Author Topic: Missing Fog lights  (Read 63528 times)

Offline karlak

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Re: Missing Fog lights
« Reply #10 on: 25 April 2017, 10:10 »
So basically, i see three options then.

- Accept the car as is. (this could be an issue with a private purchase, as no doubt they will appear on later cars, so affecting value down the line)

- Agree some sort of "goodwill gesture" from VW/Dealer.

- Reject the car as a "mis-build"

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Re: Missing Fog lights
« Reply #11 on: 25 April 2017, 11:41 »
Reject the car as a "mis-build"

With the associated problem of waiting another 4 months for another, probably leaving you without a car...
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Offline karlak

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Re: Missing Fog lights
« Reply #12 on: 25 April 2017, 11:42 »
Reject the car as a "mis-build"

With the associated problem of waiting another 4 months for another, probably leaving you without a car...

Absolutely, which is why I provided two other options  :smiley:
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Offline GTD1414

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Re: Missing Fog lights
« Reply #13 on: 25 April 2017, 11:44 »
So basically, i see three options then.

- Accept the car as is. (this could be an issue with a private purchase, as no doubt they will appear on later cars, so affecting value down the line)

- Agree some sort of "goodwill gesture" from VW/Dealer.

- Reject the car as a "mis-build"

What about the option to retro fit the fog lights/switch by dealer?

That's what I would be pushing for. Doesn't look right without fog lights IMO whether you ever use them or not.

« Last Edit: 25 April 2017, 11:48 by GTD1414 »

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Re: Missing Fog lights
« Reply #14 on: 25 April 2017, 12:40 »
I think retro fit is going to be damned hard and involve removing panels which may or may not go back together to your satisfaction.

Given how seatgate was resolved with new cars being built rather than replacement seats... and THAT was relatively simple to resolve in a dealership....
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Re: Missing Fog lights
« Reply #15 on: 25 April 2017, 13:00 »
Retro-fitting not easy or cheap, but doable if it bothers you enough;-

http://hazzydayz.com/genuine-vw-front-fog-lights-supply--fit-with-optional-static-cornering-6163-p.asp
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Re: Missing Fog lights
« Reply #16 on: 25 April 2017, 13:03 »
I think we are talking about dealer retrofit as resolution to a sale of goods type problem rather than getting all Reg Prescott DIY about it :D
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Re: Missing Fog lights
« Reply #17 on: 25 April 2017, 13:12 »
Yes I get that, I would not attempt it myself. I was simply demonstrating that it is possible.
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Re: Missing Fog lights
« Reply #18 on: 25 April 2017, 14:41 »
Completely not acceptable! Like the sales monkeys in the showroom give a sh*t either! I had the same type of thing when I ordered an ed35! The brochure I was sent by vw showed these beautiful honeycomb half suede half leather seats which I never saw when the car arrived! Biggest let down ever! Hope this gets sorted because front fogs on a premium car like the gti gtd are a must! Hey the cars nearly 30k!!!

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Re: Missing Fog lights
« Reply #19 on: 25 April 2017, 15:39 »
What does it say on the order paperwork you signed?
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