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Sat 10 Jan 2004 15:14

V/W Polo electric window - palamanda

The electric window (driver side)decided to pack up on me.I took it to a garage,they stripped the door down and they have said i need a new window motor.They have told me that the part costs £180 thats without labour.I just wanted to know if this is an average cost,and how long it would take to fit.
Hope somebody out there can help,thanks
palamanda

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Sat 10 Jan 2004 17:29

V/W Polo electric window - Aprilia

You don't say what year/spec. your Polo is.

Assuming it is a 1995-2000 model then eurocarparts (www.eurocarparts.com) sell new motors for about £70+VAT.

I have fitted one myself and it took a 'steady' hour - at an 'independent' garage this is around £50, depending on where you live.

So total cost could be around £130.

Alternative you might be able to get a secondhand unit from a specilist VW breaker for around £40.

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Mon 12 Jan 2004 14:16

V/W Polo electric window - palamanda

Thanks for your thread,i took your advice and searched on the web.I have had quite a few quotes for new and used.They are all a lot cheaper than what i was quoted originally,just have to find somebody to fit it for me now!Thanks
Palamanda

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Mon 12 Jan 2004 14:29

V/W Polo electric window - Mapmaker

Many scrap yards - or rather vehicle dismantlers as they prefer to be called - would fit it for you. Ring them and ask.

A specialist VW scrap yard is likely to be pricier than a general breakers.

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Mon 12 Jan 2004 15:00

V/W Polo electric window - palamanda

Thanks,i shall ring round and see who will fit it for me.

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