Passat Clock Spring

[sn809]

Concur, it's not a difficult repair. If you find the right part at aliexpress it should be less than $200.

Umm I would probably look at wreckers etc. Too risky for such an important thing via Ali Express but that is just me and putting in my 2 cents not disagreeing with you.

[Eaglehawk]

Thanks for the advise. Stealers quoted $1100, and no chance of good will because car > 6 years old.

Giving the monies to the local mechanic instead