# VW 12-year corrosion perforation warranty, HOW does it work?? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 16, 2009, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-12-year-corrosion-perforation-warranty-how-does-it-work/73641 "2009-09-16T21:45:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JDMSIR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdmsir/32/7376_2.png) [@JDMSIR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMSIR)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-12-year-corrosion-perforation-warranty-how-does-it-work/73641/1 "2009-09-16T21:45:59Z")
I am wondering if it covers any rust on the car within 12 years correct? What are some stipulations, if any? The work will most likely have to be done by the VW dealer correct? This 2000 Passat gls has some rust on the rear hatch near the wiper arm and a small hole in the hood, will it be covered and fixed free?Not to sure how VW does things, any input on this will be helpful. ---
**Author:** ![youlostme21](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ecc23a/32.png) [@youlostme21](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/youlostme21)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-12-year-corrosion-perforation-warranty-how-does-it-work/73641/2 "2009-09-16T21:52:28Z")
Pretty sure this is only applying to the newer vehicles that come with such warrenty. and there are alot of stipulations that go along with it. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-12-year-corrosion-perforation-warranty-how-does-it-work/73641/3 "2009-09-16T21:52:40Z")
Curious/drunk also, I have till 2014 if it’s under warranty ---
**Author:** ![JDMSIR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdmsir/32/7376_2.png) [@JDMSIR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMSIR)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-12-year-corrosion-perforation-warranty-how-does-it-work/73641/4 "2009-09-16T21:57:49Z")
↑↑ No it has the 12 year warranty, it shows it on the carfax. So will it be covered? ---
**Author:** ![youlostme21](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ecc23a/32.png) [@youlostme21](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/youlostme21)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-12-year-corrosion-perforation-warranty-how-does-it-work/73641/5 "2009-09-16T22:10:18Z")
Call the dealer and see what they say. worst they can do is laugh at you. If it does apply I would love to know how that works cause from what i know it doesnt cover any rust caused by such things as rockchips/scratches which means thet you have to prove that the corrosion was independantly responsible. I could only see this being possible if the paint in only bubbled up. My 98 GTI has clear through holes in the rocker panels and nearly through the hatch below the latch. I jsut ground off as much as i could and sealed the area till i can do further repairs/replacement. ---
**Author:** ![burnt\_toast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnt_toast/32/7518_2.png) [@burnt\_toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnt_toast)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-12-year-corrosion-perforation-warranty-how-does-it-work/73641/6 "2009-09-16T22:14:42Z")
it says 12 years when i look up my car… hmm, my roof is faded horribly, i should give this a shot, especially since it’s the only part of the entire car that is faded ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2009, 5:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-12-year-corrosion-perforation-warranty-how-does-it-work/73641/7 "2009-09-17T05:29:09Z")
> [@burnt\_toast](#): > > it says 12 years when i look up my car… hmm, my roof is faded horribly, i should give this a shot, especially since it’s the only part of the entire car that is faded Really? Here is some help: > Definitions of **perforation** on the Web: > > - a line of small holes for tearing at a particular place > - a hole made in something; “a perforation of the eardrum” > - the act of punching a hole (especially a row of holes as for ease of separation) Here are the detailed rules for CAN (I couldn’t find US quickly) [http://www.vw.ca/vwcms/master\_public/virtualmaster/en\_ca/metacontent/rechtliches.metanav.html](http://www.vw.ca/vwcms/master_public/virtualmaster/en_ca/metacontent/rechtliches.metanav.html) ---
**Author:** ![bigwoode](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigwoode/32/5175_2.png) [@bigwoode](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bigwoode)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2009, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-12-year-corrosion-perforation-warranty-how-does-it-work/73641/8 "2009-09-17T05:59:12Z")
Yeah, if I am not mistaken this is limited to fenders/quarterpanels, but don’t quote me on it. I hear them talking about it on TDIClub every now and then. ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-12-year-corrosion-perforation-warranty-how-does-it-work/73641/9 "2009-11-19T11:56:41Z")
tdis have a big prob with the front fenders ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-12-year-corrosion-perforation-warranty-how-does-it-work/73641/10 "2009-11-19T12:08:04Z")
it has to rust all the way THROUGH the car… and the place couldn’t have ANY paint damage whatsoever, or any of the car cahnt have been repainted ever… its pretty tough to get this covered. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-12-year-corrosion-perforation-warranty-how-does-it-work/73641/11 "2009-11-19T13:42:44Z")
> [@Jam](#): > > tdis have a big prob with the front fenders correct on early tdi’s they had a piece of foam or whatnot between the fender liner and the fender. this collected water/moisture over time and would then rust the top of the wheel arch. on my last tdi i got both front fenders replaced and sprayed… ---
**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-12-year-corrosion-perforation-warranty-how-does-it-work/73641/12 "2009-11-19T13:55:13Z")
> [@burnt\_toast](#): > > it says 12 years when i look up my car… hmm, my roof is faded horribly, i should give this a shot, especially since it’s the only part of the entire car that is faded It’s not a faded paint warranty. :picard: ---
**Author:** ![burnt\_toast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnt_toast/32/7518_2.png) [@burnt\_toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnt_toast)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-12-year-corrosion-perforation-warranty-how-does-it-work/73641/13 "2009-11-19T14:06:51Z")
> [@Justin](#): > > It’s not a faded paint warranty. :picard: yeah that was cleared up in September. :rolljerk: