Aug 4, 2020 · Volkswagen grants its vehicle customers a 12-year guarantee against rusting. However, as long as car bodies continue to be made from sheet steel, and road surfaces have grit and small stones, it will not be possible to prevent corrosion entirely. These stones damage the paint while driving, thereby creating points of attack for road salt and water.

Mar 20, 2017 · The 2009 Warranty and Maintenance booklet clarifies: "This limited warranty covers any repair or replacement of body sheet metal panels that have been perforated by rust." The bold is VW's; the underline is mine. Some people have found that VW has covered non-perforation rust on a goodwill basis.

Nov 26, 2022 · I've had two rust claims denied by VW and a third I haven't heard back about in almost 4 months now. Their rust warranty is a sham and shouldn't be considered as a benefit going into a VW purchase.

Apr 16, 2022 · VW has a nice through hole policy on rust, but there's no real guard on surface rust. They don't do anything until there's a hole. Does anybody voluntarily wait til there's a hole to start taking care of their car?

May 25, 2021 · You have rust under the paint on the rocker panel; it rusted from the inside out. Something else is wrong with this car, whether it's a manufacturing defect or if it suffered a poor body repair at some point.

Feb 23, 2025 · Maintaining a rust-free Volkswagen not only preserves its appearance but also extends its life, securing the investment you have made in a high-quality vehicle. Rust can affect safety, efficiency, and value, so keeping it at bay should be a priority for every car owner.

Nov 8, 2022 · Volkswagen has some of the best rust protection in the business imo. They're built for heavily salted roads in Europe and take plenty of abuse. I'd check your warranty carefully too, there should be a section about rust damage protection. My …

Volkswagen gives an industry-leading 12-year corrosion warranty; in 2018, the duration was lowered to 7 years, although it is still notable for a mass-market brand. Do Volkswagens rust easily? When Volkswagen introduced the MK1, also known as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the US, it was an instant hit.

Dec 3, 2007 · So about 2 weeks ago I decided to take it to VW to see if they will cover it under the Rust Warranty. This is what happened that fateful day. Drove in and spoke to a (very Cute) young lady who went to get the Service Manager for me.

Feb 19, 2023 · Just looking for some advice, I have noticed today that there's some rust bubbling on my 2014 golf R found it on the rear arch where it meets the bumper and on the bottom of my front wings. Can't see any ston chips or whatever. Have people managed to …