Problems With your new Scirocco...

[RW1]

I seem to notice that the front driver side fender is not even with the other side & is not flushed with the bonnet either. Heard Bain had this issue and took it back to the dealer to have it fixed? Just wondering if anyone else has this issue, seems like it could possibly apply to the whole initial batch.

Found the official bodywork figures for the bonnet gap.....

Bonnet overhang outwards either side at mid point is 5mm +/- 1mm, skintop surface to skin top surface. Lip edge to top of wing 5.5mm +/- 1mm gap.

[sc77]

On the topic of bodywork, has anyone noticed imperfections in the door panels? I seem to have minor creases or flat spots ( a bit like when a panel is popped in and out again) that are especially noticeable in around the same spot in each door. They're similar in both doors but not identical and are roughly in line with interior handle. Need to stand well back from the car and get it in the right light/angles to notice. Went back to the dealer the other day and their demo also has them - similar to mine but not identical. It's not carpark damage.

Anyone else noticed this? Given mine and demo have similar thing wondering if it's just how they are - maybe due to the size/design of the doors ....? It does seem to be getting worse over time/with general door use, which is a bit weird. Maybe I'm just too pedantic but it is annoying me.

[Lucas_R]

^ that would most likely be where spot welds are on the inside of the doors to secure side intrusion beams / window motors / central locking brackets etc. If you were to take the door trim off, you would see these minute dents that you can see from the outside are in the same area as where parts are welded/secured from the inside. Quite common and very hard to see unless you are on the right angle with the right light. More noticeable on larger panels (like a Scirocco's doors) than on smaller panels.

[Mac135]

Anybody in Melbourne today would appreciate this. My wipers are really noisy. I know this has been a problem long term for VW and that there is a fix using a different blade but I had to use the wipers a lot today and the noise is really tiring.

[SCIRKN]

Yeah it was pissing down all day! How bad is the noise? Is it happening with everyone? What'd the dealer say?

[TexR]

Noisy wipers....yep! We picked our spankin' new boy up on Thur & were lucky enough to do a Sydney - Lake Macq run to come home. It was pouring the whole way so within 5 minutes I noticed how 'cheap' the wipers seemed. Noisy, outer edge of the drivers blade vibrated on the up-wipe, & occasionally it hit the windscreen pillar! We blamed some film on the windscreen, being a brand new car. Looks like we'll have change the blades & maybe get the mech to look at adjusting them. Ah well, what a great day we had cruisin' around today1 Just did a night run mmmmm!

[Mac135]

I agree the problem in part at least is film on the windscreen. I rewashed everything today and it is much improved, though still some streaking.

That said this is a known problem at least in the UK. Seems owners there are replacing the OEM blades with either Champion or Valeo replacements.

Don't think i'll bother going back to th dealer but just go and get some high quality after market blades.

[mr gee]

I had terrible juddering with the wipers when I got mine. So much so that they occasionally hit the A pillar. Tried cleaning the glass, blade and swopping blades inside out without avail. Finally replaced then with Bosch blades. They are same as Golf's and all good now

[Mac135]

Yes Bosch blades were the other option to use as a fix. I think I will get the bosch blades fitted though the issue now seems to be fixed.

[Valver.]

I've also experienced the issue with the wipers: Bosch Aerotwin Multi-Clip is the solution.

The main problem I'm having with my R is a creak from the right-hand rear of the car whenever there's flex through the chassis (like when driving out of a driveway on an angle etc). At first I thought it was the tailgate, but having tried driving with it open, I know it's not the issue.

Has anyone experienced this? I'm loathed to go to the dealer, after my last experience sitting having a coffee down the street while a first-year apprentice roared past bouncing the cold engine off the rev limiter... (Said clown was since fired, but the bad taste in my mouth remains!).

[Lucas_R]

^^ the EXACT reason why i loath leaving my car with anyone - especially a dealership. I can just imagine your rage when you went back to the dealer to tell them what you had witnessed.

Im never relaxed when someone has my car.

[Mac135]

Yes, I have the creak too in the same circumstances as you describe.

I think ConR had this too and managed to get it fixed. Check out his earlier posts on this thread I'm sure there is a solution there.

[Valver.]

^^ the EXACT reason why i loath leaving my car with anyone - especially a dealership. I can just imagine your rage when you went back to the dealer to tell them what you had witnessed.

Im never relaxed when someone has my car.

This was with my Mk5 R32 and I've never left a car with a dealer since (not that I ever used dealers for anything other than significant warranty issues). They're all the same... I've worked in the automotive industry for a long time and witnessed some horrendous treatment of customers' cars, including exotics.

You can almost guarantee that taking your car for a dealer service will result in mistreatment of some degree: five apprentices to one qualified mechanic (who's usually too busy to monitor them) is the common ratio. Yes, this is a stereotype, but most apprentices are low-middle SES and have little respect for others' property. Unfortunate, but true in most cases.

Independents are cheaper, friendlier, have more real-world industry experience, and generally have a direct financial interest in your business, so will treat you - and your car - with more respect.

Sorry for OT, though

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Yes, I have the creak too in the same circumstances as you describe.

I think ConR had this too and managed to get it fixed. Check out his earlier posts on this thread I'm sure there is a solution there.

Thanks mate - I'll have a better read. At this stage, though, I think it might actually be the right tail lamp chafing the bodywork. For the sake of a few minutes' work, I'm going to pull the light out this weekend and see if the sound goes away. I did have this issue with my Audi, where one of the locating bungs for the light was incorrectly fitted, so I'm hoping it's the same problem in this case...

[ozr]

YEP I did an apprenticeship with Ford 33 years ago and every car I test drove I drove it like I stole it.

Young people...thats all

[quozl]

Re the Bosch blades, for anyone still looking for these for their Rocco I just ordered Marti a pair of the 980s models for her car from Ebay $47.99 plus shipping from AU supplier.

LINK

Considering they were $40+ a blade at AutoBarn I thought this was a pretty good deal for the pair.

HTH

Cheers Al