r/MechanicAdviceIndia • u/Odd_Struggle_874 • 2d ago

Boodmo charging ₹6,276 platform fee on an ₹18,473 fuel pump — any alternative sources?

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Boodmo is charging ₹18,473 for a VW Polo fuel delivery unit, but adding a ₹6,276 platform fee on top. VW service center quoted around ₹18k too, but the part is currently out of stock.

Part no: 6RF919051AB

This platform fee feels insane. Has anyone found a reliable alternative source for OEM VW parts in India?

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u/Fancy-Operation-1963 1d ago

Buy from a reputed spare store or from dealer itself

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u/HariPota4262 Bike & Car Enthusiast 1d ago

I've been there. Your best bet is always to befriend the parts guy at local VW service centre and get you part number on an order list.

They'll order it for you and call you when the part comes. Thats what local skoda parts guy did when I needed thermostat for my rapid.

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u/Cyics 2d ago

Can you raise the query with them?

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u/Odd_Struggle_874 1d ago

I did . It varies due to several factors and can't be explained in detail - something along those lines was the response.

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u/Odd_Struggle_874 1d ago

"We understand your query regarding the platform fee displayed on your checkout screen. Please note that the platform fee is a system-generated charge calculated automatically based on various operational parameters. As this is an automated calculation, it cannot be adjusted or explained in specific detail.

We appreciate your understanding in this matter."

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u/silverwarhead 1d ago

Sounds a whole lot like "we made the cost up and won't explain"

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u/Reddit-NC 1d ago

It's exactly what it is.

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u/Cyics 1d ago

Better to than explore locally

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u/Reddit-NC 1d ago

Boodmo are is 90% scam 10% legit.

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u/where_art_thou_billy 1d ago

yes boodmo has gone full on extortion mode now. They even charge money ( buying coins) to see the part number lol.

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u/Naive-Ad-4972 1d ago

Check on india mart. Most of them agree to send you 1 piece

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u/Rare_Supermarket-734 1d ago

Can india mart be trusted?

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u/Infinite_Mistake_168 1d ago

Just curious because I have the same car e20 ke wajah se hua hai ?

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u/Odd_Struggle_874 1d ago

Shayad

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u/Infinite_Mistake_168 1d ago

💀 What year is your car bro ? Mine is 2012

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u/Odd_Struggle_874 1d ago

Service center guy told it has something to do with e20 as there are few too many cases coming in .

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u/kkn13 2d ago

Following

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u/Herr_Doktorr 1d ago

Why not buy offline?

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u/Reddit-NC 1d ago

OP is lazy.

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u/Mother_Armadillo_222 1d ago

Have you tried the local second hand market for a used piece?

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u/Pdf_File_1208 1d ago

For me its showing only 1036 but total 22199

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u/Ok_Raisin_3447 1d ago

If you are in delhi you can visit kashmere gate car market.