MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Rustybear on February 18, 2012, 07:33:36 pm

Title: Wheel arch rust bubbles
Post by: Rustybear on February 18, 2012, 07:33:36 pm
Norice got some faint rust bubbles coming under the front passenger side front wheel arch, nothing major. On inspection looks like its bee caused by a tint bit of the inner wheel arch plastic coming away leaving a slight gap where water has got in. What are my options? Would this be covered under rust warranty etc??? I'm not that bothered as you can only see on very close inspection, but fully understand best nip this in the bud now to prevent it getting any worse.
Title: Re: Wheel arch rust bubbles
Post by: Saintsteve on February 18, 2012, 07:41:53 pm
Go and visit your local dealer. You have case for a valid warranty claim  :happy2:
Title: Re: Wheel arch rust bubbles
Post by: higher1 on February 18, 2012, 07:48:12 pm
loads of posts about this check out http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,21537.0.html
Title: Re: Wheel arch rust bubbles
Post by: dmac1969 on February 19, 2012, 01:17:22 pm
Mine is the same - both sides. I want to wait a bit until its a bit worse , then report it , I want new wings , not a repair (plus it will get rid of all the pesky stone chips! - result)
Title: Re: Wheel arch rust bubbles
Post by: valvedoctor on February 19, 2012, 01:30:41 pm
Got new wings on mine under warranty.You also might want to check where the wing meets the sill for signs of corrosion,I had them done aswell under warranty while the wings were off. 55 plate tornado red gti with fvwsh. Good look dude :happy2:
Title: Re: Wheel arch rust bubbles
Post by: jedi-knight83 on February 19, 2012, 01:34:13 pm
They wouldnt touch mine. Said the warranty doesnt cover rust from an 'edge or seam'. The dealer wouldnt even put in a warranty claim.
Title: Re: Wheel arch rust bubbles
Post by: dmac1969 on February 19, 2012, 01:38:24 pm
Quote from: jedi-knight83 on February 19, 2012, 01:34:13 pm
They wouldnt touch mine. Said the warranty doesnt cover rust from an 'edge or seam'. The dealer wouldnt even put in a warranty claim.

Be worth getting in touch with VW Customer services then?
Title: Re: Wheel arch rust bubbles
Post by: jedi-knight83 on February 19, 2012, 01:40:06 pm
I did... they just told me to consult the dealer. Useless... just gonna pay to get it done on my own and remember never to buy another VW.

I had a similar issue on my S3 and they did it without any questions.
Title: Re: Wheel arch rust bubbles
Post by: dmac1969 on February 19, 2012, 01:47:26 pm
Bad times  :scared: I bet that happens to me as well , I have no luck with stuff like this! I will just get it done myself if I have to but I'd rather get it for nowt! I didnt know the A3/S3 suffered from rust issues as well?
Title: Re: Wheel arch rust bubbles
Post by: jedi-knight83 on February 19, 2012, 01:48:44 pm
the first 1.8t s3 and a3 shape had roof rail rust issues.
Title: Re: Wheel arch rust bubbles
Post by: valvedoctor on February 20, 2012, 12:49:01 pm
I'm thinking the same as jedi knight(not to buy another v.w) Think I'll buy an audi next.
Title: Re: Wheel arch rust bubbles
Post by: Mk5 GTian on February 24, 2012, 07:07:01 am
Quote from: dmac1969 on February 19, 2012, 01:38:24 pm
Quote from: jedi-knight83 on February 19, 2012, 01:34:13 pm
They wouldnt touch mine. Said the warranty doesnt cover rust from an 'edge or seam'. The dealer wouldnt even put in a warranty claim.

Be worth getting in touch with VW Customer services then?

Have you tried a different dealer? If they also say no, get a copy of the anti-corrosion warranty. My girlfriend is a lawyer, I'll ask her to take a look at the wording if you like. They must be trying it on, otherwise why would so many others have had positive results?
Title: Re: Wheel arch rust bubbles
Post by: Rustybear on February 25, 2012, 09:18:37 am
Result. Took car to dealer VW 100% good will to do it. Happy.
Title: Re: Wheel arch rust bubbles
Post by: Mk5 GTian on February 26, 2012, 06:21:03 am
Quote from: Rustybear on February 25, 2012, 09:18:37 am
Result. Took car to dealer VW 100% good will to do it. Happy.

Nice one Rusty!  :happy2: 
Title: Re: Wheel arch rust bubbles
Post by: Rustybear on March 20, 2012, 05:16:20 pm
Right then. Car gone in (eventually, that was my fault) been told today it needs a complete new wing!!!!!! Now, I am happy in that it will cure the problem but obviously worried about the new paint standing out on a 95k 2006 car. Anyone got experiences of this and if so what did you do?
Title: Re: Wheel arch rust bubbles
Post by: Rustybear on March 21, 2012, 07:46:36 pm
Had it back all good!!! :happy2:
Title: Re: Wheel arch rust bubbles
Post by: dmac1969 on March 22, 2012, 09:51:40 pm
Good stuff!! Good paint match then??
Title: Re: Wheel arch rust bubbles
Post by: Rustybear on March 27, 2012, 07:23:32 pm
Yeah very good