Half the time there made in the same factory

ive always used pattern parts, vauxhall ones dont last any longer than pattern part ones no matter what people say, vauxhall just rip you off for them

i got a rear brake cylinder about 3 years ago for my corsa, was a non-GM item. Never had any troubles with it.

Wheelbearings though, got them once (rear set) non-GM. Lasted 2 months. GM items lasted about 18 months!

Just ordered the bits

2 brake cylinders and 2 balljoints €63(£40) Vauxhall wanted €52(£30) for 1 balljoint:lol:

thats is a bit silly mr vauxhaul.

i remember getting a speedo cable down at vauxhaul before and there was a chap buying 1 hoodcap for a mk5 astra and they charged him €40! :lol: yer man hadnt a clue and just payed it.

non gm 1's will b fine they might wear out a little quicker but at under half the price u cant go wrong

is there any quailty difference in using non GM parts.

Priced balljoints in the the local motor factors and there €18 each. Vauxhaul are lookin for €52 each:rolleyes:

Surely they'd have to be made to a certain safety standard?