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    Inporting from the uk?

    I was wondering if anyone had any experience importing parts from the uk? I'm looking at importing some parts but I'm not sure on the freight costs

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    Most suppliers will give you a quote for shipping.

    With Land Rover Parts | Range Rover Spares - Accessories | Paddock , they take your money, pack the order, then work out postage. They'll send you an email with the freight costs, from there you can cancel or continue with the order.

    Keep the goods under $1000 AU or you'll be paying extra duties and tax.

    Retailers usually have a CONTACT US button.
    I've used this before to get an estimate for freight.
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    Just checked a recent order

    7.5kg cost £66.00
    '95 Defender 130 Single Cab
    HS2.8 TGV Powered
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    98% of all Land Rovers built are still on the road.
    The other 2% made it home.

    Cost difference between Britpart and Genuine seals: £2.04. Knowing that your brakes won't fail at any moment: Priceless.

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    Are you talking small stuff or something larger? As mentioned most UK parts suppliers will quote you freight for your order. Also as mentioned keep the order under $1000. If it is more than that, and more than one part, split the order up - it will still work out cheaper than paying duties when it gets here.

    For heavier parts - like disks, etc I have found the freight can be almost the same price as the item, but it is still heaps cheaper than buying the same thing here.

    If it is something larger - like a whole vehicle, or larger car parts, Juddy has a container coming over here leaving in August - see here for details - http://www.aulro.com/afvb/verandah/1...uk-spares.html

    Cheers - Gav.
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    Yes, it pays to shop around regarding freight charges.I think I paid £50 shipping on an Adwest steering box.Most offer a choice of manufacturer LRDirect,LRSeries,Britcar general consensus is to avoid Britpart.

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    Best to ring them first and get a freight quote especially if using Paddocks. They usually have a few options and the most expensive isn't necessarily the quickest.
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    I was looking at bringing a lift kit.

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    Shockies are sometimes a problem.
    Some retailers will ship, others won't.

    Enquiry about Koni Heavy Tracks from paddock's resulted in this reply.

    Hello
    We are unable to send high pressure gas shocks airmail , due to civil aviation safety laws
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    '95 Defender 130 Single Cab
    HS2.8 TGV Powered
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    98% of all Land Rovers built are still on the road.
    The other 2% made it home.

    Cost difference between Britpart and Genuine seals: £2.04. Knowing that your brakes won't fail at any moment: Priceless.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stevewhite View Post
    I was looking at bringing a lift kit.
    At Christmas 2012 it cost me $320 to get 5 shocks delivered to my door in Rockhampton from Britcar-UK. The same shocks in Australia cost over $600 dollars ($127 each).

    I have no issues with ordering gear from overseas and have been doing so for the last 6 years.

    Pretty sure Britcar-UK would also have lift kits.

    Regards
    Andrew

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    I order parts from UK all the time. Most times even with the freight costs its cheaper than Oz suppliers and lots of times quicker too

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