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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: dubber36 on 17 August 2013, 13:02

Title: The dreaded white worm
Post by: dubber36 on 17 August 2013, 13:02
I've just spotted the start on one of my wheels right next to the center cap. How long is the corrosion warranty on wheels? I'm hoping it's 12 years like the bodywork, but I've got a feeling it will only be 3.

If all else fails, I'll put my Passats winter wheels on and take a trip down to Lepsons to get it refurbed.
Title: Re: The dreaded white worm
Post by: mwad gti on 17 August 2013, 13:09
Personally I wax my wheels to protect them as much as possible but I know at somepoint whiteworm will appear.
I am expecting a 2-3 years maybe.....

As for the 12 year protection...forget it mate
Title: Re: The dreaded white worm
Post by: George k on 17 August 2013, 13:13
Wheels come under mechanical warranty not body so only 3 years and must have no kerb damage near corrosion area
Title: Re: The dreaded white worm
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 17 August 2013, 14:19
Trust me mate, they'll do everything they can to avoid replacing it. Might be worth saving the yourself the grief and spend the £100 to get it refurbed.
Title: Re: The dreaded white worm
Post by: Snoopy on 17 August 2013, 18:36
Just get them all painted silver and never worry about it again. :lipsrsealed:
Its 3 years but claiming in the 3rd year is a lot harder as its vwuks 3rd party warrenty and the dealerships your claiming against rather than VW themselfs.
Title: Re: The dreaded white worm
Post by: Jimmgc51 on 17 August 2013, 19:00
Trust me mate, they'll do everything they can to avoid replacing it. Might be worth saving the yourself the grief and spend the £100 to get it refurbed.

Sorry to hijack the thread but if you get these wheels refurbed how long will they last? Iv'e heard good things about Lepsons but I'm worried if I get them done they will only last past 12 months and then will start to deteriorate much quicker than the originals from factory!
Title: Re: The dreaded white worm
Post by: dubber36 on 17 August 2013, 20:33
Just get them all painted silver and never worry about it again. :lipsrsealed:


Bit then they will look like nasty reps. I like the subtle diamond cut finish on the Vancouvers, so Lepsons it is, unless I can get a really good deal on a new one.