1999 Audi A6 2.4 Tip Avant - Aftermarket catalytic converters

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Tue 18 May 2010 00:22
1999 Audi A6 2.4 Tip Avant - Aftermarket catalytic converters - chip

My Audi has just developed a rupture to a flexy joint in one of it's cats. Audi say that the whole cat must be replaced at £1100 + fitting! I've read plenty about aftermarket cats (typically £100 each) but, apart from being shorter lived than OE parts, is there a downside - particularly for cars whose value approaches the part cost? Also, any advice on which aftermarket brand to use?

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Tue 18 May 2010 15:59
1999 Audi A6 2.4 Tip Avant - Aftermarket catalytic converters - Peter.N.

I would go for pattern parts every time, especially on an older car - unless you are made of money.

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Wed 19 May 2010 00:05
1999 Audi A6 2.4 Tip Avant - Aftermarket catalytic converters - Gregory II

Sometimes I have found dealership parts to be the same cost if not cheaper than aftermarket, but I suppose this is a rare occurance.

Quality is a good question; It depends a lot, and I am not sure with Audi's to be honest. There are places like eurocarparts that specialise in German marks I believe. Perhaps worth looking further into this!

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Wed 19 May 2010 00:33
1999 Audi A6 2.4 Tip Avant - Aftermarket catalytic converters - focusman

hi

check onlineautomotive

i checked with what info you give and their prices are around £114 per side plus delivery

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Thu 20 May 2010 16:33
1999 Audi A6 2.4 Tip Avant - Aftermarket catalytic converters - chip

Yes, I think you're right. Thanks to the other guys as well - helped to clarify in my mind. Actually, apart from not lasting as long, I've heard very few things against aftermarket cats.

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