Releasing the spare tyre from MK4 VW Golf...

Question

What's the name of the black plastic screwy thing that you unscrew to release a spare tyre? Mine has corroded and would like to get a new one.

Answer 1

if you look on ebay for spares you will find cars that list all available components available.

other than that just ask for...

"the bit that holds the spare wheel down"

they'll know what you mean.

Answer 2

Take your old one to your local dealer and say "I want one of these please" Being a parts man he wont know what it is so you will have to tell him it holds the spare wheel in the boot.

Answer 3

How can plastic corrode?

Surely you mean its snapped off?