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VWFS Charges?
superstardj25
Posts: 2 Newbie
in Motoring
Just returned a vehicle to VWFS and the inspection has found a broken/snapped boot hook (the little plastic thing that the parcel shelf loops onto).
They are trying to charge £280 for it (see pic).
Does anyone have any experience with VWFS, it seems ridiculous!
Many thanks in advance
They are trying to charge £280 for it (see pic).
Does anyone have any experience with VWFS, it seems ridiculous!
Many thanks in advance
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It might seem a lot but that looks like you'd have to replace the whole plastic panel so the price is probably about what you'd expect for parts and labourRemember the saying: if it looks too good to be true it almost certainly is.1
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If it's a VW service that would replace it it will be very high priced. I had an issue with a VW up that the dealership wanted over £1k to sort but Haskins did it for £50. Is trying an independent an option?I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe, Old Style Money Saving and Pensions boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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Sadly the vehicle has now gone, so no chance of fixing myself.
Anyone else had experience with VWFS and getting them to back down?0 -
They were very reasonable with mine but then I'd fixed most the minor issues before giving it back to avoid being subject to their inspections. The only thing that the guy actually added was some "dry paint" (thought paint should be dry) which just meant the lip of the wing under the bonnet hadn't been waxed. He said the charge would be £6.50 but nothing was ever actually charged.superstardj25 said:Sadly the vehicle has now gone, so no chance of fixing myself.
Anyone else had experience with VWFS and getting them to back down?
Why did you return it broken rather than fix it before?1 -
I had one of those snap, cost me about £2 to get a replacement from eBay that was slightly bigger , drilled a hole and pushed new one through.
sorry that’s no help now0 -
Why are you damaging the car?0
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Try looking here: fair-wear-tear.html
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