In future if your buying VW parts try and go genuine if you can or else go for Febi, Meyle, Pagid, Gates etc. VW clearly don't make their own parts but Febi, as an example, do and the parts are identical. I've been running new and old VWs for years it always amazes me the extra that they put onto some parts just because it has a VW badge, although their service stuff is usually good value, like oils, filters etc. The Febi stuff is identical to OEM and Meyle is as good as OEM. Look to see if you have a TPS (Trade Parts Specialists) near you as well. Its the VW trade sales for parts and is often more reasonable than the dealership. Personally, I only buy the odd fluid or something like brake pads or brake discs from Eurocarparts. They sell a lot of rubbish (an example are their thermostats, not worth the box they come in) and what isn't cheap crap is often very over priced, even with their 60/70% off offers that they run. For consumable parts like bearings etc I'd look at Febi or even try TPS if you have one. It might surprise you. When it comes to VW parts I stand by "buy cheap, buy twice", but clearly don't spend more if you don't have to. I think that makes sense??
