Landowner Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 :rolleyes:Fingers crossed ....new column stalks fitted today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelw Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Be sure to wire your lights with relays and the lighting stalk might survive. Apart from that "may god be with you on every journey" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbs Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 To be fair, I have just received a full refund (including return postage) from Adventure 4x4 in Morley, for my dodgy radiator. The second time I have had good follow up service from them. I've had nothing but good service from Adventure 4x4-leeds, regardless of wether I've been buying from e-blag or even at an autjoumble, they seem to be good down to earth people, to deal with them and they are as I am straight talking-yes I have to be diplomatic as far as work goes, but when you need to be straight talking-the businesss end speaks volumes John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divster Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 BP watts linkage centre bush failed after 4 months and less than 3k miles. OEM part just ordered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Fitted a Britpart headlight to my RRC, it worked but you could actually see a dark spot in the centre of the lense when it's on, compared to the genuine Wipac next to it which did look properly. But it worked for a few years, so not going to complain too much, especially considering the price. I also fitted a Britpart indicator to my P38, the lamp that came with it was dead, but apart from that it worked fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 ...I should have left it at the suppliers.....a new OEM def front prop in a bag with Britpart label on , this was to replace one that was 18 months old that the client had fitted himself that had thrown all the needles out of both uj's in 4k miles . The one I took off had the same irrelevant QC passed sticker on it so can only assume it was from the same source . I replaced the grease nipples with long ones that the grease gun actually fits and bolted up . I then greased up only to see grease coming out round the circlip on one cup , the end has split away from the rest of the cup ...........I mean ffs it's not rocket science is it ? It's clear to me that Britpart have no engineering or manufacturing standards at all , I know what I'd like to do with it , but I'll just take it off and return it . The client still has the original genuine LR one with slight spline wear so I'll be fitting Hardy Spicer uj's to it and fitting that . Never again , utter carp cheers Steveb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyRoverlander Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Britpart Radiator -leaked from a pipe join to the end tank from new, took it out and put it in the garage, brother threw a bit of metal at it and punctured it so no return I heard from my local dealer that the plastic end tanks are prone to bursting................ Mine is doing it's job for 2.5 years now without problems. Keeping my fingers crossed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Idris Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Lucky dip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Get it whilst its hot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I'm glad some find good service, but would like to remind everyone, especially those who seem to think the retailer is being unusually decent or kind, that when you purchase any item, your contract is with the retailer, not the manufacturer, and under the sale of goods act, they are compelled by law to replace or refund any item bought that is unfit for purpose. Bad retailers will try to wriggle out of it, and that would be a criminal act. Retailers that do replace items without fuss are merely following the law, not doing you a favour - it is their responsibility to seek their compensation from their suppliers, who will in turn be compensated by the manufacturer. If a retailer says you have to complain to the manufacturer, they are lying and breaking trading law. Plenty do, especially pattern part retailers, so call their bluff and go straight to Trading Standards. As soon as you threaten that, the trader will almost always back down anyway. They only get away with it because so few customers know the rules. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertspark Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Thanks for the very usefull tip (had that bs before) ....if it looks like it, smells like it, it probably is it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmagnet Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Britpart watts linkage Centre unit bought as a ready made up unit with the 3 bearings already pressed in Fitted 5/2/16 and centre bearing already failed less than 1 month and less than 500 road miles Waiting for a response from island 4x4 about a refund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Britpart watts linkage Centre unit bought as a ready made up unit with the 3 bearings already pressed in Fitted 5/2/16 and centre bearing already failed less than 1 month and less than 500 road miles Waiting for a response from island 4x4 about a refund As I said, tell them that the "sales of goods act" requires them to give you an immediate replacement or refund as the part clearly wasn't fit for purpose. Don't wait around for them to mull it over as it is not their position to choose, it is simply the law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejparrott Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 There was someone on Farcebook yesterday talking about a new BP Series light switch that had caught fire and took out an Autosparkes loom with it..... Of course the usually BP fan club came out and blamed it on poor fitting..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuko Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 "Of course the usually BP fan club came out and blamed it on poor fitting....." But really, the "BP" fan club can't be that big ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 All 3 of them... I heard ##itpart do a two year warranty now in an effort to improve their name. I've worked on the theory if it doesn't move or have seals it will probably be ok having said that many moons ago I had a ##itpart stop/tail melt on me they did replace it but I wasn't brave enough the use it. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy-Novice Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 There was someone on Farcebook yesterday talking about a new BP Series light switch that had caught fire and took out an Autosparkes loom with it..... Of course the usually BP fan club came out and blamed it on poor fitting..... and as usual it caused quite a stir! cant say i help the matter tho. hoping this doesn't jinks anything, i have 2 britpart items on mine, SS exhaust centre straight thru, which has nice thick flanges and mint tig welding. fitted without hassle and a cubby box but even they couldn't get that wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffR Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 and as usual it caused quite a stir! cant say i help the matter tho. hoping this doesn't jinks anything, i have 2 britpart items on mine, SS exhaust centre straight thru, which has nice thick flanges and mint tig welding. fitted without hassle and a cubby box but even they couldn't get that wrong... Look, you are talking about a company who's QC system failed to spot solid brake pipes, I think your optimism is unfounded... I occasionally use BP parts, but only as an emergency, they get changed ASAP for a decent quality part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 We have both Britpart and Bearmach accounts. Britpart packages well and provide great warranty service. Bearmach packages poorly resulting in a high damaged in shipping rate and is nearly impossible to deal with with claim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 It would seem to be quite large..... So many people on there say there's nothing wrong with BP stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I find that the problem with Britpart is not poor quality, but variable quality. Some things of theirs that I have had have been good quality and good value, but on the other hand I have had Britpart things that were just rubbish, quite unfit for the job. The problem I find is knowing in to which category the item I want falls before I buy it. They are generally not manufactures, just wholesellers, so I suppose they are to some extent dependent on their suppliers, which if they are in the Far East may be a problem of consistency. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmagnet Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 As I said, tell them that the "sales of goods act" requires them to give you an immediate replacement or refund as the part clearly wasn't fit for purpose. Don't wait around for them to mull it over as it is not their position to choose, it is simply the law. Still waiting for island 4x4 to reply Sent them numerous emails and no response,also tried phoning but just get recorded message nobody bothers to answer That's the last time im using them for anything and I have spent a lot with them lately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailysleaze Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Still waiting for island 4x4 to reply Sent them numerous emails and no response,also tried phoning but just get recorded message nobody bothers to answer That's the last time im using them for anything and I have spent a lot with them lately I had a similar experience with them, but did get a refund in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 It's a minefield picking through what's good or not. I recently bought a set of Wipac crystal lights from JGS, which arrived in a Britpart box. I didn't even open it, just sent an email asking for a refund. Got a quick response saying "we get this a lot. Open the box and you'll find the actual lights inside are made by Wipac". Sure enough, yep. And I'm very happy with them! But was a scary moment seeing that name on the box. Series swivel balls seem almost impossible to get hold of without arriving in the dreaded blue. Just done a mates S3 for MOT, but what's in the rebuild kit is soul destroying. Rough finish, carp chrome, bearings that just don't "feel" right. Certainly not like a Timken. All fitted OK, but.... yeah. Don't do it unless you must, and avoid brake parts like the plague is my opinion. Another mate with and S2 made this mistake, and was left with wheel cylinders that leaked badly after 6 months. Then again, I've ordered cheap props in my early naivety, and they've been great. You just can't tell beforehand :/ Trouble is, the more people buy the cheap garbage, the more the rest of the supply line suffers and eventually shuts down due to lack of demand. It worries me that in the end, all we will be left with is Britpart pot luck and no alternative. It will be a sad day indeed. Another reason to spend a few more quid and deliberately avoid IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Torouble is, the more people buy the cheap garbage, the more the rest of the supply line suffers and eventually shuts down due to lack of demand. It worries me that in the end, all we will be left with is Britpart pot luck and no alternative. It will be a sad day indeed. Another reason to spend a few more quid and deliberately avoid IMHO. Very true, this is why there are no high st butchers, fishmongers or bakers, every one wants Asda, Morrison's or Tesco's (fill with what ever brand suites). All my reliable indipendent parts stores have signed contracts with @@itpart. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.