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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: shoots on 25 April 2009, 15:01
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Hi all, does anyone know the extent to, if anything the VW dealers stock by way of genuine parts for the Mk2 Golf gti? wings, panels, subframe, engine parts?
cheers
shoots
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Just go in and ask for the bits you need.
I've bought various engine parts and bobywork trim and they have stocked... say 85% of the bits i wanted.
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If it's still made, most of the stuff I've asked for has been next day if they don't have it on site :smiley:
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Most places probably wont keep them on site but can get them within 2 days, things are quickly becoming obsolete though so its best to go in and ask, if you are spending a lot then ask if there is any chance they can do discount, im lucky as im good mates with the guy who works in my local dealers!
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i started buying so many parts i just set up a c.o.d account lol so i can get 12% discount regardless...ideal
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i intend restoring the car i have and want to buy genuine parts, struggling to find much online so will have to get to VW
ill see what discount can get.
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It will all depend on Dealer to Dealer.....The one in Lincoln really didnt want to know and yet my local ones back in Peterborough and Spalding have always been top notch on ordering parts in!
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My parts bloke manages to get hold of the part for me even though they show up as discontinued. Not sure how he does it.
Most parts have been discontinued now and you might struggle to get wings and stuff from your dealer.
A very good link who works for VW did mention something about VW planning reproduce all old parts as new car sales have dropped. They can profit well on old mk1 and mk2 parts. Something like that but dont my word. Would be good :smiley:
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My parts bloke manages to get hold of the part for me even though they show up as discontinued. Not sure how he does it.
Most parts have been discontinued now and you might struggle to get wings and stuff from your dealer.
A very good link who works for VW did mention something about VW planning reproduce all old parts as new car sales have dropped. They can profit well on old mk1 and mk2 parts. Something like that but dont my word. Would be good :smiley:
heres hoping, thought this should be done by someone at some stage
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You may find a lot of items are now no longer available, they only have to provide spares for 10 years, I had a 1996 mk3 and found loads of parts that were nla.
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They definately do front wings as I asked for an osf one on tuesday, they said available but £75.........! I'll get a patterned part. They got me some other stuff, but some is pricey.........knock sensor £53, others were not too bad, oil temp sender £15, thermostat £15, trim clips and more.
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It's hit and hope really, what you need is someone at your local dealer who are into thier MK2's or 3's and they will have far more knowledge then most as they are more likely to understand the what parts fit from later models too.. All dealer stock comes from the one distribution centre in Milton Keynes once shipped from Germany, if your have VW TPS oulet near-by then they are also a good starting point..
Other then that move to MK it's the only one good thing about it, the head office along with the distribution centre is based their, so first dibs at it all :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: