Fuel Filter

[nidgep]

Apologies in advance.
Sorry to ask for such basic advice.

I've been trying to buy a fuel filter for my Forester XT.
Correction, I've now purchased 4 fuel filters for my Forester XT.

Filter 1: BluePrint ADS72305 from a well known auction site.
Had to return it because the filter supplied in a BluePrint box was not a BluePrint filter.

Filter 2: BluePrint ADS72305 from Amazon
Had to return it because the filter supplied in a BluePrint box was not a BluePrint filter.

Filter 3: change tack. Mann WK711 from EuroCarParts (ordered online - collect from store)
Had to return it because the box was so tatty, had 3 different stickers on it showing 3 different dates (one back in 2016).
Clearly this filter had been sent out and returned several times, so didn't want it.

Filter 4: Mann WK711 from a well known auction site.
Despite asking the seller to check that the filter was new and unused, guess what, it too arrived in a tatty box and the filter had paint chips on the top edge.
Didn't look new to me so have requested a refund.

I've been in touch with BluePrint (Bilstein group) about my experience and they are looking into the matter.

I would like to ask for advice on where I can buy a new filter from a reputable seller.
I've decided that I want either a Mann WK711 (based on the fact that Mann specialise in filters) or a genuine Subaru filter.

In order to avoid more tat, can someone in the know provide me with some details of who I should buy from.
I'm aware of ICP, but wondered for example if the OEM filter can be purchased cheaper.

Thanks in advance.

 

 

[Mr B]

Just use a local autofactors as they not that expensive, even oem not too expensive :-/
Unusual have issues with blueprint stuff but lot of eBay stuff is rough old stock so can get stung .

If going online then ICP is an option but best calling as they do stock a lot of cheap ranges these days so need know brands you getting before buying from them .

eBay option - could try  aceparts_uk  . Used them for brake discs pads and hoses in bulk and been A1 in price/service

[nidgep]

Thanks again @MrB

I've messaged AceParts.
If they can't help, I think I'll just go OEM.

[nidgep]

In the end, just for piece of mind, I bought OEM from main dealer

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