Branded parts vs nonbranded

[Fifi19XX]

I’m having a wet belt replaced (ecoboost 1L) and have been offered quotes with Ford parts and non branded.

Is there a concern for using the less pricey non branded?

Or perhaps some questions I should be asking to assure the non branded parts are quality?

[Ian974]

With the eco boost in particular it's something I'd think branded would be the way to go, but others with more experience of that engine may know if other brands do a better part.
Things like brakes, suspension parts etc, I don't think there's much point in branded parts instead of aftermarket

[shtu]

Almost every part has a brand, and Ford don't make the belts themseles.,eg,

Ford \Motorcraft - Fine.
Gates, INA, Continental, Dayco - Fine
The Ford part is almost certainly made by one of those.

Linglong rubber, tractor and space hopper manufacturing concern - Not fine.

Unless there's any difference in the warranty given, a decent aftermarket part is fine.

[sherman]

shtu said:

Almost every part has a brand, and Ford don't make the belts themseles.,eg,

Ford \Motorcraft - Fine.
Gates, INA, Continental, Dayco - Fine
The Ford part is almost certainly made by one of those.

Linglong rubber, tractor and space hopper manufacturing concern - Not fine.

Unless there's any difference in the warranty given, a decent aftermarket part is fine.

Any decent garage will give you a years parts warranty on any parts fitted.
Whats the difference in price between Ford and Unbranded.
For a belt it wont be much.

[Huzzah]

As a critical part I'd probably go with Ford. The guy I use is more than happy with aftermarket stuff, but occasionally says he'd prefer to fit OE, so I follow his guidance.

[Steve H]

Eight hour labour job, not worth the saving by using cheap parts.

[ARHarh]

If you are taking it to a "decent" garage they will not fit substandard parts. If they don't insist on using reputable parts with a decent warranty then don't use them. In other words ask them for their advice, and frankly the Ford parts don't have the best reputation

[Pica-Pica]

I got a headlamp from Euro Car Parts as a replacement for an E36 BMW. Far inferior to original part.

[Richard-D]

sherman said:

shtu said:

Almost every part has a brand, and Ford don't make the belts themseles.,eg,

Ford \Motorcraft - Fine.
Gates, INA, Continental, Dayco - Fine
The Ford part is almost certainly made by one of those.

Linglong rubber, tractor and space hopper manufacturing concern - Not fine.

Unless there's any difference in the warranty given, a decent aftermarket part is fine.

Any decent garage will give you a years parts warranty on any parts fitted.
Whats the difference in price between Ford and Unbranded.
For a belt it wont be much.

Parts warranty isn't much use on a cambelt. If your cambelt fails someone giving you a new one does not sort your problems. This is where 'consequential losses' becomes relevant.

[Belle427]

oem for me on such a critical part.
Ive had some gates tensioners fail on 2 vehicles in the past few years and wont touch them for parts now, luckily it was on auxiliary belts not timing.