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[quote][i]Originally posted by Steve[/i] [quote][i]Originally posted by Jambo[/i] But placing their brand on it, you could argue increases the value of the part. For example the Sachs shocks I got for my M3 where the same as the OEM ones I removed bar a small printed BMW moniker on the strut case, Sachs logo still there etc. However, these Sachs ones where from ECP and a third of the cost of BMW. But to someone who does not know about cars, they would view this as "non genuine" parts as it didn't have a BMW badge on it, nor did it come in a BMW box and it did not have a BMW receipt. So whilst it is the same part, it is not "endorsed" by BMW nor carry their warranty. The brand adds value for consumer confidence and reassurance. Plus ECP are almost always useless in sending you the wrong parts etc whereas you can expect a better service and part accuracy from a main dealer who will have access to the correct system via VIN rather than relying on a third party reg lookup system which I can assure you is not always correct (from experience). Not sure why you are annoyed if you know where you can get the parts cheaper and have no trouble with it? [/quote] Dont get me wrong I expect to pay a bit more for something to come in a box that says Ford, for the reasons you and others point out, but some of the inflation is ridiculous, we are talking 3-500% inflation on some bits My oil switch for example I was willing to pay double the most expensive item I could find on ebay but when they quote 3-4 times the amount its a down right rip off [Edited on 28-01-2015 by Steve] [/quote]
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