Plasma Cutters may damage or weaken high strength steel. Please visit erwin.vw.com for more information.
Always replace wheels that have damage, never repair.
Special adhesives are required during repair process on Passat/CC b-pillar. Please visit erwin.vw.com for more information.
When using different types of steel and materials of different strengths, specific welding inverters are required to perform spot welding work correctly. Please visit erwin.vw.com for more information.
To prevent corrosion, new parts that are not accessible from the inside after a repair, like side members, should be pre-painted in the color of the vehicle; mask the welding flanges before being welded in.
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Stamped on the same factory dies, Genuine VW Collision Parts have the same fit, finish and quality as the originals. They’re built to the same specifications and held to the same standards. Unlike inferior reproductions, there are no modifications needed. That means no wasted time and no extra hassles. Yes, everything fits like it should. Plus, only Genuine VW Collision Parts qualify to maintain the Volkswagen Limited Warranty against Corrosion Perforation —along with the standard 12-month or 12,000 mile limited warranty* that all 100% Volkswagen parts share. With quality comes convenience and total peace of mind. Go with the original.

*The limited warranty for this product is covered for 12 months or 12,000 Miles, whichever occurs first. See dealer for details.

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