FYI: DC matching prices on "economy" parts

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Percival P. Cassidy, May 14, 2005.

  1. Percival P. Cassidy

    Guest Guest


    In many cases, a high quality (and there are some) Taiwanese or Korean
    part can be better than a cheap british, european, american part in
    both fit and quality. Problem is, it's hard to tell, and quality
    control, while abyssimal in many american plants, is even worse in
    many asian plants. In the same batch of parts from a given supplier,
    you can get both parts that fit perfectly and those that require
    significant adjustment. Makes no never-mind WHAT country they come
    from.
     
    Guest, May 15, 2005
    #21
  2. Percival P. Cassidy

    Sarge Guest

    Sarge, May 16, 2005
    #22
  3. There have been published tests of aftermarket auto body parts.

    The results were not enouraging. The aftermarket parts fitted worse and
    rusted more easily. Aftermarket bumper parts didn't withstand bumps as
    well.

    Look around for those modified cars with big wings and other aftermarket
    body parts mean to "look good". Chances are, many of those parts are
    poorly fitting. Now, if those parts meant to "look good" are poorly
    fitting, what does that say for parts meant only to be cheaper?
     
    Timothy J. Lee, May 16, 2005
    #23
  4. Percival P. Cassidy

    cavedweller Guest

    Huh?
     
    cavedweller, May 17, 2005
    #24
  5. Copycat parts, by definition, are not as functional nor as valuable as
    What planet are you on?
    "I want it, therefore it's their job" is a teenage moron's view of reality.
     
    John David Galt, May 17, 2005
    #25
  6. Planet Prejudice.

    DAS

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    Dori A Schmetterling, May 21, 2005
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