www.autohausaz.com
 

I have mentioned these guys before in a couple threads about their great prices on replacement Subaru axles.

Today they kicked every other vendor's ass on Audi A4 Exhaust gaskets and air filters. The gaskets were literally 10 cents on the dollar vs. retail and between 30-60% cheaper than typical Audi web resellers. Air Filter wasn't quite as great a deal, but still better than all other players.

Also, my experience with them when I had questions about which axle fit which car was quick and accurate.

I would not hesitate to buy just about anything from these guys. They are fully endorsed by Senor cheap bastard.

Shipping is free for anything over $50 and very reasonable <$9 for what I just ordered. I am getting everything shipped for the cost of one of the gaskets locally at retail and most things ship same day and transit time to Reno is 2 days, sometimes 1 if they drop ship from N. CA.

Are those OEM gaskets?

No, DPH or Conitech as I recall. They appear to be the same construction and materials. I also compared to other non-Audi discounters and they were cheaper, just as they were for the axles. And I realize that is why they are cheaper.

That said, What is an OEM gasket? Audi, Subaru, NAPA, etc... do not manufacture gaskets for the most part or axles, wheel bearings, thermostats, etc... for that matter.

If AutohausAZ has done the work to source/cross reference parts from the true OEMs instead of dealing with 3 levels of distribution, shipping and packaging, more power to them IMHO and more $s in my pocket.

I am not suggesting you buy body panels or ECUs or anything else without knowing what you are buying, and all their parts are clearly labeled as to manufacturer. Just recommending them as a vendor worth working with.