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 sgetty
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| posted on June 2nd, 2009 at 04:43 PM |
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a vw parts shop that returns emails?
hey all
just wondering if any one has any luck getting a reply from any parts shops, i have only ever had luck with one shop but they specialise in bus stuff,
im after bug stuff and its easy with email because i can do it at work.
Would be nice if i could tell them what i want, charge my card, send me the gear, easy. We have email at work and we are a retail nursery and i dont
have to listen to general chick chat for a stock enquiery, its great.
Any one had any luck?
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| posted on June 2nd, 2009 at 04:48 PM |
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lol, only internet/ebay shops....
And its only where i have shopped for new bits so far....
always found a cheaper price.
... so far....
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| posted on June 2nd, 2009 at 04:57 PM |
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telephone is instant and quicker
I wanted a part, so yesterday I rang, organized and paid within about 2 minutes
now in the hands of oz post on it's way
too easy
I gave up with emails many moons ago
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| posted on June 2nd, 2009 at 05:00 PM |
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yeah seems ill be doing the same pity really because ill have to make an excuse for using the phone, who do u use?
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h
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| posted on June 2nd, 2009 at 05:03 PM |
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i use my own phone??
got some bits from george at classic vw
no one else had them = too easy
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| posted on June 2nd, 2009 at 05:16 PM |
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its really not a big issue family buisness but just dont need the old man riding me, unless i say its for his kombi,ha and yes i have my own phone
but work six days and u bet it, my day off, sunday.
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| posted on June 2nd, 2009 at 06:32 PM |
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Just call the guys at vintage vee dub Ph# (02) 9789-1777 and tell them what you want and they will charge your credit card and post most things
overnight. And you know it will be the correct part.
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| posted on June 2nd, 2009 at 07:05 PM |
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Rose is the new Dave !!!
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| posted on June 2nd, 2009 at 07:36 PM |
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yeah vintage are good little bit more pricey than some but you get what you pay for = good stuf
micks motor are good but wont email you back but then who in the auto parts world dose
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| posted on June 2nd, 2009 at 07:57 PM |
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posted by Craig Torrens
Rose is the new Dave !!!
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yep
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| posted on June 2nd, 2009 at 07:59 PM |
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Mick emails me back. just be clear on what you want. I find parts from classic better. just be really specific and list exactly what you want. (eg -
wanted a fuel pump and definatly the pushrod.... didnt get the pushrod but got 2 sets of gaskets...- be clear and double check ) 
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| posted on June 2nd, 2009 at 08:34 PM |
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I have asked classic repeated times for parts from several different email addresses i just never get a reply, perhaps replying to the specials emails
is not the way to go. But when i call they are more then happy to spend their time talking to me, but 1 year later and i still havent got my T-bumper
things (the things that go on instead of bumpers) i have spoken to them a few times but nothing. But the helpfulllness outstrips the tiny issues i
have had.
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| posted on June 2nd, 2009 at 08:47 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by colonel mustard
Mick emails me back. just be clear on what you want. I find parts from classic better. just be really specific and list exactly what you want. (eg -
wanted a fuel pump and definatly the pushrod.... didnt get the pushrod but got 2 sets of gaskets...- be clear and double check )
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I've been using Mick and Christine for over 10 years to get parts.. at first I just ordered what i wanted... and they sent the parts and I paid for
them by bank debit when I got their parts and the invoice..
but these days I ask the total and direct debit into their bank account..
they also do answer emails....
but You can't ask the price of something and not give all the details etc...
Stokers siding Garage also answer emails...
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It probably depends a lot on how busy they [?] are when they receive an email..
if its about a $10 part and they are serving someone or packing up a $100 order.... the $10 email will wait...
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I do agree many do not answer emails...
probably especially if You haven't dealt with them before??
thats a wild guess...
ALL Sellers on e-bay do respond to emails....
LEE
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| posted on June 2nd, 2009 at 08:51 PM |
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most sellers prefer you to ring as they often need to ask other questions to make sure you get the right part
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| posted on June 2nd, 2009 at 08:52 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by h
i use my own phone??
got some bits from george at classic vw
no one else had them = too easy
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that sounds strange to Me...
unless the part was an empi part..
I've been buying parts for over 10 years
[long before George was on the scene]
and never had any problems...
I have bought from many shops though in QLD NSW VIC
LEE
[Yes including VVDS Rose.....]
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| posted on June 2nd, 2009 at 09:10 PM |
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It's just that the guys down there always are there to help me out with all my vee dub needs
I thought that after I posted it as well. mini dave O well someone has to promote them while dave's out of town
I also get a fair bit off of George at Classic as well. Just have to phone him then he will send you the bits you need.
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| Quote: | Originally
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yep
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| posted on June 2nd, 2009 at 10:01 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by 68AutoBug
| Quote: | Originally
posted by h
i use my own phone??
got some bits from george at classic vw
no one else had them = too easy
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that sounds strange to Me...
unless the part was an empi part..
I've been buying parts for over 10 years
[long before George was on the scene]
and never had any problems...
I have bought from many shops though in QLD NSW VIC
LEE
[Yes including VVDS Rose.....]
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lee i needed a car cover to suit the bay and he was the only guy with the thing..
n its on special this month.. sweet
cheers mate
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| posted on June 3rd, 2009 at 12:22 PM |
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yes i did tell a lie i have had two email back from micks
last few never came back carn't remember what they where about but i have found them the best all round shop!
| Quote: | Originally
posted by 68AutoBug
| Quote: | Originally
posted by colonel mustard
Mick emails me back. just be clear on what you want. I find parts from classic better. just be really specific and list exactly what you want. (eg -
wanted a fuel pump and definatly the pushrod.... didnt get the pushrod but got 2 sets of gaskets...- be clear and double check )
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I've been using Mick and Christine for over 10 years to get parts.. at first I just ordered what i wanted... and they sent the parts and I paid for
them by bank debit when I got their parts and the invoice..
but these days I ask the total and direct debit into their bank account..
they also do answer emails....
but You can't ask the price of something and not give all the details etc...
Stokers siding Garage also answer emails...
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It probably depends a lot on how busy they [?] are when they receive an email..
if its about a $10 part and they are serving someone or packing up a $100 order.... the $10 email will wait...
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I do agree many do not answer emails...
probably especially if You haven't dealt with them before??
thats a wild guess...
ALL Sellers on e-bay do respond to emails....
LEE
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| posted on June 3rd, 2009 at 03:44 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by RISKYBUG
yes i did tell a lie i have had two email back from micks
last few never came back carn't remember what they where about but i have found them the best all round shop!
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I have found them the worst all round shop. but they are local and good for general stuff that i need. However, I dont find them informative on large
items at all. they just love your cash and dont really think about what you need. Thats my fault for being miss informed though hey.
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| posted on June 3rd, 2009 at 06:10 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by colonel mustard
| Quote: | Originally
posted by RISKYBUG
yes i did tell a lie i have had two email back from micks
last few never came back carn't remember what they where about but i have found them the best all round shop!
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I have found them the worst all round shop. but they are local and good for general stuff that i need. However, I dont find them informative on large
items at all. they just love your cash and dont really think about what you need. Thats my fault for being miss informed though hey.
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they must be doing something right to be in business for so many years
i have never heard of anyone who would talk up classic and talk down micks !
if you don't know what you want then how is mick to know?
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| posted on June 3rd, 2009 at 09:14 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by RISKYBUG
if you don't know what you want then how is mick to know?
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Surely a good auto parts supplier should be able to tell the customer what fits with what, the pro's and con's of certain products and whether they
fit your aplication etc etc etc.
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| posted on June 3rd, 2009 at 10:34 PM |
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^^^^ thats what im talking about.... like i would think a supplier would tell me the exhaust im interested in is too big for my 1600... but no, i buy
it and its far too big, has no back pressure ect ect. im not angry or anything, its just a bit lame when you buy something thats wrong, but you asked
advice and the product wasnt that great. I much rather classic, cause i can see what the product is, the price (sometimes) go research it on the
company that makes it' website and see if its what i need. then it gets sent to my door within a few days, the money comes out, and I havent waited
on the phone for 2 hours and not gotten any info. (micks...) micks is good for some stuff, but classic is A+ in my opinion.
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| posted on June 3rd, 2009 at 11:07 PM |
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Umm what exhaust did you buy that was too big?
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| posted on June 3rd, 2009 at 11:16 PM |
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Its a long story....... and It was my fault.
I got an empi (ewwwwww) full merged, crazy size (3-3/8ths???)
that was just too big for a 1600 - I was stupid and had no idea, but wasnt advised that it was way too big,
when i said it was a 1600 and anyone else would have said get this (something else) instead.
In short, thunderbird for the win.
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| posted on June 4th, 2009 at 07:18 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Joel
most sellers prefer you to ring as they often need to ask other questions to make sure you get the right part
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just the reason why i also prefer to just call, its quicker and easier. jump on the net, find out what u think u want/need, make a list, then during
your lunch break give em a quick call, confirm its all right parts u require and order there and then, really easy. 3 main places i use (other than
ebay) are CBB (02) 4722 9313, Vintage VeeDub (02) 9789 1777 and Classic VeeDub (02) 9638 4200.
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| posted on June 4th, 2009 at 11:37 AM |
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thanks all for the information, great stuff
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