CMax - Buying parts off ebay

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Fri 30 Jul 2010 13:12
CMax - Buying parts off ebay - Chris M

Looking for front discs and pads for my CMax. Local motor factors can do APEC for £96. APEC are OK and have used them before. However, there are Mintex disc & pad kits available on ebay for around £65 inc p&p.

Now I know all that glistens is not gold and ebay has more than a few crooks lurking as respectable traders, but some of these sellers have very good feedback (and yes I do know you can forge feedback). Has anyone bought Mintex off ebay and can recommend a seller?

Edited by Chris M on 30/07/2010 at 13:13

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Fri 30 Jul 2010 14:08
CMax - Buying parts off ebay - bathtub tom

I'd stick to your local factor, although fakes have been known to find their way in, he's not likely to disappear. As are you (through a hedge) if you fit some dodgy stuff.

Is it worth it?

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Fri 30 Jul 2010 16:12
CMax - Buying parts off ebay - Collos25

Of course it is as long as factors charge silly prices and people pay then they will not reduce the price.You have a gaurantee with ebay not that you will need it theres a brake specialist in Dewsbury/Wakefield who advertises on ebay and their service is superb and so are Mintex products.

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Fri 30 Jul 2010 16:28
CMax - Buying parts off ebay - madf

I have bought brake parts on ebay , and suspension parts. Quality was excellent. No problems even when they were the wrong size due to a mixup..

I buy from people whose feedback I read.. and who have lots of customers.. and save 50% on dealer prices..

And I have used the people Andy refers to above : excellent.

Of course, if you buy unbranded and from an unknown supplier, you are an idiot..and deserve the tat you will get...

Edited by madf on 30/07/2010 at 16:28

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Fri 30 Jul 2010 17:07
CMax - Buying parts off ebay - bathtub tom

I find my local factor's prices are around the same as ebay. Works out less when you include delivery.

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