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Old 05-14-2015, 06:30 PM
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I went to the car wash today. I was looking over my car and noticed the cap that covers the tow hook is missing. I can only assume it happened at the car wash. I will call them tomorrow to see if it was recovered.

Anyone know the best place to get a painted replacement cover?

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Old 05-15-2015, 07:55 AM
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I don't believe they come pre-painted. If you end up replacing it, you'll probably have to get it painted to match at a body shop.
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Originally Posted by trlyka
Anyone know the best place to get a painted replacement cover?
I don't know if it's the best place but eBay has 9 listings.

audi a4 tow hook cover 2011 | eBay
Old 05-15-2015, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by tenspeed
I don't know if it's the best place but eBay has 9 listings.

audi a4 tow hook cover 2011 | eBay
Wow….I should of thought of that….I sell on eBay….duh!

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I called today and the guy found what looks like my cover. He sent me a pic. It's pretty beat up, but he said they will reimburse me whatever the cost is for a replacement
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Originally Posted by trlyka
It's pretty beat up, but he said they will reimburse me whatever the cost is for a replacement
Get a couple of years of complementary car washes and buy a eBay cover.
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Originally Posted by tenspeed
Get a couple of years of complementary car washes and buy a eBay cover.
I couldn't be bothered with buying the part then taking it to be painted. I just made a call to my local Audi, ordered it, and picked it up. They were nice enough to put it on for me. Then I went to the car wash and they gave me the option to give me the money or 6 mo car washes. I took the car washes.

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How much did it cost? At some point the cover on my A3 disappeared and I've been meaning to do something about it. Thanks.
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How much did it cost? At some point the cover on my A3 disappeared and I've been meaning to do something about it. Thanks.
It was about $84 painted. Approx. half for the part and half for the the paint.
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