Rear bumper fitment issue, what more can I get the dealer to do?

rik_t · 09-07-2007, 14:25

Hi,

When I got my Fabia from the dealer in Doncaster it was a little battered and bruised. I got all the bodywork sorted but they forgot to fix the issue with the rear bumper. It does not line up on the passenger side. Looks like the previous owner knocked it.

Anyway its been back and the dealer ordered a bracket and then I took it back to have it fitted. When I picked it up it looked exactly the same and I was told thats all they can do. As far as I'm concerned something is causing this which must be able to be fixed, also I'm not convinced they even attempted to fit the new bracket.

What more can I get them to do?

PIC:

TeflonTom · 09-07-2007, 14:31

yep... mine looks exactly the same....

probably been reversed into something at some time.. it's the bracket at the bottom that does that

skudmissile · 09-07-2007, 14:38

I would be tempted to remove the rear lights and bumper skin and have a look whats dwelling underneath. might be able to bend the brackets out a little to correct this if the dealer is unwilling.

**VRStu** · 09-07-2007, 14:49

I've seen them worse than that, I would have thought that wasn't too bad.

The fronts are terrible for sagging.

ap0gee · 09-07-2007, 14:49

My wife's is a little like that, too - always thought it was 'just one of those things'!

Tempted to have a go at straightening it out now I know it isn't!

faboka vrs · 09-07-2007, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

I've seen them worse than that, I would have thought that wasn't too bad.

The fronts are terrible for sagging.

Yep.

Whats the fix

Decron · 09-07-2007, 14:57

Everyone I have seen is like that including my own.

Guess it's a feature.

skudmissile · 09-07-2007, 17:31

bet if you spoke to SUK they wouls say it is a "characteristic" of the fabia

ric04vrs · 09-07-2007, 18:02

mines ok , its such a tight fit under the rear lights , that it squeaks when i close the tailgate

09-07-2007, 14:25	#1
rik_t Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Worksop, Notts Posts: 159 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Rear bumper fitment issue, what more can I get the dealer to do? Hi, When I got my Fabia from the dealer in Doncaster it was a little battered and bruised. I got all the bodywork sorted but they forgot to fix the issue with the rear bumper. It does not line up on the passenger side. Looks like the previous owner knocked it. Anyway its been back and the dealer ordered a bracket and then I took it back to have it fitted. When I picked it up it looked exactly the same and I was told thats all they can do. As far as I'm concerned something is causing this which must be able to be fixed, also I'm not convinced they even attempted to fit the new bracket. What more can I get them to do? PIC: __________________ Fabia vRS - Silver - Standard Spec

09-07-2007, 14:31	#2
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 7,927 Thanks: 43 Thanked 200 Times in 173 Posts	Re: Rear bumper fitment issue, what more can I get the dealer to do? yep... mine looks exactly the same.... probably been reversed into something at some time.. it's the bracket at the bottom that does that __________________ vorsprung durch czechnik

09-07-2007, 14:38	#3
skudmissile Moving Stables Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,183 Thanks: 418 Thanked 181 Times in 163 Posts	Re: Rear bumper fitment issue, what more can I get the dealer to do? I would be tempted to remove the rear lights and bumper skin and have a look whats dwelling underneath. might be able to bend the brackets out a little to correct this if the dealer is unwilling. __________________ Bored of the volvo already

09-07-2007, 14:49	#4
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,412 Thanks: 113 Thanked 919 Times in 825 Posts	Re: Rear bumper fitment issue, what more can I get the dealer to do? I've seen them worse than that, I would have thought that wasn't too bad. The fronts are terrible for sagging. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

09-07-2007, 14:49	#5
ap0gee ASZ Eternal Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Leafy Chesh-shire Posts: 6,505 Thanks: 320 Thanked 315 Times in 271 Posts	Re: Rear bumper fitment issue, what more can I get the dealer to do? My wife's is a little like that, too - always thought it was 'just one of those things'! Tempted to have a go at straightening it out now I know it isn't! __________________

09-07-2007, 14:57	#7
Decron It's all good Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,372 Thanks: 58 Thanked 219 Times in 171 Posts	Re: Rear bumper fitment issue, what more can I get the dealer to do? Everyone I have seen is like that including my own. Guess it's a feature.

09-07-2007, 17:31	#8
skudmissile Moving Stables Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,183 Thanks: 418 Thanked 181 Times in 163 Posts	Re: Rear bumper fitment issue, what more can I get the dealer to do? bet if you spoke to SUK they wouls say it is a "characteristic" of the fabia __________________ Bored of the volvo already

09-07-2007, 18:02	#9
ric04vrs I parked up 1st Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: not near enough to the Ring Posts: 6,096 Thanks: 29 Thanked 177 Times in 172 Posts	Re: Rear bumper fitment issue, what more can I get the dealer to do? mines ok , its such a tight fit under the rear lights , that it squeaks when i close the tailgate __________________ not so bored now

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