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nitrous · 31st July 2008, 13:06

We all love the German cars and the Skodas. They're built like tanks, handle like on rails and the fast engines last almost a lifetime. What else can a petrol head ask for? But, it is the unnecessarily high spares cost and maintenance at the A.S.S that takes them off our list.

The only way it could be affordable for us less fortunate enthusiasts is
1. A knowledgeable independent service centre
2. Spares in the open market

The first point is pretty much taken care of in the major cities.
It is the second point that is to be discussed here.

a) How is the availability of the spares for these vehicles in the open market.?
Here, the word 'spares' refer to every single part of the vehicle. Not just the consumables like air/oil/fuel filters, clutch plates, etc.
For eg. Can I buy an injector seat for the Skoda RS off-the-shelf?
or could I get the instrument panel for a Merc/BMW?

b)Importantly, are they OE?
We wouldn't want "compatible" stuff.

c)how are the prices compared to the A.S.S?

d)Who are the major players in the country? How reliable are they?

This thread could make or break a person's decision of going in for a german car in our country.
Note :This thread pertains to german car spares only.

31st July 2008, 13:06	#1 (permalink)
nitrous Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Motorcity Madras Posts: 5,963	Grey market spares We all love the German cars and the Skodas. They're built like tanks, handle like on rails and the fast engines last almost a lifetime. What else can a petrol head ask for? But, it is the unnecessarily high spares cost and maintenance at the A.S.S that takes them off our list. The only way it could be affordable for us less fortunate enthusiasts is 1. A knowledgeable independent service centre 2. Spares in the open market The first point is pretty much taken care of in the major cities. It is the second point that is to be discussed here. a) How is the availability of the spares for these vehicles in the open market.? Here, the word 'spares' refer to every single part of the vehicle. Not just the consumables like air/oil/fuel filters, clutch plates, etc. For eg. Can I buy an injector seat for the Skoda RS off-the-shelf? or could I get the instrument panel for a Merc/BMW? b)Importantly, are they OE? We wouldn't want "compatible" stuff. c)how are the prices compared to the A.S.S? d)Who are the major players in the country? How reliable are they? This thread could make or break a person's decision of going in for a german car in our country. Note :This thread pertains to german car spares only. Last edited by nitrous : 31st July 2008 at 13:22.