Date:         Sat, 26 Aug 2000 23:33:21 -0500
Reply-To:     Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe <matandded@netway.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe <matandded@netway.com>
Subject:      Re: Napa does not make cooling hoses
Comments: To: Jonc <jonc@webgears.com>
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I used to work for NAPA, and all hoses and belts are relabeled Gates,
which is a high quality hose.  Also if you ask them to order you hoses
from VW they usually will, and wont mark them up (ask to see invoice).

One more tidbit.  NAPA will negotiate on prices.  The standard mark-up
for NAPA is 33%, so by deducting 33% from your quoted price you can
figure out what they paid, and haggle.  Most places will!

good road
Matt

Jonc wrote:
>
> If you get the technical bulletins from your flaps about the hoses or any
> other item and check out the specs... if the specifications are rigorous
> enough the part will probably be ok... both Gates and Dayco have OEM
> departments and both make hoses for VW... Check the specs ...OEM is not a
> guarantee of quality... see firestone tires