Gen 7 Cat

[gazbrown]

Guys i need some advice. My 1999 gen 7 celica vvti 140 just failed its MOT on emissions and it looks like the CAT as kicked the bucket (prob from all the oil the car drinks). Mr T has qouted me £786 just for the part Not happy with this i looked on the net and found a site called Online automotive cats.

I found a cat for my car for £200 includind vat and shipping . How can it be so much cheaper ? So my question is, is the part going to be s~@t quality and am i better paying Mr T ?

Cheers

[edwardio]

I'd say it should be alright.

The reason why Toyota parts are so much is because, we have to pay for the development of new cars, parts materials etc. Developing a new car costs millions, so they have to get the money back some how.

New tailgate struts will set you back £180 a pair for MR.T! I agree that parts should be cheaper than they are, but appreciate that they'll be more expensive than aftermarket suppliers.

[gazbrown]

I'd say it should be alright.

The reason why Toyota parts are so much is because, we have to pay for the development of new cars, parts materials etc. Developing a new car costs millions, so they have to get the money back some how.

New tailgate struts will set you back £180 a pair for MR.T! I agree that parts should be cheaper than they are, but appreciate that they'll be more expensive than aftermarket suppliers.

I understand that but over 3 times as much ? With that much profit going into research the toyota F1 team should be kicking ferraris' ***** lol

£200 winging its way to online automotive cats.