Originally Posted by cioannou166
Oh, both S&S and Mobitech assured me they do use all Alfa genuine parts so this shouldn't be the reason for the difference in costs.
My indie some times uses pattern or replica parts but also buys Alfa OE parts from the local dealer.
So in some cases there is a saving to be made by using the non-OE parts (like the replacement CAT I had fitted earlier this year) but mostly it just comes down to the hourly rate. £40 ish versus £75 at my local authorised service agent. Even the £75 is not so bad for a main dealer but given the level of service I get for £40 ish (and I would happily pay a bit more - just don't tell him
) I don't see any point paying more to people who don't have the same passion & who don't really see my car as the treasure it is!
