>>>>>>>> Make sure that all parts fitted are of OE quality (recognised supplier). Warranty parts and labour for 12 months <<<<<

Would that Be recognised supplier or OE Quality.?

Some Manufacturers Rebox Non Genuine parts and Resell as Geuine either because of lack of supply or to be able to compete on price.

You could buy a Chinese Copy Alternator or a "Genuine LUCAS Alternator and end up with Exactly the same item in the box. ?? Which one can you fit. ?? either, Neither or both. ??

How would most garages tell the difference between a genuine or Chinese Alternator in a Lucas Box. ?

I Supplied and fitted a Focus window regulator/motor this week, Cost price £60 + vat. A Genuine Dealer one was £230 + vat.

I then bought a genuine one for a Kia at £36.00 + vat. ( The Retail Price difference on Car parts is Scandalous but the Manufacturers can charge whatever they like and if they had no competition from aftermarket suppliers they would hike up the price even more )

Does it make me a Bad Garage by offering the Customer a Pattern part From Recognised Distributors Such as Andrew Page. Euro Car parts or GSF etc. ???

If you can only fit Genuine, How would you go on when the dealers cannot supply parts for several weeks or months as is happening with GM etc at present. ??


There is more to being a good garage than being tied to using Genuine parts. ( even though we all know that some non gen parts are garbage. )

I Just offer a Good Honest Service, I give 12 Months warranty on All new parts whether genuine or not. I Dont fit parts that aren't required just to make more profit out of the job, etc etc.
What more could the Customer want. ??




Tony