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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Golf mk7 GTD/TDI => Topic started by: Wugga on 28 November 2022, 21:05

Title: Seat Bolster Collapse
Post by: Wugga on 28 November 2022, 21:05

just bought my 2018 GTD Golf and noticed that the seat bolster has collapsed on the driver's seat, has anyone else experienced this and if so howd you get it fixed/sorted ?  thanks

Title: Re: Seat Bolster Collapse
Post by: Al1040 on 30 November 2022, 13:22

I had the same issue on my 67 plate GTD and it is not an uncommon issue.
I was fortunate enough to get it fixed under warranty even though it did take some doing they eventually agreed to have it done and they replaced the bolster.

Title: Re: Seat Bolster Collapse
Post by: SRGTD on 30 November 2022, 13:59

Quote from: Wugga on 28 November 2022, 21:05

just bought my 2018 GTD Golf and noticed that the seat bolster has collapsed on the driver's seat, has anyone else experienced this and if so howd you get it fixed/sorted ?  thanks

I’d suggest finding a good specialist car upholstery trimmer in your area - they should be able to sort it for you.

Once fixed, try to avoid putting weight on the seat bolster when getting in and out of the seat; I do this and have done in all the cars I’ve owned with sports style bolstered seats and have never had an issue with the bolsters collapsing or premature wear of the upholstery on the bolsters.

Title: Re: Seat Bolster Collapse
Post by: madstaff on 30 November 2022, 14:10

I found these guys when looking, just in case I ever needed a repair on my CS buckets.

https://www.seamlineautomotive.co.uk/

Or you could buy the seat foam from VW and have a go fitting it, I did my MK 2 GTI many years ago.

Title: Re: Seat Bolster Collapse
Post by: Wugga on 02 December 2022, 20:34

Quote from: madstaff on 30 November 2022, 14:10

I found these guys when looking, just in case I ever needed a repair on my CS buckets.

https://www.seamlineautomotive.co.uk/

Or you could buy the seat foam from VW and have a go fitting it, I did my MK 2 GTI many years ago.

i rang my local VW dealer - they estimated £417.90 to rectify the seat (£189.90 just for the foam and 2-3hrs labour) i have searched for local upholsterers but not had much joy, do u know of any local ones in cardiff ? cheers

Title: Re: Seat Bolster Collapse
Post by: madstaff on 03 December 2022, 20:07

I would buy the foam from VW and get someone to fit it.

Quick google brings up these guys - https://springers.biz/

Title: Re: Seat Bolster Collapse
Post by: willni on 06 December 2022, 15:10

Buying a new foam base isn't going to rectify it long term, as there's a long history of them failing. You'd be better off getting an upholsterer to carve a new foam bolster section for the seat.