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Title: Is it much of a job to change the tailgate/bootlid?
Post by: perksy on September 23, 2015, 04:22:05 pm

I have tailgate corrosion around the VW badge/handle area.  VW have refused to repair.

So, I'm thinking of just swapping the entire tailgate for another 2nd hand one without the problem..

Is it much of a job swapping the tailgate over?  I've seen one complete with lights/handles etc local to me that's at a reasonable price.

Title: Re: Is it much of a job to change the tailgate/bootlid?
Post by: gtivirgin on September 23, 2015, 04:31:18 pm

I have the same issue, just wondering what VW said about refusing if they gave a reason? I've got some front arch rust coming through and some on the boot around the badge so was hoping to get VW to sort it at next service. Cheers.

Title: Re: Is it much of a job to change the tailgate/bootlid?
Post by: perksy on September 23, 2015, 04:40:29 pm

It was classified (twice) as "edge and fold" corrosion and not "through panel corrosion" that would be covered. Its been officially declined by VW UK.

James

Title: Re: Is it much of a job to change the tailgate/bootlid?
Post by: Monza_GTI on September 23, 2015, 06:01:38 pm

I had tailgate corrosion too just below the badge, lucky for me vw offered 50% and the garage I took it to covered the other 50%.
One thing you need to bear in mind is the cable covers. Vw updated the design slightly. Other main thing to consider I reckon would be just the packing away of the wiring. But I'm Assuming you would be ok with that.

Title: Re: Is it much of a job to change the tailgate/bootlid?
Post by: Mev on September 23, 2015, 07:14:13 pm

I changed mine as VW refused mine, similar reasons. If you can get a secondhand GTI tailgate with the correct coloured glass you won't have the pain of changing the glass and swapping the spoiler over. Take your time with swapping the wiring and get a second set of hands to list the new one in place. £50 for the tailgate, £70 to pay someone to change the glass I made most of that back on eBay selling the duplicate parts.

Title: Re: Is it much of a job to change the tailgate/bootlid?
Post by: GTIEagles on September 23, 2015, 08:29:19 pm

Where did you get your glass changed? My tailgate is fine but its sporting green glass rather than the blue it should have!

Title: Re: Is it much of a job to change the tailgate/bootlid?
Post by: Mev on September 23, 2015, 10:06:07 pm

Got a recommendation from the owner local garage about a company that changes screens for Jag/ Bentley dealers so thought they must be good. Autoglass and the like  either won't do it or do it badly, I know from experience. The bloke cut out the green one neatly enough for me to sell it.

Title: Re: Is it much of a job to change the tailgate/bootlid?
Post by: GTIEagles on September 24, 2015, 09:56:06 am

Thanks mate, I guess the £70 was for fitting? not including the glass?

Title: Re: Is it much of a job to change the tailgate/bootlid?
Post by: Mev on September 25, 2015, 08:34:25 pm

Yep, used the original bluey.

Title: Re: Is it much of a job to change the tailgate/bootlid?
Post by: Scottymon on September 25, 2015, 08:40:54 pm

I changed the bootlid on mine when the rear glass got smashed, think the whole boot with electrics was about £70, so preferred this over insurance claim + hike.

Dead
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Alive
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Locating the bootlid on your tod isn't easy though, best with two peeps. :happy2:

Title: Re: Is it much of a job to change the tailgate/bootlid?
Post by: v4rley on September 25, 2015, 08:50:13 pm

Another consideration which I don't know if you guy can answer. I have an 05 and the aerial /antenna is built into the rear screen, do newer tailgate still have compatibility?

Title: Re: Is it much of a job to change the tailgate/bootlid?
Post by: Scottymon on September 25, 2015, 08:55:22 pm

Mine's a 55 plate, replaced with a Pirelli rear, so about 2008, no issues :happy2:

Title: Re: Is it much of a job to change the tailgate/bootlid?
Post by: v4rley on September 25, 2015, 09:11:41 pm

Quote from: Scottymon on September 25, 2015, 08:55:22 pm

Mine's a 55 plate, replaced with a Pirelli rear, so about 2008, no issues :happy2:

I believe you got a roof aerial haven't you?