Cit Dealers Dumb?

rossnunn · Post by **rossnunn** » 26 Jul 2005, 00:32

Rang my local citroen dealer about the two screws that hold the 16v spoiler through the glass. Imagine my suprise then to be told, no sir its actually riveted on. Na I thought he must think im talking about the volcane spoiler, so I asked again. Nope definitely not riveted, cos I've undone the two screws.
Bring them over he says. Ok
Next question, the rubber pads that sit between the spoiler & the glass, how much? Sorry sir they don't have pads.
I tell you what I say, I'll bring them over!
Main Dealers! PAH [xx(]

wilkobob · Post by **wilkobob** » 26 Jul 2005, 01:07

Not sure about this, on my zx i bought an aftermarket spoiler (same as the 16v one), which had holes for 2 m8 bolts, however, it was supplied with glue, and i didnt want to drill the glass (could result in being rather expensive if it cracked), so i glued the spoiler in place, with the glue, and it is really solid. Apparently its the glue they use to stick plastic body kits on cars.

lighteninguk · Post by **lighteninguk** » 26 Jul 2005, 01:24

just glad you didnt use bathroom sealant.... walked past a car today with that holding a rear spoiler on.... also looked like the owner didnt know how to use sealant either, it was all over the boot

j_roc · Post by **j_roc** » 26 Jul 2005, 01:24

God, do I know where you are coming from on this one. Its not only Citroen but Fiat, Rover, Ford and Vauxhall. It could be the fact that I live in South Wales (6 fingers on hands, farmers who walk around with a sheep on a lead etc, etc) [:D], or it could be the fact that main dealers employ computer buffs who know naff all about cars? I was once told that I couldent buy valve guides for a 6 yr old Astra, "the simple fact is" as I was told that I had to buy a "complete" head for the car. Boy, did I laugh when he said that. Annyone else been told anything like that?

cornishbx16v · Post by **cornishbx16v** » 26 Jul 2005, 01:58

not had anything that bad but when i popped into my local (2miles down the road) citroen/pug/renault specialist breakers yard to ask for an inner steering rack joint they had no idea such a thing existed! sad thing is they used to be the best place in this area for anything french!