Thread: Paddock Spares UK

Originally Posted by Rob2

G'day Mario.
I checked the part numbers locally and the price quoted was $330 without delivery. thought that I would give Paddocks a go. As a single pensioner I need to save money wherever I can, if I can get a year or two out of the starter, good'o. How much is the Denso thingy ?
I also need an oil filter and a set of spark plugs for my 1998 4.6 P38, can you supply ?
Thanks.

Robert.

PS: I think I bought stuff from you before.

UOTE=Roverlord off road spares;2645598]Just had a look at the Paddocks web site We could have supplied the same starter close to that price as it is Britpart made in china. However we would not warrant them. At 65.65 pound plus freight it is not the more expensive bosch unit they have on their site which they show as Lucas . We have the proper Denso starters pretty well priced. It pays to check local vendors first and compare apples to apples. often people buy OS thinking they are getting a bargain and end up with inferior parts.
Just having a look on local ebay shows you can buy cheap starters from $134 with free delivery!

Cheers, Mario

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Hi Robert, the post to send 1 oil filter would negate any savings. Oil filters are pretty cheap. Part number ERR3340 = Z89A supercheap has Ryco for $14.88, The spark plugs, just go into a Bursons auto place or supercheap auto and get a price on them , RNY11YC.

Re the cheap starters the market is being flooded with cheap Chinese, Sri Lankin /Indian quality starters so beware there some are even offering 6 year warranties, as before there were those that were offering TD5 alternators with big claims on warranty , but those sellers are no longer around so their warranties were useless. We tried some aftermarket starters in the past and one even failed 1 day after install. It snapped at the mountings as the casting is substandard Not worth the headaches to us and our reputation . Unfortunately the cheap imports keep coming in as people are buying on price. When you pull the copies apart the internals are so much lesser quality!

I use lr direct with no problems and for the local stuff give british car components a call and get your answer on the phone straight away 😆