You're right Phil but the ones round my way will give me the OE part first with the option of after market if there is one.To be honest if it comes down to things like vauxhall cam sensors,Fiesta heater valves,renault coils etc you might as well give the after market one a go as the OE one aren't much cop.

Another thing I've noticed is surcharges from factors on things like Cat's & now batteries(£5),just because they are worth something at the moment.To avoid this just ask them for a enviromental waste note that slows them down a bit. I might gather old pads,discs,exhausts etc & throw them in the back of their vans when driver disappears over the shop/bookies(leaving some poor sod waiting for an asap/urgent delivery)they might get the message then. Oh God I'm starting to rant again.

This thread could be a long one