Need advice on where to get some parts...

[ScottW]

Specifically, I'm needing a new radiator, and both entire tie-rod assemblies.

The dealership wants $1222CDN for the radiator (after my discount), and $244CDN (after discount (EDIT: this was just for outer)) for the tie-rod ends (inner and outer).

As this RS6 is brand new to me, and a driver, not a collector car, I'm thinking I'll go aftermarket if anyone has solid recommendations.

Thanks!

[mrdave]

https://www.fcpeuro.com/
http://www.amazon.com/
http://www.rockauto.com/
http://www.europaparts.com/
http://www.worldimpex.com
http://www.ebay.com/

I get parts from all of these places based on price, availability, and manufacturer. FCP is probably my favorite as they offer a lifetime warranty on all the parts they sell.

[Bigglezworth]

You can always check availability for parts online at www.autopartsway.ca before resorting to a US distributor where you'll be bilked with the exhange rate, high shipping costs, and hidden third party customs clearance fees. For the rad, why not take it out and to a rad shop. Guaranteed to be less than new.... Nothing special about the tie-rods. Standard VW/Audi spec that fit a host of models. Get them locally from your Parts Source, Canadian Tire, NAPA, or the like.

[hahnmgh63]

http://www.jimellisvwparts.com/produ...B3121251F.html
An Audi dealer in Atlanta for $854 U.S.
Or hear a little closer for the same price in Indiana. http://www.vwpartsdept.com/OEMParts/...B3121251F.html

[nene]

Sent you a PM.

[ScottW]

You can always check availability for parts online at www.autopartsway.ca before resorting to a US distributor where you'll be bilked with the exhange rate, high shipping costs, and hidden third party customs clearance fees. For the rad, why not take it out and to a rad shop. Guaranteed to be less than new.... Nothing special about the tie-rods. Standard VW/Audi spec that fit a host of models. Get them locally from your Parts Source, Canadian Tire, NAPA, or the like.

Great call, Bigglezworth! On all counts.

I just purchased the tie rod assemblies autopartsway.ca, and I'm having my mechanic pull the radiator and taking it to a local rad repair shop.

This should save me enough money to purchase the stereo headunit that I want. I've decided against the RNS-E.

[EINHORN]

force5 in nh had a CDN rs6 a few months ago in case your plan doesn't work out. I forgot which end was hit. I got steering wheel for the paddles ask for Chris

Chris@Force5Auto.com

[RSoverAll]

Don't forget autohausaz.com

[lswing]

force5 in nh had a CDN rs6 a few months ago in case your plan doesn't work out. I forgot which end was hit. I got steering wheel for the paddles ask for Chris

Chris@Force5Auto.com

Thanks. Front end hit, 70,000km. Emailed Chris, easy to work with. Under snow right now he said

[tightgroup]

Most of the places do not ship to Canada I will certainly pass on any info I get on Canadian distributors