Rust :(

DanOliver · Post by **DanOliver** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 5:45 pm

I recently noticed some rust on my passenger door well which is annoying as I have only had the car a week or two and I didn't notice it before.

I was just wondering whether any of you guys think its worth ringing VW? What might they say? and will it cost me anything? I have heard there is a 12 year corrosion warranty, would this be covered?

Many thanks

Dan

jonnopolo · Post by **jonnopolo** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:05 pm

Did you buy it from a VW dealer Dan? Even if you didn't, it will only cost you a phone call to find out about the warranty & whether you're covered or not.

DanOliver · Post by **DanOliver** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:08 pm

Not from a VW Dealer no, just a garage that sells 2nd hand cars.

I did plan on phoning them, just wanted to see what some other people thought about it and my chances of getting it done under warranty.

jonnopolo · Post by **jonnopolo** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:12 pm

Well, if it were me, I'd ring the garage first & see what they say. If it's a reasonable place they should sort it for you. If they don't, don't go there again! I'd still ring VW as well though to see where you stand with warranty.

DanOliver · Post by **DanOliver** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:20 pm

I can't see the garage wanting to fix it for me, the guy has been a pain just getting the car in for its cam belt change, keeps putting it off and I have already payed for it

will ring VW tomorrow see what they say!

Thanks for the advice.

jonnopolo · Post by **jonnopolo** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:22 pm

Let us know how you get on Dan.

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:28 pm

DanOliver wrote:I can't see the garage wanting to fix it for me, the guy has been a pain just getting the car in for its cam belt change, keeps putting it off and I have already payed for it

Should never pay for work until it's been done mate - ANY reputable place wouldn't ask you to.

DanOliver · Post by **DanOliver** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:47 pm

well I would normally agree, but I didn't have any money to pay for the cam belt at the moment, so my dad payed for it and just paid at the same time as we payed for the car.

3LL1077 · Post by **3LL1077** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:11 pm

Mk5s bodys are galvanised though arent they? And you get a 12 year warrenty?

DanOliver · Post by **DanOliver** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:13 pm

So I am told. the rust bubbling on mine is right below one of the small gutter holes under the door where the water an escape.

hopefully this is covered, it doesnt look like its been chipped or anything. But I will find out when I ring up VW lol

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:41 am

ModifiedMadness wrote:
DanOliver wrote:I can't see the garage wanting to fix it for me, the guy has been a pain just getting the car in for its cam belt change, keeps putting it off and I have already payed for it
Should never pay for work until it's been done mate - ANY reputable place wouldn't ask you to.

Yep, that was a pretty bad move mate!

Keep hassling on at them,

DanOliver · Post by **DanOliver** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:06 am

its being done today

just gotta hope that they phone me when its done and they actually do it! I will not be too happy if I don't get my car back today

I also hope they remember to plug it in to the computer and have a look to see why that engine check light was coming up, they said he would and that it would probably be the sensor

Fingers crossed!

3LL1077 · Post by **3LL1077** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:19 pm

Hope you get on ok mate

Ian_R · Post by **Ian_R** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:32 pm

3LL1077 wrote:Mk5s bodys are galvanised though arent they? And you get a 12 year warrenty?

5 year warranty to cover paint work, and by your plate your s**t outta luck!

3LL1077 · Post by **3LL1077** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 2:29 pm

Ian_R wrote:
3LL1077 wrote:Mk5s bodys are galvanised though arent they? And you get a 12 year warrenty?
5 year warranty to cover paint work, and by your plate your **** outta luck!

You on about his or mine?

Ah i was told it was a 12 year warrenty or something like that.