Hi folks.

 

Momentary laps of concentration resulted in V badly scuffed drivers door lower plastic trim guard.  (Could be a whole lot worse)   Have ordered new.

 

Can anyone point or give guidance on removing the old one.??

 

dealer quote for work ... Wow just wow.!!! How much??? 

 

many thanks in advance... mp

The workshop manuals are available on here. You want pages 211 to 213 of the 'General body repairs, exterior' manual. And a good hairdryer, by the look of it! 

 

 

 

Teir ... Thank you so much, i looked but clearly not enough to locate, I found the interior trim guide.... shakes head. This is perfect. 

Seriously you don't want to know what the dealer quoted for fitting the new one. 

To be cautious i will beer and pizza some assistance for the removal/fitting.

Stay happy and well peoples.

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Seriously you don't want to know what the dealer quoted for fitting the new one. 

Yes we really do, out of curiosity if nothing else and you should name and shame the dealer if the cost is off the wall.

Ok so part is OSF drivers door moulding outer lower £130 plus vat, two yes TWO hours labour to heat to adhesive, strip protector off, pop out 7 poppers, clean down and glue residue and reattach new panel with self adhesive strip and clips they are calling  parts???  you mean 7 clips right ...  2.50 each ?? yup. wow really two hours work... well possibly three sir.... 

 

labour, parts, well at 2 hrs all in its £309.61 - surely its a quick job.... no sir. 

 

ok to at that price chips away will fix this for less and or other on drive auto wizard.... seriously two hours?  (also same panel as new available on ebay £50)

 

will name stealer once concluded as also have a dispute over having done 1209 miles in last year shielding during poor health and pandemic they want a full 30K service fee, have prepaid plan and they are refusing to reset alert and extend as will affect warranty, which expires in 4 months anyway. says sensors will detaect oil needs changing..... oil is 1200 miles old.... how so?.... loosing patience..... service plan is good till nov 2023 car reading a uber low 9372 total miles in 32 months - raised with skoda UK @ MK for assistance. 

 

AND WHAT IS IT WITH THE  - YOUR AIR CON NEEDS A SERVICE DECONTAMINATION AND REGAS.... ??? its working fine 

 

am i being unreasonable or am I being mugged off?

 

the vanity project....

For a main dealer that does't seem too expensive, especially in your neck of the woods, but they certainly don't sound a friendly bunch and I'd certainly be looking take it to a reputable local bodyshop, or one of the driveway merchants you mention.

I have a similar dilemma as you regarding service as I've only done 1100miles since last July. Someone asked Honest John if they should have their oil change done as they'd only done 1000 miles and the answer was "get it done because the oil is still a year old". Mine will be the third service + MOT, so I'm going to get it done at the dealer because any faults that could show up in the MOT will hopefully get fixed under warranty before it runs out and I'll get that 3rd service stamp in the virtual service book. It will make a difference when I come to sell the car, but if I keep it for a while, I'll get future services done at reputable independent. 

Regarding the air con, I'd leave well alone if it's working okay. If you've used it on a regular basis, then it should be fine. My air con is always on which keeps the seals lubricated.

Thanks for that, will leave for now, have purchased the panel, fitting tbc. 

ditto re air con its never off for that precise reason. 

Will investigate re service and oil change. 

much obliged.

How did hard/easy did you find removing and reinstalling the door still?

2 hours ago, New2018 said:

How did hard/easy did you find removing and reinstalling the door still?

sorry dude i am yet to do this task as i have been unwell and recovering from knee surgery, seems fairly straight forward.... famous last words, however next door had a mobile mechanic visit  to quote a job and he said it was simply unclip clean and attach new, warned some of the poppers may brake so a trip to auto part store could be needed, warned to be sure to put on with side clip first as per the diag, pics will follow.... says with right trim popper being cautious with paint etc its a ten min job.... 2hs  the dealer quoted......