can I still claim for the roof corrosion?

[SusiBus]

If it was mine, I wouldn't have a plastic cap fitted. I investigate having it replaced with a new composition aluminium cap like VW originally did.

 

[Ozzy Pete]

Where can you actually buy a plastic cap to cover the cowl. It must have been VW themselves that commissioned them So the chances of buying one would be almost impossible.

 

[Ozzy Pete]

If it was mine, I wouldn't have a plastic cap fitted. I investigate having it replaced with a new composition aluminium cap like VW originally did.

To actually “Replace” the cap like VW originally did would run into £1000s.
Thats why VW went for the cheap option and just cover the corrosion with the plastic cap. This option was never going to work over the long run. Plus they look bloody awful.

 

[FredFlintstone]

Your best bet would be to try and get the details from one of the body shops that VW used for the repairs, although the chances of them letting you have it are pretty slim.
Good luck,

Agreed & agreed! Was hoping someone on here might have the details TBH.

 

[Ch1pbutty]

To actually “Replace” the cap like VW originally did would run into £1000s.
Thats why VW went for the cheap option and just cover the corrosion with the plastic cap. This option was never going to work over the long run. Plus they look bloody awful.

VW don’t fix the problem, they just patch it up. The issue will happen on all Cali’s eventually, by then it’s outside of warranty. We will never buy a van with an Alu roof again, have owned 3 vans with GRP roofs and never had any issues -
Ok, they don’t look as nice, but they last.

 

[WelshGas]

VW don’t fix the problem, they just patch it up. The issue will happen on all Cali’s eventually, by then it’s outside of warranty. We will never buy a van with an Alu roof again, have owned 3 vans with GRP roofs and never had any issues -
Ok, they don’t look as nice, but they last.

Unless it's a Marco Polo.
VW changed the alloy composition of the cap above the windscreen MY 2015 onwards, so I was told.

 

[Pineweasel]

Agreed & agreed! Was hoping someone on here might have the details TBH.

There is a long thread on https://www.caliboard.de/ with lots of info on the various roof repairs over the years, including some terrifying pictures of work in progress. It’s German but your browser can translate.

 

[ArunAlec]

Agreed & agreed! Was hoping someone on here might have the details TBH.

A coincidence….

WANTED - Official VW Repair Instructions > Cab wind deflector / spoiler

Hi, Does anyone have a copy of the official VW repair instructions thar discuss the installation of the plastic cover over the modified original aluminium part? Keen to understand how VW design engineers intended for it yo be fitted? Thanks P.S. If anyone gas any pics of their van after the...

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[Steve syvret]

Appreciate the info, thanks although I have seen this before and pictures of the work as it was carried out.

However the info that I'm missing & specifically nterested in is how they decree the cap should be fitted (how the sealant adhesive should be applied / where it should be applied and whether they decree thar sealant should be run around the 'cap' between cap and body once fitted?

Thanks

Hi,
Would be interested to hear how you get on. My 2012 was repaired with plastic roof panel in 2017, it came back like new but in 2023 it is now badly corroded. VW say I only had a 2 year warranty on the roof repair and my 12 year warranty is not valid. I now need to find a good repair shop to fix the corrosion.
Thanks
Steve S