Wiper blades

On 11/04/2010 06:11 PM, Joe wrote:

for a very few items, yes, there is only one supplier. and the fuel
injectors for the dpfi civics are a case in point - if you ignore the
aftermarket remanufacturers of course...

but, if you go to the mpfi civics, there are many different injector
manufacturers available, particularly in the performance sector.

but if you go to filters, brake pads, brake disks, brake hoses, head
gaskets, hoses, wind shields, paint, timing belts, exhausts and
mufflers, coolant pumps, alternators, starters, clutches, driveshafts,
[etc] you're going to find 3 or 4 manufacturers for each item. [coolant
pumps are ridiculous - there's like a dozen.]

of course, you already knew that because you "work in the automotive
parts industry", but were either too ignorant or too dishonest to admit
to what i've been saying all along.

no dude, i ate the candy from the retarded kids who wanted me to do
their homework for them.

 

Maybe so-I wanted to get OEM parts since I don't replace these inserts all
that often. In the end, how much did I really overpay?And if I amortize the
extra cost over the life of the inserts it isn't worth the extra
time/driving to save a couple of bucks. Just going to the next nearest
Honda Dealer would come close to costing me the price difference alone in
the gas cost.
MLD