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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Paul70 on 06 August 2023, 13:31
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I’ve always gone to the dealer for service items but prices seems to have increased way above inflation, so it would be good to get feedback on where everyone buys their parts from. I thought of TPS but looking at their website, they only sell to the trade. The parts for the thermostat and water pump were over £400 and I am sure they can be sourced cheaper than that.
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Set up a TPS Trade Account, local one offered to set one up for me if I put a company name on a letter.
My local VW's offer prices in line with TPS hence I never bothered.
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I have purchased a few parts for my VW's over the years from TPS, I am a retail customer, never any mention of being trade only.
Funnily enough TPS appears to be owned by Volkswagen group.
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TPS is VAGs parts supply chain, supposedly only meant to supply to the trade.
Some TPS will deal with anyone, after all 20 quid is 20 quid, doesn't matter if its a trade or retail pocket its pulled from.
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TPS used to be owned Sytner Group, VW bought the majority of the locations from them.
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Really??
The first ever TPS was launched here in Derby and was never to my knowledge owned by Sytner.
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Thanks all
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Outside of the dealer parts counter & TPS, i'd recommend looking on line at https://www.lllparts.co.uk/ or https://www.e-acca.com/
Both take around 10-14days from time of order, so good for none urgent parts as they are quite cheap even inc shipping .
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Just because I'm wary of companies online have a look at lllparts operating address at the bottom of the front page, and google street view. :whistle:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lllparts/@51.5257884,0.0539195,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47d8a76f78a95555:0x6ef2ebacc070aa03!8m2!3d51.5257851!4d0.0564944!16s%2Fg%2F11rwwf8q6_?authuser=0&entry=ttu
The other company I couldn't find an address to view, not saying either are bad...
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Just because I'm wary of companies online have a look at lllparts operating address at the bottom of the front page, and google street view. :whistle:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lllparts/@51.5257884,0.0539195,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47d8a76f78a95555:0x6ef2ebacc070aa03!8m2!3d51.5257851!4d0.0564944!16s%2Fg%2F11rwwf8q6_?authuser=0&entry=ttu
The other company I couldn't find an address to view, not saying either are bad...
I was under the impression that LLL was a European based company and are probably using the address for UK Tax/VAT purposes?
No idea really and not used them to buy, just to get part numbers!!
It also states this on website:
"This address is used only for returns and commercial invoices.
Address can not be used for collections or physical returns."
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Just because I'm wary of companies online have a look at lllparts operating address at the bottom of the front page, and google street view. :whistle:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lllparts/@51.5257884,0.0539195,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47d8a76f78a95555:0x6ef2ebacc070aa03!8m2!3d51.5257851!4d0.0564944!16s%2Fg%2F11rwwf8q6_?authuser=0&entry=ttu
The other company I couldn't find an address to view, not saying either are bad...
I've used LLL & E-Acca several times with no issues at all.
Both are legit suppliers, E-Acca is quite popular with the Americans over on VW Vortex who want to access Euro spec parts.
I recently bought a new fuel filler actuator, a door check strap & all new related fixings for much less than even TPS.
(https://i.postimg.cc/xC511YQM/LLLPARTS.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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Like Jace I have used LLL parts several times and found the prices for oem parts very competitive.
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I'm after a new (where possible) replacement passenger side front wiper arm (5G2955409) as mine has started to corrode and bubble down where the hinge is (plus a bit up by the wiper blade attachment).
Seems to be a costly item for what it is, has anyone tried this company from the Czech Republic?
https://www.oemvwshop.com/
Currently saying they have them for 54 euros delivered.
Is it pot-luck with any import taxes now?
If I had to I don't mind going to a good breakers for a genuine part but I've found the pictures to be very hard to check especially on part that is black - anyone have a recommendation for a good VW breakers that do online?
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Wiper arm - hope this helps: https://www.deutsche-parts.co.uk/5g2955409-dif-wiper-arm-new-genuine-part.html
£43.78 plus postage.
They are a good company. Have used them often (plus LLLparts without any problems).
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Thanks, I saw that one and am very tempted but if possible I wanted to find a genuine unmarked one.
LLL parts have a new one for a tenner more - I used to buy from Europe a lot pre-B without any issues so I hoping this would be ok.