ALPINE FACTORY / SPARES TRIP - 4th FEB

[stephendell]

Well the aftersales department at least

Anyone who fancies a day out with lunch in Dieppe and some cheap spare parts then get in touch.

So far it's Mr Dell, Mr Law & Phildini with Mr Gamblen in his bus if he can get the day off

If anyone else wants to tag along we may be able to squeeze one more in (might be a bit cramped on the way back with all the spares!)

Alternatively feel free to follow behind in your own car/van/bus/lorry! Approx cost £40 return.

[stephendell]

The trip was successful. Unfortunately a bit too successful. Between the three of us who went we spent nearly 6000euro

Don't believe your Renault UK dealer when he tells you a part is no longer available or only at an extortionate price, almost everything is and reasonably affordable.

We will be returning in a few weeks to collect a few outstanding parts. If you need anything please ask.

Here's some examples of what we could pick up for you and some strange UK pricing anomalies (please bear in mind some fluctuations due to exchange rate and level of discount is order size dependant)

REAR TAILGATE GAS STRUT

Renault UK: £256.69+VAT Each - Bargain - NOT
Dieppe: Change from £100 for a pair

ROOF TRIM

In the UK the LH GTA/A610 roof gutter trim is 4x the price of the RH trim.
In Dieppe they are both the same cheaper price. Work that out

GTA RH ABS DRIVESHAFT

Renault UK: £443.81
Dieppe £250 Max
Only £200 to transport it to the UK, well it is quite heavy

WISHBONE PIN

Renault UK: Sorry no longer supplied
Dieppe: We have plenty!

It's pretty much the same story for everything else...

TAKING ORDERS NOW...

Stephen,

Is this trip still planned? If so when?

[stephendell]

Just waiting on a le mans rear wheel arch extension to arrive and then we'll be going to pick it up.

Will let you know when.

What are you after?

I pm'd you a couple of days ago, but in short, 4 upper rear wishbone bushes and one spindle/shaft for same.