Re: tell a Model A related story
There are rip off Merchants out there.
This is a follow on from yesterdays story by Hugh. The high pressure fuel pump failed in my VW Tiggy. The local garage wouldn’t touch it so I trailered it to a VW dealer. They confirmed the failure and quoted $10,700 for the repair. I trailered it home, purchased a new pump off ebay and had a local mechanic replace. Cost $700 for pump and filters plus $500 for the mechanic (labour component) who in addition replaced the timing belt and water pump.
Interestingly a parts only supplier who provided the filter congratulated me on knowing the engine and data of my motor car, for, he said, most people haven’t got a clue. They will be the suckers who fall for the rip off from dealer workshops like the one that quoted me the $10,700.
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