Replacing MAF meter BOSCH vs. Generic

[Djturner01]

Hi,

This is me 1st post, sorry if not following protocol.

Replacement MAF meter required for my 2002 Leon Cupra (part 06A906461L), and I am wondering if generic replacements are any good? and if any one has experience running one? The reason I ask is that the Bosch part seems much more expensive!

Main dealer just quoted me £215+VAT for part from Seat (presumed to be a Bosch)
Bosch part on Ebay I see listing approx. £160 delivered
Generic parts on Ebay and online parts dealers c. £30-£50

I've cleaned mine with electrical cleaning solution following a guide on this forum which improved things quite a lot ) but I am still experiencing occasional poor running particularly from cold. I purchased a diagnsotic code reader and codes confirm my suspicions.

I want to replace with something reliable, and all seem to have a 12 month guarantee, so is it safe to chance it on the cheapest option? or am I potentially throwing money away and better investing in Bosch. Alternatively does anyone know where I might source a cheaper priced Bosch MAF?

Cheers

 

[LEE69]

Try GSF.

 

[olliep]

Main dealer just quoted me £215+VAT for part from Seat (presumed to be a Bosch)
Bosch part on Ebay I see listing approx. £160 delivered
Generic parts on Ebay and online parts dealers c. £30-£50

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My dealer can do less than £100??

 

[lee_woollett]

got mine from GSF recently, very good service, fast delivery. My local dealer wanted £180. I think i paid £65 from GSF + £25 surcharge which you get back when you return your old one to them

Can highly recommend GSF

 

[Markyboyt]

All the dealers I contacted about mine (Seat/VW/Audi) all wanted the same price which was around £65-70 cant remember exactly.
Ring one back and ask them for the part number there quoting you on, would love to look it up and see what it is lol

 

[Djturner01]

Cheers for response, I'll forget my local Seat and try another dealer as it sounded way off despite quoting on the exact reference I gave them. I've also contacted GSF, they seem a good option thanks for the advice.

 

[lee_woollett]

my local dealer gave me the option of a refurbed one for £80 + VAT or brand new one for £180, maybe the lower price is for a refurbed one. Go with GSF or europarts.

 

[james walker]

again gsf... 58+vat exchange for your old.... best way, take yours off, get a lift to gsf then you wont have to pay surcharge at all.... genuine bosch item aswell

 

[Markyboyt]

I still suspect the people who have been quoted large amounts have been quoted for the wrong thing.