Where do you buy your spares??

Just looking online at buying some bits in the future seems plenty of websites with varying prices. So what’s your go to website for spares.

depends what I want and how quick i want it!! island or ebay are usually the first places, then go from there

Paddocks if it's a big order, DLS on ebay are good value. Shop around though and make sure you compare like for like, some pattern parts stuff is rubbish.

I'm sure most people on here will be able to tell good and bad stories about all of the suppliers, I have certainly had ups and downs with some of the big ones.
Watch out for the ones on e Bay showing pictures of parts which you order then they supply brit part ones.
They often have little get outs saying picture is for illustration only, beware, may pay you to ask exactly what will be shipped.

wireman said:

Shop around though and make sure you compare like for like

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^^ this

I search ebay for genuine parts (if available)


Rich.

Paddocks and Britcar usually. For one off or expensive items make a free account on https://www.lrworkshop.com/ and they do the price checking for you

My go to place is Blanchards, only go elsewhere if they don't have what I need or the same part is available significantly cheaper elsewhere.
I generally want Genuine NOS rather than pattern, which are usually shockingly poor fit and quality and I avoid unless I have no other choice.

DLS for me

Like most comments already, aftermarket is a mixed bag, mostly pretty poor. I always start search for OEM parts, then move downhill from there if I'm skint.
Engine parts I've found turners to be comparative to other places and have confidence in what they are selling.

I’ve started using eBay more and more. Delivery is now usually very quick and costs are good.

I have used ebay on occasion, recently I needed some new wheel nuts, to match my refurbed alloys. Having said that, the first bolts didn't fit, or the second. In desperation, I went to Wheel Parts Direct, they didn't fit either, but James, my contact, was determined. I sent photos, he was amazed, they were Jaguar nuts. Anyway, he sent the replacements, which fit perfectly, wait there's more. The mechanic went round with the torque, then one snapped (pics here) I hope it is just the one. Sent it back for investigation, as James said they have sold 100's of these nuts, they were a bit panicked by this.

Therustbucket said:

Just looking online at buying some bits in the future seems plenty of websites with varying prices. So what’s your go to website for spares.

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What sort of stuff you looking for. I'm selling an 04 plate RR vogue complete car just gearbox has thrown up a fault soengine turns over but wont start. Good engine, tow bar, and all electrics worked but i swapped trim into my other car and didn't bother fitting it back in but it's all there, it also has the suspension conversion

LR Direct, Island. Ebay for some generic stuff like fixings or belts.

I have used Paddocks and have found them quite good, but be aware that they post your order when everything is in stock. If you have a list of things on your order be aware that if one item is not in stock it may be the items stop your order being posted, which is a pain when you want to get on with the job!

YRM were nice to deal with for the some of the fabricated stuff - and good gear.

However, try the internet to see if you have a local independent supplier. It's always good to see a face when you collect your stuff as you can raise any concerns and queries there and then. Also it's nice if they are knowledgeable to give you advice.

I have used eBay quite a few times. Good for comparing prices and with the click and collect facility by some suppliers, it means you can collect locally instead of the delivery being returned to depot if you are not in. You can also pick up second hand gear - in fact I picked my 90 up through there!

wireman said:

Paddocks if it's a big order, DLS on ebay are good value. Shop around though and make sure you compare like for like, some pattern parts stuff is rubbish.

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Dls in person are good too if you are around Derby way

Nope I buy spares, but any replacement part purchase seems to be on line, was my local main dealer, but now it’s finding a supplier that can give me the part I require.