Aftermarket stuff - sound dodgy?

[ifti]

I popped into VW today to ensure I was on their database as the registered owner of the car - so I can get my plaque etc. They couldnt get on the system so took my details and a copy of my log book and said it would be done on Tuesday, which is fine by me.

I asked how much it would cost to have the colour coded rear parking sensors added, and they told me that they dont add aftermarket stuff. They have a outside person who comes in to fit and modifications. He's not available on weekends but they gave me his number and told me to give him a ring for a price etc.

Apparently he is VW certified, and all parts he uses are original VW parts. I can either take the car in to have the job done, or I can ask him to just come round to my house/work and fit the part there. It wont affect the warranty on my car, and the parts he adds will be covered by a 1 year warranty by VW.

Does this sound OK? I had assumed I would go in to a VW garage and they would do it themselves - not have an aftermarket person who specialises in this stuff?

I only want the rear parking sensors added for now, should I go ahead, or should I go to another VW dealer further away?

[Gene Hunt.]

If VW are happy with his work get him to come to you'r house.Should be cheaper.

[pitch3110]

I'm sure its not strange  for dealers to work differently. You know the score with mine mate with the dealer in Lowestoft and I also had a price of the dealer in Norwich.

[stealthwolf]

As mentioned, different dealers work in different ways.

Some will happily do aftermarket stuff (my dealer offered cruise control and parking sensors as optional extras they'd fit on a second hand car). Others won't. Almost all will have someone they use for specific jobs like bodywork, alloys etc.

[Jimp]

The Volvo dealership that my dad's mate owns does the same thing. The outside guy has installed stuff on my dad's Volvos before and it has always been top quality work. Granted the quality of the work will depend on the individual doing it, but if they trust this outside guy and he is VW certified and uses VW parts you can probably trust him.

[MAT ed30]

my dealer fit coilovers for me 

[celica]

did you get a price in the end?

i know of a guy who did work for dealership on alarms and his friend did leather stuff

[ifti]

Cheers guys, just wanted reassurance that it was 'normal'.
Will give 'Wayne' a ring on Tuesday and see what price he does them at.....

I believe I should be looking at around £250 for colour coded rear parking sensors?
Also, how much would cruise control set me back?? May go for it if its cheap enough.....

[Jimp]

Awesome GTI are doing it for £200, can't be too far off of that.

[ifti]

Where abouts are they based??