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Offline leeroy20vt

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Re: Oh No...... RUST!!! (UPDATED)
« Reply #10 on: 07 May 2013, 12:46 »
ive just found some on my front wing to and was wondering if it was covered so will give vw a call today me thinks
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Offline GJSEB79

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Re: Oh No...... RUST!!! (UPDATED)
« Reply #11 on: 07 May 2013, 19:19 »
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Re: Oh No...... RUST!!! (UPDATED)
« Reply #12 on: 07 May 2013, 19:54 »
Quote from: popey on 08 March 2013, 18:20
Just noticed rust (bubbles under the paint work, not broken through) on both my front wheel arches, so annoyed I didn't spot it when I looked round the car and god knows how I missed it :(.

However after having a google it seems to be a common problem and can be done under the anti corrosion warranty.

Does anyone have any experience or advice they can offer me??

Spoke to my local VW dealer today (over the phone) and they have informed me I need to take it down to be assessed at there body shop (30 min drive).



If its not covered is it going to be an expensive job? 2 new wings I would imagine??

I feel so stupid for not spotting it :(

My 07 ed 30 has just had a new bonnet fitted due to rust. VW paid 75%. I asked to look at the old bonnet and next to it was a pile of wings from mk5's that they had replaced. Very common problem and VW know all about it. I was unlucky with my bonnet, the guy said its the first one they have replaced due to rust. But there should be no problem VW paying for your wings !
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Offline leeroy20vt

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Re: Oh No...... RUST!!! (UPDATED)
« Reply #13 on: 08 May 2013, 11:44 »
just spoke to local vw and its booked in for saturday to be looked at
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Offline Button777

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Re: Oh No...... RUST!!! (UPDATED)
« Reply #14 on: 08 June 2013, 12:21 »
I had the same problem...

The guy sold me the car said I could go to dealer and ask for warranty...

I went there, they told me it was not covered since the both front wings had been repainted...

What is the best thing I can do now...?!

How much do u guys think it would cost in total?

Cheers
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Offline Bellend

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Re: Oh No...... RUST!!! (UPDATED)
« Reply #15 on: 08 June 2013, 18:18 »
Wondering if in about 10 years MK5's are gonna be rust heaps!
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Re: Oh No...... RUST!!! (UPDATED)
« Reply #16 on: 08 June 2013, 20:20 »
Quote from: Bellend on 08 June 2013, 18:18
Wondering if in about 10 years MK5's are gonna be rust heaps!
they are already  :grin:
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Offline Parmo

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Re: Oh No...... RUST!!! (UPDATED)
« Reply #17 on: 18 July 2013, 10:59 »
Please can you email me PDF thanks

Parmo16@googlemail.com
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Offline Juicetin

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Re: Oh No...... RUST!!! (UPDATED)
« Reply #18 on: 03 August 2013, 21:00 »
Come to the conclusion that all Mk5s get this, mine has bubbling all along both front arches. Spotted two other 2005 Gtis in the last few days and both of those had it too, clearly visible.
Printed off the PDF and visiting VW on Monday. Fingers crossed and ready for a battle !
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