Where do you buy your OE parts ?

[cej]

Hi,all

I need some OE parts and I'm in the process of ordering from Bell and Colvil. BUT, they're so slow at replying

When I order from Eliseparts.com I get a reply within a day. Last time I ordered some stuff it was 4-5 days from ordering to getting the parts.

now it's been 3 days and still waiting for B & C to even quote me a price. And then there's the payment which wasn't possible online. Grrrr..Annoying

Isn't there an online shop like Eliseparts.com with OE parts ?

What do you recommend ?

Heeeeelp

[shangani]

Have you tried Hanger 111 www.hangar111.com/

In many cases - and for many items, OEM is not the best way to go - eg brake pads - OEM are overpriced rubbish. You can get them for under 40 a set from a motor factor. Over 100 from lotus!

[jfrf]

agreed try hangar111

[e-mail]

in this day and age of the internet its dumb how people take more than 1 day to answer an email.
within the hour should be the benchmark.

[cej]

I know that not all OE parts are best. But these parts are not performance parts. I need a new throttle cable,a storage bag for my soft top and some clips and a paint pencil. Basic stuff really.

[shangani]

Then Hanger 111s will serve your needs. Bell-Colvill shop is more expensive (don't get bulk discounts) and not well stocked.

Failing that try Brooke-Kensington who can usually get anything.

[MJK 24]

I think Lotus are cheapest for hood bags. Mine was £17 inc VAT. Only think I've bought from Lotus and considered it good value!

[cej]

Update: had a chat with Hangar111. Very nice people so I placed the order there instead and cancelled the one with B & C. And now I can use paypal to pay for it. Nice

Thanks for the advice

[shangani]

Well done and look forward to meeting you at the track / lotus meet etc.

[S Works]

cej said:

Update: had a chat with Hangar111. Very nice people so I placed the order there instead and cancelled the one with B & C. And now I can use paypal to pay for it. Nice Thanks for the advice

Totally, B&C are overpriced and customer service is woeful.

[cej]

shangani said:

Well done and look forward to meeting you at the track / lotus meet etc.

Thanks. Have thought about taking a trip over to meet you people Which will be perfect since my 'liz is RHD which can be a bit annoying here .

[beachbum]

cej said:

shangani said: Well done and look forward to meeting you at the track / lotus meet etc. Thanks. Have thought about taking a trip over to meet you people Which will be perfect since my 'liz is RHD which can be a bit annoying here .

Denmark to the East coast, may not be too bad, buto get to where Shangani and the rest of us BoLOCs are located is abit of a trek. Easily 5hr drive from the east coast ports. Well impressed if you make that trip.

[cej]

5 hours is nothing.Not here anyway.
But, I must admit after having read other threads on this forum I can see that traffic in UK is quite different. For instance there's not really any road-rage here..Yet.
And then there's the bit about driving on the other side of the road .
But I'll manage. I can have a vacation at the same time I've never been around the UK before
Any big meets coming up in '06 ?