Whenever I need parts that are available only through the dealer, I mail order from: Camelback Volkswagen 1499 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85016 1.800.876.5199 1.602.265.6600 1.602.205.8768 fax Mention that you were referred by the vanagon.com website and the price is 20% over dealer cost. My dealings with them have always been very satisfactory and they ship promptly.
At 11:05 PM 9/4/2002 -0400, you wrote: >In a message dated 9/4/02 2:44:47 PM, gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM writes: > ><< for VW >specific parts, the dealer is one of several options in my book. >> > >The man speaks the truth. Also, the authentic VW parts are a good value when >you consider that they meet all the OE specifications without compromise. Do >you really think that VW would allow their suppliers to offer up parts to the >aftermarket arena which are made to VW's original specifications? That bit >of intellectual property is surely as coveted by the grey-suited army of >attorneys retained by VW as its trademark. In my experience, the bargain >basement parts are merely cheap, but no bargain. > >Perhaps the most compelling reason to go to the dealer for parts is that they >have ALL the parts; they can't pick and choose what to carry like a list >vendor. The guy behind the parts cannot say," I'll sell you the wheel >bearings, but you have to go to the dealer for the seals." That really >sucks, doesn't it? > >If you frequent the parts counter at the dealership, and you are able to >demonstrate that you are some sort of human being, you will be surprised how >easy it is to get the kind of discount thought to only exist within the realm >of the aftermarket. The dealership parts manager is not living in a vacuum; >he knows what prices the i-net vendors are charging. > >Try it, you'll like it. > >George Ray Reinhard '86 TiiCo Westy Camper GL |
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