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Date:         Sat, 24 Aug 2013 19:17:35 -0700
Reply-To:     Geneva Saint-Amour <genevasaintamour@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Geneva Saint-Amour <genevasaintamour@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Subject: German quality?
Comments: To: The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
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Well stated. And much like all the children in a large family. But we don't get to go to another supplier! Signed a high school principal.

Sent from my electronic leash! Geneva Saint-Amour

On Aug 24, 2013, at 7:14 PM, "The Bus Depot" <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote:

>> If you need the rear motor mounts Meyle is the best available for the >> outers. > >> Meyle parts have in my experience to be junk. > >> I prefer Lemforder for suspension parts as not only do they last >> longer but have more articulation. > >> I have had issues with Lemforder Ball joints. > > > This combination of posts perfectly exemplifies my point. Sourcing can vary > from shipment to shipment of the identically labeled product, or even within > the same shipment. We track defectives and look for patterns; if we see a > pattern we look for another source. But it doesn't always go by brand. > Sometimes the same factory will supply multiple brands, or the same brand > will source from multiple factories. This month's bad Meyle might be next > month's bad Lemforder, or next month they both might be better, or both > might suck. Keeping on top of it is a constant battle that takes a lot of

> time and effort, and a dose of guesswork. > > - Ron Salmon > The Bus Depot, Inc. > www.busdepot.com > (215) 234-VWVW > _____________________________________________ > Toll-Free for Orders by PART # : 1-866-BUS-DEPOT


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