nidgep Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nidgep Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 Thanks again @MrB I've messaged AceParts. If they can't help, I think I'll just go OEM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nidgep Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 In the end, just for piece of mind, I bought OEM from main dealer Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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