How did it get flooded?

 

Really heavy rain pouring from roof onto passenger side - I think it came in under the glovebox - I think there was also some water in the back too but I couldn't get in there to check under the spare.
We have had some terrible weather here just lately - this was on Thursday night (14th Jan)

 

Bugger!

 

Even the local supermarket roof partially collapsed.
UPDATED: Thunderstorm moves in after scorcher | PHOTOS | Newcastle Herald

 

**** amte really sad to hear your misfortune!

but on the bright side....... NEW CAR!!! :dance:

 

Clean the bulkhead drains out as soon as you get you next Touareg!

 

Absolutely! But I think with the amount of water that came down that night, even pristine drains would not have saved me :-(
Carport will also be on the cards.

 

Payout 'should' be quick.

Time to start shopping. T2 or T3?

 

Hope it will be quick. I will get whatever I can afford

 

maybe some one can help me understand, isnt the sun roof when closed have a seal around it? and shouldnt it keep the water out? why are the drains being used even when the roof is closed? i also have water intrussion issue on my brand new 2015 amd for the life of me i cant understand how with that outer seal which seals the glass to the roof the water goes thru the drains anyway? you can drive 100 mph amd that seal keep all the air out but not water? im confused. thanks

 

Sounds like a warranty issue on the 2015 had that happen on a vehicle I used to own sunroof seal let water though and dripped right on the navigation also filled the interior light back hatch light from a non sealed

 

They replaced the seal for the sun roof but took 4 times to fix the leak in the back hatch which to me would have been an easier fix needless to say the Jeep Patriot turned into a Touareg cause of these reasons and it got atrocious fuel mileage about 1/2 to be honest

 

LOL!

As we know, an awful lot of engineers are extremely clever people . . . but with no common-sense!

 

LOL!

As we know, an awful lot of engineers are extremely clever people . . . but with no common-sense!

That' a little harsh - even for you Nooby.

 

RIP Reggie :-(

 

Have a look at this:
Water Ingress in Bulkhead/Footwell - Step By Step Guide - myTreg forums

 

Glory!

So sorry to hear Reggie kicked the bucket. But there's a new Touareg somewhere out there waiting for you. The stars will align soon and you'll be on the road again in another egg.

That post gets me itching to check my car to see if there's any build-up. No flooding yet (except a small infiltration of water at the center lamp that hovers above the dashboard), but nothing since.

Good luck.

 

Thank you. Just waiting to hear from the assessor as to how much I will get to spend.
She is sitting in the salvage yard photobombing other cars that are up for salvage auction - I know I shouldn't look but I can't help it - I miss her - driving the Golf to work is just not the same








Now at the stage where the plates are removed

 

Hi Melissa, sad time for you as evident in your posts.

Look on the the other side of the coin. ......., you now have passed your initiation into the Touareg world, you are now a savvy ex owner who know most of the idiosyncrasies of the vehicle.

You are now a knowledgeable and savvy purchaser for your next Touareg if you choose to do that (which I hope you do).

Let go and look forward to the rewards of driving your next Touareg.

Best of luck!

TonyB

 

Thanks Tony

 

OMG !!!! Mel first i have seen of this big hug for you.... hang n there .... all i can say is stay true and wait for the insurer to get you forward. ....

 

Aw Drats... Looking at your Pictures. That was a very beautiful car in good condition.

Everybody, check your drains NOW!

Melissa, I hope you find your very nice, second Touareg as soon as possible.

 

The sunroof is not sealed against water incursion. It is designed to channel the water that gets by the sunroof down a couple of drain pipes. Keeping those drainpipes clean, therefore, is a periodic maintenance todo. And avoid parking under trees!

 

Any update Mel?

 

Phone call today from assessor to say she is written off and just have to wait 3-5 days to be contacted for my bank acct to be paid - so now I am treg hunting

 

No Steve

Still waiting for a phone call from the assessor.

One thing - I realised that I did not get the CD out of the CD player - she was dead until the tow truck driver jumped her and I had not even given the disc a thought until a couple of days later. I rang the salvage yard and they said they would call Shannons and ask if they can give the disc back to me - I told her that I had the spare key and I could pick up my disc when I dropped off the key - if they wanted it They have not called me back.

 

No Steve Still waiting for a phone call from the assessor. One thing - I realised that I did not get the CD out of the CD player - she was dead until the tow truck driver jumped her and I had not even given the disc a thought until a couple of days later. I rang the salvage yard and they said they would call Shannons and ask if they can give the disc back to me - I told her that I had the spare key and I could pick up my disc when I dropped off the key - if they wanted it They have not called me back.

It's gone buy another cd

 

And avoid parking under trees!

Ouch!!!
A tree is the first thing that I look for when parking my Treg, or any other car.

 

Going to salvage auction this week. Anyone looking for a motor? She was on 198,000kms with no problems at all. Tyres were all good too.

Damaged 2003 Volkswagen Touareg S/Wagon For Auction in Gateshead, Newcastle, New South Wales – Manheim Salvage Auctions

 

I opened this thread many times (incl. the first page) but noticed that perennial lapse (the way roof racks positioned) only now.

 

wonder if "Flash" is interested?
http://www.clubtouareg.com/forums/f67/im-up-the-creek-221394.html

 

what motor are you after Mel.... only the R5????