I have a 02 passat and I need an intercooler for it. VW wants $670 for one, but I found one online for $1Ƚ that says "OEM"… is that aftermarket because the mechanic told me not to get aftermarket because they typically don't fit. It would be so awesome if this one was the right fit… It has a warranty, but I don't know if it would be worth the chance because I would have to pay labor for him to put it on
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Your mechanic is wrong. It's not that they don't fit, it's just that they have some fitment problems.
It will work and he might have to spend a few extra minutes making it bolt in right
It's a pain, yes but we have to deal with this all the time, especially with after market radiators, evaporator cores, heater cores and intercoolers
But they can't advertise OEM if it's not so I would question them
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_eq…
An original equipment manufacturer, or OEM, manufactures products or components that are purchased by a company and retailed under that purchasing company's brand name. OEM refers to the company that originally manufactured the product. When referring to automotive parts, OEM designates a replacement part made by the manufacturer of the original part. In this usage, OEM means "original equipment from manufacturer".
Original equipment manufacturer.
OEM is the stock part the car came with
The dealership is always going to be higher and will not install something or warranty it if you
decide to bring your own part. It's against their rules at the dealer.
Try taking it to a local reputable mechanic with your information available on the aftermarket part
and see what they say.
As a former auto parts counterman I would always bring my own parts and let my mechanic
know that I've pre-purchased the part that I want them to install. I would tell them that I accept
the fact that they can bump up the labor charge in return for me saving on my own parts. The
warranty will be in your hands on the part but the installation will be the responsibility of the
mechanic you choose.
Or, I would just do the job myself. But it sounds like you may not have the skills so try what I
suggest.
Good Luck to You….
It should fit your car. It's not in the same quality as OEM(even though they say) but it will fit.
Print out a picture and detail description to your mechanic and ask if they will do it. They will say that they would install it but won't take the blame if it cracks.
It should last more than 3 years. $400 is a lot of money