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Should I buy OEM or Autozone timing belt kit

  

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2000 VW Golf 2.0L with 205k miles. The timing belt along with water pump and tensioner Duralast brand from Autozone costs $118 compared to OEM VW parts online the individual items are like $84 for belt, $140 for tensioner and $156 for water pump. Are the timing belt kit from Autozone any good?


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On critical parts like that if you're trying to keep the car going as long as possible I'd stick with OEM or, if money is tight, at least a leading brand such as Continental or Gates.


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