Phat VR6 3 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Seems like a random place to put it but i guess that most people that order parts from America are the tunning guysHow much do they sting you? Thinking about ordering some parts from America that cost £270 if that makes a difference Cheers Tom Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 i got a set of pistons from the us and got stung for £60 not bad but not great ... Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Lea 4 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 50 sheets on a set of cams i got stung 340for the cams Link to post Share on other sites
Phat VR6 3 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 sound cheers.as soon as i order from America the exchange rate is shit.Im ordering all OEM Full timing chains kitMain block gasket setand head gasket set All come to £275+ £60 import tax Come to around £340 all inYou recon that's cheaper than going strate to VW? Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Lea 4 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 yep it will be cheper from vw Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 try vw any way mate they aint always that expensive like everyone thinks ... Link to post Share on other sites
Phat VR6 3 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 ah nice one... uve just saved me some dollasI know a bird that works in the stores, She gives me 15% off but its luck if shes severing or not lol Link to post Share on other sites
nivag27 5 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 How much did you save and where did you go in the end. Link to post Share on other sites
FishWick 21 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 When importing from America, you have to budget for the following:-Exchange rate - Ignore XE.com, it's never the actual rate you see on your credit card statement (the banks steal more from you).Import duty - It's usually 2.6% on auto parts up to a certain value.VAT - Another 15% on top.Shipping - it constantly changes, but FedEx is cheaper on Mondays and Wednesdays, but they often change their discount days and rates.Handling fee - Some couriers charge you a fee for "handlnig" your internation parcel. At the moment, it's not worth buying anything from the US or EU, source from the UK. Link to post Share on other sites
Phat VR6 3 Posted March 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 How much did you save and where did you go in the end.Trying to sneak away from work some time this week.Just going to keep going in for quotes until I fall across the right person lol (unless anyone on here can get discount off VW and do me a big big favor lol)The £260 from America was from this place http://www.fourseasontuning.com/?mid=1Ill tell you how much they cost me when i get to VWKev cheers for that.. its just my luck Link to post Share on other sites
Phat VR6 3 Posted March 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Right cost me £346 all in... that's with a 5% discount. Girl that got me 15% off has been let go because of recession.. shafted but if you got a big order ask and they probably give you some discount Link to post Share on other sites
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