I've noticed that there is a bit of rust on 2 of the 3 screws inside the bonnet.
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Any knows if this is a familiar spot to rust? It doesn't/didn't really bother me since it's on the inside of the trunk.
How comes this started rusting inside? Is it the screws? I got the car 3 months ago and it's sitting in a garage now idk about the previous owner tbh (maybe he left it outside 24/7).
What can I try to stop it/fix/clean it? Any advice?
Car is 2009 2.0TSI
Rust on the inside of the trunk.
Re: Rust on the inside of the trunk.
If it’s coming from the inside out, might be worth contacting VW and see if they’ll offer to fix it under your corrosion warranty.
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lewis
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Re: Rust on the inside of the trunk.
Rust
This is an identical problem that I posted on this forum - see my comment dated 14th May 2011 - with photographs. (post headed RUST! )
Warning - VW had it repaired under warranty - but it was back within a couple of months.
I am also sure that several others posted this similar problem.
Regards (and good luck)
Jeff
This is an identical problem that I posted on this forum - see my comment dated 14th May 2011 - with photographs. (post headed RUST! )
Warning - VW had it repaired under warranty - but it was back within a couple of months.
I am also sure that several others posted this similar problem.
Regards (and good luck)
Jeff
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Mr OCD
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Re: Rust on the inside of the trunk.
Had same issue. Got a new tailgate replaced under warranty with revised drain holes.
VW Scirocco GT 170 in shadow blue metallic with vienna leather, cruise control, parking radar, nav, bluetooth and dynaudio sound system. Remapped and shortshift fitted.
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Zanic L3
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Re: Rust on the inside of the trunk.
Thanks.lewis wrote:Rust
This is an identical problem that I posted on this forum - see my comment dated 14th May 2011 - with photographs. (post headed RUST! )
Warning - VW had it repaired under warranty - but it was back within a couple of months.
I am also sure that several others posted this similar problem.
Regards (and good luck)
Jeff
What did you do since it came back?
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lewis
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Re: Rust on the inside of the trunk.
Hello
I see one other has listed the same problem (Mr OCD) - but I am sure that there were SEVERAL owners whose car's were subject to the issue.
My car was registered on the 1st July 2009 (model year ten as it was fitted with the new steering wheel) - and it will be interesting to establish if all those others affected, were manufactured during the same year/period.
If so, - and you can collect the 'evidence' (photographs) then VW would have difficulty in denying a manufacturing/build problem.
Lets just hope that any of the other forum members who had the same fault read your article/post and offer their support.
Even after some time there were minor signs that the problem would perhaps re-occur - but my car was sold - and yes I bought a new Scirocco.
Ps It may be helpful if you changed your wording from trunk to boot.
Regards
Jeff
I see one other has listed the same problem (Mr OCD) - but I am sure that there were SEVERAL owners whose car's were subject to the issue.
My car was registered on the 1st July 2009 (model year ten as it was fitted with the new steering wheel) - and it will be interesting to establish if all those others affected, were manufactured during the same year/period.
If so, - and you can collect the 'evidence' (photographs) then VW would have difficulty in denying a manufacturing/build problem.
Lets just hope that any of the other forum members who had the same fault read your article/post and offer their support.
Even after some time there were minor signs that the problem would perhaps re-occur - but my car was sold - and yes I bought a new Scirocco.
Ps It may be helpful if you changed your wording from trunk to boot.
Regards
Jeff