[boac69]

When I questioned my supplying dealer as to why my car was delivered without a warning triangle fitted into the dedicated stowage in the boot/trunk, his response was “Welcome to the VW world” however there is one available to buy in the accessory section of the price list, this surprised me as previous VAG cars I have owned have always had one fitted, I have always thought of VW as big on safety but it seems that penny pinching is now the order of the day, which is rich when you think of the price of an Eos.

Well as I have a run down to Spain planned for later in the year and a triangle is a must have, so I decided to buy one from my local dealer. Not an in stock item, so one is ordered; it arrives the next day but does not fit the stowage because it is much too big! Back to parts, who confirm that it is the correct part as it is listed for the Eos both in their parts catalogue and the accessory brochure.
After some bottom end scratching an alternative part number is found but it is for a New Beetle, good news is it is in stock. We try it; it fits in and the straps work, job done.

Moral of this tale, if you want a warning triangle to fit your ‘08 Eos order one with the
Part no: 1Y0 093 055

 

[Tintin]

It amazes me to see how much engineering has gone into the folding roof. Yet at the same time, VW can’t get something as trivial as a warning triangle to fit in the appropriate place.

 

[eos3]

Hi
One possible reason is that a safety triangle is not mandatory in every country in Europe... So maybe VW makes it optional, unless, in the UK, it is mandatory to have one at all times, like a seat belt, in which case they should surely make it available ex-factory!
I bought one from my EOS, together with a fluorescent jacket, because they are mandatory for driving in Italy where we drove our EOS on a week-end.
In France, I believe only BMW delivers a triangle in every car...
Fred

 

[SoCalMan]

No one in the U.S. gets the triangle.

 

[neh321]

Hi
One possible reason is that a safety triangle is not mandatory in every country in Europe... So maybe VW makes it optional, unless, in the UK, it is mandatory to have one at all times, like a seat belt, in which case they should surely make it available ex-factory!
I bought one from my EOS, together with a fluorescent jacket, because they are mandatory for driving in Italy where we drove our EOS on a week-end.
In France, I believe only BMW delivers a triangle in every car...
Fred

You're absolutely right: it's only standard in markets where it is mandatory.

That'll be the day: when a manufacturer gives you something they don't actually have to!

It's also known as penny-pinching.

 

[superjohn]

i got one with my EOS in Hong Kong. let me check if there is a part number.

 

[GOgg]

They sell one in Tesco (cheap) that looks like it will fit in the space. Havn't tried it myself though. Anyone else checked one out to see if it fits?

 

[versaceto]

It is mandatory in Bulgaria to have a warn triangle,but mine is also missing

 

[toureos]

My '08 Eos hasn't got one either. My '07 VW Touran does though, so did the Beetle Cabriolet I part exchanged for the Eos - should have kept the triangle!

 

[Shan1167]

Yes my 2002 Jetta (purchased in the US) has a warning triangle. I guess I will hang onto it for the eos..

 

[erick]

my 2006 eos has one.... and the one that wil com next mounth (m2008) wil have one. It was on the contract i have....

Greetzz from the netherlands

 

[GOgg]

Welcome to the club. I think you must be one of the first to have replaced anon-problem Eos with the same.

Cheers and happy EDAs

 

[Stephb]

Ive not checked to be honest where will it be? on the boot lid underneath? or with the spare wheel??

Steph xx

 

[boac69]

Ive not checked to be honest where will it be? on the boot lid underneath? or with the spare wheel??

Steph xx

Hi Stephb
The dedicated stowage is inside the boot, about the other side of where your rear number plate is, just under the boot center catch, a square recess about 17" x 31/2" with two straps in it.

Triangles are an option for Ireland @ 12 euro's

 

[swordfish]

I asked my dealer for one and they gave it to me for nothing.
Try it, you never know

 

[bneeos]

MY08 - Oz
Nice spot with 2 straps and "nothing there".
How cheap to leave it out.

 

[SiJ2000]

None in my car - The hazzard light button is the only triangle I could find!