when i was living in Brisbane I did all my auto parts shopping at AUTOBARN storesmost helpfull, cheap as and they have what you want.
tnt423,
Jun 26, 7:13pm
I buy most of the parts I need from overseas, saved around $200 buying 1 part this week and that was trade price in Nz Vs retail in Aus even with the shitty dollar and shipping, If I need something straight away I use Repco.
strobo,
Jun 26, 8:41pm
repco sucks
floscey,
Jun 27, 7:40am
if youve ever dealt with them on a trade basis it stands for Return Every Part Couriered Out
bagal,
Jun 27, 8:09am
I had a mixed experience with Repco yesterday. At their last 25% off sale a few weeks ago I bought an alternator drive belt. They looked up the rego number on their computer and gave me the belt. When I went to fit it found it was wrong size and type. Returned it yesterday and they gave me the correct one and further discounted the price so that was good. However then selected a container of oil off the shelf. Clearly marked $15.47 but their computer price $19.50 which with 25% off brings it back to the same as the SCA price! Same with an H4 lamp, with 25% off still same as SCA. However will go back today and get some more things.
sharchew,
Jun 27, 8:44am
If you are not happy with Repco prices do what I do shop elseware
jason_247,
Jun 27, 9:21am
for the record bnt is more trade related if you go in and say Excuse me sir, I would like to purchase a set of Front brake pads for a 1986 honda prelude Chassis number BA1 Engine number B20A built in japan they will get you the right pads for a great price
if you go in and say Hey Bro my rides making a noise when i push a pedal its a white car my bro said its vtec as also can i get a winz quote / what you very best special price for me
they will most likely tell you "im sorry sir we dont stock brake pads this is a boating store, try the repco down the road"
jason_247,
Jul 31, 8:56pm
they also sell jonnesway tools at bnt which despite being pricey are among my favorites
and yes repco and sca base their prices off each other while bnt etc base it on a standardish markup
thats why a 400gram tube of permatex gasket maker is $46 from repco $38 from sca and $11 from bnt
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