Q: Engine part prices (AUS)
Hello, I am potentially going to purchase a 1990 Volkswagen Trakka, I was wondering if I may receive from you some general advice on certain potential prices of parts for the engine of said car, I ask for I have heard Volkswagen parts can be relatively expensive to purchase and to import to Austrealia, thankyou- Jordan
My car has 200000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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