Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 1303/1302

Average repair cost: £395-£495 including VAT

Common convertible roof faults:

  • Convertible roof is stuck closed

  • Convertible roof is stuck open

  • Fabric tonneau cover is damaged

  • Fabric tonneau cover is stiff to install

  • Frame alignment issues with roof mechanism

  • Frame cracked or rear bow bent

  • Front power windows not working

  • Headlining is torn, damaged or frayed

  • Manual front catches are stiff

  • Manual front catches do not secure front of roof correctly

  • Rear glass of car hood shattered

  • Rear glass adhesive has become unbonded or separated

  • Rear power windows not working

  • Rear window heating element not working

  • Roof drains are blocked or congested

  • Soft top fabric is leaking, car hood is leaking

  • Soft top fabric is torn, damaged or frayed

  • Water ingress, leaking from weather seals

  • Weather seals are dry and perished

  • Weather seals have shrunk and can see daylight through