AVS/ Volkspares

[A5 VRX 0]

Are these the same company? Want to start getting bits together for a front overhaul, wishbones, track rod ends etc etc. Are these any good or is it best to go genuine/GSF on everything?

 

Thanks

 

Adam

[A5 VRX 0]

Anyone?

[bananawhip 0]

I use AVS (vwspares.co.uk) all the time.

 

It's all OE stuff mainly and for that I'd rate them higher then GSF and loads cheaper then VW

[joby 0]

They are the same company! and i have done exactly what you are looking at doing with with avs bits, the only thing i would say is don`t use the Top mounts as mine have already failed after 12 months :shock: Top tip! Only use original Top Mounts! Good service from AVS though and he knows his stuff and is a nice bloke, would deffo use them again

[Yandards 0]

They mostly sell Febi branded parts which I think are the best of the aftermarket stuff.

 

However, all the rubber bits don't last a fraction of the time the VW stuff does (12 months for top mounts, disbonded rear beam bushes in 18 months etc) so I would just save up the extra and go genuine.

[Supercharged 2]

VWspares is AVS - Volkspares is a completly different company - http://www.volkspares.co.uk/

 

As above they are a good supplier of pattern stuff but I wouldn't use any of it for suspension type stuff - it simply doesn't last.

 

I've had febi top mounts barely last a year, ball joints, wheel bearings, cv boots, bushes all wear out between 1-2 years when you only get a 1 year warranty.

 

Genuine stuff isn't that much more as most of it crosses over to a MK2/3 Golf or Passat and comes with a 2 year warranty.

 

Cosidering the hassle of changing stuff constantly and getting the allignment done I would just change everything and keep it original VW - should be good for another 10 years then!

[A5 VRX 0]

Good stuff lads and thanks for your time, dealers it is then!