The locking fuel door on the VW/Audi keeps people from potentially helping themselves to your expensive gasoline. Gas is expensive, so it needs to be secure.
However, when it comes time for you to fill up, you need to be able to do so. If your interior fuel door release is no longer working or is working intermittently, replace it now to prevent problems in the future.
This switch is an ECS exclusive chrome trimmed piece that adds a touch of style to an otherwise boring part of your dash. It is the perfect accent to chrome trimmed headlight switches, window controls, or heater control bezels.