Sorry for the long post but,
I have a question and I will explain why.
Do you think anyone would upgrade the suspension all the way round a car and leave one shock unreplaced?
The reason I am asking is.
I bought a Mk4 1.8T GTI in early May from a local dealer.
Its a lovely car in very good condition and it has been well looked after by its two previous owners
I have never had a car before that you would consider a "good Car" so i'm proud of it and want to keep it the way it is.
Two things are bugging me though!
The car has had a lot of money spent on suspension upgrades, it has Koni shocks and a neo speed roll bar and new springs.
all round appart from drivers rear where the shock is old and rusty!!!
There is also a bit of a lean to the drivers side (rear) and the arch is a lttle nearer to the wheel.
Im sure but not 100% and I have no evidence to back me up that all the shocks were new when I looked at the car.
Something I do know however is.
When I first looked at the car I noticed it a short stubby ariel.
Having never seen one like that before the first thing I did when I got in the car was pop the radio on to check it and it worked fine.
I did the deal and agreed for the cam belt to be repaired before I picked it up.
The cam belt was repaired at another garage an mot was put on and then a tyre was repaired at a local tyre centre.
The day I picked the car up the missus got in the car and put the radio on and it didnt work. The ariel had been changed to a standard one.
I complained to the garage owner who shrugged his shoulders looked at me like I was a nutter and said there was nothing he could do.
I have told the dealer today that I think someone is stealing parts from his cars. I assured him I didnt think it was anyone who works there and that its somewhere he is sending the cars.
He still thinks Im a nutter!!
I know there is nothing I can do as I have no proof but it has bugged me to death
Am I a nutter or is my frustration justified???
I appreciate I may have to change the dodgy shock as it may be dangerous.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Cheers
