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Chris Hebden
30-12-2008, 15:39
I'm changing some shoes and cylinders on a friends Ford Focus and noticed one of the springs was broken. So i got in touch with a local motor factors and they got a kit which is £10.99, Ford finally rang me back so i got a quote for a laugh and they wanted £35+VAT

Why do they charge so much!? I know there is a quality difference in certain parts but 3times as much is a bit ridiculous dont you think?

dangerous dave
30-12-2008, 15:41
they dont even offer that good a deal to other traders, they are very good at keeping others out of there pies:crap:

mr bean aka pete
30-12-2008, 15:52
ive noticed also with buying parts from main dealers that there well over priced even on bulbs and small items i allways use allparts chris :)

Chris Hebden
30-12-2008, 15:55
Allparts? Where are they based buddy? I usually use MPD (Motor Parts Direct) but they didnt have what i needed, so i went to my friendly corner shop in Kidlington ;)

mr bean aka pete
30-12-2008, 15:57
kennington mate just on the outskirts of oxford

mr bean aka pete
30-12-2008, 15:58
http://www.allpartsautomotive.co.uk/

heres there number also 01865 327 555

they also deliver locally ;)

Chris Hebden
30-12-2008, 16:03
I'll keep them in mind mate. MPD's prices have also gone up lately! Sort there systems out Mr Jarvis ;)

Chris Hebden
30-12-2008, 16:04
http://www.allpartsautomotive.co.uk/

Ah i was looking at something completely different, nice one thanks!

scratcher
03-01-2009, 19:27
I have a special hate for Dealerships now. Took my KA for a service..£124.80 for oil and a filter. They then proceded to drive my beloved car into a grit bin, scrpaing the shi*e out of the bumper and didn't bother to mention it to me. Didn't even want to take liability!

I HATE THEM :mad: