Where to order regular car parts from?

[5ohmustang]

Hello I need to order regular car parts for a relative in the UK, what online retailers would some of you recommend, it is for a Nissan.

[Blue Oval84]

An ordinary bog standard Nissan or something exceptionally rare?

eurocarparts.com are generally excellent for most ordinary stuff.

[fezst]

I usually use GSF. Better than eurocarparts in my opinion.

[5ohmustang]

Yes just an old Nissan, nothing cool. Thanks for the link i'll check it, other links also appreciated thank you.

[battered]

The above, and PartCo. It generally comes down to what's nearby. Of course some bits are dealer only but service stuff like filters, brake parts, bearings and bits of suspension are universal, unless you really need the box to have "Honda" (or whatever) stamped on it. (Clue - Honda don't make their own brake pads. Or clutches. Or bearings. Etc. But you know this, I imagine.)

[Krikkit]

fezst said:

I usually use GSF. Better than eurocarparts in my opinion.

I'd disagree - www.carparts4less.co.uk is the best of the 3 as it's cheaper than ECP and you can choose which part brand you want from the site - GSF is annoying as they often hide the brand.

www.micksgarage.com is also very good, eBay is also worth a look as well.

ETA: www.andrewpage.com also have a reasonable web shop too, although the range is less than ECP etc I find they've often got branches where there's nothing from ECP or GSF.

Edited by Krikkit on Sunday 6th December 00:58

[5ohmustang]

I checked all of the above sites and cannot find what I need. The vehicle is a nissan micra 2002 k11c. The part I need is a brand new oem sunroof seal. I tried doing a search on google UK but cannot find anything. It's been so long since I ordered parts in the UK I have no idea where to go.

Typically here in the U.S. I can look at the oem microfich and search multiple dealers for the part. I'd really appreciate anyone who can help me out, thank you.

[DuraAce]

Speak to a Nissan dealer directly. That part is probably too specialist to be covered by aftermarket suppliers.

[Ian Geary]

Back in 2003 I had a Bluebird with a leaking sunroof - was quoted over £800 for seals by the Nissan dealer (excl. fitting).

Fixed with a £4 roll of duct tape.

Unless there are completely shredded, have you tried silicone spray to try and rejuvinate them?

Also, when I had an MR2 t-bar, there were all sorts of forum threads about moulding silicone compounds with clingfilm to pack out the original seals...

Just a thought.


Ian

[Spare tyre]

Dunno how bad the seal is, but I've fixed lots of sunroof seal problems simply by removing the seal, placing it in. A warm bath for a bit and cleaning

Then clean the glass etc up

I then rubbed Vaseline into the seal (because it's what I had)

9/10 times it fixed it

Good luck

[Scantily]

Spare tyre said:

Dunno how bad the seal is, but I've fixed lots of sunroof seal problems simply by removing the seal, placing it in. A warm bath for a bit and cleaning

Then clean the glass etc up

I then rubbed Vaseline into the seal (because it's what I had)

9/10 times it fixed it

Good luck

Do this, but don't use Vaseline, it's not good for rubber seals. Use a silicone or special seal lubricant.

[devnull]

Krikkit said:

fezst said:

I usually use GSF. Better than eurocarparts in my opinion.

I'd disagree - www.carparts4less.co.uk is the best of the 3 as it's cheaper than ECP and you can choose which part brand you want from the site - GSF is annoying as they often hide the brand.

www.micksgarage.com is also very good, eBay is also worth a look as well.

ETA: www.andrewpage.com also have a reasonable web shop too, although the range is less than ECP etc I find they've often got branches where there's nothing from ECP or GSF.

Edited by Krikkit on Sunday 6th December 00:58

Have yo noticed that the car parts 4 less site is essentially identical to ECP? More than likely the same company!

[HustleRussell]

It is the same company

[5ohmustang]

I'll try a nissan dealer, don't they have a site where you can order the part?

I know it is an easy fix, however it's for my elderly mother who has no idea about cars and the local garage ripped her off 300 quid and it is still leaking. I can't do it as I am in the U.S.