online parts sources in Canada

[shogun]

I just found this one, maybe others can list their soucres and can give some hints
http://www.autopartsonlinecanada.com/

[Dave M]

I just found this one, maybe others can list their soucres and can give some hints
http://www.autopartsonlinecanada.com/

I've often considered buying from these guys, but BMA is always slightly cheaper and I have a US addressto ship to within 60km of my home. Their prices on things such as rads, brake pads, spark plugs and such are quite good, and as the CAN dollar drops further relative to the US dollar, these prices will compete even better. While a weak CAN dollar is detrimental to my auto parts shopping experience, it sure helps our economy.

DAve

[repenttokyo]

Never buy parts in Canada. The markup on most items is 40 percent and sometimes doubles or triples the American prices. The dealer is good for some small things tho, like clips, etc.

[tim eh?]

I just found this one, maybe others can list their soucres and can give some hints
http://www.autopartsonlinecanada.com/

I ordered something from them once, can't remember what it was but it got to me fast IIRC.
I haven't been able to find another decent canadian online parts distributor.

I mostly use BMA or pelicanparts - they ship USPS which is important for us, other companies have huge customs broker fees.

It really depends on the kind of part you are getting.

Major stuff (eg gas tank, exhaust, tires) I cough up for and pay a mechanic's supplier prices... it costs way more to buy parts here than in the USA no matter how you do it, and when you're forking it over you might as well get the part and labour guaranteed i feel, especially if you are going to let winter have a go at the car.

Minor stuff (eg fuel pump, brakes, filters) I'll get locally at independent places, and the closest dealer knows me too.

[repenttokyo]

I ordered something from them once, can't remember what it was but it got to me fast IIRC.
I haven't been able to find another decent canadian online parts distributor.

I mostly use BMA or pelicanparts - they ship USPS which is important for us, other companies have huge customs broker fees.

It really depends on the kind of part you are getting.

Major stuff (eg gas tank, exhaust, tires) I cough up for and pay a mechanic's supplier prices... it costs way more to buy parts here than in the USA no matter how you do it, and when you're forking it over you might as well get the part and labour guaranteed i feel, especially if you are going to let winter have a go at the car.

Minor stuff (eg fuel pump, brakes, filters) I'll get locally at independent places, and the closest dealer knows me too.

do you use canbec?

[BMWDriver]

do you use canbec?

I did for the window plastic bits that are part of raising the windows. Better be early on Fridays. They, so far, seem to be on par with BM Service Exclusif (Norbert).

[tim eh?]

I did for the window plastic bits that are part of raising the windows. Better be early on Fridays. They, so far, seem to be on par with BM Service Exclusif (Norbert).

i go to canbec too - paulo in parts is a right top gentleman. actually, my car is a canbec car - they won't give me the service records though.

*****- http://www.bmwcanbec.com/en/index.spy

[Ken35i]

Sweet, the Aussie dollar fairs up better with the Canadian. I'll be checking it out

[Dave M]

Never buy parts in Canada. The markup on most items is 40 percent and sometimes doubles or triples the American prices. The dealer is good for some small things tho, like clips, etc.

If you have a look at their prices, they are nowhere near the double or triple you r state. In fact, with our dollar as weak as it is, they're pretty darn close to BMA, depending on whether you pay brokerage, duties etc. serously, have a good look before poo-pooing all Canadian suppliers.

Dave

[shogun]

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