Thread: Coolant tank cap replacement.

Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

Okay, next question.
Recommended british supplier? Paddocks?

Britcar-UK

Regards
Andrew

Originally Posted by walker

There was never any mention of cheap or no-name, just aftermarket.

There are a number of "grades" of replacement parts that are used by most UK vendors:

Genuine - LR packaged
OEM - Made by a supplier to LR
Pattern/Aftermarket - Usually copies of the original parts and of variable quality.

Some Australian sellers use a similar system.

This is from the Les Richmond site for example:

ABC1234 or ABC1234-G

A part number shown like this denotes the part to be Genuine.

ABC1234-A

A part number shown like this denotes the part to be of high quality and most likely to be manufactured from the same factory as the genuine part, OEM.

ABC1234-B

A part with "-B" at the end is a copy. The quality of the "-B' parts can be poor. If buying electrical items or items like water pumps be careful. For example we rarely use "-B'" parts in our workshop. They are cheap but in some cases you get what you pay for. That said some times the "-B" parts are absolutely fine and can save you $.

So if an advert refers to replacement parts as "aftermarket" there is usually an understanding that they are cheap and possibly poor quality. Which is fine if you want to take a chance that the parts will be ok.

cheers
Paul

Originally Posted by Andrew D

Britcar-UK

Regards
Andrew

I have used John craddock, island 4x4 and britcar in the past

Generally they are all fine island seems to be the cheapest but I have always had delays with them
Now I mainly use britcar as their prices are competitive and freight cost is very reasonable, and I particularly like their online chat function as you can get a freight cost almost instantly

I also agree with the replacement parts debate in that you often get what you pay for and cheaper parts offer suffer from reduced longevity
I have used some pattern parts before and have had no major issues, but for crucial components I always go genuine or OEM

When first looking for parts for the disco, I sussed a few out and settled on Britcar. I really haven't used anyone else. The live chat is excellent and Duncan is a top bloke. I'm on a good wicket with Britcar, currently getting trade prices, so very happy. No sucker can compete with that, great service and prices.

Regards
Andrew

P.S. I have to thank Land Rover Australia for making me look elsewhere.