California roof repair

Tetsuo15 · Jan 5, 2016

Hello, first time posting on here. I would be interested to know of other California owners experience of the roof repair which is being carried out on all effected Cali's. Mine went off this morning on the back of a truck, going to crush repairs (interesting name). Does anyone have any experience with this company. Obviously I am a bit apprehensive as it is a major job, with all the canvas being removed and replaced, etc etc. Any pitfalls I should be aware of and things to look out for on its return?
Many thanks in advance.

Californiaman · Jan 5, 2016

Crush is the family name. No reflection on what they do!
They did my roof and did a perfect job. You hardly knew the thing had been touched - the only giveaways being a bit of visible sealant etc which in reality was probably better than new. Rest easy, they are very good and know what they are doing.

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snowy55 · Jan 5, 2016

It's a bit late to be asking this question if your Cali has already been taken away!

Ewan · Jan 5, 2016

No need to worry. Mine was repaired by another authorised repair shop (Benfields) in May and as Californiaman says, your van will come back as good as new.

My 'key facts' post below summarises the whole process and was designed to simplify all 122 pages of the long-running discussion thread:
http://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/vw-california-roof-corrosion-key-facts.12287/#post-121387
http://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/roof-corrosion-latest-updates.9000/page-122

Raggedroy · Jan 5, 2016

My repair was carried out by one of the other approved body shops. Their 1st attempt was a complete f**k up. The front section of the roof had to be completely replaced for a second time and the damage to bodywork and trim had to be put right. The quality of the work the second time was outstanding, they completely redeemed themselves.

Hotel California · Jan 5, 2016

Here a "few" reading..... :Nailbiting

http://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/roof-corrosion-latest-updates.9000/

Pasper2 · Jan 7, 2016

Raggedroy said:
My repair was carried out by one of the other approved body shops. Their 1st attempt was a complete f**k up. The front section of the roof had to be completely replaced for a second time and the damage to bodywork and trim had to be put right. The quality of the work the second time was outstanding, they completely redeemed themselves.

I was third time lucky after 2 cock ups with an alternative repairer!!