GTI Rejected - Will the next one be the same?!

[JoeGTI]

I had it in my MK6 GTD too.

[monkeyhanger]

Is the sound actuator unique to the mk7 and specifically the GTI/GTD models?

No - I have it in my Scirocco GT 170 TDI.

As did I. The Scirocco one sounded better, sounded more realistic right through the rev range. Sounds chuggy at low revs on the GTD.

[Mr Savage]

This makes me think twice about taking my car back to VW to look at the paintwork issues! If they even apply any paint whatsoever to my car I will scream! Not that they should be using paint when it's a shocking glass coat application & pre-wash but I think I'll just take the hit and get it done by a professional!

[Mark V GTD]

But hoping NOT to have it in the GTD (to be built next year)!

[Jimble]

This makes me think twice about taking my car back to VW to look at the paintwork issues! If they even apply any paint whatsoever to my car I will scream! Not that they should be using paint when it's a shocking glass coat application & pre-wash but I think I'll just take the hit and get it done by a professional!

Might cost a few extra quid now as it's not just a protection detail but a correction detail, however for peace of mind it's got to be worth considering? I would ask the dealer for a contribution towards the cost though.

[Mr Savage]

This makes me think twice about taking my car back to VW to look at the paintwork issues! If they even apply any paint whatsoever to my car I will scream! Not that they should be using paint when it's a shocking glass coat application & pre-wash but I think I'll just take the hit and get it done by a professional!

Might cost a few extra quid now as it's not just a protection detail but a correction detail, however for peace of mind it's got to be worth considering? I would ask the dealer for a contribution towards the cost though.

Yeah I'm going to attempt this. I have a feeling I need to take my car in for replacement of the front shock mounts as they have been squeaking a little bit at low speeds like so many others on here so I was going to get them to have one last attempt at the glass coat but reading about the body shops VW uses I don't think I want my car to go anywhere near one!

[Saha]

Hello
  My gti paintwork is ok accept for a small blemish on the n/s/f wing I have posted this before but I am reluctant to have this done because the dealer could make this worse you would think vw would want to sort out these paintwork problems and keep the customer happy.Thanks.

[dippy_x]

My GTD is booked into the local approved VW body shop for paint repair to the rear bumper as per my thread here.  Apparently the whole of the bumper is going to be removed and resprayed.  It's CSG not White but after reading this thread am starting to feel quite worried!

[CraigW]

My GTD is booked into the local approved VW body shop for paint repair to the rear bumper as per my thread here.  Apparently the whole of the bumper is going to be removed and resprayed.  It's CSG not White but after reading this thread am starting to feel quite worried!

I wouldn't worry dippy, I'm sure they will do a good job and it will come back in a beautiful shade of pure white 

Only kiddin fella

[monkeyhanger]

I'm sure not all VW approved paint shops are sh!te, but "VW approved" seems to be a status even the worst paintshops can attain if they are part of a VW dealership group. The best local bodyshops near me are affiliated with Ford (Arnold Clark) and Volvo/Audi (Mill).