Parts suppliers in the U.K! Post yours!
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James,
OK - in no particular order, here are some of the suppliers I use:
Bauer Millett (Manchester) - Parts Desk: 0161 872 7744 / 0753 (can be expensive (although sometimes can be cheap!!) - good for GM parts)
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Claremont Corvette (good for vette-specific parts, including second-hand bits): 01634 244444
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OCW-ACDelco Parts (can be expensive, but not really an issue for spark plugs+filters... usually have in stock or within a few days - for ACDelco parts): 020 8810 4595
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Eurovettes: (excellent - useful for bulkier items needed from the states, e.g. oil, clutches etc. Excellent prices + services, speak to Keith Beschi) 01438 22 33 54
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Goodridge UK - 01392 369090 (James) (if you need speed-bleeder valves and other brake/clutch line type components)
When I say expensive, I mean compared to getting the bits yourself stateside... US-based suppliers who are willing to ship to UK can be just as useful, and cheaper still, even with 10% import duty, and 17.5% of that!
Sending by USPS Global Priority, which is not too expensive (think around $40-$50), you should get the bits within a week.
>> Edited by c4koh on Monday 11th April 09:02
OK - in no particular order, here are some of the suppliers I use:
Bauer Millett (Manchester) - Parts Desk: 0161 872 7744 / 0753 (can be expensive (although sometimes can be cheap!!) - good for GM parts)
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Claremont Corvette (good for vette-specific parts, including second-hand bits): 01634 244444
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OCW-ACDelco Parts (can be expensive, but not really an issue for spark plugs+filters... usually have in stock or within a few days - for ACDelco parts): 020 8810 4595
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Eurovettes: (excellent - useful for bulkier items needed from the states, e.g. oil, clutches etc. Excellent prices + services, speak to Keith Beschi) 01438 22 33 54
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Goodridge UK - 01392 369090 (James) (if you need speed-bleeder valves and other brake/clutch line type components)
When I say expensive, I mean compared to getting the bits yourself stateside... US-based suppliers who are willing to ship to UK can be just as useful, and cheaper still, even with 10% import duty, and 17.5% of that!
Sending by USPS Global Priority, which is not too expensive (think around $40-$50), you should get the bits within a week.
>> Edited by c4koh on Monday 11th April 09:02
[quote]James,
When I say expensive, I mean compared to getting the bits yourself stateside... US-based suppliers who are willing to ship to UK can be just as useful, and cheaper still, even with 10% import duty, and 17.5% of that!
Sending by USPS Global Priority, which is not too expensive (think around $40-$50), you should get the bits within a week.
>> Edited by c4koh on Monday 11th April 09:02[/quote]
James, duty tends to be less than this normally working out at about 4 - 5% subject to what it is you are buying. Give me a call when you are looking for stuff and I can do some budget pricing for you on the freight & duty etc.
Utilising the Moving Parts system, the suppliers who won't ship internationally will be available to you as we get them to deliver to our facility in the US.
USPS is fine for small items and very cost effective if you aren't in a hurry. They link with Parcel Force for the UK end of the delivery.
Steve - Moving Parts
When I say expensive, I mean compared to getting the bits yourself stateside... US-based suppliers who are willing to ship to UK can be just as useful, and cheaper still, even with 10% import duty, and 17.5% of that!
Sending by USPS Global Priority, which is not too expensive (think around $40-$50), you should get the bits within a week.
>> Edited by c4koh on Monday 11th April 09:02[/quote]
James, duty tends to be less than this normally working out at about 4 - 5% subject to what it is you are buying. Give me a call when you are looking for stuff and I can do some budget pricing for you on the freight & duty etc.
Utilising the Moving Parts system, the suppliers who won't ship internationally will be available to you as we get them to deliver to our facility in the US.
USPS is fine for small items and very cost effective if you aren't in a hurry. They link with Parcel Force for the UK end of the delivery.
Steve - Moving Parts
James_M said:
Hi guys, Im new to Corvettes and have no idea on who can get me some parts here rather then buying from the U.S!
Help Please!
James ive found Mid American Motorworks very helpfull and speedy with their parts service from the states www.mamotorworks.com
Ok you get import and taxed but with the $to the £ the way it is you will make a saving,i ordered some parts 10 days ago and they turned this morning.
>> Edited by ZR1cliff on Monday 11th April 17:00
[quote]eric the brave
What are your contact details e-mail address etc.?[/quote]
I'm Steve - see www.moving-parts.com for details ( rather than put them on here! You never know who may be watching - LOL )
What are your contact details e-mail address etc.?[/quote]
I'm Steve - see www.moving-parts.com for details ( rather than put them on here! You never know who may be watching - LOL )
Hi James,
You don't say whereabouts you are, but you can add Frosts of Shoreham (GM agent, near Brighton) as today I got an oil drain plug and seal ex-stock. I guess they'll have other stuff too. See www.frosts4cars.co.uk/ for further details.
You don't say whereabouts you are, but you can add Frosts of Shoreham (GM agent, near Brighton) as today I got an oil drain plug and seal ex-stock. I guess they'll have other stuff too. See www.frosts4cars.co.uk/ for further details.
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