Whats the difference?
So what is the difference between the expensive "Genuine" parts
in the lovely grey box with the Mercedes-Benz symbol on it and the parts we
sell?? Take for example the two oil filters on the left both made by
Hengst.
Well, one of them has a Mercedes-Benz part number on it and its
production is subject to Mercedes-Benz's quality control systems. The
other is same part, made by the same manufacturer and subject to that
manufacturers quality control systems. Over many years of working in this
industry we have see many examples of this.
One of our favorite sayings here at MB Spares & Service is that
Mercedes-Benz don't make cars. They assemble them from parts brought in
from many different manufactures. Sure they press there own body panels
and do there own trimming work, but there are more out sourced parts in
your Mercedes-Benz than you might think.
Here are some examples of how the same brands Mercedes-Benz use are the
same brands that we use here at MB Spares & Service. By dealing
direct with these manufacturers we can keep the prices down for our
customers. .
Beru Ignition components
Mercedes-Benz use a number of different manufacturers for there ignition components. One of them is Beru who make this coil pack for a M271 series engine. Beru also make distributor caps, rotor buttons, spark plugs, glow plugs,…
BOSCH Electrical components
BOSCH is the world's largest supplier of automotive components measured by 2011 revenues. The company was founded by Robert Bosch in Stuttgart in 1886 the same year that Karl Benz patented the Motor car. So it is no…
DELPHI Ignition and electrical systems
Delphi Automotive PLC is an automotive parts manufacturing company headquartered in Gillingham, Kent in the UK . It is one of the world's largest automotive parts manufacturers and has approximately…
GKN Driveline components
The origins of GKN (Guest, Keen & Nettlefolds) goes back to 1759 at the start of the industrial revolution. Today GKN Driveline is the world's leading supplier of automotive drive line components and systems. GKN…
Hella lighting components
HELLA is a globally positioned, independent, family-owned company with a history spanning more than 100 years.We develop and manufacture lighting technology and electronic products for the automobile industry Pictured here…
INA Bearings and engine components
INA is another division of the Schaeffler Group and was founded in 1946. They supply Mercedes-Benz with a wide range of bearings pulleys and engine components. INA pioneered the Hydraulic variable cam timers that…
JURID brake components
JURID product made for Mercedes-Benz includes disc and drum brake linings for passenger cars and commercial vehicles and brake drums for passenger cars. Pictured here are a set of hand brake shoes for a Mercedes-Benz…
KNECHT filters
KNECHT filters is an Austrian company and is part of the MAHLE group of companies. They produce a wide range of filters for Mercedes-Benz and also distribute them under there own name and under the MAHLE brand. This is a…
LuK Hydraulic pumps
LUK is a division of the Schaeffler Group and was founded in 1965. LuK make a wide range of Hydraulic pumps like this power steering pump for Mercedes-Benz. LuK also specialize in clutch plates and other drive line…
Mann Filters
Mann Filters was established in 1938 by Adolf Mann and Dr. Erich Hummel who were the owners of the textile company Bleyle in Ludwigsburg. After the outbreak of the second world war, the Stuttgart piston producer Mahle offered the…
Textar Brake components
Mercedes-Benz use a wide range of brake pad suppliers. Amongst them is Textar. The "Genuine" brake pad in the picture suits a W126 coupe. Part number A001 420 80 20. As you can see quite obviously not made by Mercedes-Benz. …
ULO lighting and side mirrors.
ULO is part of the Odelo-group and is another major supplier to Mercedes-Benz. The spare parts supplied by ULO, such as head and rear lights, side mirrors and daytime running lights, which are distributed to the…
Wahler cooling products
Wahler is part of the BorgWarner group of companies and is one of a number of cooling system manufactured who supply parts to Mercedes-Benz. Check out the picture where the Mercedes-Benz part number is quite obvious and the star…
