Hello just a few words on an experience that i have had in the last week
I like my older vw's - corrados and mk2 golfs gti's i have several of each all in various states of repair with one roadworthy
quite some time ago i bought a late mk2 16v already stripped with all parts boxed
I decided to start repairing it - it had previous damage to near side sill - full of filler and rust - i started to repair it but took a break from it but recently got back to it but having inspected my welding i was unhappy about it - it was strong enough but quite ugly - i had been using aftermarket panels and fitment to be honest not the best,
So i decided to hunt for a genuine VW panel - near side rear quarter - after several months searching i managed to find one being sold by a parts dealer in germany - via email i enquired to which they confirmed that the panel was new and that it was a genuine vw. We agreed a price and via bank transfer i paid 650 euros - roughly 2 weeks later a parcel arrived and upon opening it my heart sank and what was there i can only describe as JUNK - i had decided to do all my communication via email due to language barriers.
I have sent 2 emails demanding my money back but as of today not a reply. i fear the worst to be honest
Below are pictures of the panel that arrived - it has to be seen in person to see how bad it is - it even has an aftermarket label attached ffs - there are holes on the lips and various sections cut off
It looks as if it has been removed from a car - black paint slapped on and the inner side painted with some sort of sealant
I like my older vw's - corrados and mk2 golfs gti's i have several of each all in various states of repair with one roadworthy
quite some time ago i bought a late mk2 16v already stripped with all parts boxed
I decided to start repairing it - it had previous damage to near side sill - full of filler and rust - i started to repair it but took a break from it but recently got back to it but having inspected my welding i was unhappy about it - it was strong enough but quite ugly - i had been using aftermarket panels and fitment to be honest not the best,
So i decided to hunt for a genuine VW panel - near side rear quarter - after several months searching i managed to find one being sold by a parts dealer in germany - via email i enquired to which they confirmed that the panel was new and that it was a genuine vw. We agreed a price and via bank transfer i paid 650 euros - roughly 2 weeks later a parcel arrived and upon opening it my heart sank and what was there i can only describe as JUNK - i had decided to do all my communication via email due to language barriers.
I have sent 2 emails demanding my money back but as of today not a reply. i fear the worst to be honest
Below are pictures of the panel that arrived - it has to be seen in person to see how bad it is - it even has an aftermarket label attached ffs - there are holes on the lips and various sections cut off
It looks as if it has been removed from a car - black paint slapped on and the inner side painted with some sort of sealant
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