[ian1485]

Just looking to buy oil and cabin filters for a service - eurocarparts has some reductions on so went there rather than GSF.

Have gone for Mann filters recently from GSF, but always liked Bosch batteries/leads (washing machine/dishwashers!) etc and they have Bosch at Eurocarparts. Anyone any experience of Bosch filters? Better than Mann?

Cheers

 

[bennett737]

Ive always used Mann from gsf never found fault with them and i change all my filters every 8k.

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[Aaronb1985]

I use Bosch cabin filters, air filters, wipers, batteries etc etc. Main dealer use Mann filters. Genuine vw Oil filters are paraflux or some such make. It's personal preference really. I'm a massive fan of Bosch but tend to lean towards genuine for oil, fuel filters, plugs, coils etc.

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[rishi121]

From the research I did when deciding what manufacturer to go with, Mann came up as the OE supplier. Air filter and cabin filter I usually buy Mann but for the fuel and oil filter I go genuine as I find it's not much difference.

Although to answer your question it would have to be Mann over Bosch for me.

Euro car parts are having a 15% off sale btw so it might be cheaper to buy Mann from there

Rish

 

[gerrywac]

Mann every time for me I've been using them 40 odd years and never had a problem

. OEM factory supplier to VW Group for very many years. £2 Billion turnover company and specialise in all types of filtration

Bosh are excellent too but I think they trade on their brand name somewhat and consequently are usually a bit dearer than MANN

Incidentally as you mentioned Bosch batteries you might like to know they are actually "badged" versions of VARTA Batteries another well known and long established originally German company and supplied under the Bosch name

 

[rishi121]

Damn Gerry you're always just full of useful information!

 

[ian1485]

Thanks for all the replies! Think i'll go for Mann then - good to know about the Varta batteries....

 

[Aaronb1985]

Just go main dealer for all filters, mk4 service items are cheap now anyways

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[GSF Car Parts]

Hi,

We do a service kit for £24.00 delivered.

Air, Oil, Fuel and Pollen Filter with a sump plug.

All filters will be MANN.

Thanks

Matt - GSF Car Parts

 

[adam-]

That is very cheap!

 

[gerrywac]

That is very cheap!

Always worth checking with GSF as Forum Sponsor they sometimes have good discounts and offers

 

[ypvs]

Time and again, Bosch filters have been shown to exceed all EU and US tests. Oh, hold on a minute .......

 

[gerrywac]

Damn Gerry you're always just full of useful information!

I try, you pick things up. Got even more useless info!

 

[LR5V]

Used mann, bosch and genuine - they all seem to be very similar in quality, just comes down to price

Hi,

We do a service kit for £24.00 delivered.

Air, Oil, Fuel and Pollen Filter with a sump plug.

All filters will be MANN.

Thanks

Matt - GSF Car Parts

@GSF Car Parts : Thats a great price, Do you do the same set with Carbon cabin filter -if so how much?

 

[thinkpad]

I must say I was a little disappointed with an activated carbon cabin filter by Bosch. It raplaced a Valeo OEM filter which felt a lot more sturdy whereas the Bosch one didn't keep its shape as well when any pressure was applied around the edges.

 

[adam-]

It doesn't need to keep it's shape, its jammed in.

 

[GSF Car Parts]

Used mann, bosch and genuine - they all seem to be very similar in quality, just comes down to price

@GSF Car Parts : Thats a great price, Do you do the same set with Carbon cabin filter -if so how much?

Hi,

That price is with the Carbon filter.

The quote supplied is for the BCB engine, other engines may use a different air filter.

Thanks

Matt

 

[ds1979]

Hi,

That price is with the Carbon filter.

The quote supplied is for the BCB engine, other engines may use a different air filter.

Thanks

Matt
Old post I know but do you still do service kits

 

[Mark Kings]

Mann aftermarket isn't the same quality as Mann OEM.

 

[Gti Fly]

OEM VW Mk4 R32 oil filter which is also used on many of VW and vag engines is made by purflux

The mann ones for R32 have got traditional top to bottom straight pleats, the purflux ones have a zigzig pattern to them