Best source for parts purchase online

**nibose** · 07-07-2022, 10:43 AM

Hi Everybody!

I'm back after a long time, hope all of you are in your best!

Apologies if this question has been asked multiple times before: Which is the best online source for VW parts? ebay is definitely a great source but I noticed thought they are mentioned as "new" the prices vary a lot, which makes me doubt if some are counterfeit. Then we have the infamous Aliexpress, which also seems to have a great deal to offer, though I'm extremely sceptic about this source.

All suggestions welcome!

**h100vw** · 07-07-2022, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by nibose

Hi Everybody!

I'm back after a long time, hope all of you are in your best!

Apologies if this question has been asked multiple times before: Which is the best online source for VW parts? ebay is definitely a great source but I noticed thought they are mentioned as "new" the prices vary a lot, which makes me doubt if some are counterfeit. Then we have the infamous Aliexpress, which also seems to have a great deal to offer, though I'm extremely sceptic about this source.

All suggestions welcome!

Really depends what you want to buy. Service parts or accessories?

**nibose** · 07-07-2022, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by h100vw

Really depends what you want to buy. Service parts or accessories?

Service parts

**petemac110** · 07-07-2022, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by nibose

Service parts

vagparts.com.au or autoinstruct.com.au are my go-to supplies, depending upon who has the bits in stock. Good pricing and you avoid the ebay/aliexpress lottery regarding quality or counterfeits.

That said, it's important to note that VW actively produces various VW models (under different names - e.g. the B8 Passat is the "Magotan") so it stands to reason that some of the bits for sale are in fact genuine parts for the local Chinese market, but sold internationally at a low price. There are also a wide variety of genuine but Chinese made parts available for our cars (although to suit LHD, so some bits aren't interchangeable). As an example, I've ordered a replacement piano black HVAC control surround panel from Aliexpress which is a perfect fit and with VW markings, packaging, labelling etc. I guess it's a bit of a gamble though!

**nibose** · 07-07-2022, 01:04 PM

I was referring to components like control modules and other electronics, say, you wish to upgrade or install something for which you do require sensors, control modules etc.

Which would be the best source?

I did search vagparts but not many selection for electronics.

**petemac110** · 07-07-2022, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by nibose

I was referring to components like control modules and other electronics

Ah sorry, I took 'service parts' to mean oil filters and the like.

As above, there's a lot of Chinese-market VW components for sale on aliexpress which are 'genuine' including control modules and electronics. However, I have no personal experience with them, nor am I across which parts are directly interchangeable or will require coding/programming to allow them to talk to your car. The seller will usually explain this in the listing if they have an understanding of the product they are selling (which is a good indicator in my view). "VW AG Store" is the seller that I've used in the past.

**Lucas_R** · 07-07-2022, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by nibose

I was referring to components like control modules and other electronics, say, you wish to upgrade or install something for which you do require sensors, control modules etc.

Euro Car Performance upgrades - ECU remaps - Navigation - Bluetooth - Latest Australia GPS maps - Auto electrics in QLD has a pretty decent selection of electonic modules and retrofit options.