wheel arch trim

itsrelfy · 2nd January 2007, 21:42

Does anyone have a clue as to how many pounds, a replacement wheel arch trim costs, somehow, someway, my drivers side wheel arch trim and mud flap have broke, its the clip holding it to the car that has broke so it is not repairable either.

Cheers
Adrian

Korkut Varol · 2nd January 2007, 22:27

Most probably a fortune....

generationgav · 2nd January 2007, 22:29

I got one to replace mine; it was about £30 I think, and REALLY easy to replace; just be careful in the fact that the mud flaps go over it, so these need removing first.

AL56 · 2nd January 2007, 22:32

Hi itsrelfy,
Ref, mud flaps on front of car. I damaged mine and was able to buy the plastic poppers that hold the wheel arch on.
Search forum Mudflaps.

Miggins · 3rd January 2007, 00:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by AL56

Hi itsrelfy,
Ref, mud flaps on front of car. I damaged mine and was able to buy the plastic poppers that hold the wheel arch on.
Search forum Mudflaps.

When I removed the rear wheel arch trims (very carefully) it was the trim that broke and not the clip (where it holds the clip!).

Come on Honda Engineers don't listen to the accountants - make the cheapest part the mechanical fuse!

itsrelfy · 3rd January 2007, 08:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by AL56

Hi itsrelfy,
Ref, mud flaps on front of car. I damaged mine and was able to buy the plastic poppers that hold the wheel arch on.
Search forum Mudflaps.

Hi AL56

IM afraid mine was ripped apart somehow there is a big split in it, but for the life of me i cant think how it happened, the only idea i got is the local council car park and its stupidly steep ramps!!!

itsrelfy · 3rd January 2007, 08:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miggins

When I removed the rear wheel arch trims (very carefully) it was the trim that broke and not the clip (where it holds the clip!).

Come on Honda Engineers don't listen to the accountants - make the cheapest part the mechanical fuse!

Yes this is the exact problem ive got, again penny pinching every step of the way its a shame isnt it.

Miggins · 5th January 2007, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsrelfy

Yes this is the exact problem ive got, again penny pinching every step of the way its a shame isnt it.

To be honest I think the Engineers are to blame as well for the weak clip mounts.

Cars have always been designed/engineered for a purpose and they sometimes achieve this, however they are not designed to be taken apart and reassembled once never mind frequently.

If you ever have a squeak or a rattle you should always assess whether the risk of more (and probably more annoying) squeaks and rattles after the attempted fix are worth it.

Barbs, tangs and clips on cars tend to be quick snap in-place devices to aid assembly and only operate in one direction. Careful disassembly is always required and a big bucket of spare clips!

pcr · 5th January 2007, 20:21

This is something I need to look at. The front wheel-arch trim and sill trim are very loose at the joint where they meet. Probably a missing/broken clip, but it has not been knocked.

Willie · 5th January 2007, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcr

This is something I need to look at. The front wheel-arch trim and sill trim are very loose at the joint where they meet. Probably a missing/broken clip, but it has not been knocked.

This is a problem I had after the dealer fixed door alignment on both sides. It turned out that the clips holding them in place were broken by the bodyshop, they in turn ordered up some clips to fix the trim back into place. I agree that the design of the trim fitting is very poor, if the Honda bodyshop can break them, then what chance has the rest of us got!

pcr · 5th January 2007, 22:26

Willie,
Thanks for that, it won't surprise you to know that mine was recently in the body shop. Not another trip to the dealers, it must be in double figures by now.

Willie · 5th January 2007, 23:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcr

mine was recently in the body shop. Not another trip to the dealers, it must be in double figures by now.

Hi pcr,
Fortunately the visit for this should only last about 15 minutes, good luck!

Miggins · 7th January 2007, 00:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcr

This is something I need to look at. The front wheel-arch trim and sill trim are very loose at the joint where they meet. Probably a missing/broken clip, but it has not been knocked.

My front wheel arch trim doesn't sit flush to the front wing - one for the dealer next week.

Thanks PCR for reminding me - I'd forgotten about it when it went in for service - the fault list was so long!!

pcr · 8th January 2007, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcr

This is something I need to look at. The front wheel-arch trim and sill trim are very loose at the joint where they meet. Probably a missing/broken clip, but it has not been knocked.

I was wrong, turns out that the plastic sill is 4mm shorter on that side and therefore does not properly engage with the wheel arch trim.

steveking1000 · 11th January 2007, 12:27

Hi,

I have the same thing, the wheel arch liner came loose and snapped the trim. My local dealer fixed it all under warentee. Worth a try?

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