Printable Version of Topic

Posted by: 914Sixer Nov 2 2021, 06:57 AM

I bought cables that I thought was a genuine Gemo cables. Parts came in with a no bag and a paper tag. I sent email ask what's the deal. Reply said the part was an OEM licensed product NOT GEMO even though the ad said it was GEMO.

Update this afternoon. I now have a clutch cable, 2 parking brake cables, accelerator cable and speedometer cable that are supposed to be GEMO. Speedometer cable came in GEMO bag and marked made in Germany. All the rest came loose with paper tag. All the tags seem to be the same but the loose cables have NO information on them


Attached thumbnail(s)


Attached image(s)

Posted by: rhodyguy Nov 2 2021, 09:06 AM

"Often" being the key. Maybe. sometimes. Never always. Word games.

Posted by: Justinp71 Nov 2 2021, 09:48 AM

Same thing happened to me with a oil dipstick I just bought from a semi reputable source for a newer vw I own. I really never found out if it was OEM...

Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 2 2021, 12:11 PM

Use trusted reputable sources. There are a few that support the community

Pelican, AA, even 914rubber

If you are buying outside that circle you are relying on them, and they may not even know the difference.

Posted by: Cairo94507 Nov 2 2021, 12:32 PM

For me, the first clue is the poor grammar in the reply.

Posted by: rhodyguy Nov 2 2021, 01:12 PM

The sentence beginning with 'Quality' is a doozie. About, or, depending. Makes you wonder who or what 'partscontainer' really is.

Posted by: 914sgofast2 Nov 2 2021, 01:41 PM

“OEM” is a Chinese aftermarket auto parts company. They are deliberately using the name “OEM” to mislead the public. Partscontainer is just somebody operating from a PC somewhere, not a brick and mortar business.

Posted by: mepstein Nov 2 2021, 02:19 PM

QUOTE(914sgofast2 @ Nov 2 2021, 03:41 PM)

Posted by: SteveL Nov 2 2021, 03:22 PM

I looked up Partscontainer and there are a TON of bad reviews.
Generally I will not buy off Ebay anymore, it seems like all the scammers have taken over.

Posted by: HansJan Nov 2 2021, 05:26 PM

Anyone knows where I can get the handbrake cable (between the handle and T-piece)? It runs next to the drivers seat.

Posted by: nditiz1 Nov 2 2021, 05:32 PM

I also ran into this with my supposed Gemo clutch cable from Partscontainer. They sent me a Cofle instead. It served the purpose ,but I preferred the Gemo for the fit.

The thing about buying from Partscontainer is the free shipping. Most reputable sellers are charging 15-20 on a 30 part. If you are making a large order from Pelican you can save on that hit, but if it's all you need then you look to other sources.