greatsouls
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I am thinking to apply some additional rust protection to my new GTI. I do not want to void the VW warranty (definitely no drilling holes). I called a few VW dealers here in Montreal and got different answers regarding applying additional rust protection. I also called WV Canada. I did not get definitive answer, however, the Customer Service representative summed it up as "if the rust protection is not the reason for a failure there should not be a problem and VW should honer the warranty". No drilling of any holes of course
So, what is your take on that? Are you guys using additional rust protection ?
If yes, have you had a problem with VW honouring the warranty ?
I know, I know this had been discussed many times, however, most of the posts are at least few years old.
I drive my car mostly for pleasure, with very little mileage per year, plan to keep it longer than 5 years and would like to protect it from rust as much as I can and not to wait to see a hole rust through to have VW warranty kicks in.
On my former car (Camry 2010) I used Dura Tech in Pierrefonds every year and when I sold the car few months ago she had virtually no rust. Looked like new.
Have someone used Dure Tech in Montreal on a VW? Just need no make sur it will not negatively affect the rust protection VW use.
I am not trying to say the rust proof on the VW is not good. Just with all the salt and "gravel" Montreal's winter routs see I am not sure how long it will stay intact. And there is no option to inspect / repair it if necessary.
Anyway, I am open for and will appreciate all your suggestions.
(Sorry for the long intro ?)
So, what is your take on that? Are you guys using additional rust protection ?
If yes, have you had a problem with VW honouring the warranty ?
I know, I know this had been discussed many times, however, most of the posts are at least few years old.
I drive my car mostly for pleasure, with very little mileage per year, plan to keep it longer than 5 years and would like to protect it from rust as much as I can and not to wait to see a hole rust through to have VW warranty kicks in.
On my former car (Camry 2010) I used Dura Tech in Pierrefonds every year and when I sold the car few months ago she had virtually no rust. Looked like new.
Have someone used Dure Tech in Montreal on a VW? Just need no make sur it will not negatively affect the rust protection VW use.
I am not trying to say the rust proof on the VW is not good. Just with all the salt and "gravel" Montreal's winter routs see I am not sure how long it will stay intact. And there is no option to inspect / repair it if necessary.
Anyway, I am open for and will appreciate all your suggestions.
(Sorry for the long intro ?)