VANAGON archives -- April 2003, week 1 (#297)

Date:         Thu, 3 Apr 2003 13:34:36 -0500
Reply-To:     The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
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From:         The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
Subject:      Re: A curious part / Sure
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> << In many cases, an original-equipment supplier to VW (such
> as FAG) is contractually permitted to sell the same part they
> make for VW to other customers as well - but only if the VW
> logo is removed. >>

> So, if your words are brimming with veracity, you must have
> had the opportunity to review these contracts about which you
> speak.  Is that correct?



No, George, it's a common and widely known practice within the
automotive industry, and has been that way for years.  Not just with VW
but also with other automotive companies as well.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  www.busdepot.com
  (215)  234-VWVW

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