Date:         Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:38:49 -0800
Reply-To:     David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
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I also got some quotes for some parts today at this dealership.
They want about $500 for one remanufactured drive axle. This
includes two remanufactured CV joints and a drive shaft. So
this is $1000 for two axles. I checked and people on Yahoo said
to avoid those remanufactured axles. They will last only a year.
What a joke this is! They want $290 for the outer CV and $540
for a new inner CV with a drive shaft. SO that's $830 for a
new axle with new CV joints. I have to get a pair so the bill
would be $1660. I am supposed to be covered by the warranty.
Well, guess what? Even they decide to give me warranty coverage
they will replace with remanufactured axles anyway. That will
last only for a year. It would be only delaying the $1660 bill
for a year.

The price I found on the web for a German outer CV for my Passat
is less than $100. I figure I only need a pair of outer CVs.
What a rip off for $1660! Labor is not even included yet.

I also got a quote for a engine breather hose that redirects
oil vapor back to the air intake. I was quoted $280. This was
not the first time they quoted this price to me. They tried to
talking me into replacing it when my Passat was in for service
two years ago. The hose had a crack and I taped it to seal it.
I can pick up a hose from a flaps for less then $20 to replace
it. It won't have a same look but it will work as good as OEM.

David




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