RussB

The local Audi dealership (Champion Audi, of Pompano Beach, FL) always marks up parts by 1.75 to 2.5 above list(!). I guess that the margin that's built into Audi's prices isn't enough to pay for their racing team, gardens, etc.

Here's an example: part 431 819 225, gasket. List: $6.85 Champion's price: $13.16 AND they don't stock it.

Can anyone recommend a vendor of Audi dealer channel parts who's content to sell at list price or less?

MarkPan

when you refer to list.. you mean german prices right?

RussB

No, Champion's not just higher than German prices; they're higher than other US Audi dealers. The lower price in my example was given to me by Scott Mockry, from a dealer in or near Portland, OR.

This is just one of many times that I've found Champion's parts prices to be way out of line.

Audi of North America won't slap Champion's wrists because they're one of the world's largest Audi (and Porsche) new car dealers.<ul><li><a href="http://www.champion-motors.com/">http://www.champion-motors.com/</a</li></ul>

RussB

Does Audi NA publish suggested list prices for parts?

noriceforyou

rather frequently

RussB

How does one (or his business) sign up for the Audi NA parts price list?

RussB

Prestige Audi, Miami, quoted $6.75 for the part that Champion Audi, Pompano Beach, quoted at $13.16.

I hope that Champion Audi chokes on their parts . . . the few that they have in stock.<ul><li><a href="http://www.prestigeimports.com">http://www.prestigeimports.com</a</li></ul>

noriceforyou

so pretty much know somebody in the Parts Dept

RussB

Thanks.

875kcstq

That is why they are now known as "stealerships", Even though I live in South Florida I will never work for Champion P/A, having quit Braman Porsche in W Palm Beach, whewww!