VW Air Guide - Genuine VW 1HM805825

Product Information

A fender Liner Extension (sometimes called a fender trim or wheel arch molding) is a protective and decorative strip that is attached along the edge of a vehicle’s fender, typically around the wheel arch. It serves both functional and aesthetic purposes:

• Protection: Prevents scratches, dents, and chips from road debris, stones, and minor contact.
• Aesthetic: Enhances the look of the vehicle by giving a finished, stylish appearance.
• Corrosion barrier: Helps shield painted metal areas near the wheel wells from moisture and rust.

It is usually made of plastic, rubber, or metal (with chrome or painted finishes), and can either be clipped, bolted, or adhesively mounted.

• Looseness or detachment – molding hangs off, rattles, or won’t stay in place.
• Damage or wear – cracks, dents, fading, or peeling of the trim.
• Rust and paint issues – trapped moisture leads to bubbling paint or corrosion around the fender.

About Genuine VW

The Volkswagen Group, also known as “VAG”, consists of Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, Porsche, Ducati, MAN, Scania, SEAT, and Skoda. The original parts used by VW to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine VW” brand. Manufactured under the direction of VW, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are available exclusively through the VW Dealership network.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your VW are not necessarily manufactured by VW. No cause for concern, as VW designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for VW for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine VW parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a VW logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming directly from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.