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Can anyone confirm that the undertray must be removed from the car when the front wings are replaced? I assume it does. The reason why I ask is that my car is currently in for a service and I have been told that all of the clips holding the undertray on are either damaged or broken and it's being he...

Before you go spending money on a kit, try toothpaste, the stuff with the grainy bits in it.

You will be amazed!

Welcome!

I can also completely understand that opinion Stuart. What was stopping me pushing hard for the 100% was the fact that my car had been "modified" (hate that word) and those modifications did cause damage to the wings, which if pushed I feared would cost me any contribution at all. If my ci...

Update time... Got my car back today and I have to say first and foremost I'm delighted with the results. I was very sceptical about them not blending the panels but the match and finish are spot on. I really have to hold my hands up I wasn't expecting it to be quite as good. All panel gaps are spot...

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Looks like we use the same VW dealer in Wishaw!

I bought a complete new key and virgin transponder from an ebay seller called key_service for £35 only a few months ago. They are not genuine VW keys but it wasn't too shabby and it does for a spare. Had the blade cut for £8 iirc at Timpsons, not all locksmiths can do blades btw. Had it programmed...

I recommend you read the entire thread mate as there's invaluable info throughout and all your questions will be answered. My mistake was not going straight to VW UK Customer Services, as it seems the best and quickest results are achieved by starting your claim with them and not relying on your loc...

Another update. Bodyshop got back to me with a quote for what would be the worst case scenario; replace both front wings and tailgate for which my 30% contribution would be £393. They have to get the wings off the car to see the extent of the damage first though and if they are deemed repairable by...

Finally some progress. After 9 weeks of excuses I again threatened to complain through Customer Services and within an hour the Bodyshop phoned me back with the standard 70% good will contribution to replace the front wings and repair/replace the tailgate. Just waiting on them getting back to me wit...

It's now 6 weeks after I visited my local dealer for them to take pictures and submit my claim and according to them, they are still waiting on a response from the VW warranty department about the front wings. They have had acknowledgment (apparently) that the boot lid is a recognised problem but wo...

Thanks

There's so much useful info on here I don't know where to start

Hi all Good old google and the rusty front wings on my B5.5 brought me here. It has to be said there is some great info to be found in this thread. Thanks to all who have contributed. I've just set the ball rolling for my own warranty claim with a visit to my local VW bodyshop this morning. I await ...

Hi Folks

Ala Youtube Comments

"Rusty front wings on my Passat brought me here"

Just thought I'd say hello.

Cheers

Peter