UK Hondas

I see loads of messages about US Hondas but is there anyone out there
with information about UK Hondas. I'd like to know any sites I can use
for spares without having to resort to a main dealer.

> wrote:
>I see loads of messages about US Hondas but is there anyone out there
> with information about UK Hondas. I'd like to know any sites I can use
> for spares without having to resort to a main dealer.

None in the UK for new parts - Honda penalise any
dealer who steps out of line by offering parts at less
than list price allegedly. I have ordered some parts
from the states, but less places are shipping international
orders now. Also, you have to watch for LHD/RHD
incompatibilities e.g. door lock actuators / window
regulators. If it's a part that doesn't often fail, try the
scrapyard networks.

HTH,
Al

On 11 Apr 2005 11:45:46 -0700, ) wrote:

>I see loads of messages about US Hondas but is there anyone out there
>with information about UK Hondas. I'd like to know any sites I can use
>for spares without having to resort to a main dealer.

I dont live in the U.K. but looking things up for a relative there, I came
across this http://www.nipponautomotive.co.uk/ - no experiences to relate
about them. They don't publish prices on the site -- only on request by
e-mail -- but I suspect they'll get their legs broken anyway.:-)

--
Rgds, George Macdonald

"George Macdonald" > wrote:
> I dont live in the U.K. but looking things up for a relative there, I came
> across this http://www.nipponautomotive.co.uk/ - no experiences to relate
> about them. They don't publish prices on the site -- only on request by
> e-mail -- but I suspect they'll get their legs broken anyway.:-)

Cheers for that George,

I will email them with the part numbers for a couple of
parts I need and then report back with a price comparison.

Al

For new parts expect to pay dealer price. I buy mine second hand from
breakers - try www.hondaspares.co.uk. You can pick low mileage parts at
very good prices as long as you are prepared to the risk. I had my
drive shafts, alternator, ecu etc from them.

"chris" > wrote:
> For new parts expect to pay dealer price. I buy mine second hand from
> breakers - try www.hondaspares.co.uk. You can pick low mileage parts at
> very good prices as long as you are prepared to the risk. I had my
> drive shafts, alternator, ecu etc from them.

Cheers for that Chris,
Al

"Al Reynolds" > wrote in message >...
> "chris" > wrote:
> > For new parts expect to pay dealer price. I buy mine second hand from
> > breakers - try www.hondaspares.co.uk. You can pick low mileage parts at
> > very good prices as long as you are prepared to the risk. I had my
> > drive shafts, alternator, ecu etc from them.
>
> Cheers for that Chris,
> Al

Have a look in the For Sale section on forum.hondarevolutions.com (UK
Honda club) - there's always lots of bargains to be had!