Vee_Que;115835 wrotealcraig;7268 wroteMy 2001xc70 with 200k needs new engine mounts. Local dealer quoted $469 each! IPD has Hutchinson mounts for u$55. Why are they so expensive here? Anywhere else I can get them?
Genuine are marked up for demand, genuine in the states from fcpeuro is going to be cheaper because they have bigger buying power for older models then all local dealers.
Fcp buys more volvo parts from volvo corporate than volvo austrailia buys from volvo corporate
Also much lower overheads and efficient opperation
Every volvo sold in aus has nearly 10k of head office fat tacked onto it from how inefficient they are
Good quality aftermarket are better than volvo genuine frequently
Ford vs volvo for lower torque mount on p1 cars as an example