[s-cars] Fender Replacement - any BTDT?

[Martin Kozaczek]

Second on Steve's comment, big eff you to shokan!
On Jul 22, 2011 10:53 AM, "Steve Mills" <s.b.mills at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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