ETKA

[Bernard Littau]

Hi Donald,

> While talking with some of our third party parts sources,  they
> mentioned that Audi-Vw did not want their numbers applied to 3rd party
> paarts sources.

Not sure if Audi has any recourse on this.  Besides, it only helps us owners
to buy non Audi parts correctly and more efficiently.  In the short term,
that takes a small amount of money away from Audi, but over the long term,
it helps them sell cars.

>
> I could understand that.
>
> Do you think a modified approach to Audi may be of benefit?
>
> What I have in mind, is that a person owning  a number of Audis could
> obtain that part of ETKA ( year and model specific) to obtain the
> correct parts needed.  Parts people, I don't believe, are very high on
> the food chain.  At least that has been my experience.  And I have been
> one.
>
> The approach of being vehicle specific may  help.

The problem with this approach is that where Lexcom now has one product, you
are asking for a multitude of products.  There is a cost to the provider
involved with each product, in terms of developing, testing, packaging and
support.  Offering a by vehicle by year product would be very daunting.  I
doubt there is really enough money in it to make it worthwhile.

Best,

Bernard Littau
Woodinville, WA
'88 5ktq