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Should I only use OEM parts?
I apparently need new front brake pads and discs and the Peugeot dealership have quoted me rather a lot(!)
I was wondering if it is best to cough up and fit genuine Peugeot parts or whether I could get away with generic, and therefore less expensive, parts? I would be very grateful of an opinion.
I was wondering if it is best to cough up and fit genuine Peugeot parts or whether I could get away with generic, and therefore less expensive, parts? I would be very grateful of an opinion.
Asked on 9 May 2011 by JulieC
Answered by
Honest John
Rossini pads from www.carparts-direct.co.uk or Tarox pads are actually better than OEM pads.
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