Dumb question: Where do you guys buy general parts from?

**grue** · 15-03-2013, 08:09 AM

As a nasty foreign devil, I've realized that most of the places I bought VW/Audi parts from back home are… somewhat less convenient.

Where should I be looking for decent prices on oil filters, air filters, thermostats, so on and so forth? I can get stuff on ebay from the UK, of course, but for slightly faster service I'm looking for suggestions

**RolfGolf** · 15-03-2013, 08:24 AM

Locally, I've found Imparts to be reasonable in comparison to VW dealers. ie. cabin air filter $10.50 - local dealer $40.75

**grue** · 15-03-2013, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by RolfGolf

Locally, I've found Imparts to be reasonable in comparison to VW dealers. ie. cabin air filter $10.50 - local dealer $40.75

Ok, cool! Do they sell direct to public?

**bloödstorm** · 15-03-2013, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by grue

Ok, cool! Do they sell direct to public?

I'm interested to know too. I get oil filters, suspension bushes and OEM things of that nature from my local dealer, but their prices are highway robbery and they take forever to order things in.

I get some stuff from eBay (window mechanism repair kits - saved about 75%!), some from German Auto Parts, ECS Tuning, or Awesome GTI.

**RolfGolf** · 15-03-2013, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by grue

Ok, cool! Do they sell direct to public?

Yes they do.

**RolfGolf** · 15-03-2013, 07:31 PM

Another place would be HSY - I think they are Australia-wide - hsy.com.au

**Stan** · 16-03-2013, 07:00 PM

I get a bit from ebay, but for things like filters etc, Autobarn can order them in, and frankly the quality is fine. I think we get a bit caught up in oem this and that

**kendog** · 17-03-2013, 08:54 PM

+1 for HSY

The Imparts I've called don't sell to the public, I've had to order through a mates' workshop (before it closed up) to get parts through Imparts... HSY, no questions, no probs.

**Clarkee_vw** · 12-04-2013, 01:49 AM

Guys try Autobarn for parts like filters, oils, thermostats, some radiator hoses, etc. We have a program on our spare parts computers that can look up cars using the vin number or engine code.

I have been able to get cv joints, all filters, spark plugs, oxygen sensor and few other bits through work cheaper then the dealer.

If anyone wants a hand or more info just ask

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