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Title: This is my deformed Rear Bumper. The Good News+Nearly done+Undone+NOW DONE!
Post by: am1w on 18 August 2010, 19:02: Sorry to continue with this, but I thought you might be interested to see how bad the deformation is around the number plate area.

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Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: R32UK on 18 August 2010, 19:04: looks like you have had it up the rear :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 18 August 2010, 19:09: Quote from: R32UK on 18 August 2010, 19:04
looks like you have had it up the rear :lipsrsealed: :laugh:

Honestly, I have not, you evil thinking human being. :wink:
It was like this from new. :sick:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: Exonian on 18 August 2010, 19:28: That's not good Asker. :sad:

Apart from that though it's a fine looking example of a GTI :smiley:

I'll have a look at mine when I've shifted all the junk I've blocked the car in with.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: BrigGTi on 18 August 2010, 19:59: If it wasn't so shiney, you might not notice it as much? :rolleyes:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: Dawnskaybug on 18 August 2010, 20:09: That looks horrible. Have you pointed this out to the dealer yet?
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 18 August 2010, 20:29: Quote from: Dawnskaybug on 18 August 2010, 20:09
That looks horrible. Have you pointed this out to the dealer yet?

Ten letters and ten pictures to Supplying Dealer VW Inchcape Telford, the Warranty Manager at VW Inchcape West London and the bodyshop ARC in Park Royal, London in the last 2 days. Snoopy's pictures have also been provided. He has been a great help. Thanks Snoops. :smiley:
The bodyshop's indecision as to what has caused this has led to this whole saga. The guy I normally deal with was on holiday.
Inchcape London have now passed this on to VW Technical.
The Warranty Manager has been confused by the bodyshop initially saying it could be due to the process of attaching the numberplate or the result of an accident. Now the bodyshop might be changing their story and feel it is a moulding problem.
The Warranty Manager has decided not to make a decision for it to be a warranty issue as she is now obviously a bit confused and has referred the matter to VW Technical.
I am therefore stuck in the middle of this process. :angry:
Totally peeved off to say the least. :sick: :angry:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: MAW73 on 18 August 2010, 20:37: I see exactly what you mean now. That's awful mate and it must bug the hell out of you :angry:

I hope it gets resolved for you soon.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 18 August 2010, 20:39: Thanks MAW.
Driving me potty! :angry: :sick: :cry:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: p3asa on 18 August 2010, 22:07: I couldn't notice it before in the picture you previously posted and thought you were being exceptionally fussy :rolleyes:
However I see it now. That is shocking. Its as if the paint hasn't bonded to the plastic and is just floating there.
Hope you get it sorted soon.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 18 August 2010, 22:08: Quote from: p3asa on 18 August 2010, 22:07
I couldn't notice it before in the picture you previously posted and thought you were being exceptionally fussy :rolleyes:
However I see it now. That is shocking. Its as if the paint hasn't bonded to the plastic and is just floating there.
Hope you get it sorted soon.

Thanks p3. :smiley:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: VWKev on 18 August 2010, 22:46: How can you not notice that while inspecting your car before driving it away from the dealers ?
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 19 August 2010, 00:55: Quote from: VWKev on 18 August 2010, 22:46
How can you not notice that while inspecting your car before driving it away from the dealers ?

The car was delivered to me in London from Telford. I did notice it but thought it would so on all other cars bring of very flimsy plastic.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: danski on 19 August 2010, 08:25: Looks exactly like mine did after some kid drove into the back of me. Didnt even scratch the paint.

I`d say its had a bump before you received it mate.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: RickS on 19 August 2010, 08:29: That's quite bad am1w, must be a manufacturing fault, I don't see how that could happen just fitting a number plate. Hope you get it sorted, if it was mine I'd insist on a new bumper.
By the way, off topic, is that your real number plate on your sig? [Never seen a reg with 2 letters 1 number then another letter]
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: FroGTI on 19 August 2010, 09:03: Could it just be that the number plate has been put on wrongly, deforming the plastic? No excuse, mind... :rolleyes:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 19 August 2010, 09:28: Does it revert back to normal if you take the number plate off, if so, buy and new number plate and locate the screws in new holes and do it yourself. Otherwise buy a new plate and stick in on without number plate screws.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 19 August 2010, 10:51: Ricks and Danski: No have not been driven into and Snoops has a similar problem though mine is worse.

Froggy and Ajmoir: Done all that with the numberplate. Flat as a pancake behind it. Looks like a moulding problem. Snoops has a similar problem though mine is more unsightly.

Pretty upset with this at present. VW and the bodyshop cannot decide how this has happened and I am caught in the middle.

I'll have the answer today as to whether it is covered by warranty.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 19 August 2010, 12:08: RickS: The no plate was the work of Spooner who kindly helped me out with the signature.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: RickS on 19 August 2010, 12:42: Quote from: am1w on 19 August 2010, 12:08
RickS: The no plate was the work of Spooner who kindly helped me out with the signature.

Excellent, it looks almost genuine :cool:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: FroGTI on 19 August 2010, 14:06: Never mind the crinkly bumper, I'd be embarrassed about those filthy exhaust tips. Especially the driver's side - look at all that black juice oozing out of poor Wolfgang's backside :huh: :smiley:

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Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 19 August 2010, 14:44: Froggy: You are right. Just gone out and cleaned Wolgang's pooh pipes!
Thanks for pointing this out. :smiley:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: MAW73 on 19 August 2010, 15:40: Quote from: VWKev on 18 August 2010, 22:46
How can you not notice that while inspecting your car before driving it away from the dealers ?

Easy to miss in the excitment of getting a new car.... I've missed things on more than one occassion when I've picked a new cars up in all honesty.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: MAW73 on 19 August 2010, 15:48: Quote from: am1w on 19 August 2010, 10:51

I'll have the answer today as to whether it is covered by warranty.

^ Well good luck with it and I hope if gets resolved. On the + side your LED lights look the business and I'm very jealous mine doesn't have them :cry:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 19 August 2010, 16:46: Quote from: MAW73 on 19 August 2010, 15:48
Quote from: am1w on 19 August 2010, 10:51
I'll have the answer today as to whether it is covered by warranty.
^ Well good luck with it and I hope if gets resolved. On the + side your LED lights look the business and I'm very jealous mine doesn't have them :cry:

No answer today as the Warranty Manager is off.
Off me, probably! :evil:

The way I feel, I just want to rip that bumper off from the womb of the car!!! :sick: :angry:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 19 August 2010, 17:43: Got an e-mail from the Warranty Manager of VW Inchcape West London to say that VW Technical say the bumper deformation is standard on all GTi cars! Hence she can go no further as it is not a Warranty Issue. She asked me to get in touch with VW Customer Services giving me their phone number which was the wrong number! How very competent.

She was not at work all day but managed to send me a terse e-mail at 5 pm which is when she goes home. The bodyshop could not speak to her all day either! It seems that they tried to speak to each other 3 or 4 times yesterday but kept missing each other! How convenient.

I told the person at VW Customer Services exactly what I thought of the people I have dealt with so far and that I was willing to take this matter very much further. He agreed that it was pretty obvious that the matter had been grossly mishandled and should never have come to this. I have been given a case number and they are going to investigate further.

I am pretty furious at the total incompetence of these people. I have made it abundantly clear that I am not going to be fobbed off that easily.

Rant over. :smiley:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: FroGTI on 19 August 2010, 18:15: Quote from: am1w on 19 August 2010, 17:43
VW Technical say the bumper deformation is standard on all GTi cars!

Buwahaha :grin: Talk about brushing you off!
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: Saint Steve on 19 August 2010, 18:18: Car looks great Asker, almost as shiny as my old B!tch outside :laugh:

Hope this saga is sorted quickly, just hang in there, Vw WILL sort this out.

Just these things will take time.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 19 August 2010, 18:35: Thanks Steve. The Warranty Manager did not even send them all the pictures! How very helpul!

BTW, have not washed the car for nearly 4 weeks!
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 19 August 2010, 18:56: Just had a very sweet e-mail from the Warranty Manager who confirmed she had sent all the pictures. I think even she is very surprised by VW's decision.
The drama continues.....
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: Snoopy on 20 August 2010, 07:50: That is bad :sad: Ive been trying to get photos of mine but the camera does not see what the eye does. And its never sunny unless im at work!
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 23 August 2010, 13:18: I think you are a very insensitive person to belittle a wonderful organisation like the Samaritans. I also consider it 'not funny' for you to poke fun at the concerns I have with my car. It might be an insignificant deal for you, but it is not for me.
I have spent my hard earned money on this car and expect certain quality standards.
Needless to say, you may run a heap and don't care how it looks.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: Wayne on 23 August 2010, 13:24: Quote from: am1w on 23 August 2010, 13:18
I think you are a very insensitive person to belittle a wonderful organisation like the Samaritans. I also consider it 'not funny' for you to poke fun at the concerns I have with my car. It might be an insignificant deal for you, but it is not for me.
I have spent my hard earned money on this car and expect certain quality standards.
Needless to say, you run a heap and don't care how it looks.

I don't have a car. :rolleyes:

Maybe you should check out sense of humour on the tinterweb.

Also I 100% respect what the Samaritans do.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 23 August 2010, 16:41: Quote from: Wayne on 23 August 2010, 13:24
Quote from: am1w on 23 August 2010, 13:18
I think you are a very insensitive person to belittle a wonderful organisation like the Samaritans. I also consider it 'not funny' for you to poke fun at the concerns I have with my car. It might be an insignificant deal for you, but it is not for me.
I have spent my hard earned money on this car and expect certain quality standards.
Needless to say, you may run a heap and don't care how it looks.
I don't have a car. :rolleyes: Amongst other things.
Maybe you should check out sense of humour on the tinterweb. Improve your's.
Also I 100% respect what the Samaritans do. At least we agree on something.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: Horney on 23 August 2010, 16:45: (http://www.transtools.co.uk/store/images/uploads/ploycell-deep-gap-polyfilla.jpg)

+

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Sorted!

Nah just kidding. That's a bit poo, hope you get it sorted.

nick
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 23 August 2010, 18:00: Thanks Nick.

Tomorrow a guy is coming to try and straighten it with heat. He has experience fixing this type of plastic deformation.

I live in hope!

BTW: Just had an e-mail from VWCS confirming they have received my Official Complaint!
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: FroGTI on 23 August 2010, 18:33: Quote from: am1w on 23 August 2010, 18:00
Tomorrow a guy is coming to try and straighten it with heat. He has experience fixing this type of plastic deformation.

I wouldn't try to botch a repair yourself until VWCS get back to you. If they find out you've messed with the bumper, it will provide the perfect excuse for them to leave you high and dry.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 23 August 2010, 18:43: Quote from: FroGTI on 23 August 2010, 18:33
Quote from: am1w on 23 August 2010, 18:00
Tomorrow a guy is coming to try and straighten it with heat. He has experience fixing this type of plastic deformation.
I wouldn't try to botch a repair yourself until VWCS get back to you. If they find out you've messed with the bumper, it will provide the perfect excuse for them to leave you high and dry.

It can't get worse than it is. :rolleyes:

He only applies very gentle heat. Slightly hotter than the sun on plastic.

I have seen this guy's work and seen him work on deformed plastic bumpers and it is surprising what excellent results he can obtain.

But thanks for the advice. :smiley:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: Horney on 23 August 2010, 18:44: Quote from: FroGTI on 23 August 2010, 18:33
Quote from: am1w on 23 August 2010, 18:00
Tomorrow a guy is coming to try and straighten it with heat. He has experience fixing this type of plastic deformation.

I wouldn't try to botch a repair yourself until VWCS get back to you. If they find out you've messed with the bumper, it will provide the perfect excuse for them to leave you high and dry.

+1

By all means get him have a look and give you a quote but don't do anything until VWCS have made clear their stand on the matter.

nick
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: Wayne on 23 August 2010, 19:04: Quote from: Horney on 23 August 2010, 18:44
Quote from: FroGTI on 23 August 2010, 18:33
Quote from: am1w on 23 August 2010, 18:00
Tomorrow a guy is coming to try and straighten it with heat. He has experience fixing this type of plastic deformation.

I wouldn't try to botch a repair yourself until VWCS get back to you. If they find out you've messed with the bumper, it will provide the perfect excuse for them to leave you high and dry.

+1

By all means get him have a look and give you a quote but don't do anything until VWCS have made clear their stand on the matter.

nick

+2 I would leave alone for the minute.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: Hartside on 23 August 2010, 19:08: +3

If VW people scan these pages (I'm a suspiscious barsteward) they will be able to link the letter you posted to the attempted rectification work and wriggle out of furthering your repair. I'd put it on hold till you know what's happening
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 23 August 2010, 19:09: Thank you both.
He's coming to have a look tomorrow and knows the score. He's also quite clued up about VW and especially VWCS. He's fixed a couple of bumpers for VW dealer's in this way.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 23 August 2010, 19:11: Ok boys I'll take your advice. Thanks.
He'll just have a look then. :cool:
Promise. :smiley:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: Hartside on 23 August 2010, 19:29: That's the ticket. Just get him to look
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 23 August 2010, 19:46: Quote from: Hartside on 23 August 2010, 19:29
That's the ticket. Just get him to look

Absolutely. :smiley:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 24 August 2010, 13:16: Guy came to see the bumper.
He said that the deformation is bad and has been there from date of production.
Doubtful if heat tretment would help as it is permanently deformed.
Best for VW to attend to it and remedy it.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: Steve30 on 24 August 2010, 13:20: That's good they should take responsibility now then?? :shocked:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: FroGTI on 24 August 2010, 16:54: Did he give you any sort of written statement to that effect? If so, it would be worth sending to VWCS.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 24 August 2010, 17:26: Quote from: FroGTI on 24 August 2010, 16:54
Did he give you any sort of written statement to that effect? If so, it would be worth sending to VWCS.

No and I did not ask.
However, the VW Bodyshop are going to sing from the same hymn sheet. :smiley:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: Snoopy on 26 August 2010, 18:59: Quote from: Hartside on 23 August 2010, 19:08
+3

If VW people scan these pages (I'm a suspiscious barsteward)
They don't or they would have delt with me back last year!
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: mr magoo on 28 August 2010, 17:42: Sorry, not read the whole thread, but if this is still outstanding I think a solicitor's / trading standards letter might be in order.

M
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 28 August 2010, 17:59: Well, I'll be finally informed on Wednesday. I will wait until then.
I am not very pleased by VWCS's substandard responses so far.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 04 September 2010, 12:32: The saga continues .....

Did not get a call on Wednesday 1st Sept as promised, so I've told them that I'll get the bumper replaced and send them a bill through my solicitor. I will also be writing to Chris Craft, VW MD UK.

I've told them that they have a few days grace.

I'll also be sending an Independent Engineers' report.

:angry:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: Snoopy on 04 September 2010, 13:04: Looking forward to reading the responce to that one. :evil:
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g26/Andy_vRS/mediaCA9E3T3S.jpg)
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 06 September 2010, 18:29: After numerous e-mails, got a phone call from the VWCS case manager.

It seems she cannot authorise a warranty repair as the supplying dealer, VW Telford has told her that all the GTis they supply have distorted bumpers! This is after I sent VW Telford, VW West London and VWCS enough pictures comparing my wonkey bumper in to 17 perfect ones.

She did not even bother to call the bodyshop for their input! I asked her if VW Telford had sent her pictures of all the distorted bumpers on their GTis. She said 'no' and could not discuss the matter any further.

She knew I would not be happy with this result, so she has referred the matter to the 'escalation team'. :rolleyes:

VW and their dealers are quite disgraceful IMO.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 06 September 2010, 20:03: Written to VW MD UK just now. At the end of my tether.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: The Danno on 06 September 2010, 20:26: Have you thought about driving up to VW in Milton Keynes and not leaving till you have it sorted? Another approach may be to threaten them with watchdog, or one of those other progs!!!
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 06 September 2010, 20:37: Quote from: The Danno on 06 September 2010, 20:26
Have you thought about driving up to VW in Milton Keynes and not leaving till you have it sorted? Another approach may be to threaten them with watchdog, or one of those other progs!!!

I think I will end up going to Watchdog etc. (Esther Rantzen is known to me. Her father used to be a patient of mine! Don't know if she still does the programme).

I don't think VW really care. But I am more than willing to provide them and VW Inchcape Telford with appropriate publicity!

I will buy Japanese or Korean cars after this wonderful experience.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: Dawnskaybug on 06 September 2010, 20:41: I just noticed mines all wavy also :angry:
Mostly in the corners
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: MAW73 on 06 September 2010, 20:43: What a nightmare mate. Your gonna have to be in for the long haul on this one.

Maybe a strong letter from a solicitor may help?

'Escalation team' what ever next!
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 06 September 2010, 20:53: Quote from: MAW73 on 06 September 2010, 20:43
What a nightmare mate. Your gonna have to be in for the long haul on this one.
Maybe a strong letter from a solicitor may help?
'Escalation team' what ever next!

They are all quite disgusting. 'Vile' comes to mind! :sick: + very :angry:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: FroGTI on 07 September 2010, 06:42: That's terrible. I would be seething. Let's hope the escalation team can save the galaxy (what an absurd name :grin:)
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: stealthwolf on 07 September 2010, 16:48: Mate, just read this thread and feel for you. The treatment you've had is rubbish.

Maybe i've missed it but if VW telford sold the car and claim "all" GTIs come with it, have you gone up and had a look at all of their GTIs?

I'd do that and if they didn't agree, whack'em with a stick until they agreed.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 07 September 2010, 17:32: I've just had a call from VW Telford! The VWCS Case Manager had not spoken to the Workshop Manager about this he has assured me. I have also written to the General Manager of the branch. They are now having a meeting about this as I write! Someone at the branch has fed VW with this nonsense info or VWCS are lying.
How many hoops does one have to jump through I wonder?
I WILL get justice, somehow.
Very, very annoyed.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 07 September 2010, 17:39: ... And you know what? It's getting worse by the day as I have now had 4 comments without any prompting.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: Snoopy on 07 September 2010, 19:10: ^ Now you know what i have been going though. At least your dealer can understand English and is even trying to listen unlike wayside :angry:

Just noticed after looking for the sahdowblue thread for that other thread how this one is not distorted unlike mine :embarassed:

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/AudioNetPhoto/Photo-0142.jpg)
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 07 September 2010, 19:21: I must admit it can be all consuming and really upsetting. Yours, in total sympathy, A.

I was thinking that all Mk6 GTi owners should check their rear bumpers and if they find a deformation in the numberplate area should put in a warranty claim.

I cannot believe people like those at VW exist. Vile.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: Snoopy on 07 September 2010, 19:28: If im honoust they wore me down it was just constant from November to May every spare minute was took up by it, i just wanted my life back! :embarassed:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 07 September 2010, 19:35: Well that's what they are hoping. If I don't get satisfaction then it is Trading Standards and Watchdog. Finally, if this does not work, to a solicitor and a Small Claims Court.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: dustybones on 10 September 2010, 06:53: Can I make a suggestion?

Cos I have been following this rather curious deal that you have - If all lower rear bumpers are distorted as you have been told, then if you ordered one from the spares department it too would be distorted............. see where I am going here?

The best bit is that when you see that the new one that rocks up is not distorted as I suspect will be the case..... Your dealership now has one in stock so that it can be swapped over with your wonky one with no lame excuses of "still waiting on the parts sir"

Good Luck Dave
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: p3asa on 10 September 2010, 17:20: Maybe I've picked this up wrong but wouldn't ordering a bumper come without paint and as such prove nothing?
I've always thought AM1W's bumper appeared as if the paint in those areas hadn't adhered properly to the bumper giving the effect of the ripple?
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 10 September 2010, 19:09: First of all, the dealership did not tell VW that all GTi bumpers were deformed. VW basically lied to me! VW Inchcape, Telford were not pleased with this distortion of the truth. They are now dealing with the 'Escalation Team' at VW.

I have written a letter of complaint to Chris Craft, MD VW cars, and to the General Manager of VW Inchcape, Telford. I await their reply. I have made it very clear to all the concerned parties that I am more than willing to take this matter very much further and will gladly provide VW with as much bad publicity as possible.

Secondly, you can feel the deformation of the bumper in the numberplate area. Nothing to do with paint adherence or ripples. It is a moulding fault.

Hope this has cleared a few things.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: Steve30 on 10 September 2010, 22:40: Another 58 post's you should have a medal Asker :smug:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 10 September 2010, 22:49: Quote from: Steve30 on 10 September 2010, 22:40
Another 58 post's you should have a medal Asker :smug:

Yeah, a medal and a deformed bumper!
I know which one I'd like not to have! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: FroGTI on 11 September 2010, 07:34: (http://www.garagetech.fr/gti/bentvw.jpg)
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: dustybones on 11 September 2010, 08:59: Quote from: am1w on 10 September 2010, 19:09
First of all, the dealership did not tell VW that all GTi bumpers were deformed. VW basically lied to me! VW Inchcape, Telford were not pleased with this distortion of the truth. They are now dealing with the 'Escalation Team' at VW.

I have written a letter of complaint to Chris Craft, MD VW cars, and to the General Manager of VW Inchcape, Telford. I await their reply. I have made it very clear to all the concerned parties that I am more than willing to take this matter very much further and will gladly provide VW with as much bad publicity as possible.

Secondly, you can feel the deformation of the bumper in the numberplate area. Nothing to do with paint adherence or ripples. It is a moulding fault.

Hope this has cleared a few things.

re the moulding - hence my suggestion to get them to order a replacement, only trying to help!!

Cheers
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 11 September 2010, 09:20: Cannot order or do anything until VW approve Warranty Repairs. The Bodyshop won't order the part until this approval is obtained.

So at present I am stuck.

Thank you Dustybones your help. Most appreciated.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: Snoopy on 11 September 2010, 09:40: I think what he ment was get them to order a bumber then turn round and say well thats not deformed fit it under warrenty!
But the problem is that for unusual parts, you may find which is the case with most dealer parts department now as alot of stuff they simply cannot send back, , is that you have to pay upfront as they don't want you to not turn up for it. So this suggestion i think he was talking about would not work.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 11 September 2010, 10:18: I went down that route. They cannot return the part for a full refund. 20% loss. Then I'd have to pay for the bumper (if it seems ok & we would only know this once paint is applied) whilst it sits in the bodyshop. Gets messy and I have enough problems without adding this one.
Thanks anyway.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: p3asa on 11 September 2010, 16:39: Quote from: am1w on 11 September 2010, 10:18
I went down that route. They cannot return the part for a full refund. 20% loss. Then I'd have to pay for the bumper (if it seems ok & we would only know this once paint is applied)

I'm not with you here! If its a moulding fault like you stated and nothing to do with paint not adhering to it, why would you only know once the paint has been applied? You would surely see the fault without the paint?!?

I'm with dustybones on this. Get them to order it and if it is faulty, reject it there and then. If not, you have your proof.
Will your dealer insist you pay upfront? I know mine doesn't.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 11 September 2010, 17:09: Quote from: p3asa on 11 September 2010, 16:39
Quote from: am1w on 11 September 2010, 10:18
I went down that route. They cannot return the part for a full refund. 20% loss. Then I'd have to pay for the bumper (if it seems ok & we would only know this once paint is applied)
I'm not with you here! If its a moulding fault like you stated and nothing to do with paint not adhering to it, why would you only know once the paint has been applied? You would surely see the fault without the paint?!?
I'm with dustybones on this. Get them to order it and if it is faulty, reject it there and then. If not, you have your proof.
Will your dealer insist you pay upfront? I know mine doesn't.

As I have already mentioned, it cannot be ordered, it cannot be done as I will have to pay upfront. I will therefore have to wait for the Warranty Claim to be processed for which VW are giving me endless trouble.

It is a moulding fault, Warranty Manager says so, Bodyshop says so, VW says the moulding fault is standard on all GTis. Hence the whole saga.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 13 September 2010, 15:12: Good news. :smiley:

VW have agreed today for the bumper to be replaced.

All because of the hard work put in by John Wood, Workshop Manager, VW Inchcape, Telford. I must also thank Andrew Poole, Brand Manager, VW Inchcape, Telford.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: MarcGTD on 13 September 2010, 15:35: Good news.. lets hope the new one isn't 'deformed as designed'...
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: Steve30 on 13 September 2010, 15:48: Yehaaa, about bloody time too :grin:!! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: am1w on 13 September 2010, 16:00: Quote from: Steve30 on 13 September 2010, 15:48
Yehaaa, about bloody time too :grin:!! :rolleyes:

I am a man of letters and they worked to my advantage! :grin:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: Steve30 on 13 September 2010, 16:16: Quote from: am1w on 13 September 2010, 16:00
Quote from: Steve30 on 13 September 2010, 15:48
Yehaaa, about bloody time too :grin:!! :rolleyes:

I am a man of letters and they worked to my advantage! :grin:

I new from the very first post you made, it was going to be replaced!! Like a dog with a bone never give up same as me mate :grin:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: Snoopy on 13 September 2010, 18:05: Good news :smiley:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: am1w on 13 September 2010, 18:19: Thanks.
I felt like a tiger with his kill!
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: Wayne on 13 September 2010, 19:06: Might be worth getting them to stick the number plate on this time.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: am1w on 13 September 2010, 19:08: Quote from: Wayne on 13 September 2010, 19:06
Might be worth getting them to stick the number plate on this time.

I think that is a very worthwhile suggestion.

Now the fun will start trying to source a decent bumper! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: Steve30 on 13 September 2010, 19:11: Quote from: am1w on 13 September 2010, 19:08
Quote from: Wayne on 13 September 2010, 19:06
Might be worth getting them to stick the number plate on this time.

I think that is a very worthwhile suggestion.

Now the fun will start trying to source a decent bumper! :rolleyes:

Do the job yourself Asker , the number plate mate.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: Buck on 13 September 2010, 19:23: Quote from: am1w on 13 September 2010, 15:12
Good news. :smiley:

VW have agreed today for the bumper to be replaced.

All because of the hard work put in by John Wood, Workshop Manager, VW Inchcape, Telford. I must also thank Andrew Poole, Brand Manager, VW Inchcape, Telford.

Good News...at last - well done on your tenacity!

Now they have admitted it and the bumper will be sprayed off the car, I guess they can source and spray the bumpers to their hearts content until you get the one that you are happy with so it won't be long before you get the right one! :smiley:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is!
Post by: am1w on 13 September 2010, 19:35: Quote from: Buck on 13 September 2010, 19:23
Quote from: am1w on 13 September 2010, 15:12
Good news. :smiley:
VW have agreed today for the bumper to be replaced.
All because of the hard work put in by John Wood, Workshop Manager, VW Inchcape, Telford. I must also thank Andrew Poole, Brand Manager, VW Inchcape, Telford.
Good News...at last - well done on your tenacity!
Now they have admitted it and the bumper will be sprayed off the car, I guess they can source and spray the bumpers to their hearts content until you get the one that you are happy with so it won't be long before you get the right one! :smiley:

A bumper crop of bumpers. Rears at that. :evil: :laugh:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: Wayne on 13 September 2010, 21:45: Quote from: am1w on 13 September 2010, 19:08
Quote from: Wayne on 13 September 2010, 19:06
Might be worth getting them to stick the number plate on this time.

I think that is a very worthwhile suggestion.

Now the fun will start trying to source a decent bumper! :rolleyes:

I think the problem comes when you screw the number plate on.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: Snoopy on 13 September 2010, 22:28: Quote from: am1w on 13 September 2010, 19:08
Quote from: Wayne on 13 September 2010, 19:06
Might be worth getting them to stick the number plate on this time.

I think that is a very worthwhile suggestion.
Ask them if you can stick the plates on that way they may be straight. :wink:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: gizzywizzy on 14 September 2010, 08:23: Nice one mate, perseverance does pay off in the end :wink:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: PenguinGTI on 14 September 2010, 10:40: Well done Asker :smiley:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: FroGTI on 14 September 2010, 13:53: Well done, your perseverance has paid off :cool: If I were you, I would stick the number plate on using double sided tape, rather than risk drills, screws, or rivets.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: MAW73 on 14 September 2010, 18:01: Great news mate, success at last. I'm in Tenerife on holiday at the moment hence my lack of activity on here. I shall celebrate your new bumper news with a few beers tonight. Sad but I'm starting to get GTI withdrawals now. Oh well only another 10 days of fun in the sun to get through.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: am1w on 14 September 2010, 18:08: Thanks MAW. Imbibe with something stronger!
Have a great holiday.
The reunion with your GTi will be all sweetness and light.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: Snoopy on 14 September 2010, 18:16: Tomorrow will be the first time for over a week i will have drove mine, so i know how you feel. :laugh:

Am1w: I think you need to fit your private plate to your new bumper just to chear yourself up.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: am1w on 14 September 2010, 18:43: Abstinence makes the heart grow fonder.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: am1w on 14 September 2010, 18:53: Snoops: I was thinking of that this very minute! Next year, when he is one year old, gets Bluefinned and when I change my Insurance Company.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: Snoopy on 14 September 2010, 18:56: If i was going to stick plates on i would do it now as removing them if you use the proper tape can be a nightmare as it can pull the paint off too. :cry: (Seen it happen at dealers)
Plus it looks old now with a 10 plate :evil: (why im looking at plates :wink: )
Insurance will iirc just charge an admin fee. Then of cause theres the tax disc, V5 etc.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: am1w on 14 September 2010, 19:06: They can drill the holes with the flat bit on a bench. This will not cause deformation as it would when the bumper is in situ.
PITA changing Reg No, I know.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: FroGTI on 15 September 2010, 08:56: Hey, the forum's even given you a medal for your persistance :grin:

(http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/Themes/2_SlickPro_Graphite/images/medal1.gif)
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: am1w on 15 September 2010, 10:21: Do you know what? I am so dizzy with joy at present that I thought something had gone wrong as I had lost my 5 star status. Was about to contact the moderator but then remembered one of Steve30's posts informing me of my impending medal status!
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News!
Post by: am1w on 16 September 2010, 17:07: You're going to love this!

Well, I had a call from the Warranty Manager who said they are going to fit the painted bumper in their workshop!

So the bumper arrived at VW West London today, then was sent to the body shop for painting today and is to be fitted at the workshop next Wednesday which means that the body shop has to send the painted bumper back to them. For this to happen they would have to give me a courtesy car for a whole day!

Rang the VW Escalation Team in fury and told them that this was ridiculous and they agreed! They are paying for the fitment of the bumper and it does not matter who does it!
The body shop will fit it while I wait and this will take them about 45 mins. This is what I wanted and what I got!

However, the person at the Escalation Team thought the paintwork of the bumper would have to be blended in. Then she gets back to me 15 mins later and says that Technical say this this need not be done as there will always be a slight difference in colour between metal and plastic.

I have made it very clear that I will only let the bodyshop fit and paint the bumper and this is final. If they gave me any more trouble, I was going to write a further letter to Chris Craft , MD VW.

They caved in immediately!
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of)!
Post by: Snoopy on 16 September 2010, 17:51: You may get away with it not blended with it been red.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of)!
Post by: am1w on 16 September 2010, 19:49: Quote from: Snoopy on 16 September 2010, 17:51
You may get away with it not blended with it been red.

Hope so.
There is always a sting in the tail with VW. :angry:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of)!
Post by: sundaydriver on 16 September 2010, 20:00: Quote from: Snoopy on 16 September 2010, 17:51
You may get away with it not blended with it been red.

Just had my rear bumper re-sprayed from RMB Auto in yarm under warranty, done a really good job apart from a slightly lighter shade of white.

Was told it's very difficult to re-spray plastics and get them a spot on match.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of)!
Post by: am1w on 16 September 2010, 20:10: Quote from: sundaydriver on 16 September 2010, 20:00
Quote from: Snoopy on 16 September 2010, 17:51
You may get away with it not blended with it been red.
Just had my rear bumper re-sprayed from RMB Auto in yarm under warranty, done a really good job apart from a slightly lighter shade of white.
Was told it's very difficult to re-spray plastics and get them a spot on match.

What was wrong with it for Warranty usage?
When I had my front bumper re-sprayed due to a prang, they blended-in the wings.
I'll have my new bumper on Friday next week.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of)!
Post by: sundaydriver on 16 September 2010, 20:25: Quote from: am1w on 16 September 2010, 20:10

What was wrong with it for Warranty usage?
When I had my front bumper re-sprayed due to a prang, they blended-in the wings.
I'll have my new bumper on Friday next week.

Had a few tiny blue spots showing and also very little paint in the number plate recess corners so after 6 months of trying finally got it re-sprayed.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of)!
Post by: am1w on 16 September 2010, 20:44: Quote from: sundaydriver on 16 September 2010, 20:25
Quote from: am1w on 16 September 2010, 20:10
What was wrong with it for Warranty usage?
When I had my front bumper re-sprayed due to a prang, they blended-in the wings.
I'll have my new bumper on Friday next week.
Had a few tiny blue spots showing and also very little paint in the number plate recess corners so after 6 months of trying finally got it re-sprayed.

Mine has been 1/3 of a pregnancy for trying yours 2/3. VW are so TRYING. I don't think my next car will be a Vankwagen. :angry: :sick:

Glad it's sorted. :smiley:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of)!
Post by: sundaydriver on 16 September 2010, 20:56: Cheers AMW1

It took so long because the week before it was due to be re-sprayed VW closed it's bodyshop in Northallerton so had to go thru all the hassle again. It took them nearly two months to find a new VW approved bodyshop and then i had to get it approved again (pictures, inspection etc etc).

Very Very frustrating to be honest.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of)!
Post by: am1w on 16 September 2010, 21:09: Sunday: I know, I know. Such an unpleasant experience. They make one jump through hoops hoping the 'customer' (that word is a joke for Vankwagen) will get fed up and give up.

Just look at Snoopy's case. Really horrible. We've had it easy in comparison.

Never want to deal with this awful company ever again. Unfortunately, I might have to as I've just bought the car 6 months ago. I wish I had got a Mercedes C Class. A class act.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of)!
Post by: Snoopy on 19 September 2010, 12:46: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-GTI-MK6-REAR-BUMPER-2009-/260493470911?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3ca69eecbf
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of)!
Post by: am1w on 24 September 2010, 18:42: The saga continues!

Went to collect the car with the new rear bumper. Bumper is perfect, paint finish excellent but it needs to be blended-in as it is a couple of shades different from the quarter panels etc.

The bodyshop had advised VW that the blending-in process was essential (especially necessary with Red and Silver cars). But they are so penny-pinching that they would not sanction this.

I have therefore left the car at the bodyshop and instructed them to do my bidding. I will not collect the car until this has been acheived. The bodyshop will comply on Monday. I have also written to the Escalation Team at VW and have told them, in no uncertain terms, that this whole saga has been really extremely upsetting, time consuming and in the final analysis not commensurate with good customer care.

Nearly there! :smiley:

And I don't think I will buy a VW again.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of)!
Post by: Snoopy on 24 September 2010, 18:47: :sad:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of)!
Post by: Hartside on 24 September 2010, 18:54: Disgraceful and penny pinching. I guess they were just hoping it would be unoticeable, or the customer would just accept it, which is not an acceptable solution.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of)!
Post by: am1w on 24 September 2010, 18:55: It is sad, you're right Snoops.
Never again will I buy a Vankwagen. :angry:
Neither will I ever forget or forgive. :sick:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of)!
Post by: am1w on 24 September 2010, 19:00: Quote from: Hartside on 24 September 2010, 18:54
Disgraceful and penny pinching. I guess they were just hoping it would be unoticeable, or the customer would just accept it, which is not an acceptable solution.

You are so right. They thought I would not notice.
The bodyshop told them this was not acceptable a number of times but to no avail.
VW have paid the bodyshop approx £40 for the paint and £60 for labour. Saw the costs!
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of)!
Post by: The Danno on 24 September 2010, 23:23: Am1w, not sure if this is much consolation, but I was behind a new 10 plate gti tonight and it had a few creases round the number plate area!! :shocked:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of)!
Post by: MAW73 on 25 September 2010, 08:50: am1w..... it looks like it will get sorted in the end but what a drama. I can understand your reluctance to ever by a VW again which would be a shame. Is this your first VW or GTI out of interest?

p.s. I like your medal status since I've been away.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of)!
Post by: am1w on 25 September 2010, 11:05: Maw:
My first and definitely my last.
Never, ever again.
Pity.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of)!
Post by: am1w on 25 September 2010, 11:17: Medal status only happened due to 2 long threads about the flipping rear bumper! Some good from bad. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Now Perfect!
Post by: am1w on 01 October 2010, 10:49: Got my car back this morning.

Perfect job. Perfect rear bumper. Car better than when new! Car in immaculate condition. Delighted.

Bodyshop: ARC, Park Royal, London. Thank you. :smiley:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Now Perfect!
Post by: dustybones on 01 October 2010, 10:52: Hey thats a good end result, put it behind you (bad pun there :rolleyes:) and get back to enjoying yer fine mota there. cheers
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of) + Now Perfect!
Post by: Snoopy on 01 October 2010, 12:08: Good news mate :smiley:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of) + Now Perfect!
Post by: am1w on 01 October 2010, 12:17: Thank you Dustybones, Snoops.
What an unpleasant experience it has been.
Glad it is over.
Been told by my contact at VW to contact her if I have any further problems with warranty issues. Nice of her.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of) + Now Perfect!
Post by: Buck on 01 October 2010, 12:39: That's good news - now hopefully you can enjoy the car rather than it niggling away at you
Hopefully you won't have to deal with VW customer (dis)service again
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of) + Now Perfect!
Post by: VWKev on 01 October 2010, 12:43: good now its sorted, no more me me me me me.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of) + Now Perfect!
Post by: am1w on 01 October 2010, 13:14: Quote from: VWKev on 01 October 2010, 12:43
good now its sorted, no more me me me me me.

You can be such a viper. :tongue:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of) + Now Perfect!
Post by: VWKev on 01 October 2010, 13:25: Quote from: am1w on 01 October 2010, 13:14
Quote from: VWKev on 01 October 2010, 12:43
good now its sorted, no more me me me me me.

You can be such a viper. :tongue:

I'm a bad apple at times, best either tell me to f**k off or run me over.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of) + Now Perfect!
Post by: am1w on 01 October 2010, 13:34: Quote from: VWKev on 01 October 2010, 13:25
Quote from: am1w on 01 October 2010, 13:14
Quote from: VWKev on 01 October 2010, 12:43
good now its sorted, no more me me me me me.
You can be such a viper. :tongue:
I'm a bad apple at times, best either tell me to f**k off or run me over.

I just fancy yah! :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of) + Now Perfect!
Post by: p3asa on 01 October 2010, 15:10: Good news at last am1w.
Is red not the unluckiest car on the road i.e. the colour involved in the most accidents. Sure I red stats somewhere although could be talking a load of b@llocks.
You've not exactly been involved in any major incidents but have both your front and rear repainted. Maybe you should check your doors for any imperfections and get the paint joined up at least :grin: :laugh:

Good luck for trouble free motoring.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of) + Now Perfect!
Post by: am1w on 01 October 2010, 15:24: Quote from: p3asa on 01 October 2010, 15:10
Good news at last am1w.
Is red not the unluckiest car on the road i.e. the colour involved in the most accidents. Sure I red stats somewhere although could be talking a load of b@llocks.
You've not exactly been involved in any major incidents but have both your front and rear repainted. Maybe you should check your doors for any imperfections and get the paint joined up ?????????? at least :grin: :laugh:
Good luck for trouble free motoring.

All is well and perfect with my red beauty even though he is a male. Doors hang beautifully and so do I! Paintwork perfect.
Pioneer Sub-woofer on Monday.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of) + Now Perfect!
Post by: VWKev on 01 October 2010, 16:43: Quote from: am1w on 01 October 2010, 13:34
Quote from: VWKev on 01 October 2010, 13:25
Quote from: am1w on 01 October 2010, 13:14
Quote from: VWKev on 01 October 2010, 12:43
good now its sorted, no more me me me me me.
You can be such a viper. :tongue:
I'm a bad apple at times, best either tell me to f**k off or run me over.

I just fancy yah! :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss:

:grin:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of) + Now Perfect!
Post by: am1w on 04 October 2010, 20:15: Well you won't believe this!
There has been a paint reation on the bumper edges and the quarter panels. Lovely and blotchy. Car back in bodyshop. Back with me Friday. Bodyshop has been most apologetic. Improper prepping is the cause I am told.
Sh!t happens!
Driving the same Pug 107 again. Lovely.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of) + Now Perfect!
Post by: MAW73 on 04 October 2010, 20:44: You must be getting quite attached to the pug 107... any mods to it in pipeline ? :grin:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of) + Now Perfect!
Post by: R32UK on 04 October 2010, 20:57: Can we lock this thread and throw away the key now!!! :laugh: :wink:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of) + Now Perfect!
Post by: am1w on 04 October 2010, 21:01: Yes. Some Golf R designer side-skirts. Will suit it to a T! Or how about those designer black door mirrors? Decisions, decisions.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News (sort of) + Now Perfect!
Post by: am1w on 04 October 2010, 21:05: Now, now Gilly. Temper, temper. Shorten your life expectancy.
Ha, ha only I can lock it. :tongue:
Was going to but you've helped me change my mind.
Please try and enjoy my misfortune. It is a unique time for one and all. :grin:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: am1w on 11 October 2010, 20:05: You have to laugh at this as it is unbelievably sickening:

Collected the car after the 4th attempt to paint a rear bumper.
Crap job. They tried touching up the edges but made it worse.
They agree it needs fixing. Small mercies. Worse than useless comes to mind.

Giving it back in 2-3 weeks for them to re-paint the bumper for the 5th time! :sick: :sad: :angry:

Sorry to bore you, but I've nowhere to go to vent my frustration.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: mac7 on 11 October 2010, 20:28: Wow, you still haven't managed to get a satisfactory repair?? :angry:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: R32UK on 11 October 2010, 20:34: i know... try a different dealer :grin:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: am1w on 11 October 2010, 21:33: Quote from: R32UK on 11 October 2010, 20:34
i know... try a different dealer :grin:

Too late for me.
It's like: One is on an operating table, one wakes up from the sedation, one's stomach is wide open and one wants to be transferred to another hospital and see another surgeon.
A bit dramatic, but you get my drift.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: MAW73 on 11 October 2010, 21:36: FFS what a nightmare you must be :sick: :sick: :sick:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: am1w on 11 October 2010, 21:38: Quote from: MAW73 on 11 October 2010, 21:36
FFS what a nightmare you must be :sick: :sick: :sick:

What? Me a nightmare? How dare you, you cheeky monkey.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: MAW73 on 11 October 2010, 21:54: What with you and your bumper and me and my wheel fetish..... what a bunch of numpty's :smiley:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: am1w on 11 October 2010, 22:10: Quote from: MAW73 on 11 October 2010, 21:54
What with you and your bumper and me and my wheel fetish..... what a bunch of numpty's :smiley:

Speak for yourself, darling! :kiss:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: am1w on 22 October 2010, 18:19: Well, it's back again in the bodyshop for the 5th time! Will it ever end? :sick:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: p3asa on 22 October 2010, 20:52: What's up with it?
Are they painting it for a 5th time or is it just the alignment that's not right?
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: am1w on 22 October 2010, 21:07: Quote from: p3asa on 22 October 2010, 20:52
What's up with it?
Are they painting it for a 5th time or is it just the alignment that's not right?

Painting it for the 5th time (probably mainly around the edges) and blending-in with the quarter panels.
Also, painting offside edge of front bumper as the paint came off due to a touch-up by them and for it not being baked.
I am driving a Polo for 3-4 days. Loverly. :sick:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: p3asa on 22 October 2010, 21:21: Is this 5 times with the same bodyshop?
I'd be going off my head by now. How many attempts are you going to allow them to fix it?
You must have plenty of patience.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: am1w on 22 October 2010, 22:20: Quote from: p3asa on 22 October 2010, 21:21
Is this 5 times with the same bodyshop?
I'd be going off my head by now. How many attempts are you going to allow them to fix it?
You must have plenty of patience.

Yeah, with the same VW approved bodyshop.
I have nearly lost the will to live.
They won't get paid by VW if the job is not done to my satisfaction!
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: am1w on 29 October 2010, 14:21: All fixed perfectly. In fact, both bumpers better than new.
Delighted.
The end!
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: MAW73 on 29 October 2010, 14:35: Quote from: am1w on 29 October 2010, 14:21
All fixed perfectly. In fact, both bumpers better than new.
Delighted.
The end!

Yipee, congrat's and thank f@ck for that :grin: Now go any enjoy that car again!
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: am1w on 29 October 2010, 17:05: Driving all over the place for the last few hours. VW also turned on my Tyre Pressure Monitor.
Totally chuffed.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: Hartside on 29 October 2010, 17:17: Good news at last for you. Great that it's all sorted out now :cool: Enjoy!
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: gizzywizzy on 29 October 2010, 17:19: Quote from: am1w on 29 October 2010, 17:05
Driving all over the place for the last few hours. VW also turned on my Tyre Pressure Monitor.
Totally chuffed.

Hooray :grin: finally the saga has ended happily for you. Great news Asker.
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: am1w on 29 October 2010, 17:20: Thank you. Took long enough!
Now, at long last, I can really enjoy my car. :smiley:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: MAW73 on 29 October 2010, 17:34: It must be like getting a new car after being so long with out it. Happy days...!
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: am1w on 29 October 2010, 17:36: Quote from: MAW73 on 29 October 2010, 17:34
It must be like getting a new car after being so long with out it. Happy days...!

Martin, believe me, it feels even better.
Hope you are feeling better too. :smiley:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: Steve30 on 29 October 2010, 17:40: Get some pictures Asker? Glad its all sorted mate :cool:
Title: Re: This is how deformed my rear bumper is + The Good News + Nearly done/undone!
Post by: am1w on 29 October 2010, 17:54: I'll do so tomorrow just for you Steve. :smiley:
It's dark now and I'm knackered.
Title: Re: This is my deformed Rear Bumper. The Good News+Nearly done+Undone+NOW DONE!
Post by: am1w on 30 October 2010, 15:15: Just to make you all completely sick of this thread: the paint on a tiny part of the front bumper offside edge has not been applied perfectly. A bit of black undercoat can be seen if examined very carefully. :sick: :angry:
Not worth taking back.
Title: Re: This is my deformed Rear Bumper. The Good News+Nearly done+Undone+NOW DONE!
Post by: Snoopy on 30 October 2010, 15:30: So nearly there

Sits waiting for the middle bit to now fade with age to pink while the front and rear stay red. :evil:
Title: Re: This is my deformed Rear Bumper. The Good News+Nearly done+Undone+NOW DONE!
Post by: am1w on 30 October 2010, 15:39: (http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/IMG00036-20101030-1213-1.jpg)

Especially kept the exhausts dirty. Like it like this.

Bumper is fine now IMO.
Title: Re: This is my deformed Rear Bumper. The Good News+Nearly done+Undone+NOW DONE!
Post by: am1w on 30 October 2010, 16:13: Quote from: Snoopy on 30 October 2010, 15:30
So nearly there
Sits waiting for the middle bit to now fade with age to pink while the front and rear stay red. :evil:

You wish, you evil one! :tongue:
Title: Re: This is my deformed Rear Bumper. The Good News+Nearly done+Undone+NOW DONE!
Post by: gizzywizzy on 30 October 2010, 16:25: Asker

I think your diffuser is out of alignment :evil: :evil: :laugh:
Title: Re: This is my deformed Rear Bumper. The Good News+Nearly done+Undone+NOW DONE!
Post by: am1w on 30 October 2010, 16:37: Quote from: gizzywizzy on 30 October 2010, 16:25
Asker
I think your diffuser is out of alignment :evil: :evil: :laugh:

Because you sat on it and then you twisted. :tongue:
Title: Re: This is my deformed Rear Bumper. The Good News+Nearly done+Undone+NOW DONE!
Post by: gizzywizzy on 30 October 2010, 20:45: Quote from: am1w on 30 October 2010, 16:37
Quote from: gizzywizzy on 30 October 2010, 16:25
Asker
I think your diffuser is out of alignment :evil: :evil: :laugh:

Because you sat on it and then you twisted. :tongue:

Cruel :grin:
Title: Re: This is my deformed Rear Bumper. The Good News+Nearly done+Undone+NOW DONE!
Post by: am1w on 31 October 2010, 09:25: Gizzy. Good morning.
I am so paranoid, I actually went out in the pouring rain to check my diffuser alignment!
Title: Re: This is my deformed Rear Bumper. The Good News+Nearly done+Undone+NOW DONE!
Post by: Snoopy on 31 October 2010, 18:35: Quote from: am1w on 31 October 2010, 10:10
Geoff: Thank you for enviously noticing my shiny stead.

Never polished the car. It's the Toughseal that enables the shine to develop so beautifully. :grin:
Redone with toughseal since it was painted ?
Title: Re: This is my deformed Rear Bumper. The Good News+Nearly done+Undone+NOW DONE!
Post by: am1w on 31 October 2010, 18:45: But of course I did my dear Snoops: To the bonnet, front + rear bumpers and the quarter panels. :nerd:
Title: Re: This is my deformed Rear Bumper. The Good News+Nearly done+Undone+NOW DONE!
Post by: gizzywizzy on 31 October 2010, 22:41: Quote from: am1w on 31 October 2010, 09:25
Gizzy. Good morning.
I am so paranoid, I actually went out in the pouring rain to check my diffuser alignment!

Sorry, couldn't resist a bit of a wind up. You're diffuser is straight as Paul O'Grady :grin: :evil:
Title: Re: This is my deformed Rear Bumper. The Good News+Nearly done+Undone+NOW DONE!
Post by: am1w on 31 October 2010, 23:26: Who is she? :evil: :laugh:
Title: Re: This is my deformed Rear Bumper. The Good News+Nearly done+Undone+NOW DONE!
Post by: Snoopy on 05 November 2010, 18:45: (http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/maxitrol/pink.jpg)

I think the same person painted this one red too. :evil:
Title: Re: This is my deformed Rear Bumper. The Good News+Nearly done+Undone+NOW DONE!
Post by: am1w on 05 November 2010, 19:50: Have a sweater the same colour!
Only real men can get away with it! :wink:
Title: Re: This is my deformed Rear Bumper. The Good News+Nearly done+Undone+NOW DONE!
Post by: gizzywizzy on 05 November 2010, 22:01: Quote from: Snoopy on 05 November 2010, 18:45
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/maxitrol/pink.jpg)

I think the same person painted this one red too. :evil:

Looks like they've painted that with windolene :grin: