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GeorgeZ
14th March 2008, 08:21 PM
Hi All,

has anyone bought a VC of similar sized part from Ashcrofts UK? I'm after a VC for my 93RR and was wondering how long it took to get the part once ordered.

I am being charged 85 quid for shipping. Seems a lot. Is it?

Despite that, it still saves around $500 when compared to independent businesses prices when I called them in Melbourne.

Any unpleasant stories? Appreciate your comments

George
p38arover
14th March 2008, 08:25 PM
Shipping out of the UK is horrendously exxy (especially compared to the USA) so the price is probably OK.
jik22
14th March 2008, 08:58 PM
I am being charged 85 quid for shipping. Seems a lot. Is it?


How much does it weigh? There is no surface mail to Aus any more (Unless it's a big enough item to warrant talking to a shipping company as opposed to Royal Mail or a courier), so if it weighs a bit and it's going airmail that's not unreasonable.



Any unpleasant stories? Appreciate your comments

Never bought from them, but they have a very good reputation in the UK.
Ivan
14th March 2008, 09:04 PM
Dave Ashcroft is a really nice guy and very helpful. I have asked him loads of questions and he has always replied (even if I didn't buy anything off him). He is also helpful on LR4x4.COM and goes by the name of Ashtrans. Unfortunately shipping from the UK to Oz is expensive. When I shipped my Disco from Oz to the UK uit cost me about $1400AUD (£600) but it will cost me about £2500 ($6250 AUD) to ship my 2 90's over when I come later on this year. Must be all us pomms leaving England to come over there, otherwise the containers come back empty :p

Rgds

Ivan
incisor
15th March 2008, 08:53 AM
he is on here as well at times...
Bush65
15th March 2008, 01:15 PM
In my experience, shipping from the UK is nowhere near as good as from the USA and sometimes it is downright terrible.

However the only time I bought parts from Ashcrofts (set of 4.11:1 ring and pinions for rover diff) I was very happy with the service and delivery (much better delivery than I had previously experienced from the UK).
dullbird
15th March 2008, 04:16 PM
I have had heaps shipped from the uk, 7/10 days is around the average but its easy for the odd item to get hung up for longer....
I'm post is awesome in uk compared to I'd
I have had things turn up quicker from the I'm than I have had from Melbourne, go figure!!

£85 sounds about right to me when I brought a snorkle from the I'm it cost the same to ship it as it did to buy it, that wasn't a heavy item.
blitz
15th March 2008, 04:41 PM
Does Ashcrofts have a web site?

Blythe
Psimpson7
15th March 2008, 05:17 PM
Ashcroft Transmissions (http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/)

Awesome service and products in my experience.

Pete.
ashtrans
15th March 2008, 05:45 PM
Ashcroft Transmissions (http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/)

Awesome service and products in my experience.

Pete.


Cheers Pete,

very kind of you to say so,

Dave
GeorgeZ
15th March 2008, 06:21 PM
Thanks Guys,

I have only bought in parts from the US and never from the UK. Just wanted to get a feel for the shipping. Its great to get positive feedback. I am going to place my order with Ashcrofts.

George
leeds
15th March 2008, 07:04 PM
It is a pity you didn't ask earlier about Ashcrofts.

My 110 is going into a container on Monday and will next see the loght of day in Sydney. I am bring a few goodies over for people in Aus amongst my spares kit! :D

Would have save you a few bob in postage and I would have got the use of another washing machine. :p


Regards



Brendan
GeorgeZ
15th March 2008, 08:01 PM
I'm just a two time loser!

Thanks for your very kind offer. I found out yesterday that my boss's brother is coming out to Melbourne on Sunday and could have done the same...groan...
p38arover
15th March 2008, 08:31 PM
Bugger! Bugger! Bugger!

I wanted a set of post-99 rear lights for a P38A. The only cost 120 quid but the postage is 45 quid!


It is a pity you didn't ask earlier about Ashcrofts.

My 110 is going into a container on Monday and will next see the loght of day in Sydney. I am bring a few goodies over for people in Aus amongst my spares kit! :D

Would have save you a few bob in postage and I would have got the use of another washing machine. :p
jik22
15th March 2008, 09:51 PM
Bugger! Bugger! Bugger!

I wanted a set of post-99 rear lights for a P38A. The only cost 120 quid but the postage is 45 quid!

Ron, there's a slim chance I'll be in the UK in a couple of weeks. Once I know for sure, I'll PM you - I'd be happy to put them in my suitcase for you, as they won't kill my weight allowance.