I've had my Oct III 1.4TSI for about a year now.

It has been a turbulent year, no doubt. But I still like the car a lot!

Its already been in and out the workshop 5 times (changed leaky mirrors, resprayed roof, changing ECU's, etc).

(I was actually told that I should be happy since it was free of charge last time(!)

Not very impressed over build-quality or service handling ..

 

 

But now there is a potensial big problem

 

There is an increasing sign of rattling coming from the A-pilars (...which is built from the amazingly rattlingproof material "plastic fantastic"!)

 

So simply replacing them would just expose the problem for some time I guess.

 

Would this be covered by warranty? What could they do to fix it permanently?

Edited 15 April, 201412 yr by mirakulix

Only the A-pillars?

 

So your B-pillars, seat height adjusters and door trims don't rattle?

 

You've got a good one then, don't try and fix it!

 

Only kidding, the best people to ask are your dealer. I've had my A-pillar trims removed and they made a right mess of refitting them - after a further 4 attempts by the dealer I am about to give up and just buy a new one and new clips and fit it myself.