Where to buy car servicing bits and bobs?

jeannieblue

Cheap doesn't necessarily mean good...... I'm not a big fan of ECP, some of their stuff is very poor quality (that is if they have supplied the correct parts in the first place...) - you have to request OE to make sure that you are getting decent parts.

Better to use a different motor factor, like GSF or if you are south east Motex. Or even main dealer parts - they are not always dearer than motor factors, sometimes they are cheaper.

Support BER if you want any of the above companies to survive.... it will be tough on them if it isn't renewed.

hewhoisnotintheknow

jeannieblue wrote: »

Cheap doesn't necessarily mean good...... I'm not a big fan of ECP, some of their stuff is very poor quality (that is if they have supplied the correct parts in the first place...) - you have to request OE to make sure that you are getting decent parts.

Better to use a different motor factor, like GSF or if you are south east Motex. Or even main dealer parts - they are not always dearer than motor factors, sometimes they are cheaper.

Support BER if you want any of the above companies to survive.... it will be tough on them if it isn't renewed.

i see you missed the thread where using BER screwed some blokes warranty up

jeannieblue

hewhoisnotintheknow wrote: »

i see you missed the thread where using BER screwed some blokes warranty up

Really? He should sue then. If the car/vehicle was serviced in accordance with the manufacturers specifications, by a VAT registered garage using genuine or OE parts, then he has legal rights and he could and should take it to the European court.

hewhoisnotintheknow

jeannieblue wrote: »

Really? He should sue then. If the car/vehicle was serviced in accordance with the manufacturers specifications, by a VAT registered garage using genuine or OE parts, then he has legal rights and he could and should take it to the European court.

in an ideal world yes

but now he has a hole in his engine he is not getting anywhere

jeannieblue

hewhoisnotintheknow wrote: »

in an ideal world yes

but now he has a hole in his engine he is not getting anywhere

If the garage serviced it correctly, then he really should get some legal advice....... Rather than hijack this thread, do you have a link to this? I may be able to point him in the right direction for assistance.

cyclonebri1

hewhoisnotintheknow wrote: »

£7 for a xud filter
8 for a hdi

Fuel filter?
Thats cheap, I must admit the only ones I've bought have been for Toyota, VW and Renault and they were hugely expensive. The VW one had to come from the main dealer as it was a relatively new but high mileage car and the independant manufacturers had then yet to offer it, cost about £55 if I recall:eek:

anewman

One option is Halfords trade card.

Wilkinsons sell gear oil in 1 litre bottles at a reasonable price (if it's the type of spec you need). You shouldn't need more than 3 litres I don't think

cyclonebri1

anewman wrote: »

One option is Halfords trade card.

Wilkinsons sell gear oil in 1 litre bottles at a reasonable price (if it's the type of spec you need). You shouldn't need more than 3 litres I don't think

To be honest mate gear oil is irrelevant, unless you take out the drive shafts, etc, as it is never changed on a service, checked for level and topped up is the order of the day.

Still see no possibility of a full service at the cost **** inferred????

jeannieblue

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

To be honest mate gear oil is irrelevant, unless you take out the drive shafts, etc, as it is never changed on a service, checked for level and topped up is the order of the day.

Still see no possibility of a full service at the cost **** inferred????

If you had it serviced properly then all the gear oils should be changed! Obviously it is healthy for the gear box and diff etc.

Meanwhile........

Hewhoisintheknoworwhateverhecallshimself - come back to me on the thread re the guy with the warranty/BER problem - I've information for them. Thanks.

SUESMITH_2

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

Actually Sue, if you trade regularly, and pay cash at the counter you will get beter than trade, but needs negotiation afore,

dont worry, my oh is from yorkshire and gets it the cheapest way possible lol. some people only go in once a year and so wont get as good a deal as him.