Pinch Weld

POWERSTROKE

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Jul 17, 2000
Location
Staten Island (The Dump)
TDI
2002 Golf
I had the corrosion warranty work done to my fender about a month ago. I was going to rotate my tires this weekend and noticed that my pinch welds were collapsed. The right weld was smashed about 6 inches behind the front lifting point and the left side front about 15 inches from the lift point. My question is simple. Can these be fixed in any way? Another question is I am in a weird position. This happened a month ago and am wondering how to approach the matter. My car has not been to a dealer for over three years and I know the last time I lifted the car, these dents were not present.
 

Stealth TDI

Pre-Forum Veteran Member
Joined
Feb 13, 1998
Location
Newport News, VA
TDI
2017 GTI APR Stage 3 (395 hp/376 lb-ft)
I'll never understand the dealer's/shop's fascination with lifting cars by the pinch weld. Mine get bent every time anyone other than a shadetree mech or myself lifts the car. :( My OEM jack is worthless on one side of the car due to unusable pinch weld. :mad:
 
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