mag2
Veteran Member
Anybody having rust at the rear of the front fender/front of the front door? I have it starting there, is there anything that can be done? It actually looks to be coming from the inside. My fenders acutally look good.
I'm in Canada, but I think the same conditions applies below the border.dieselmacht said:Can someone tell me (sorry if it's mentioned in the thread, I didn't have time to read the whole thing) if the issue would still be covered if I'm the second owner of a 2000 golf, with 200,000+ miles? I also have some perforation in the hatch area, which has already been repaired once (albeit poorly) by the dealer, and now it's rusting again.
I have the typical fender rust mentioned.
Print out the TSB and take it with you to another dealership.biggrey said:I have a 99.5 Golf with a corroded fender lip. Service writer at the dealership told me it was caused by a "stone chip" and the VW rep wouldnt even look at it....
Maybe I should try another dealership.....
Thank you,greengeeker said:see post #74 in this thread...
Looking at that, it reads like the only things that can deny the claim in this case are:LIMITED WARRANTY AGAINST CORROSION PERFORATION / PROTECTION PLUS
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What is Not Covered
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Perforation of Sheet Metal Due to Accident, Lack of Care, Failure to Repair or Modifications to the Paint / Painted Surface
This warranty does not cover corrosion perforation resulting from the failure to promptly repair paint damage, damaged undercoating, or surface corrosion.
It does not cover damage due to failure to wash or otherwise regularly care for the vehicle as prescribed in the Volkswagen Owner's Manual.
This warranty does not cover corrosion perforation resulting from unrepaired collision damage or improper collision repair. It does not cover corrosion perforation resulting from the use of any inferior rust-proofing agent or method.
Where did you take your car?VW approved the front fender replacement on my 2002 Jetta yesterday. Good thing I saw the TSB reference cuz I'm approaching the 12 year limitation.
Quirk in Manchester. John is the guy who handles these claims. He took photos of all sides and the odometer reading. It took a couple of weeks to hear back. I actually like that dealer and will probably buy a car from them at some point.Where did you take your car?