Odd boot opening issue

Odd boot opening issue

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Frimley111R

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15,677 posts

235 months

Monday 9th September 2013
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I have a MY12 car and on a number of occasions something around the offside boot hinge catches on the panel behind the roof and as I open the boot it makes a loud 'crack' as if something is catching it. Its actually split the panel now (first warranty claim, here I come...). Has anyone else had this rather odd issue?

Frimley111R

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15,677 posts

235 months

Monday 16th September 2013
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Update: took it into the dealer who diagnosed a failed bodywork clip. As the engine gets hotter the panel and fixings expand slightly, just enough to make the front edge of the boot catch the panel. It's a known issue apparently (although quite rare) and so they are sorting now with a new fixing and panel (as the panel has split as a result).