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Chat & Social => The Bar - General Chat => Topic started by: minty on September 26, 2006, 21:34:48
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the time has come for me to get stuck in with a long over due service on my td5. Thanks to a prompt push in the right direction from fellow mudders, i was guided to look at paddocks web site for parts.
i am amazed at the price difference between 2nd parts & genuine ones ie,
1x oil filter (britpart) £2.95 G.L.P £6.30
1x fuel filter (britpart) £5.50 G.L.P £27.90
1x rotor filter (britpart) £5.50 G.L.P £11.89
1x air filter (coopers) £4.99 G.L.P £8.95
TOTAL £18.94 £55.34
WITH VAT £22.26 £65.03
The service kit is only £17.02 ex vat. :?
my question is am i likely to do more bad than good from saveing a few quid now by going for the cheeper option or is it recommended that i go for the genuine parts from the out set. Does anyone have eny experience with these type goods.
I will listen to any help and advice given and act accordingly.
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COST A BITMORE BUT GENUINE EVERYTIME, ESPECIALLY ON THESE SERVICE HEART AND BLOOD ITEMS.
GENUINE ARE DEFINATELY BETTER QUALITY.
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i must admit it sounds a silly question i know but if the parts are just as good i see no point throwing away good money. I COULD BUY SOMETING NICE, like a winch, 2"lift kit, more new rear seats, etc.etc..... :D
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I always use OEM filters etc, but don't skimp on changing them regularly or using a good quality oil.
I don't know what Britpart filters are like, but I would happily use filters from one of the OEM parts manufacturers such as Fram or Coopers (Britpart ones may well be these anyway!). Land Rover parts will just be re-badged versions of these as well.
For drivetrain/suspension/steering parts its much more difficult to find proper OEM stuff so I often by genuine because they last longer.
H
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Belts, sparkplugs, leads etc I use oem parts, oven the Audis air-filter is a k&n not the manufacturer one.
That said, the Oil filter is a genuine part, the oil is the higest quality stuff I can get on the basis that if these parts fail or dont perform, I have to go and get another engine built.
I think its fair enough on non critical parts but having lost a cam-belt on a classic car because it was a counterfit part from a Halfords type place I would never use anything this vital that isnt main dealer or a premium part.
in my case, its another £50 on an oil and filter change or £2000 for a re-engine