In a message dated 1/8/02 6:19:12 AM Pacific Standard Time,
joukoh@sympatico.ca writes:

<< We sell those bolts for under $10 Canadian a piece, around $6 US.  I guess
 they aren't cheap, but in relative terms of upkeep/maintenance/modification
 a small cost to make sure your wheels stay on.... >>

Good used bolts are just as safe as new bolts for most applications. They do
not require any added maintenance than what would be required for a new bolt.
When you say "We sell..." are you referring to a VW dealership? I'm sure VW
has a substantially different pricing structure in Canada. Prices in the US
are definitely higher. Even at the Canadian price, it's still 3-4 times
higher than "used" prices.

BenT