Air Conditioner Problems of Volkswagen GTI

Gear selector chrome trim peels and cuts to the skin. Dealers will only sell entire gear selector assemblies $285+. Trim piece can be found on ali express (aftermarket) for $16. It is exact match, fit and finish. What vw and its dealers are doing to many clients is unacceptable. Look at forums and see how many people have had their hands sliced by the peeling chrome. Cars are not under warranty forever. But problems that occur to most models, if you slashed your hand while driving - that could lead to an accident. There is an alternative, but it takes non manufacturer parts to fix affordably. Why can't vw either offer this part a la carte or give an extended warranty? why do I need to buy an entire gear selector for a simple chrome plated piece of plastic to be replaced? the gear selector works fine, it's the chrome trim that is a separate part that peels. I'm just angry because I have to go around the world and trust an unknown chinese company to supply a part that vw already makes and won't sell on its own. And it's not just me, it's almost everyone whose bought one of these cars. Slicing your hand while driving causes some distraction. I thank god I didn't wreck when it happened to me. Please make them either recall the part or at least acknowledge it. The vehicle was on FL highway 16 when I slashed my hand on the peeling chrome trying to turn down the air conditioning.

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