Selling brands under a different name.

[Kate FitchGerald]

Today I went to buy some Raybestos brakes from a new
to me supplier (trying them out.)   

Well when I got there, I noticed my pads, shoes and
rotors that where supposedly Raybestos where marked
AUTO XTRA.  Well, I asked him what was going on.  He
said, under Auto Xtra he can sell them cheaper, but
the parts are Raybestos.  

Same with the filter that I bought.  It is supposed to
be made by WIX.  But, the plastic wrapper it comes in
says Auto Xtra.  I noticed that the serial number on
the filter is crossed out, with a black marker. 
Again, suppose to be sold under this name to be
cheaper. Am I getting ripped off by a cheaper no-name
product, or are these genuine parts being sold under a
different name?  Beside taking his word, is there a
way to find out.  I looked Auto Xtra on the net.  Not
surprised, I didn't get any info.

Anyone feedback would be appreciated.	


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