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jackofalltrades

New Member

• Apr 16, 2014

• #1

Hi Everybody

I'm tired of spending a fortune at my local Landrover dealer for my 20 year old Defender, so I'm looking for a reliable parts supplier.

I recently tried a company called Defender bits and to be honest they are shocking!!! They took my money no problem but I haven't received any parts and I can't get hold of anyone either on the phone or email. so I certainly wouldn't recommend them to anyone.

However I still need a few parts and I would be grateful for any positive recommendations provided.

Many thanks for your help

Jack

 

biggeeeee

Retired - Living the dream

• Apr 16, 2014

• #2

jackofalltrades said:

Hi Everybody

I'm tired of spending a fortune at my local Landrover dealer for my 20 year old Defender, so I'm looking for a reliable parts supplier.

I recently tried a company called Defender bits and to be honest they are shocking!!! They took my money no problem but I haven't received any parts and I can't get hold of anyone either on the phone or email. so I certainly wouldn't recommend them to anyone.

However I still need a few parts and I would be grateful for any positive recommendations provided.

Many thanks for your help

Jack

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The internet is your best friend
Get a hold of your part numbers
here - Allbrit MG ROVER & Land Rover Ersatzteilkatalog

and then search for what you want
They are out there

Total Parts
Island 4x4
British Parts
Paddocks
LR Direct
LR Series
etc etc etc

 

the_wolf

Well-Known Member

• Apr 16, 2014

• #3

What biggeeeee said. I'm gonna throw Rimmer Bro's in there as I've always had fantastic service from them, their website is very easy to use and offers a whole load of aftermarket suppliers as opposed to just ****part; and 9 times out of 10 if I order via standard delivery I still get it next day

 

Oldseadog

Well-Known Member

• Apr 16, 2014

• #4

It might help us to help you if we knew where you are ...

There are a lot of indies out there who would provide you with both bits and free advice!

 

biggeeeee

Retired - Living the dream

• Apr 16, 2014

• #5

Oldseadog said:

It might help us to help you if we knew where you are ...

There are a lot of indies out there who would provide you with both bits and free advice!

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He's in South East London, he said so in his introduction - I searched
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f20/wotcha-104650.html

 

Oldseadog

Well-Known Member

• Apr 16, 2014

• #6

I CBA to do a search on people, I just look at the location bit at the top corner!

I think that I am related to Beau Geste ... you can call me Beau Nidle

...And he's been on here since April 2010, and only 10 posts! Keen int he?

 

Last edited: Apr 16, 2014

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jackofalltrades

New Member

• Apr 22, 2014

• #7

Thanks for the advice guys.

I used Island 4x4 in the end and all is now well.

Still haven't heard anything from Defender Bits though!!!



Do you ever feel like driving your Defender into a ditch and walking away?:violent:

However after it passed the MOT, the landy is back on the road.

 

THEengineer

whatever

• Apr 22, 2014

• #8

is it this crew Defender Accessories |Defender Parts
bought bits and pieces without issues