Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe K
Interesting the car-make signs. Certainly set up for easy shopping.
I can't say I've ever seen a junkyard like that in today's market.
Of course most people don't "fix" cars anymore. If the part required isn't at the dealer then it is very likely the car will be "totaled" as the cost to repair will exceed the used value.
A 2003 VW Golf Diesel that ate its own transmission comes to mind. ("Self-adjusting clutch" NOT one of VW's better ideas.) A replacement was $3800 - USED. Car value then about $2800.
The VW dealer/repair shop ended up owning that one for the price of $1 - and forgiveness on their storage cost and "scoping out."
Joe K
|
I've heard a number of stories about VW doing that. I owned a VW back in the 70s and sold it when I had to buy a part from the dealer. The price was ridiculous and I saw the writing on the wall if something more serious went wrong. No one in my family has owned a VW since.