So I am usually and advocate for supporting aussie business and the like, as I am in the motorbike trade as well, but I have had enough of being ignored, not getting phone calls returned etc etc and want to know who people recommend getting bits from overseas? Reasonable freight/knowledge/service?

The reason I have got to this stage is I had said to a particular supplier Ill take those carbs on your site, how much to make them into a kit? Response was I am really busy building motors at the moment can I get back to you in two weeks with a price? Sure not a problem I say.


So a month later I ask again how are you going with a price and get told I'd better hurry up and come pick them up as I have other people interested!

Seriously the nerve of some people.. now it has been another week of being ignored and the parts have magically disappeared off his site.

It's no wonder people shop elsewhere.

Saying that though, I have had good service and replies by people like Boris and his team at Vintage and Matt Berry has given out vast knowledge without ever getting a cent either.

So there are a few out there who still give a crap.
Ahhh rant over.

well buy from Matt or Boris.. if the dollars don't go there they won't be about anymore.. fook OS

X2 for Matt, he is on a very short list of Aussie vw business that I can't fault.

Just kampers have always been real good to me too.

When it comes to OS, the Americans top the list for service, I have used Dozens of different sellers there and never once been steered wrong
CIP1
DANS PERFORMANCE
PACIFIC CUSTOMS
MOORE PARTS SOURCE
VAN CAFE
GO WESTY
CORVAIR 1 (formally rabs)
JEGS
SUMMIT
the list goes on and add even more private sellers, expect your part generallly 4-10 days from order

The Germans are a bit slower to deal with, but informative. Parts in about 2weeks

The Brits do the job but leave you hi and dry for info. In 2-3weeks your parts just show up

http://www.piersideparts.net  ?
http://www.shop.kaddieshack.com  ?

Anyone ever had any experience with these two?

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Originally posted by h well buy from Matt or Boris.. if the dollars don't go there they won't be about anymore.. fook OS

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Originally posted by grumble Quote: Originally posted by h well buy from Matt or Boris.. if the dollars don't go there they won't be about anymore.. fook OS Or you can whinge here about crappy service and not support the local people who have been around for a lot of years supporting the locals. Boris, Matt, Micks Motors, Peter Richards, Tooleys and a swag of others have been servicing the VW market for around 40 years but people do not support them. This is based on my experience in the motor trade and working on VW's since 1966. End of sermon.

Thanks for that Nils, I have heard good thing about pierside from a mate Denver, but haven't heard much about the kaddieshack..

OK. If you order from them let me know, just wondering what I should do if the AU dollar goes back up!

Will do mate. But will more than likely be from CB performance.

A word of Warning

If your shopping overseas make sure you know WHAT your shopping for

and don't expect after sales service or questions

Had two deliveries from Pierside last week
Cant fault the service

I've just bought a bunch of engine parts recently, Rod Penrose's stock is damn cheap compared to buying and shipping from the USA atm . Think what you like, we all have to save a bit of money.

My father once told me the easiest way to double your money...

"Take a note out of your wallet, fold it once, and put it back in your wallet."

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Originally posted by Carl and Emily My father once told me the easiest way to double your money... "Take a note out of your wallet, fold it once, and put it back in your wallet."

Said it before and I don't mind saying it again.

Rod Penrose gives top service and advice, prices are more than reasonable for engine components, brakes, suspension, tools, etc. His range is expanding all the time, however he doesn't concentrate on interior components. Must be something to do with drag cars not having carpets, etc.

Vollks has been another source I have had a lot of success with for the interior bits and pieces.

Other than that CBPerformance in the US has given excellent service, although freight charges are not cheap.

classic vee-dub was down there today top bloke good prices what more do you want. Tony

On the online side of classic vee-dub, well, lets just say he could improve?

Have you guys who want great service at extra low bargain prices thought about starting up a business yourselves or buying out the guys who are in business?
Perhaps then everyone can get great bargains and you can fund it.

I don't believe I said anything about extra low bargain prices.. I would rather my money go to a Aussie vendor any day off the week, but ill be buggered if I will pay more for that privilege and be made to feel like I'm being a pain in the ass.. regardless of whatever crap may or may not have given the vendor the craps on that day.
My dad is dying with a stage four brain tumour at the moment but I still manage to keep a happy smiley face for the customers. But hey I guess I'm just weird!
I really appreciate how hard it is running your own business in these difficult times, which is why I tried to shop Aussie in the first place, rather than the cheaper overseas option. It honestly was about the service for me, can't speak for the others.
All good though, sorry If I have put peoples noses out of joint..

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Originally posted by grumble Have you guys who want great service at extra low bargain prices thought about starting up a business yourselves or buying out the guys who are in business? Perhaps then everyone can get great bargains and you can fund it.

Also, it's not always the fault of the supplier...

24hours to get Ankor wax from Busnbug(courier). awsome job.

And, a week and still waiting to get a book delivered from sydney to melbourne by Australia post,bloody hopeless.....

A purchase of a car bra from a very famous vw parts reseller in Sydney and this started my journey of buying all my parts overseas, I ordered the bra from the reseller that will remain anonymous, I explained in detail that it was an early beetle even stating the year, when it turned up it was a 68 on bra, when I phoned him to express my disappointment at being supplied the incorrect item the clown stated that they were both the same and they would fit both models, then refused to take it back, after a few heated phone calls he agreed the take it back but I ended up paying the post, never been back to him again, just showed me exactly what he knew about the parts he sold and his idea of customer service, still buy 90% of my parts from OS and in 20 years of doing so I have never been supplied with an incorrect item, just have to know what you are purchasing and have a reliable reseller.

It's all about shopping around. I've been bitten by some (specifically one supplier!) and just never gone back and would never recommend him to anyone. On the other hand a few weeks back had exceptional service from Vollks and couldn't say enough about them the same goes for Just Kampers and Mick motors. Just never use the bad suppliers again but don't tar them all with the same brush.