DommyVR6 0 Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 well im askin this as my 1998 highline has developed a rust bubble patch on the lower seam of one of the doors. and so im tryin to find out if im eligable for vw to carry out the work for free before i get it done myself elsewhere. Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 hmmm my 97 p reg is bubbling in a few places never thought of this although i expect lack of service history to be there get out clause lol Link to post Share on other sites
Matt W 4 Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 I think it started in the early 90's as my dad's Passat came with it. I believe this was only available to the orginal owner of the car. If it has changed hands then i am not sure if this kind of warranty is still valid. Best bet would be to go to your local VW garage and ask them or try calling VW customer services. I don't have the number but it should be on;http://www.volkswagen.co.ukLet us know how you get on, I for one would be very interested to hear what VW have to say on this kind of thing! Link to post Share on other sites
petervr6 0 Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 mmmmmmmm... keep us posted on this. Link to post Share on other sites
TVR6 0 Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 If I'm not mistaken the manual or another peice of literature that came with it, says 8 years. I'll try to find it to confirm. I wouldn't trust VW Customer Services. Link to post Share on other sites
petervr6 0 Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 ye thats true they would just say any thing to keep you from knowing. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Rich 3 Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Best thing to do is just phone up your local VW dealership and ask! I did the same and got some work done on the anti-corrosion warrenty. :-D Link to post Share on other sites
Earwig 89 Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 I had a few rust bubbles on my car and they sent a guy out to take a look.He had a probe with him that measured the thickness of the paint to determine wether or not the paint was "Factory"It was reassuring to know that 3/4 of my car was "Factory" with only the tialgate having been resprayed.What was not so reassuring however was that the VW "Factory" paint was MUCH thinner than the resprayed tailgate !Anyway my car is a 98 Highline and they made excuses that the rust had come from a stone chip or something from the outside and as such was NOT covered by warranty.The only way it seems they will cover you is if the rust has started from the Inside of the car rather than regualar wear and tear.It all sounds good when they tell you that you have a million year anticorrosion warranty, but how likely are the ever to pay up on it? Not many cars rust from the inside out ........ Link to post Share on other sites
DommyVR6 0 Posted February 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 no luck lads the dealers basically told be to get lost if i could not prove it was'nt from a stone chip. He was'nt even aware that VW had a policy for 12 years either which is on the vw website. what idiots do they employ these days!!! Link to post Share on other sites
petervr6 0 Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 what about if the rust is on the inside of the rear door on a 5dr? what would they say to that would a 1995 be covered? Link to post Share on other sites
TVR6 0 Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 I have a small amount under the sill trim on the drivers door. When i called their Customer Services I was told to book it in to a dealership but I would be charged for an inspection and only refunded if it was covered by the warranty. Feckers! Perfect get out clause. Link to post Share on other sites
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