Thread: Where is the best/cheapest genuine parts in Aust?

Originally Posted by gromit

Depends if it's in stock or not.

But what if you’re told it’s in stock and it isn’t? Can’t elaborate here and neither can plenty of others so I’ll leave it at that.

Originally Posted by FisherX

I don't usually buy genuine parts in Australia but if I did where is the best and cheapest people go?

I used to go to go to Land Rover in Cairns when I lived there and they weren't too bad on price, but I'm now in Hervey Bay so no dealer locally.

The part I'm actually after is a Exhaust Temp Sensor for an SD4 Evoque LR030747 that I can't seem to find an aftermarket replacement for.

Anyone have a "go to" place they can recommend?

LAND ROVER AUST LIST PRICE IS $307.76 PLUS GST.

I know a lot of you rubbish Britpart but if they weren't getting parts made, a lot of stuff simply wouldn't be available.

I've bought off Roverlord, KLR Automotive, Karcraft, et al, and, back in the day, Land Vehicle Spares (no longer operating), and Four Wheel Drives when Anda Lawson ran it (are they still in business?). All have been good.

However, if you want Perentie parts, the go to place is definitely KLR Automotive.

Originally Posted by p38arover

I know a lot of you rubbish Britpart but if they weren't getting parts made, a lot of stuff simply wouldn't be available.

I've bought off Roverlord, KLR Automotive, Karcraft, et al, and, back in the day, Land Vehicle Spares (no longer operating), and Four Wheel Drives when Anda Lawson ran it (are they still in business?). All have been good.

However, if you want Perentie parts, the go to place is definitely KLR Automotive.

I go with Mike at Britannica Restorations on this.. Britpart some good stuff and some not so good. They work within what they have, or can source. They source stuff from China, sure, but who doesn'? They also source OEM from places like Turkey, India, Spain, Mexico.... Often they'll have actual LR stuff, but at BP prices, not LRs. I guess that most suppliers are in the same boat re LR stuff. LR themselves don't do it, so find a supplier that works. It's always going to be fraught.

However, Mario seems able to source good stuff, even now he's not well.

Originally Posted by p38arover

I know a lot of you rubbish Britpart but if they weren't getting parts made, a lot of stuff simply wouldn't be available.

and Four Wheel Drives when Anda Lawson ran it (are they still in business?). All have been good.

Four Wheel Drives changed hands a few times after Anda sold it and then changed direction.
Seems most of the secondhand parts went to the tip and the Series One Shop purchased the new parts.
They are now South Eastern Auto Parts (or something similar) and will source parts but it's not their core business.

As you mention, a lot of people rubbish Britpart and some claim Bearmach is better.
I wonder how many companies are actually making the aftermarket parts as I suspect both companies source some items from exactly the same suppliers in India/China/Turkey.
Most of the aftermarket rubber parts are rubbish but otherwise I've never had issue with Britpart parts.


Colin

I forgot British Motor Imports at Mulgrave (outer Sydney suburb).

Like Karcraft, they have OEM and aftermarket parts. You can specify what you want. Karcraft has 3 grades for pricing of parts. Naturally, OEM will likely be most expensive.

Originally Posted by Roverlord off road spares

LAND ROVER AUST LIST PRICE IS $307.76 PLUS GST.

Thanks Mario, I did check with Land Rover Aust and I was quoted $382 for the part.

I ended up going with Britcar from the UK for half the price with postage.


Thanks all for your input.

Steve

Originally Posted by FisherX

Thanks Mario, I did check with Land Rover Aust and I was quoted $382 for the part.

I ended up going with Britcar from the UK for half the price with postage.


Thanks all for your input.

Steve

Did they add the gst in at he time of payment if not then expect that on arrival.