Product description
Volkswagen Genuine Parts®
Range characteristics: Genuine silencers
Range characteristics: Economy silencers
versus Volkswagen Economy Parts
Volkswagen Genuine Parts®
Range characteristics
Range characteristics
Range
Range
Manufactured to the specifications of
vehicle development
New product line for vehicles from 5 years old
Volkswagen Genuine front, middle and rear
silencers
Volkswagen Economy front, middle and
rear silencers
Identical with new vehicle production
Use of Volkswagen expertise
Catalytic converters, exhaust manifolds,
exhaust pipes
Exhaust pipes
State-of-the-art technology
Production quality
Full range
For price-conscious customers
Manufacturing based on a specific development process to the specifications of vehicle
development
Fixing parts
Fixing parts
Design features
Design characteristics
Stainless steel
Hot-dip aluminized steel
Reflection silencers, absorption silencers and
combined reflection/absorption silencers
Mainly reflection silencers, but also absorption silencers and combined reflectionabsorption silencers
Specific product advantages
Specific product advantages
Two years legal guarantee
Individual model variants for each vehicle
model
Reduction of the number of variants and
shapes of silencer
Range advantages
Optimum corrosion resistance
Good corrosion resistance
Maximum quality assurance
Maximum quality assurance
Volkswagen Formula Q volume production
Volkswagen Formula Q post-production manufacture
The use of high-grade stainless steel ensures
lasting resistance to corrosion (from outside to
inside)
The use of hot-dip aluminized steel increases
the resistance to corrosion (from outside to
inside)
Expected service life: 8-10 years
Expected service life: approx. 4 years
Optimum matching of all components of
the exhaust system
Excellent matching of all components of the
exhaust system
This enables outstanding silencing to 2 dB
lower than the legal requirements for noise
emissions
These parts fit the Genuine and other Economy
Parts and also provide good silencing properties,
and are still below the legal limits for noise
emissions
Availability guarantee for roadworthiness
parts for 15 years after end of production
Minimum 2 years legal guarantee
(3 years in case of Genuine starter batteries)
Time-value modified production specification
matched to vehicle age
Modification of design-constructional features
to reduce the variety of the range
Use of different materials
Growing range, focusing on maintenance
and wear
Range advantages
Latest engineering standards
Production quality, Volkswagen Genuine Parts®
are optimally matched to the individual vehicle
model
Exclusive sales channel
Minimum total cost of ownership
Maximum value retention
Latest engineering standards
Time-value modified production quality
Exclusive sales channel
Minimum total cost of ownership
On average 25% lower than with Genuine Parts
thanks to time-value-based repairs
Low flow resistance for outstanding engine
performance
Low flow resistance to ensure the best
possible engine performance
Range characteristics: Genuine starter batteries
Range characteristics: Economy starter batteries
Range characteristics: Genuine brake pads
Range characteristics: Economy brake pads
Range
Range
Range
Range
Genuine lead-calcium starter battery –
9 different types
36 Ah – 110 Ah for all Volkswagen models
without start-stop function
Economy lead-calcium starter battery –
restricted range with three different types
so far
61 Ah, 72 Ah and 85 Ah for many Volkswagen
models without start-stop function
Disc brake pads for front and rear wheels
Model-specific brake pad design, individually
matched to engine power, vehicle weight and
maximum speed
Two different Volkswagen Economy brake
pads for the front wheels
Genuine AGM battery (absorption glass
mat battery) – 6 different types
58 Ah – 105 Ah for all Volkswagen models
with start-stop function
Drum brake linings
Four different Volkswagen Economy brake
pads for the rear wheels
The brake pads are a suitable replacement
for approx. 18 high-volume Genuine Parts
Design characteristics
Design characteristics
Design characteristics
Design characteristics
Significantly higher than average lead
content
Reduced lead content
Metal carrier plates with spring system
Metal carrier plates with spring system
Stress-tolerant under extreme conditions
Performance in hot and cold conditions
matched to the range of use
Friction material from various raw materials,
specially matched composition
Modified composition from various raw
materials
Specific product advantages
Specific product advantages
Durability matched to brake discs
Time-value-based useful life
Slightly shorter life than the Genuine Parts
Optimum cold start performance down to
-25°C with maximum capacity reserves
Black cover/transparent battery case
Still up to 20% more than the competitor level
Grey cover/transparent battery case
Specific product advantages
Specific product advantages
The life of two brake pads normally corresponds to the life of one brake disc
Long-life technology enables longer intervals
between service
Time-value-based economical repair solutions by reducing manufacturing costs
Optimum braking comfort matched to each
vehicle model
Modification of the specification and the requirements, achieving a significant reduction
of the number of varieties
Three years guarantee on all Volkswagen
Genuine starter batteries
Two years legal guarantee
Proven long life
Maintenance-free as a result of low water
consumption
Exhaustive road tests, covering millions of
miles in all weather conditions in the development phase
Some slight reduction in braking comfort
(not as quiet)
Low self-discharge rate throughout the entire
battery life
Optimum braking behavior
Maintenance-free long-life product
As a result of negligible water consumption
No increasing self-discharge with advancing
battery age
Expected life: minimum 5 years
Expected service life: approx. 4 years
Vehicle and model-specific braking behavior
and constant pedal pressure after each braking
maneuver
Extensive road test program
Built on production development, thereby
allowing a reduced scope of testing
Retention of Volkswagen quality
The braking behavior is no different from that
of the Genuine Parts. The driver retains the
familiar braking feel