Hi All,

Probably not the most positive of titles or subject headings, however it does sum up how I am feeling at the moment.

I recently bought a VW golf GTI 2012 model in carbon steel.

Recently purchased from a private seller. I was a little impulsive and did not do my due diligence. I had a look at the car, took it for a test drive, price was reasonable and decided to purchase a couple days later. I had faith the owner had been honest. He purchased the vehicle with 12,000kms from a Volkswagen dealer. I asked if it had been in any accidents and was assured it hadn’t been.

The drive home was great, as most of you would know, these cars are great to drive. I arrived home quite content. The following day I parked the car outside the local shopping centre and as I was walking away, I noticed the paint on the rear left door was a little dull. Ran my hand over it and it didn’t feel as smooth as the front passenger door. Started looking at it from different angles and it became clear it had been resprayed. Needless to say I feel like a complete idiot for missing it. It does not look as though it was as a result of an accident, and might have been done to repairs some scratches. I won’t know for sure until I have a professional look at it. From what I can tell the door lines up, no obvious gaps.

I was initially excited with my purchase but now a little depressed. I’m quite a fussy owner and always keep my cars in great condition. Every time I look at the car, I can’t help but look at the rear door and it has really taken the excitement of owning this beautiful car away and left a bad taste in my mouth.

I am not going to be critical of the previous owner, the onus is on me as the buyer to be more thourough. I did send a text and ask if he had repaired the door, and he assured me he had not. He is not a car enthusiast and the car had been driven by his wife. I am thinking it was a shoddy repair by the dealer.

I would like to get it repaired but am anxious it is not going to match the other doors and panels.

I have had great experiences in car forums with fellow members always being helpful in offering advice.

How likely is it that I can get it repaired to match the panels, remove the dull texter and how much would it set me back? Are there any suggestions as to where I can take it in Sydney?

I realise there are more important things in life, but I can’t help but feel dudded and the excitement of owning the gti has dissipated.

Look forward to hearing back from fellow members.


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