Wanted: Aerial for '89 VW Golf CL

Hi,

First off I know little about cars, and only a little more about
radios.

My friend has a 1989 VW Golf CL and has had the aerial bent off. I
called a VW dealer who said the replacement part was discontinued. It
is the wing fitting type and is manual, not automatic/electric.

I know Halfords makes 'universal' aerials - should I buy one of these
(if so which one?) or is there a replacement pattern part which is
better?

Also, is there anything I should know about fitting it?

Thanks in advance and there's a bar of chocolate in the post to whoever
gives me the help I need first!! (seriously!)

Take the car to a car radio shop and have them give you an estimate on
having one installed. Many national department stores such as Walmart can do
this. Unless your antenna is very unique, it should be inexpensive. I'm
surprised that the VW dealership was not able to help you.

> wrote in message
oups.com...
> Hi,
>
> First off I know little about cars, and only a little more about
> radios.
>
> My friend has a 1989 VW Golf CL and has had the aerial bent off. I
> called a VW dealer who said the replacement part was discontinued. It
> is the wing fitting type and is manual, not automatic/electric.
>
> I know Halfords makes 'universal' aerials - should I buy one of these
> (if so which one?) or is there a replacement pattern part which is
> better?
>
> Also, is there anything I should know about fitting it?
>
> Thanks in advance and there's a bar of chocolate in the post to whoever
> gives me the help I need first!! (seriously!)
>