[s-cars] Fender Replacement - any BTDT?

[Steve Mills]

Fenders are pretty simple to install. There should be some sealer at the top
you'll need to fight with- how much seems to depend on how enthusiastic Hans
or Frans was with the caulk gun at the time.

LOL at Shokan- they seem to have a company policy of charging 2X new prices
for used parts instead of half like everyone else. I called them years ago
when I didn't know any better but fortunately had checked my dealer (who
charges 20% over list so my "Audi Club discount" just gets me back to
alleged list price). When I told them they wanted almost double what I could
get a new one for, rather than negotiating or doing anything reasonable the
woman just yelled "Well then buy it from them!" and hung up. Overpriced and
incredibly poor customer service- it explains why they have a SportQ, but
why are they still in business?

Steve

On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 8:48 AM, Tony Curran <tony.curran at sympatico.ca>wrote:

> Hi guys,
>
> I'm in need of replacing the passenger side fender - damaged by a
> previous owner and now rust is bubbling through the repair in a couple
> of places. I have the fender on order.
>
> Does anyone have a write up or advice?
>
> Strangely enough, the dealer gave me a very good price for a new primed
> fender ($270 Cdn) plus $250 for paint job. Not bad compared to the likes
> of Shokan that wanted US$350 for a used one.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tony
> 96 S6
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