Mud Flaps For a Touareg Altitude

[bryn7]

Thanks slimbaldy I might have to do that

[Rick Faulkner]

I, too, would like to get hold of some mudflaps for my Altitude model. Almost all the roads near my home are fairly narrow and frequented by tractors. After any wet weather (ie, most of the time, it seems) I end up with mud, and worse, flicked up the doors and even on the door handles. The lack of mudflap availability is my only grouse. In all other respects the car is great (2.5, Tiptronic).
Rick

[bryn7]

Hi Rick
I agree entirely. Wonderful car shame about the mud.
I have heard from someone in the know in the US that they are expecting mud flaps for the Altitude to be available over there this winter. I have written to VW UK After Sales Customer Care office to ask the question. I will let you know if I get a favourable reply.
Bryn

[Rick Faulkner]

Hi Bryn,

Thanks, I appreciate the help. Meanwhile I will attempt to trawl US sites.

Rick

[bryn7]

Hi
I have received this email from VW UK Head Office regarding Mud Flaps for the Altitude.

Thank you for your letter dated the 7 September regarding your request for mud flaps for your Touareg Altitude. I understand the inconvenience that you experience and apologise that you are unhappy with the fact that there are no mud flaps for your model of vehicle to alleviate the issue.
Volkswagen do not manufacture mud flaps for the Altitude model is designed as a road vehicle with off road capabilities and the body kit that is used is to offer a sportier appearance. The mud flaps cannot be fitted to the vehicle because of the Altitude's body kit. There are currently no mud flaps available, nor have we been advised of any being produced or planned for production.

Bryn

[DKWard]

Bryn7

Good Day Sir
You said that you had talked to a manufacturer of mud flaps in England. I ave been trying to locate such a company. Can you tell me the name of the company and ow to contact them? An y he;lp would be appreciated. Thanks

[bryn7]

Yes I eventually found a company called rallyflapZ who are based in Bolton.
At the time they had a friend who owned a Touareg Altitude so they measured it up and produced a fine set of front wheel flaps. I now realise why VW do not supply mud flaps for this model as the fitting was a bit complex but anyone with a bit of engineering knowledge can do it. I had to make a clip to secure the outside of the flap to the lip of the wing and a small bracket to secure the inside. They look great and certainly stop the mud flying up the cill and door. The rear wheel arches have no suitable fixing points so I have not done those.
There web address is www.performancecreations.co.uk .
Good luck
Bryn

[DKWard]

Thanks for the help. I will follow up with them.