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Everybody likes a bargain. In an industry where competition is tough and rates are low, it's very tempting to buy a cheaper alternative to manufacturers' components. But low price may not mean it's a cheaper alternative in the long run. IF the price tag is around 15% or more lower than the maker's part, beware—even if it comes in what looks like manufacturer's packaging and carries British or European Standard marks. Like the parts themselves, packaging and BS kitemarks can be copied.
Safety-related components such as steering, brake and suspension parts are manufactured to tight standards in Europe. If they are sourced from a sweat-shop in the Phillipines, safety is probably the last thing on the maker's mind. Cheap parts are often dogdy parts. They might save you a few pounds, but life expectancy could be drastically reduced. And we don't mean just the parts Chris Graham