MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: scottm72 on October 12, 2012, 04:18:52 pm

Title: boo, vw dealer wont fit my drl's,,, unless genuine part ?
Post by: scottm72 on October 12, 2012, 04:18:52 pm

just bought my drl kit and been looking around for an auto electrician in aberdeen,,,, man theres only 1 company and because of that they can charge whatever they want of which they do so not keen to go to them for a quote.
1 auto electrician within 40 miles pffff,,,,
thought i would try my local vw dealer but they said it would have to be a genuine part, i am still waiting for delivery of the drl's but pretty sure its not made by vw,,,,,,, if it turned out to be then they would charge 2 hours labour at £100 an hour,,,, £200
does anyone know of anyone up this neck of the woods that could do this job ?
have read the listing on fitment on this forum ( all 18 pages of it ) and i do not fancy tackling this myself,,,,
aberdeen is a lovely place to live ( well the shire is anyway ) but it sucks up here for services of all kind
H-E-L-P  :sad1:

Title: Re: boo, vw dealer wont fit my drl's,,, unless genuine part ?
Post by: dodds-gttdi on October 12, 2012, 06:54:06 pm

For most things OEM+ or VW golfman in Dundee is worth contacting. He knows his way aroung the Mk5 and the electricals of it.  :happy2:

Title: Re: boo, vw dealer wont fit my drl's,,, unless genuine part ?
Post by: Baz300 on October 12, 2012, 07:20:01 pm

There  is an auto electrician in Inverurie called Graham tough he seemed decent enough when I called him a few years ago when I had a problem with a BMW not starting.

I'm sure CMB autos in pitmedden would be willing to fit them for you

Title: Re: boo, vw dealer wont fit my drl's,,, unless genuine part ?
Post by: scottm72 on October 12, 2012, 07:44:00 pm

Quote from: Baz300 on October 12, 2012, 07:20:01 pm

There  is an auto electrician in Inverurie called Graham tough he seemed decent enough when I called him a few years ago when I had a problem with a BMW not starting.

I'm sure CMB autos in pitmedden would be willing to fit them for you

thanks but tried cmb first call i made but he doesnt do electrical work, inverurie i could do but it is 40 miles away so i would have to sit and wait which may be a problem but i will keep it in mind

Title: Re: boo, vw dealer wont fit my drl's,,, unless genuine part ?
Post by: scottm72 on October 12, 2012, 07:44:59 pm

Quote from: dodds-gttdi on October 12, 2012, 06:54:06 pm

For most things OEM+ or VW golfman in Dundee is worth contacting. He knows his way aroung the Mk5 and the electricals of it.  :happy2:

thanks for that i will give him a try and let you know

Title: Re: boo, vw dealer wont fit my drl's,,, unless genuine part ?
Post by: scottm72 on October 12, 2012, 07:46:52 pm

Quote from: dodds-gttdi on October 12, 2012, 06:54:06 pm

For most things OEM+ or VW golfman in Dundee is worth contacting. He knows his way aroung the Mk5 and the electricals of it.  :happy2:

vw golfman,,, how do i find his contact details, i done a name search incase he was on here but no luck
cheers

Title: Re: boo, vw dealer wont fit my drl's,,, unless genuine part ?
Post by: mortygttdi on October 12, 2012, 09:28:15 pm

Golfman no VW Golfman :happy2:

Title: Re: boo, vw dealer wont fit my drl's,,, unless genuine part ?
Post by: Eddie-NL on October 12, 2012, 09:53:04 pm

go to Golfman :wink: VW Golfman :party:

Title: Re: boo, vw dealer wont fit my drl's,,, unless genuine part ?
Post by: monte on October 13, 2012, 08:15:19 am

Scott (golfman) is a great guy   :notworthy:


I wouldn't even contemplate using the main dealers for anything  :booty:

Title: Re: boo, vw dealer wont fit my drl's,,, unless genuine part ?
Post by: stuupnorth on October 13, 2012, 03:14:12 pm

Hi mate
What sort of kit have you bought??
any pics of the set-up ie bits and bobs
and how are tou thinking of fitting them??
might be able to help
Stu

Title: Re: boo, vw dealer wont fit my drl's,,, unless genuine part ?
Post by: scottm72 on October 13, 2012, 03:47:44 pm

hi there and thanks for the replies,,, have tried golfman - very nice guy but he doesnt do anything connected to the fuse box etc, pity about that
here is a link to the product i am trying to get fitted
http://www.dubmonkeyz.co.uk//vw-golf-mk5-gti-led-daytime-running-lights-inc-grills-673-p.asp
hope you can maybe help out but i would only want someone to do it if they have done it before but fingers crossed

Title: Re: boo, vw dealer wont fit my drl's,,, unless genuine part ?
Post by: stuupnorth on October 14, 2012, 07:36:33 pm

hi mate
haven't fitted a set but retro fitted a rcd500
hid's, hard wired a sat nav and snooper radar detector in
and also know someone with acess to vcds/vag com
would have a look for you
Stu