Seat Belt Rubbing On Inner "B" Pillar Trim.

[RhysQ]

yeah i noticed mine just after i bought the car. doesn't really phase me though, i don't think someone buying the car off you will even notice it (hopefully). if it is definitely warrantable though i will be heading in to get that replaced and the gearbox oil at the same time.

[Bukefal]

dammit. i'm getting that as well. and what about the passenger one? it's fine now but over time that will wear out too. so the options are:

1. get it replaced and put tape over it (although my dealership will fix it and f*** up something else while they're at it.)

2. just to learn to live with it.

i see that as a lose-lose situation - who wants tape over their trim?

[Whubbsie]

I as thinking getting it fixed then making some small polished aluminum plates that bend over the area.

[higuma]

I raised this problem a while ago. It's definitely a durability issue.

A strip of paint protection film (clear vinyl sticker) will do the job nicely - the driver's side had nearly worn through by the time I noticed mine

Recommend having this done sooner than later.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showpost.php?p=78283&postcount=58

[Bukefal]

I raised this problem a while ago. It's definitely a durability issue.

A strip of paint protection film (clear vinyl sticker) will do the job nicely - the driver's side had nearly worn through by the time I noticed mine

Recommend having this done sooner than later.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...3&postcount=58

thanks higuma. will definitely try to minimise the damage.

so do we know for sure if the trim is replaceable under warranty? anyone?

[PeterHBne]

I raised this problem a while ago. It's definitely a durability issue.

A strip of paint protection film (clear vinyl sticker) will do the job nicely - the driver's side had nearly worn through by the time I noticed mine

Recommend having this done sooner than later.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...3&postcount=58

Yeah - thats the post I was refering to.

Doubt warranty will cover it - would warranty cover the scuffed carpet on the transmission tunnel to the left of your foot rest?

[DaveMack]

Yeah - thats the post I was refering to.

Doubt warranty will cover it - would warranty cover the scuffed carpet on the transmission tunnel to the left of your foot rest?

Think that comes under the heading of "Normal wear & tear" Pete ... doubt if they'll cover it.

Dave

[PeterHBne]

Yeah, thats what I mean - the seat belt thing could well be considered wear and tear. No doubt it is a poor design decision on someones behalf but nothing has fundamentally failed.

[Blitzen]

Yeah, thats what I mean - the seat belt thing could well be considered wear and tear. No doubt it is a poor design decision on someones behalf but nothing has fundamentally failed.

When I saw the dealer, I was told it was warrantable as the car was so new. Only reason I am not getting it done here in Darwin is cos I run the risk of waiting for weeks to get parts, and I am moving to Townsville in 2 weeks, so I will get it done when I get there.

[brumue]

Hmm mine doesn't have this problem at all. How do you guys put on your belts?

[jasn78]

im with brumue had car for 2 years and still ok

[MACCAA]

Hmm mine doesn't have this problem at all. How do you guys put on your belts?

It's not how you put on your belt.More to do with seat position and height,and belt height.
Some cars will not have the problem,others will.
Cheers
Len

[Whubbsie]

Hmm mine doesn't have this problem at all. How do you guys put on your belts?

The taller you are and the further back you sit the less likely it is to happen

[Bukefal]

i'm upset about this whole thing. maybe if i can trick myself into thinking 'it's just a crazy quirk of german design', when it's clearly a bad design. so you see, doublethinking has its benefits

[PeterHBne]

so you see, doublethinking has its benefits

Just ask George Orwell.