I've noticed paint is blistering around the spoiler on my 2014 VRS. A quick Google shows this is a fairly common problem. 

 

On mine the paint has peeled off, so I've applied a couple of coats of touch up just to protected the metal work for now. Whilst getting the boot re-painted at a local bodyshop won't exactly cost the earth, I'm just wondering if anyone has managed to get their repaired by Skoda outside of warranty, especially seeing as it's obviously a common issue on these?

People do get paint faults sorted beyond 3 years or 5 years & in particular this fault with Skoda / VW footing the bill, and the reason being it is a common issue and a manufactures failing of 

workmanship and quality control.

But then it needs shown to Approved Repairers / Main Dealers without someone else trying to touch up.

Just report ASAP.

 

29 minutes ago, Skoffski said:

People do get paint faults sorted beyond 3 years or 5 years & in particular this fault with Skoda / VW footing the bill, and the reason being it is a common issue and a manufactures failing of 

workmanship and quality control.

But then it needs shown to Approved Repairers / Main Dealers without someone else trying to touch up.

Just report ASAP.

 

Problem is, I've already touched it up.

Update: I've rang Skoda customer services, guy I spoke to point blank refused that any repairs to paintwork were taking place outside of the paint warranty. My paint warranty expired in 2017, so it's basically tough. 

If I need to get this repaired myself, is it just a case of the bodyshop removing the spoiler, repairing re-painting the boot lid and reflitting the spoiler? I had read that a new spoiler was needed, if so, why?

23 hours ago, TheBinarySheep said:

If I need to get this repaired myself, is it just a case of the bodyshop removing the spoiler, repairing re-painting the boot lid and reflitting the spoiler? I had read that a new spoiler was needed, if so, why?

 

If the spoiler is bonded on as well as bolted it will probably distort when it’s removed

Skoda Customer Services employees say all sorts.

That is about all the training they have, tell people to move along warranty expired, void etc.

We know we had fundamental, design, manufacturing, material, quality control failings but we will make you fight to win.

As they know, you can win, because they know well what went wrong and what they have to do about it.

 

Have everything in writing, call handler, Communications Manager, Resolution Manager, Rod McLeod CEO,

The professional examiner that does the report after the Dealership Warranty Manager inspects, takes pictures and submits to Skoda.

Really upsetting to hear people aren’t getting this covered. 

 

I suppose i may have been lucky but mine was covered no bother within 2 weeks it was approved by Skoda. 

 

Hope you get get it sorted. 

I had around 6 new spoilers due to blistering and bubbles appearing  within the first 3 years from new. 

13 hours ago, JulieD said:

 

If the spoiler is bonded on as well as bolted it will probably distort when it’s removed

Ah ok, so a new spoiler is needed as well. Any idea how much they are?

 

i may leave it for now and wait until the other side starts to come away, and then approach my local dealership to see if they can raise it with Skoda for me.

Edited 23 March, 20197 yr by TheBinarySheep

I thought I'd provide an update on this.

 

Decided to get it repaired at a local body shop that I trust. They removed the spoiler, repaired the damaged paintwork, applied a layer of tape between the spoiler and the boot in an attempt to prevent the edge of the spoiler pressing on the boot lid, and re-fitted the existing spoiler. Cost, £120. My car is metallic blue, and they have done an absolutely fantastic job with the repair. Apparently, getting the glue used to adhere the spoiler to the boot lid off was a right pig.

 

The guy at the body shop suggested that the cause of the problem is the very rear edge of the spoiler and boot lid meet more than the rest of the spoiler. Put it down to a design fault. He said there's a number of ways to attempt to prevent it, use a layer of tape to provide a small gap between the spoiler and boot lid, or sand away the very edge of the spoiler to provide a little clearance. 

 

I suggested that I needed a new spoiler as the existing spoiler would warp when removed, he assured me that I didn't. He was right.

I would keep a close eye on that new repainted old spoiler I had this tried by an approved vw Skoda bodyshop and those blisters/ paint bubbles eventually reappeared. Also did you check the bolt holes were rust free when that spoiler was removed if not they will rust in time, have a look at the bolt holes when your boot is open and check the area around where the bolts tighten to make sure they are rust free and the original paint is still sound.

Edited 8 June, 20197 yr by loveman
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The bolt holes were checked and they were free from rust.

 

I've read that even manufacturer repaired boot lids have experienced the same fault again, hence the tape to try and prevent that. However, I'm under no illusions that the problem may re-appear, hopefully, once I no longer have the vehicle.