>Well, now that the auto dept. manager is back from vacation, I presented >him with the estimate from the local VW dealer for a new tank($495.05 ). >He said there is no way they would pay that. I spoke with his boss and >she agreed. They said they would pay if it were fender damage, but they >do not view a crushed gas tank as important! "As long as it's not >leaking..." The manager said they might have been willing to pay for a >cheaper aftermarket tank. Is there no consumer protection in the States? surely the law must require them to replace any part they damaged with an IDENTICAL part (though this might mean a good USED item).
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