which is the cheapest "partslocator" place

CityEnd · 21-03-2005, 06:35 PM

hey guys, i need a thing for my car.. i tried partslocater.com.au and came up with a few places...

just wondering which places you recommend to be cheapest, and which ones to avoid as they r a major rip off?

i'm thinking abt going to J & Z Jap Auto Parts in SUNSHINE, or Allmaz in CLAYTON

thanx

pr1mo · 21-03-2005, 06:43 PM

try croydon wrechters :P

Cosmo Dude · 21-03-2005, 07:00 PM

Well it depends. If a part in Dandenong was $20 cheaper than a part in Sunshine would it be worth the drive?

pr1mo · 21-03-2005, 08:25 PM

what is the part you need?

ive been to j&z and they were about $150 cheaper on a set of interior handles than any other wreckers

had to brush up on my iranian tho

Rupewrecht · 21-03-2005, 09:43 PM

best way is to ring a few of them - cheaper than driving out to each

and i don't live in croydon, mike you boob :P

CityEnd · 22-03-2005, 03:42 PM

yeah it's a small thing, so i guess $20 would make a difference..

um.. i want too get that bracket/brace behind the dash which holds the stereo in place.... u know that piece that requires u to remove the whole dash/center console/glovebox to get to..

u guys know what it's actaully called?

Cosmo Dude · 22-03-2005, 09:00 PM

The standard head unit uses a rubber knob to locate and stay the back. When I had the Alpine in their I just swapped the knob over and away I went. It fits a hole that is moulded as part of the dash.

CityEnd · 23-03-2005, 12:18 PM

rod, I'm actually talking abt the thing with the hole that is "moulded" to the dash

sOuL_323 · 29-06-2005, 06:47 PM

ALLMAZ is not bad depending on the part u needed...i would recomend it, ive been there a few times for indicators and small engine parts..

Cosmo Dude · 29-06-2005, 07:40 PM

Allmaz have most parts (I had Ken scratching his head last week) but they are aware of what Mazda would charge and price accordingly. But if you want cheap then you get cheap. (you won't find a Porsche dealer that is 50% cheaper than the rest and still sell genuine Porsche).

sOuL_323 · 29-06-2005, 07:58 PM

yeh thats true...shop around though sometimez they do ave resonably cheap stuff other times they will get greedy..

Cosmo Dude · 29-06-2005, 08:11 PM

Hey,
I know most of the guys at Allmaz by name and have shared more than one or two beers. They realy know what they're talking about which is good for service but doesn't make them the cheapest all the time.
If you want cheap then be prepared to identify what you want and to spend a lot of time ringing 'round asking wreckers. Add that time and effort up and most times you're kidding your self spending more than you'll save.

DrSilver · 10-09-2005, 01:05 AM

LoL, I used to go to allmaz almost 3 times a week when I had my BG...they sure do have everything! I drove the guys nuts there `cos I always wanted cheap but good stuff and I got them

BigMal · 11-09-2005, 12:16 PM

Gotta love the errors in partslocator.
Reckon someone dont know front from four

99 MAZDA 323
From: Mazford Parts Plus REVESBY NSW
Model Details: ASTINA 1.8 Four Wheel Drive Hatchback
Parts:
Skirt and Rail
Engine
5spManual Gearbox
Interior
Suspension
Lights

21-03-2005, 06:35 PM	#1
CityEnd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Melbourne Car: . Posts: 915	which is the cheapest "partslocator" place hey guys, i need a thing for my car.. i tried partslocater.com.au and came up with a few places... just wondering which places you recommend to be cheapest, and which ones to avoid as they r a major rip off? i'm thinking abt going to J & Z Jap Auto Parts in SUNSHINE, or Allmaz in CLAYTON thanx

21-03-2005, 07:00 PM	#3
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	Well it depends. If a part in Dandenong was $20 cheaper than a part in Sunshine would it be worth the drive? __________________ My 'stina Hatch

21-03-2005, 09:43 PM	#5
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	best way is to ring a few of them - cheaper than driving out to each and i don't live in croydon, mike you boob :P __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

22-03-2005, 09:00 PM	#7
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	The standard head unit uses a rubber knob to locate and stay the back. When I had the Alpine in their I just swapped the knob over and away I went. It fits a hole that is moulded as part of the dash. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

29-06-2005, 06:47 PM	#9
sOuL_323 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Car: Honda Accord Posts: 83 View Photos By: sOuL_323	ALLMAZ is not bad depending on the part u needed...i would recomend it, ive been there a few times for indicators and small engine parts.. __________________ ..::sOuL-=-smOOtH::.. ///\/\azDa 323

21-03-2005, 06:43 PM	#2
pr1mo I MUST STOP MAKING STUPID POSTS! Yet I keep on making them. And I wonder why I get banned? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: DansVille Car: auto Posts: 4,326	try croydon wrechters :P

21-03-2005, 08:25 PM	#4
pr1mo I MUST STOP MAKING STUPID POSTS! Yet I keep on making them. And I wonder why I get banned? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: DansVille Car: auto Posts: 4,326	what is the part you need? ive been to j&z and they were about $150 cheaper on a set of interior handles than any other wreckers had to brush up on my iranian tho

22-03-2005, 03:42 PM	#6
CityEnd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Melbourne Car: . Posts: 915	yeah it's a small thing, so i guess $20 would make a difference.. um.. i want too get that bracket/brace behind the dash which holds the stereo in place.... u know that piece that requires u to remove the whole dash/center console/glovebox to get to.. u guys know what it's actaully called?

23-03-2005, 12:18 PM	#8
CityEnd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Melbourne Car: . Posts: 915	rod, I'm actually talking abt the thing with the hole that is "moulded" to the dash

29-06-2005, 07:40 PM	#10
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	Allmaz have most parts (I had Ken scratching his head last week) but they are aware of what Mazda would charge and price accordingly. But if you want cheap then you get cheap. (you won't find a Porsche dealer that is 50% cheaper than the rest and still sell genuine Porsche). __________________ My 'stina Hatch

29-06-2005, 07:58 PM	#11
sOuL_323 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Car: Honda Accord Posts: 83 View Photos By: sOuL_323	yeh thats true...shop around though sometimez they do ave resonably cheap stuff other times they will get greedy.. __________________ ..::sOuL-=-smOOtH::.. ///\/\azDa 323

29-06-2005, 08:11 PM	#12
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	Hey, I know most of the guys at Allmaz by name and have shared more than one or two beers. They realy know what they're talking about which is good for service but doesn't make them the cheapest all the time. If you want cheap then be prepared to identify what you want and to spend a lot of time ringing 'round asking wreckers. Add that time and effort up and most times you're kidding your self spending more than you'll save. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

10-09-2005, 01:05 AM	#13
DrSilver Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Melbourne Car: Astra Sri T Posts: 660 View Photos By: DrSilver	LoL, I used to go to allmaz almost 3 times a week when I had my BG...they sure do have everything! I drove the guys nuts there `cos I always wanted cheap but good stuff and I got them

11-09-2005, 12:16 PM	#14
BigMal 1ST BA TURBO MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sydney Car: BA Astina Turbo Posts: 4,195 View Photos By: BigMal	Gotta love the errors in partslocator. Reckon someone dont know front from four 99 MAZDA 323 From: Mazford Parts Plus REVESBY NSW Model Details: ASTINA 1.8 Four Wheel Drive Hatchback Parts: Skirt and Rail Engine 5spManual Gearbox Interior Suspension Lights __________________ If you want wind in your hair add a Hairdryer !!!

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