Bonnet Insulation

[OomStu_ZA]

I went yesterday, they showed me all their R-Lines and they all didnt have it.

I’d go back to the nearby VW dealer who checked on their system and told you it should’ve been installed and get them to order one and fit it under warranty at no cost to you.

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[LeebzP]

I went yesterday, they showed me all their R-Lines and they all didnt have it.

I’d go back to the nearby VW dealer who checked on their system and told you it should’ve been installed and get them to order one and fit it under warranty at no cost to you.

Okay, thanks. I'll swing by them tomorrow.

[RUM4MO]

I'd not think that that will work for you, if your local VW importer, and there will be one and not necessary VW AG or VW ZA, deemed that not fitting that was important to them to include in initial factory build, then you will need to pay for it, but maybe you need to check up on what VW deems to constitute as standard equipment for vehicles sold into "hot climate" territories - as that might be why it is being left out - maybe eye up a new Audi A1 and see what under the bonnet reveals?

[OomStu_ZA]

I'd not think that that will work for you, if your local VW importer, and there will be one and not necessary VW AG or VW ZA, deemed that not fitting that was important to them to include in initial factory build, then you will need to pay for it, but maybe you need to check up on what VW deems to constitute as standard equipment for vehicles sold into "hot climate" territories - as that might be why it is being left out - maybe eye up a new Audi A1 and see what under the bonnet reveals?

I also had this chat with my dealer since my last 6C was built in Spain and arrived in Cape Town with the bonnet insulation in place so they cannot play that card of "its too hot here". The Golf is sold widely here with its bonnet insulated too. It was just to save costs, fml, what does it really cost them to install? A fiver no doubt if aggregated across all vehicles.

[OomStu_ZA]

In follow up I visited the local VW dealer today at Barons N1 to get a price on the blanky for the bonnet. First the price, R1650ex VAT (15%) or like R1890ish including .. but then get told the EU/UK model spec is different to ZAR model spec and the insulation cover may not even fit. Riiiiight? After some persuasion I convinced the associate to call the factory in PE and find out if there is a difference. Waiting with bated breath for a reply.

[Awesum]

Please post the part number. I'd like to get one too.

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[Polovivo]

Please post the part number. I'd like to get one too.

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Phone the dealer with your vehicle vin no. or give him the vin no. for the Polo GTi, I'll help you with my VIN if you need.
Polo GTi comes standard with it.
You will also need the clips.

[Polovivo]

In follow up I visited the local VW dealer today at Barons N1 to get a price on the blanky for the bonnet. First the price, R1650ex VAT (15%) or like R1890ish including .. but then get told the EU/UK model spec is different to ZAR model spec and the insulation cover may not even fit. Riiiiight? After some persuasion I convinced the associate to call the factory in PE and find out if there is a difference. Waiting with bated breath for a reply.

Not true. Bonnet is exactly the same local and abroad. You should be getting at least a 17% discount off the price they quote you.
Only vehicle spec varies.

VW cost cutting in SA sucks. My first Polo Highline had so many standard trim bits that were missing on my second one.

[Awesum]

Please post the part number. I'd like to get one too.

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Phone the dealer with your vehicle vin no. or give him the vin no. for the Polo GTi, I'll help you with my VIN if you need.
Polo GTi comes standard with it.
You will also need the clips.

My GTI doesn't have it.

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[Polovivo]

Take it up with the

Please post the part number. I'd like to get one too.

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Phone the dealer with your vehicle vin no. or give him the vin no. for the Polo GTi, I'll help you with my VIN if you need.
Polo GTi comes standard with it.
You will also need the clips.

My GTI doesn't have it.

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Take it up with the dealer that you purchased your car from. Could have been an error from the factory.
Mine has it.

Will send pics when I get a chance.

What colour is your GTi?

[Polovivo]

Pic

[Awesum]

Thanks for the pic. I'll ask my dealer.
My GTI is Red.

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[OomStu_ZA]

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Thank you for this info. Did you install or did VW assist? Has there been any noticeable increase in engine temp?

[Polovivo]

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Thank you for this info. Did you install or did VW assist? Has there been any noticeable increase in engine temp?

My car came standard with this.

[Polovivo]

Thanks for the pic. I'll ask my dealer.
My GTI is Red.

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Pleasure.
Are you intending to do any mods on your car like fitting bigger wheels etc?