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Offline Gtiain

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Replacement grill
« on: January 19, 2011, 08:15:22 pm »
I've just received my replacement grill from parts4euro.com. Now they claim it's an oem part but I for the life of me can't find a vw stamp on it anywhere. Also it looks overly shiny to me. Now I'm a bit concerned that it's not oem. Can anyone shed any light on whether there is actually a stamp at all on this item and if so where is it? Thanks guys.
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Re: Replacement grill
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2011, 08:21:42 pm »
May be that its made by the same company who sell to VW which is usually what OEM means.........or am i wrong , thats just my understanding of what OEM means :innocent:
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Re: Replacement grill
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2011, 08:24:31 pm »
Well as long it's made by the same people I'll be happy. My understanding is that oem means it's an original manufactured product, ie made by vw. Again I might be wrong!  :happy2:
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Re: Replacement grill
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2011, 08:25:36 pm »
Is the honeycombe part of the grill shiny/gloss black?
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Re: Replacement grill
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2011, 08:26:46 pm »
Quote from: apollo13 on January 19, 2011, 08:25:36 pm
Is the honeycombe part of the grill shiny/gloss black?

Yeah it is. Is it not oem then?
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Re: Replacement grill
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2011, 08:29:40 pm »
Doesnt sound it.

Im sure the OEM grille has a matt black honeycombe like the fog grilles.
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Re: Replacement grill
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2011, 08:30:56 pm »
Quote from: Gtiain on January 19, 2011, 08:26:46 pm
Quote from: apollo13 on January 19, 2011, 08:25:36 pm
Is the honeycombe part of the grill shiny/gloss black?

Yeah it is. Is it not oem then?
Nope it will be non OEM. It should have the VW part number and logo moulded into the back of the grill!
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Re: Replacement grill
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2011, 08:32:01 pm »
Quote from: apollo13 on January 19, 2011, 08:29:40 pm
Doesnt sound it.

Im sure the OEM grille has a matt black honeycombe like the fog grilles.

Thanks that's what I thought. Its taken about 3 weeks to come aswell. This is gonna be annoying to sort out! What should I do? Anybody got any ideas?
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Re: Replacement grill
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2011, 08:33:52 pm »
Ring them.

Its not OEM so if advertised as such then theyve not got a leg to stand on!

Iv seen these on ebay uk for £50-£60
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Re: Replacement grill
« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2011, 08:40:50 pm »
Quote from: apollo13 on January 19, 2011, 08:33:52 pm
Ring them.

Its not OEM so if advertised as such then theyve not got a leg to stand on!

Iv seen these on ebay uk for £50-£60

I've just emailed them and said I'm extremely disappointed with the quality aswell as the fact it's not oem and asked what my options are. I don't really want to ring them as they are in America! I'm so pissed off it's untrue!  :fighting:
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Re: Replacement grill
« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2011, 08:46:54 pm »
I hope you get it sorted mate.

Dont know what else to suggest.
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Re: Replacement grill
« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2011, 08:53:14 pm »
Quote from: apollo13 on January 19, 2011, 08:46:54 pm
I hope you get it sorted mate.

Dont know what else to suggest.
I know cheers buddy  :happy2:
I just can't be bothered with them arguing the fact it's oem because it clearly isn't. And the fact if they do agree to a refund they'll want me to send it back. I suppose the best way to make sure it's an authentic part is to order it from vw.  :confused: :sad1:
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Re: Replacement grill
« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2011, 09:09:20 pm »
I've just looked on their website and they will accept returns however, they charge a 25% 'restocking charge'! They must be having a laugh  :fighting:  :fighting:
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Re: Replacement grill
« Reply #13 on: January 19, 2011, 09:18:19 pm »
Has anybody got the price & part number of the grill from the dealers?
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Re: Replacement grill
« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2011, 10:55:21 pm »
Just done some searching on t'internet and found these;


1K0853651EVW8 - main upper grille - £67.39

1K0853677B9B9 - Lower middle grille - £9.22

Can anyone confirm these please?
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