Parts from ebay

JR79

Hi
Has anyone here ever bought parts off ebay (like link below) instead the main dealer, or do you always buy off main dealer or independant garage.
Just wondering do you think its crazy to get this part from ebay, maybe no come back as with garage but theres a huge difference in price was quoted 200 euro for the part below.

Thanks

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Lambda-Sensor-Agila-Astra-Corsa-Omega-Vectra-Tigra/140433221350

Idbatterim

I find ebay great for parts, what is the cost of fitting this OP?

Gone Drinking

Bought my first CAR on ebay..

1998 VW Polo, 49,000 miles.

Never gave me any stick!

keithclancy

Yup, eBay is good for parts.

A new rear hub for my Volvo in Germany was 180 euros, from Volvo it was 300 euros from eBay (Uk Company) it was 190 for two of them.

corktina

watch the postage cost though, often the deal-breaker

JR79

Idbatterim wrote: »

I find ebay great for parts, what is the cost of fitting this OP?

Got quoted 240 euro for part and fitting - main dealer.
If i picked that part up off ebay my local independant would fit it for 20-30 euro at the most. Was told it only takes 10 minutes or so to fit.

JR79

corktina wrote: »

watch the postage cost though, often the deal-breaker

Postage for this part which is small is 8.50 pound, not to bad

Hal1

I have done it with no problems. As said above just don't get stung with the postage costs. There are car dealers using ebay too. They have often been cheaper than the ones here.

Anan1

JR79 wrote: »

Hi
Has anyone here ever bought parts off ebay (like link below) instead the main dealer, or do you always buy off main dealer or independant garage.
Just wondering do you think its crazy to get this part from ebay, maybe no come back as with garage but theres a huge difference in price was quoted 200 euro for the part below

Just remember you're not buying from eBay, you're buying from a particular seller. Always do your homework on the seller and you should be fine.

JR79

Hal1 wrote: »

I have done it with no problems. As said above just don't get stung with the postage costs. There are car dealers using ebay too. They have often been cheaper than the ones here.

Would the likes of that part be as reliable as a bigger name branded name.
Just trying to keep my costs down, would mean a big saving which i could use for fun stuff like food and bills :pac:

Thanks for the replies lads

JR79

Thanks Anan1

Ya I always do my homework on a seller. Wont buy unless their record is flawless or almost

Jammy Donut

Use eBay all the time,

I always go on it on a weekday night, Into Ford parts section.. Hit ending soonest and work away with serious bargains. For couriers I use interparcel.com

Hal1

JR79 wrote: »

Would the likes of that part be as reliable as a bigger name branded name.

I usually go with what others have suggested and tried and tested. I don't buy spurious parts.

biko

I've bought a ton of stuff for my cars on ebay, no hassles yet.
Mind the shipping cost though, as said above.

101sean

Bought loads off ebay and UK specialists, just be careful what you are buying is decent quality if it moves or is safety related. I'd never go near a dealer.

Nonoperational

Mind what seller you get them from and it should be fine.

Matt Simis

gpf101 wrote: »

Mind what seller you get them from and it should be fine.

Yes, this.

@OP: Its a bugbear of mine when people talk about buying parts "from ebay" and if "ebay are good for parts". You do not buy anything from ebay, anymore than you buy parts from a shopping centre. You buy parts from a seller in the centre/ebay, whose reliability and business ethics are entirely their own.

PS: As a buyer on eBay you would have loads of comeback in the event of a problem.

Big Nasty

corktina wrote: »

watch the postage cost though, often the deal-breaker

I know all about that one - although I've never been caught out as such. You can buy absolutely anything you want for American stuff online at very reasonable rates but if what you're buying is any way heavy once you go to checkout it can double the price. :eek:

JR79

Matt Simis wrote: »

Yes, this.

@OP: Its a bugbear of mine when people talk about buying parts "from ebay" and if "ebay are good for parts". You do not buy anything from ebay, anymore than you buy parts from a shopping centre. You buy parts from a seller in the centre/ebay, whose reliability and business ethics are entirely their own.

PS: As a buyer on eBay you would have loads of comeback in the event of a problem.

Relax! Of course I know ebay is only a platform for seller's to sell their goods. You are correct for picking me up on it though :pac: