Thread: Buying parts from overseas

Originally Posted by Mr.Bear

I try to buy filters and consumables locally - quite often get some good advice from my local independent LR shop, the few extra dollars on the parts is neither here nor there. I don't begrudge them being a little more expensive, the overheads of a running a shop would be high.


Ive bought higher value and one off parts from Rimmer I highly recommend them, and their website is a good one, Paddocks also has a good site

I use roverlord (member here ) for my consumables

I have found Island 4x4 to be reliably cheap but slooowwww in responding and not so cheap in their shipping costs.
These days I'm buying more from roverlord, good service and best prices locally.

Have purchased from Rimmer Bros many times, first rate - they're my go-to online shop. Also Paddock (OK) and Craddock (never again - very slow response and shipping).

I've also bought from BP Utah and Atlantic British in the USA - a little slower but was quite happy.

Cheers,

Bidds

I have had very good service from Paddock Spares, quick responses to emails and on my last purchase of 2 rear air bags gave 3 freight options.
Also uses Island 4 x 4 and prompt service but I think their freight was expensive.

I've used Craddock, Paddocks and LR Series. LR series is far and away the best.

cheers
Phin

In the last 12 months I've spent over 1200 GBP.


The majority of the purchases I've used LRDirect from the UK. Visit www.lrdirect.com
You will need to know part numbers as they don't have listings. This isn't an issue though as with-in a minute using google anyone can find the number you're looking for.
I like LRDirect as they provide various brand options including genuine, this enables you to compare prices/quality of parts. In the checkout they provide shipping options too. Processing time is same day if in stock and if order submitted before 2pm their time, otherwise the next day dispatch. Their telephone support is usually good too on the few occasions I've rung up to discuss product quality and/or looking for unknown part numbers. They have responded to emails in reasonable time frame.


Alternatively I've used www.britcar.com for items I can't get at LRDirect.


Unfortunately the dollar is now against us and the savings aren't quite as good as they use to be - depending on what you buy.


Happy shopping!


Cheers, Jayden

Originally Posted by Outback 1

I use roverlord (member here ) for my consumables

As do I.

Great people, brilliant service.