Audi parts via VW dealers

Fri Dec 8 15:43:14 EST 2006

In a past life I was a parts manager for a VW 
dealership.&nbsp; At the time we were 'discouraged' from 
doing Audi parts business, but it's patently impossible to 
prevent completely.&nbsp; Too many of the parts are common 
to both makes.&nbsp; When they initially tried preventing 
cross sales of parts from another line they charged a 
small premium on Audi-specific parts that I ordered.&nbsp; 
I explained that to the few Audi customers I had and they 
didn't mind as long as I was honest and up-front about the 
charges. (In fact, a number of you are still members here 
at audifans.com)&nbsp; The other problem is they forbid 
the VW dealers from returning any incorrect parts.&nbsp; 
If I ordered it I was stuck with it.&nbsp; I passed that 
unfortunate problem along to my customers as well.&nbsp; 
They had to be more certain about the things they ordered 
through me and I had to ask for pre-payment since some 
folks will still screw you regardless of the trust you 
place in them.&nbsp; Try talking to your VW dealer about 
the situation if you really prefer to do business with 
them.&nbsp; They might be able to help you out at a slight 
increase in cost.&nbsp; That may still be worth it for the 
increased convenience.
Good luck.
~Mark
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On Fri, 8 Dec 2006 15:11:21 -0500 "Eric Huppert" 
<DRAGRACER at NETSTEP.NET>wrote: &gt; Was at the local VW 
dealer today and it seems that &gt;as of 1 Jan 07 
Volkswagen &gt; dealerships will no longer be able to 
sell Audi &gt;parts (And vice versa). &gt; 
Understand this was a corporate decision by both VW 
 &gt;and Audi and was &gt; announced within the 
last month. &gt; &gt; In my case there isn't a 
Audi dealer within a hours &gt;drive. What a PITA! 
 &gt; &gt; Eric &gt; - &gt; &gt; 
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