it inhouse...the old cover comes off and the new one goes on..all one piece...hmm..do I trust them :undecided:
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Im sorry what do you mean by cover? Are they replacing the actual leather?
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yes, the leather on a mk 6 GTI driver seat is all one piece (I presume this is the same on a mk 5) ..it's one complete cover apart from the headrest
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Might as well get them to do it, if it ain't right then reject it.
They won't want to fork out for a whole new seat as they cost a fcuking fortune.
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Might as well get them to do it, if it ain't right then reject it.
They won't want to fork out for a whole new seat as they cost a fcuking fortune.
I agree, chances are they will bring a contractor they use for this type of work in. It probably won't be one of the regular grease monkeys, same as they do for wheel refurbs or windscreen replacements.
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I can almost guarantee it will be a contractor as its a very specialist skill.
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apparently not, their own technicians do it...it'll take an hour for them to take the seat out and take the old cover off and put the new one on. I can watch them do it if I like.
The say they've done a few of them over the years and it's relatively simple being just a one piece cover...oh, I'm almost tempted to leave it as it is :wink:
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They defo use their own tecchys - don't worry, on my Mk5, I've had both front drivers seat bases, and the rear seat base all done - and they were absolutely perfect. In fact - it is probably the best work they have actually done on the car!
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yeah I wouldn't worry about it I have fitted a few factory supplied covers and there isn't really any way to do it wrong!
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Thanks TT and Joe....feel a bit better now :smiley:
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yeah I wouldn't worry about it I have fitted a few factory supplied covers and there isn't really any way to do it wrong!
whats it like getting the old one off though? :huh:
I looked at the on on my MKIV and jeez!! What a palava!!! there are so many clips and hooks it looks easier to just replace the whole seat :undecided:
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I think im getting myself in a muddle here. I'm under the impression that new leather will need to be restitched to the seat?
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I think im getting myself in a muddle here. I'm under the impression that new leather will need to be restitched to the seat?
not if its a one piece cover
on my MKIV its a one piece cover with lots of clips of hooks which then attach to sires placed throughout the seat back in between the foam (new fabric cover is £225 too!)
I would presume its the same on newer cars
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Ahhhhh ta ;)
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no alan, your just a muppet :grin:
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You said it yourself that fishing season was over !? Its bad enough with them bellends over in the MK6 section, dont need you coming to our MK5 section aswell :D
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You said it yourself that fishing season was over !? Its bad enough with them bellends over in the MK6 section, dont need you coming to our MK5 section aswell :D
Poaching Season never finishes :grin:
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Its bad enough with them bellends over in the MK6 section, dont need you coming to our MK5 section aswell :D
this is the mk6 section alan :rolleyes:
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Its bad enough with them bellends over in the MK6 section, dont need you coming to our MK5 section aswell :D
this is the mk6 section alan :rolleyes:
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Oh dear :D :D
Come on the, all jump on with me
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I love mornings :(
This is your fault Chuff :rolleyes:
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:grin:
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yeah I wouldn't worry about it I have fitted a few factory supplied covers and there isn't really any way to do it wrong!
whats it like getting the old one off though? :huh:
Eva heard of a stanley knife and screwdriver? :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:
Seroiously though, they are fairly easy, if a little fiddly.
I looked at the on on my MKIV and jeez!! What a palava!!! there are so many clips and hooks it looks easier to just replace the whole seat :undecided:
Yes, there are loads of little clips and bits. But generally, the most 'difficult' bit is simply removing the seat base or backrest from the remainder of the seat, and then refitting it afterwards. Removing the old and refitting the new cover, especially if its leather is very easy - it is just slightly fiddly, and a touch time consuming. And if you have a particular shaped ar$e, you may have alreaded moulded your current seat to be comfy - and this doesn't just apply to 'team chunky' :lipsrsealed:, even if you are petit, your butt can still mould the seat into a nice comfortable profile. :nerd:
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Oh dear :D :D
Come on the, all jump on with me
(http://www.misplaced.net/stfu/failboat.jpg)
I love mornings :(
This is your fault Chuff :rolleyes:
fcuk all to do with me, i was fixing me washing machine :cool:
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I think im getting myself in a muddle here. I'm under the impression that new leather will need to be restitched to the seat?
not if its a one piece cover
on my MKIV its a one piece cover with lots of clips of hooks which then attach to sires placed throughout the seat back in between the foam (new fabric cover is £225 too!)
I would presume its the same on newer cars
Correct, the seat covers all come supplied fully pre-stitched, and pre-shaped. Just like when you buy a new air filter element - you don't need to be an expert in origami to get it to fit into the air box! :smug:
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I looked at the on on my MKIV and jeez!! What a palava!!! there are so many clips and hooks it looks easier to just replace the whole seat :undecided:
Yes, there are loads of little clips and bits. But generally, the most 'difficult' bit is simply removing the seat base or backrest from the remainder of the seat, and then refitting it afterwards. Removing the old and refitting the new cover, especially if its leather is very easy - it is just slightly fiddly, and a touch time consuming. And if you have a particular shaped ar$e, you may have alreaded moulded your current seat to be comfy - and this doesn't just apply to 'team chunky' :lipsrsealed:, even if you are petit, your butt can still mould the seat into a nice comfortable profile. :nerd:
see i found removing the seat base the easiest part when i replaced the foam in my seat :huh: Getting the backrest off looked a right mission and i'm not paying over £200 for a new cover so will get it repaired locally :smiley:
Screwdriver and stanley knife is what i used in the end to butcher a 2nd hand seat as i wanted the fabric off it :grin: :grin:
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You said it yourself that fishing season was over !? Its bad enough with them bellends over in the MK6 section, dont need you coming to our MK5 section aswell :D
Careful Alan, havent you noticed Joe moved this thread into the Mk6 section! :lipsrsealed:
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Screwdriver and stanley knife is what i used in the end to butcher a 2nd hand seat as i wanted the fabric off it :grin: :grin:
lol YEEE HAAAAA partner !
Careful Alan, havent you noticed Joe moved this thread into the Mk6 section! :lipsrsealed:
lol clearly not :D
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Oh dear :D :D
Come on the, all jump on with me
(http://www.misplaced.net/stfu/failboat.jpg)
I love mornings :(
This is your fault Chuff :rolleyes:
LOOSER !!!!!, EPIC FAIL
:evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:
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Thanks mate ;) :D
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I looked at the on on my MKIV and jeez!! What a palava!!! there are so many clips and hooks it looks easier to just replace the whole seat :undecided:
Yes, there are loads of little clips and bits. But generally, the most 'difficult' bit is simply removing the seat base or backrest from the remainder of the seat, and then refitting it afterwards. Removing the old and refitting the new cover, especially if its leather is very easy - it is just slightly fiddly, and a touch time consuming. And if you have a particular shaped ar$e, you may have alreaded moulded your current seat to be comfy - and this doesn't just apply to 'team chunky' :lipsrsealed:, even if you are petit, your butt can still mould the seat into a nice comfortable profile. :nerd:
see i found removing the seat base the easiest part when i replaced the foam in my seat :huh:
Ahhhhh . . . that's because your 20th century Mk4 is not at well built as our 21st C Mk5s & 6s! <dons nomex suit> :evil: :evil:
Getting the backrest off looked a right mission and i'm not paying over £200 for a new cover so will get it repaired locally :smiley:
I agree they aint cheap, but being as the seat covers are just 'plug and play' - by doing it your way, your labour charges could end up at just as much! :undecided:
Screwdriver and stanley knife is what i used in the end to butcher a 2nd hand seat as i wanted the fabric off it :grin: :grin:
Ahhhh . . . man after my own heart. All you need is a 14lb sledge hammer to complete the tool kit! :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:
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Ahhhhh . . . that's because your 20th century Mk4 is not at well built as our 21st C Mk5s & 6s! <dons nomex suit> :evil: :evil:
i reckon my MKIV has less rattles than the MKV's and MKVI's :tongue:
I agree they aint cheap, but being as the seat covers are just 'plug and play' - by doing it your way, your labour charges could end up at just as much! :undecided:
been quoted £50 for the repair to the side bolster as i'm supplying the fabric :afro: though its on hold at the moment as the damage isn't too severe
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Ahhhhh . . . that's because your 20th century Mk4 is not at well built as our 21st C Mk5s & 6s! <dons nomex suit> :evil: :evil:
i reckon my MKIV has less rattles than the MKV's and MKVI's :tongue:
'Score draw' ? :grin:
I agree they aint cheap, but being as the seat covers are just 'plug and play' - by doing it your way, your labour charges could end up at just as much! :undecided:
been quoted £50 for the repair to the side bolster as i'm supplying the fabric :afro: though its on hold at the moment as the damage isn't too severe
Not too bad then.