Rear tailgate spoiler

[Blindman]

Just had my van back from VW Coventry for missing trim parts (arm rests etc) while I was giving it a well earned wash, noticed the rear spoiler gaps on the tailgate? Surely this ain't right? Well pissed off with them at the minute. Back it goes. Anybody else had this?

 

[superflyguy]

Jesus how did they miss that !!

 

[Blindman]

I think they got the receptionist to fit it! Useless. Did think about doing it myself but thought why should I for the Dollar it cost.

 

[StudleyGlass]

Mmmmm there not doing very well at the Coventry branch by the looks of things, must have had the trainers kitting your van up mate. Back again! make sure they compensate your time !

 

[superflyguy]

Or maybe should have got the receptionist to fit it Is it bonded on and come away ?

 

[Pauly]

That's what I was thinking, is it fitted wrong or coming away ?

 

[Blindman]

Not sure if it's been bonded but you can see the thread, looks like they haven't tightened it up enough! Can't see how they did it though? Looks ok on the underside.

 

[StudleyGlass]

You have to drill a hole in the top of the tailgate for a locating stud, then it is bonded on. I think a few of the guys on here have just bonded it on to save drilling the tailgate.

 

[Blindman]

Umm not sure how they'll fix it? Is it all off and start again?

 

[StudleyGlass]

Umm not sure how they'll fix it? Is it all off and start again?

I would think so. Will need to be carefully removing it as not to do damage

 

[Blindman]

Thinking of taking to Droitwich? to sort it, their all Listers so shouldn't be an issue, who best to deal with? @StudleyGlass

 

[StudleyGlass]

Its all warranty work as there it was fitted by vw dealership + there the same company. maybe best to contact cov first and give them some s%*t , tell the to book it to be done a droitwich as there fitters are crap for what they have done to yours.

 

[Blindman]

Yeah good call, I'll give them a call Tuesday.

 

[Fish]

Thinking of taking to Droitwich? to sort it, their all Listers so shouldn't be an issue, who best to deal with? @StudleyGlass

Dale is the main workshop guy at droitwich..
dale.withers@listers.co.uk

 

[andythom188]

Wow and they are spose to be professionals

 

[TEESIXY]

I'd ask for pictures showing everything prepped up prior to refitting. As mentioned above, the top of the tailgate is drilled with a couple of biggish (10mm, i think) holes, and inserts put in. The holes should be treated with some stuff which is supplied in the kit to prevent rust spreading from the drilled holes.

 

[karl brierley]

that not good. I better check mine in the morning. hope you get this sorted pal.

 

[HHO]

How did they get that so wrong? Muppets. Hope you get it sorted ok.

 

[Stuart Nightingale]

I had a rear spoiler fitted by Listers in Worcester and all the paint flaked off the top after 6 months, you couldn't see it walking round the van but out the bedroom window it looked terrible!
Sadly just because stuff gets fitted at a VW dealer doesn't mean jack shit these days.

 

[HHO]

VW Listers Stratford upon Avon use Dick Dale bodyshop on Western Rd CV37. Great couple of guys own it - VW enthusiasts too. They painted mine. Only a small business but their work is first rate.