Volkswagen Aftersales has just launched a new parts range, Volkswagen Economy Parts, designed for VW vehicles five years and older.
“There is a tendency for owners of older cars to start looking at cheaper alternatives when it comes to parts as their cars get older,” says Alan Bateson, Aftersales Manager, Volkswagen Ireland. “However with this new range of parts, owners of older cars can save money without the need to sacrifice quality.”
Savings of around 30 percent compared to Volkswagen Genuine Parts are achievable. For example, a set of Economy brake discs and pads costs just €169 fully-fitted, compared to €230 for Volkswagen Genuine Parts.
The company has made the savings by making some parts less complex, and also using alternative materials.
There's a two year guarantee on the Economy parts, which include brake pads, brake discs, batteries, shock absorbers, CV joints, wiper blades and spark plugs. The range is set to expand in the future.