[Shop-talk] used parts locator services

[David Scheidt]

On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 1:56 PM, Eric Murray <ericm at lne.com> wrote:
> I have a VW Eurovan with automatic trans. B VW put ATF dipsticks on the
early
> ones but left them off after '96. B The trans is deliacate and needs
> frequent fluid changes, and a dipstick makes that a lot easier.
>
> But the dipsticks are no longer available from VW or any of
> the VW parts sellers (yes, that includes the excellent europarts-sd).
>
> I managed to get a dipstick tube but I need a dipstick.
> (if any of you happen to have one you'd sell, let me know).
>
> In searching on line I found a used parts locator service
www.automotix.net.
> They are encouraging me to become "qualified" which means sending them
> my credit card and letting them change $6.95. B Supposedly that
> cost is refundable and is subtracted from the sale price if there's a sale.
>
> Is this a scam or is this legit?
>
> Any recommendationa for good used parts services for VW parts?
> I've called some big breakers and they just say "no" without
> looking, even the ones that I've been told have EV's with intact
> dipsticks by Eurovan folk who have visited recently.

No breaker is going to sell you a dipstick unless you pull it yourself.

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David Scheidt
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