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Title: My oem wheel caps look fake
Post by: CAPTAIN BRITAIN on August 07, 2010, 01:29:33 pm
Can someone tell me if these are oem caps like the ebay seller stated, or fakes.
They look cheap and not very well finished, The chrome vw logo is lumpy and bumpy
And they are made in China not Germany,

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fj249%2Fpetrolpower%2FDSCF0027.jpg&hash=01a7e2de94d7dd98daa3ceecf726ac35c075727c) (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fj249%2Fpetrolpower%2FDSCF0039.jpg&hash=985a1746014b89c69a38d0410d4610b159e11901)
Title: Re: My oem wheel caps look fake
Post by: keano on August 07, 2010, 02:18:26 pm
I bought genuine from VW the other day.

Mine are also a little lumpy and bumpy, however they are made in Italy not China.  :happy2:
Title: Re: My oem wheel caps look fake
Post by: Gene Hunt on August 07, 2010, 02:35:03 pm
I bought genuine from VW the other day.

Mine are also a little lumpy and bumpy, however they are made in Italy not China.  :happy2:
..........replaced mine the other week genuine from VW made in italy. The ones i removed were the same made in italy BUT both sets have a very smooth chrome finish & with your's being made in china i suspect there fakes.
Title: Re: My oem wheel caps look fake
Post by: Sparky Craig on August 07, 2010, 03:07:11 pm
They are fake, I`ve bought some and found them to be only worth the BIN !!! :laugh:
Title: Re: My oem wheel caps look fake
Post by: Mandy on August 07, 2010, 03:45:05 pm
They do look like fakes from the pic.

There are a lot of fake ones on ebay, although there are also genuine ones too, the price could be a good indicator as to whether they're fake.

My bf brought one last week as a replacement, I told him to buy the more expensive one and it paid off cos I'm 100% sure it's genuine.
Title: Re: My oem wheel caps look fake
Post by: stealthwolf on August 07, 2010, 03:52:26 pm
These things aren't particularly expensive for the set. Much better than buying cheapo ones off egay.
Title: Re: My oem wheel caps look fake
Post by: RedRobin on August 07, 2010, 04:04:57 pm
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Genuine ones cost about a fiver each.

Mine, from my VW dealer, are stamped "Spain PT7" and "VW 3B7 601 171".

FleeBay Feckers!!!! :fighting:
Title: Re: My oem wheel caps look fake
Post by: CAPTAIN BRITAIN on August 07, 2010, 04:14:56 pm
Heres the seller and the same item for sale.
I was the only bidder, i got em for 99p pluss 7.50p postage.
The ones in the pic look really good,
The ones i got are $h1te.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Passat-B6-Jetta-Golf-MK5-EOS-GTI-R32-OEM-Wheel-Cap-/140436392571?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20b2a94a7b (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Passat-B6-Jetta-Golf-MK5-EOS-GTI-R32-OEM-Wheel-Cap-/140436392571?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20b2a94a7b)
Title: Re: My oem wheel caps look fake
Post by: Mandy on August 07, 2010, 04:22:09 pm
I think you should give them some abuse and then ask for your money back.  :smiley:
Title: Re: My oem wheel caps look fake
Post by: CAPTAIN BRITAIN on August 07, 2010, 04:30:58 pm
I think you should give them some abuse and then ask for your money back.  :smiley:
I should have read the neg feedback from the other mugs like me who got stung.

I've been searching again on fleabay and have noticed there is a new version wheel caps that resist corrosion much better, around £23, i might get them.
Title: Re: My oem wheel caps look fake
Post by: Mandy on August 07, 2010, 04:34:46 pm
I think you should give them some abuse and then ask for your money back.  :smiley:
I should have read the neg feedback from the other mugs like me who got stung.

I've been searching again on fleabay and have noticed there is a new version wheel caps that resist corrosion much better, around £23, i might get them.


Don't forget to check their feedback first!  :laugh:

I still think you should as for your money back though.  :happy2:
Title: Re: My oem wheel caps look fake
Post by: CAPTAIN BRITAIN on August 07, 2010, 04:43:19 pm
I most definitely will,
I'll say i went to vw and that they confirmed the parts as fakes.  :grin:
That might spook them a bit
Title: Re: My oem wheel caps look fake
Post by: Mandy on August 07, 2010, 04:46:18 pm
I most definitely will,
I'll say i went to vw and that they confirmed the parts as fakes.  :grin:
That might spook them a bit

Lol!  :grin:

If all else fails, tell ebay you 'never received item...'
Title: Re: My oem wheel caps look fake
Post by: CAPTAIN BRITAIN on August 07, 2010, 04:53:17 pm
I signed for them from the postie so there is a record of me receiving them.  :sad1:
Title: Re: My oem wheel caps look fake
Post by: RedRobin on August 07, 2010, 04:58:03 pm
^^^^
I think you're right to encourage some justice being done, Mandy  :happy2:

But I'm somehow reminded that Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned! Don't just stick the knife in... Twist it! :evilgrin:

I hate fake anything! [says he who has fake carbon finish AeroCatches and the odd bit of carbon vinyl interior trim].
Title: Re: My oem wheel caps look fake
Post by: CAPTAIN BRITAIN on August 07, 2010, 05:15:36 pm
I sent this brief message to the seller,
Whadya think,  Not scary enough?

YOU DESCRIBED THE ITEM AS 'OEM' THEY ARE NOT.
THEY ARE FAKE!

I HAD THIS CONFIRMED BY MY LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP.
THEY WERE VERY INTERESTED TO KNOW WHO SOLD THEM TO ME, AS THEY WANTED TO NOTIFY VW IN WOLFSBURG GERMANY.

REFUND MY MONEY ASAP!
Title: Re: My oem wheel caps look fake
Post by: crunchy on August 07, 2010, 05:22:53 pm
Well done for having a go back at him, I would also report him to Ebay as he has clearly breached the conditions of the site. You have rights and depending how you paid you should be able to challenge this transaction. His pics clearly show the OEM ones which is not the rubbish he's sent you. Admittedly they were cheap but he's obviously on the take!!! Remind him of the Trade descriptions and Fraud Act!!!!(I've just checked the ones off my old Golf) pic below.

Good luck getting your money back!! Let us know how you get on.

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Title: Re: My oem wheel caps look fake
Post by: keano on August 07, 2010, 05:55:30 pm
no need for the extra money on anti corrosive ones!

a few layers of sealent and wax will sort that :)

sorry to hear about the fakies though mate  :sick:
Title: Re: My oem wheel caps look fake
Post by: CAPTAIN BRITAIN on August 07, 2010, 06:03:59 pm

Good luck getting your money back!! Let us know how you get on.


Cheers mate, i will, But i'm not holding my breath,  it was only around £8
Title: Re: My oem wheel caps look fake
Post by: CAPTAIN BRITAIN on August 07, 2010, 06:04:51 pm
no need for the extra money on anti corrosive ones!

a few layers of sealent and wax will sort that :)

sorry to hear about the fakies though mate  :sick:
Thats good to know, Ill go for the older type now.