Broken parcel shelf

adidas

Just bought a used Volkswagen Polo 2007 from a franchised dealer 2 days ago. Unfortunately, I didn't notice that one of the parcel shelf pivots was broken on one side before I bought it. Now, when I open the boot I have to manually adjust the shelf unit. Called the dealer, said there's nothing they can do as quite expensive to replace the shelf. Main dealer says the pivot is integrated into the parcel shelf and a new one will be £69.99 to replace. Any DIY ideas about how I can fix it? I doubt I would have a case to claim back from the dealer (and not expecting to). Help would be much appreciated.

pitkin2020

Phone around your local scrap yards and see if they have any in, or look on ebay for one or someone breaking the same car. Much easier to just replace then mess about trying to get a dealer to sort it out. Its nothing major, however annoying it maybe.

custardy

same?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rear-Parcel-Shelf-VW-Polo-59-Plate-1-2ltr-model-/320716994600?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4aac38f828

pitkin2020

custardy wrote: »

same?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rear-Parcel-Shelf-VW-Polo-59-Plate-1-2ltr-model-/320716994600?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4aac38f828

I saw that one but depends if OP is local as its collection only,

adidas

I will make some enquiries about it, to check it's the same type of parcel shelf.

harveybobbles

then send the dealer the invoice, recorded...

adidas

Still waiting to hear back from the seller on ebay. Harvey, do you think I have a case for claiming back from the dealer? I didn't think I would, do you think it's worth writing to head office about it?

Dippypud

Find out, (measure or compare), the diameter of the peg.

Sort thru your strong plastic 'stuff', biros and such to find a match, cut to length with a hacksaw or breadknife. Glue it in place with an epoxy adhesive...job done.:cool:

s_b

harveybobbles wrote: »

then send the dealer the invoice, recorded...

well if i got the invoice guess where i would file it
clue it begins with b and ends in n
send the dealer an invoice

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and you are in the trade--are you a charity car sales emporium then?

pitkin2020

harveybobbles wrote: »

then send the dealer the invoice, recorded...

Who will then send it back....unrecorded.

Its a plastic clip at the most a parcel shelf that the OP could have broken himself (not saying the OP did).

adidas

Thank you for your views guys. I will see what I can do.