Wing Corrosion MY and Mileage?
Discussion
I thought it could be good to compile a thread recording if you've had wing corrosion, and if so what year and mileage did you experience this?
It seems that most affected models for wing corrosion are earlier cars. The question is whether this is simply because they are older with more miles, more stone chips etc in vulnerable areas, or is it due to production of the earlier models?
If it is the former, I wonder whether a form of PPF in these vulnerable is an easy solution.
It seems that most affected models for wing corrosion are earlier cars. The question is whether this is simply because they are older with more miles, more stone chips etc in vulnerable areas, or is it due to production of the earlier models?
If it is the former, I wonder whether a form of PPF in these vulnerable is an easy solution.
New owner, picked up 2 days ago. Mileage <6k.
On collection noticed what i hadn't on previous viewing / test drive - and hadn't really occurred to me to check on a 3yo car.
Corrosion on all 4 wings, 50/50 some in one place, others front and back of arches.
Dealer submitting corrosion warranty claim, will see how that proceeds.
Corrosion is coming out from the bodywork under the paint, no chips.
In case it varies w paint finish i have Thunder Grey, but suspect it is generic aluminium corrosion.
On collection noticed what i hadn't on previous viewing / test drive - and hadn't really occurred to me to check on a 3yo car.
Corrosion on all 4 wings, 50/50 some in one place, others front and back of arches.
Dealer submitting corrosion warranty claim, will see how that proceeds.
Corrosion is coming out from the bodywork under the paint, no chips.
In case it varies w paint finish i have Thunder Grey, but suspect it is generic aluminium corrosion.
Edited by anotherswifty on Sunday 10th March 20:38
Nov 2019 car. Noticed last summer on ~30k. I noticed it on the rear two corners, when taking it in for inspection with a view to warranty claim the dealer noticed both front corners affected too. All 4 done under warranty.
Similar to above, coming from underneath. Dealer claimed it was to do with the way the bumpers are mounted to the chassis and they add some PPF in betewen the fixings to try and prevent it recurring. I don't think PPF on the outside will help.
Similar to above, coming from underneath. Dealer claimed it was to do with the way the bumpers are mounted to the chassis and they add some PPF in betewen the fixings to try and prevent it recurring. I don't think PPF on the outside will help.
It's funny this subject has come up again now. I was giving my Legende a clean after taking it out of the garage ready to put back on the road again after winter SORN and noticed bubbling on the centre of the front n/s wing, which I am sure wasn't there when I put it away in November. The car is a pearlescent white, 2020 model, with around 8500 miles on it, and now out of warranty, does anyone know if Alpine are liable to offer a Goodwill repair?
I presume it is due to galvanic action, as it has been off the road at least this and last winter? Does anyone know what Alpine are doing about it?
I presume it is due to galvanic action, as it has been off the road at least this and last winter? Does anyone know what Alpine are doing about it?
kitcat7 said:
I The car is a pearlescent white, 2020 model, with around 8500 miles on it, and now out of warranty, does anyone know if Alpine are liable to offer a Goodwill repair?
I presume it is due to galvanic action, as it has been off the road at least this and last winter? Does anyone know what Alpine are doing about it?
I think the corrosion warranty is 12 years (144 months) - my 2021 car is covered until 2033, so you should be OK!I presume it is due to galvanic action, as it has been off the road at least this and last winter? Does anyone know what Alpine are doing about it?
Yes the My Alpine app says the remainder of a 12y warranty is in place.
At least it seems like warranty claims are commonly honoured.
I picked mine up last Fri (used) and only noticed corrosion to all 4 wings in the showroom.
Photos taken by salesman immediately, but have not heard any more on warranty submission yet.
I enquired re submission, and he replied each claim has to be thoroughly reviewed by eCare.
It would seem fairly straightforward to me.
Anyone had issues, or can give an idea of how long it took to get resolved ?
At least it seems like warranty claims are commonly honoured.
I picked mine up last Fri (used) and only noticed corrosion to all 4 wings in the showroom.
Photos taken by salesman immediately, but have not heard any more on warranty submission yet.
I enquired re submission, and he replied each claim has to be thoroughly reviewed by eCare.
It would seem fairly straightforward to me.
Anyone had issues, or can give an idea of how long it took to get resolved ?
Mine is a 21 plate, bought last year at 5800 miles. I noticed it on the n/s front wing a few weeks after picking it up. Spoke to Gavin at Orpington who sold me the car, put me in touch with my closest dealer which was Winchester. Popped down for an assessment, pictures taken etc. Took a couple of months after that to get confirmation from Alpine UK and car booked in.
anotherswifty said:
Thanks Rubes, so not exactly lightning fast. What were the comms like through the process ?
Overall pretty good. As soon as I contacted Winchester, they put me in touch with their bodyshop and I booked it in, they confirmed photos and claim had gone to Alpine UK and then once the claim had been approved advised parts had been ordered and once received they'd contact to book me in. That was the only point I had to chase when it had all gone a bit quiet, but as soon as I did, confirmed they were ready and booked in straight away, plus they confirmed courtesy car. (1L Polo, what a beast :-) )They finished the work ahead of schedule, but no pressure for immediate pickup. Other than the delay between parts being ordered and booking in, it was reasonably seamless.
Martyn P said:
I think the corrosion warranty is 12 years (144 months) - my 2021 car is covered until 2033, so you should be OK!
Worth checking, but the small print of anti-corrosion warranties usually specifies that the bodywork must be inspected for corrosion annually (usually as part of a service) at an official service centre. In other words it's technically voided if you've not been to an official service centre annually for the check.At risk of this being a dumb question but what guarantees or confidence do Alpine provide that the consequences of the galvanic action will not re-occur on cars which have been treated / repaired by them? Given that galvanic corrosion is down to differing metals making contact and setting of a chain reaction, what will stop it from occurring again?
M.
M.
Olivera said:
Worth checking, but the small print of anti-corrosion warranties usually specifies that the bodywork must be inspected for corrosion annually (usually as part of a service) at an official service centre. In other words it's technically voided if you've not been to an official service centre annually for the check.
Yes. Appreciate you have to get the boxes ticked in the service book. What’s irksome is it’s been through the workshop twice from Feb at the selling Alp Ctr, the first time neither of the corrosion check tickboxes were checked (OK or Not OK), the 2nd time ticked OK ! And it’s not as though it’s not a problem area they won’t be all too familiar with.Good news is I had a call earlier to say they are getting 2 quotes and sending them off to Alpine for approval.
Meonstoke said:
At risk of this being a dumb question but what guarantees or confidence do Alpine provide that the consequences of the galvanic action will not re-occur on cars which have been treated / repaired by them? Given that galvanic corrosion is down to differing metals making contact and setting of a chain reaction, what will stop it from occurring again?
M.
I had a good chat with the bodyshop manager when I took mine in and from what he told me, it's the bracket that connects the bumper to the wing that causes the issue and they replace this with a better solution when making the repair. So it shouldn't technically re-occur. Time will tell.M.
rubes78 said:
Meonstoke said:
At risk of this being a dumb question but what guarantees or confidence do Alpine provide that the consequences of the galvanic action will not re-occur on cars which have been treated / repaired by them? Given that galvanic corrosion is down to differing metals making contact and setting of a chain reaction, what will stop it from occurring again?
M.
I had a good chat with the bodyshop manager when I took mine in and from what he told me, it's the bracket that connects the bumper to the wing that causes the issue and they replace this with a better solution when making the repair. So it shouldn't technically re-occur. Time will tell.M.
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