Hi all .... cleaning the van roof today and noticed this funny bit of what looks like seam sealer on the roof . Anybody else had this before ? Bit odd , as it obviously came from the factory like it , as it’s been sprayed over . It’s like someone has got a bit carried away with the sealer !
Sealant on roof... Odd ?!
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Hi all .... cleaning the van roof today and noticed this funny bit of what looks like seam sealer on the roof . Anybody else had this before ? Bit odd , as it obviously came from the factory like it , as it’s been sprayed over . It’s like someone has got a bit carried away with the sealer !
but it’s been painted over/ in with the roof .... so not to do with the spoiler . Very weird
If I peel it back it will break the paint .... it’s like it’s been done before it had its paint applied . Then sprayed over at the factory.... I’m not going to loose any sleep over it , as it’s not like I can see it and can’t see any issue in the future with it . Just very odd !
Hi ...I’d take it back to the dealer and politely ask.....when the PDI (predelivery inspection) was done why was it not noticed...then ask so when the guys put the spoiler on ..again why not noticed ...but as @Deaky said can’t be the robots....which doesn’t fill you with confidence in the dealership........that’s terrible ...but it’s the inconvenience of having it put right...
push it for a freebie for the van
I wouldn't be too sure, sealant contracts over time, and if it ever gets jet washed up there, it could ping off and leave bare metal....?!
Well I popped into my local dealer and they have said they will check it out . Booked in with their approved body shop and go from there .
The dealer where we bought the van has just had snotty phone call and email .....
The dealer has been utterly crap to be honest ....
When I got the van home I discovered
no wheel jack
No wheel brave
Wheel nuts not torqued correctly ( they fitted springs for me ... so new they had the wheels off )
Battery not even bolted down
Front spoiler not fitted correctly ( I presume it’s meant to have some brackets? Anyone have a pic ?)
absolutely shocking to be honest
The dealer where we bought the van has just had snotty phone call and email .....
The dealer has been utterly crap to be honest ....
When I got the van home I discovered
no wheel jack
No wheel brave
Wheel nuts not torqued correctly ( they fitted springs for me ... so new they had the wheels off )
Battery not even bolted down
Front spoiler not fitted correctly ( I presume it’s meant to have some brackets? Anyone have a pic ?)
absolutely shocking to be honest
Can I pass on a tale of woe...brought a T32 and had lowered springs put on ....a while later front strut failed....turned out that the wrong rated springs had been fitted ...so I fully understand your frustration
Such a shame that some dealers continue to treat people this way. It’s just a complete lack of interest in anything other than making a sale.
Who did you buy it from ?
Agree...Vw commercial are not seeing a growing trend towards private leisure drivers that want a bigger utility vehicle, all too interested in fleet sales and lease....I got mine from Manchester..( which are ******) but lucky to be not to far from Liverpool..and have to say the two are like chalk and cheese ...it’s difficult not to get mad but great to get even...i pushed and got £400 worth of side chrome fitted on the doors for free. Justice
VW Marshall south oxford ......
Very very poor service .... I’ve emailed them with the list of issues and also told them I’ve removed the springs , as if they can’t secure a battery down and fit a spoiler correctly I have zero confidence that they fitted the springs right .... they can have them back and also I’ll be asking for a money back with regards fitting if the front spoiler
Very very poor service .... I’ve emailed them with the list of issues and also told them I’ve removed the springs , as if they can’t secure a battery down and fit a spoiler correctly I have zero confidence that they fitted the springs right .... they can have them back and also I’ll be asking for a money back with regards fitting if the front spoiler
Happened with me when I got my van. I called the dealer straight away and complained. He said it could be under the passenger seat. I told him I couldn't see anything under the seat as there was a big metal cowling below it and he was to send me a replacement immediately. Which he did.
After several months I discovered that the passenger seat actually lifted up and there, low and behold, was the original jack and brace.
You spend 33k of your hard earned money ... not ticked up / leased / pcp etc .....but my money and you get this level of service . It’s put me in a right mood now !!
You might need two as the quality is debatable considering the weight they have to lift....I’ve invested in a trolley jack
My jack broke the first time I used it. Van was empty but the top part of the jack sheared off. Luckily I hadn't taken the wheel off.
Went straight out and bought a 3 ton bottle jack but it beggars belief that the jack supplied by the manufacture is not fit for purpose.
And don't even mention the leaking windows. 3rd set now and they still leak. Many other niggles, door seals splitting, comfort closing works when it feels like it, HPFP is now on its way out.
I love my van but I have zero confidence with VW as a brand. I've had Golfs for many years but I won't buy another as I just feel that everything is penny pinching now. Gone is the quality in the VW brand.
My wife also always bought Audi's but when we recently changed her car we opted for a Jag.
I may only be 1 customer but I'm sure there are many more people like me who are deserting the brand due to the penny pinching and poor quality.
It says a lot when Skoda is probably the most reliable car in the VAG range.
Such a shame.
Went straight out and bought a 3 ton bottle jack but it beggars belief that the jack supplied by the manufacture is not fit for purpose.
And don't even mention the leaking windows. 3rd set now and they still leak. Many other niggles, door seals splitting, comfort closing works when it feels like it, HPFP is now on its way out.
I love my van but I have zero confidence with VW as a brand. I've had Golfs for many years but I won't buy another as I just feel that everything is penny pinching now. Gone is the quality in the VW brand.
My wife also always bought Audi's but when we recently changed her car we opted for a Jag.
I may only be 1 customer but I'm sure there are many more people like me who are deserting the brand due to the penny pinching and poor quality.
It says a lot when Skoda is probably the most reliable car in the VAG range.
Such a shame.
To be fair, Skodas are incredibly reliable and have been for many years now; routinely at or near top of JD Power. If VW was anywhere near that it would be a fine thing
My jack broke the first time I used it. Van was empty but the top part of the jack sheared off. Luckily I hadn't taken the wheel off.
Went straight out and bought a 3 ton bottle jack but it beggars belief that the jack supplied by the manufacture is not fit for purpose.
And don't even mention the leaking windows. 3rd set now and they still leak. Many other niggles, door seals splitting, comfort closing works when it feels like it, HPFP is now on its way out.
I love my van but I have zero confidence with VW as a brand. I've had Golfs for many years but I won't buy another as I just feel that everything is penny pinching now. Gone is the quality in the VW brand.
My wife also always bought Audi's but when we recently changed her car we opted for a Jag.
I may only be 1 customer but I'm sure there are many more people like me who are deserting the brand due to the penny pinching and poor quality.
It says a lot when Skoda is probably the most reliable car in the VAG range.
Such a shame.
IMO these vans should be delivered with a small bottle jack and a jacking pad for soft ground.
Luckily the first time I tried to lift my standard unladen Kombi it wasn’t a necessity so I waited until I had a decent trolley jack.
The scissor jack certainly isn’t fit for purpose. As for removing wheel bolts at 180nm with that pathetic wrench.....
Hi all .... just to update this
it’s a manufacturer’s defect and is getting sorted through warranty . Happy to report my local totton vw commercial center have been pretty good and nice and easy to deal with .
it’s a manufacturer’s defect and is getting sorted through warranty . Happy to report my local totton vw commercial center have been pretty good and nice and easy to deal with .
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