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On 1/24/21 11:28 AM, VanguardLH wrote:
> T <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> 2006 Forrester
>>
>> My driver's side sun visor mount is cracked. I asked
>> the dealership for a replacement. They wanted to sell
>> me a whole new sun visor for ONE HUNDRED SIXTY
>> U.S. DOLLARS. YIKES !!!!
>>
>> I told him I would try super glue first.
>
> You told WHO?
The guy at the parts counter at the dealership
> First you premise you inquiry that it is YOUR car.
It is my car. I only have obne car
> Then
> you reveal that it is someone else's.
What ???? Perhaps you are confusing me with someone else?
> In your other post, you said you
> "pictured" the damage which means you have not actually seen it, nor is
> it for your vehicle.
What?? I took it down from the roof and then discovered the damage.
> As is typical of you, you come here for advice and
> then proffer to someone as your own expertise. Have them come here and
> ask for themself, especially since they can actually see and know what
> is the damage.
What in the world are you going on about? Do you have a
hangover by chance?
>
>> Anyone know where I an get a replacement mount? Or
>> a cheaper solution?
>
> https://www.1stsubaruparts.com/oem-parts/subaru-sun-visor-92011sa390ne?c=Zz1ib2R5JnM9aW50ZXJpb3ItdHJpbS1yb29mJmw9MSZuPVNlYXJjaCBSZXN1bHRzJmE9c3ViYXJ1Jm89Zm9yZXN0ZXImeT0yMDA2JnQ9eHQtbGltaXRlZCZlPTItNWwtaDQtZ2Fz
> They want $94. Still damn expensive, but less than your dealer quoted.
>
> https://www.subarupartsforyou.com/oem-parts/subaru-sun-visor-92011sa390ne?c=Zz1ib2R5JnM9aW50ZXJpb3ItdHJpbS1yb29mJmw9MSZuPVNlYXJjaCBSZXN1bHRzJmE9c3ViYXJ1Jm89Zm9yZXN0ZXImeT0yMDA2JnQ9eHQtbGltaXRlZCZlPTItNWwtaDQtZ2Fz
> They want $72.
Found the subarupartsforyou one. I will use it as a
last resort. Or get use to getting hit in the head
>
> The above are for new OEM parts, not used or refurbished.
>
> My non-Subaru car shop has a national network to hunt for parts both to
> find them and get good parts. You might want to check if they'll hunt
> for you, and even what they would charge to put in the used part. They
> might give you a year warranty. My car shop knew a guy that would
> replace just a spring in the ignition lock assembly instead of having to
> pay for the entire steering column assembly for the ignition module.
> Another option would be to check with a body repair shop.
>
> I had a URL to a Subaru parts recycler, but their domain went dead.
> Looks like some moved over to eBay. That's where I found the crossbars
> for the roof rails (the used car didn't come with them which rendered
> the roof rails useless). I sold one totalled car to someone whose
> intent was to sell off the parts. Got more than what the insurance
> would pay (after the deductible).
>
> https://collisionweek.com/2020/04/17/automotive-recyclers-association-criticizes-subarus-position-recycled-aftermarket-parts/
> Alas, they want you to subscribe and login to read the full article.
> Found more at:
> https://www.a-r-a.org/ara-blog/subarus-positions-against-recycled-and-aftermarket-parts-is-a-consumer-disservice-and-may-violate-federal-law
>
> I suppose a Subaru-branded dealer has obligations to Subaru on where to
> get repair parts.
And their mark up is something to behold.
> No one else doing collision work has to bother placating Subaru's
> demands unless you want the parts covered by Subaru's insurance (well,
> what's left of it, but I doubt there is any manufacturer warranty left
> on a 2006 Forester).
>
> Instead of taking a route to find repair parts by first going through a
> Subaru dealer, take a different route by asking at car/body shops,
> hunting online for the parts (new or used), or check out the nearby auto
> salvage yards. Some of the yards have sites you can search to see if
> they have the part, or to ask them to find it and quote you a price
> since they may also know how to search the national recycler network.
FleeBay or a junk yards.
I am going to try using a couple of Spring Band Clamps
to tighten up the sleeve. It sound like that part
breaks a lot.