VW Polo Fuel Door Stuck

[itsneil]

Hi all.

I took my car for a wash yesterday and went to the petrol station thereafter. Not sure if it was the washed that caused the problem but when I was about to open the fuel flap it wouldn't open. Searched around the internet on how to override it so I can open it manually and found this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jXnKKgpBYU. Now I'm wondering if this is the only way to fix it by ripping the carpet which I do myself or if I can call AA or a mobile mechanic, would they be able to find an alternative without ruining the cosmetic?

Thanks all!

[Mignon]

He's not ripping any carpet. He's just pulling it back.

[mikeyr]

Mignon said:

He's not ripping any carpet. He's just pulling it back.

What he said, had to do the same on a Polo a long time back, carpet isn't glued down so you'll just be able to pull it away (and push it back in place, good as new when done) .