OilBurna
11-03-2008, 01:32 PM
As I was getting ready last weekend to go away for Merimbula was packing some stuff in the rear, closed the tail gate and the number plate cover fell off, not happy Jan. On closer investigation was even more upset when I found out that the screws they have used were too long and have actually gone through the paint around the surround to the metal. Looks like the number sits too close to the actual tailgate itself.
Had a quick look at the wife's Merc and hers has some rubber spacers so that the number plate sits out further and the screws won't touch the tail gate. Dealer is in Geelong so not sure if will take it back, might write a note to VW so it is recorded on file (ie in case of rust) and then get some touch up paint. Anyone else had the same issue, might be worth checking yours..
Not sure if they can use shorter screws or should use spacers.
Had a quick look at the wife's Merc and hers has some rubber spacers so that the number plate sits out further and the screws won't touch the tail gate. Dealer is in Geelong so not sure if will take it back, might write a note to VW so it is recorded on file (ie in case of rust) and then get some touch up paint. Anyone else had the same issue, might be worth checking yours..
Not sure if they can use shorter screws or should use spacers.