Does anyone know of any Japanese based companys supplying OEM parts for nissans ect to the uk? Main dealers seem very expensive and lack knowl'edge of imported vehicles.

Don' know of any Jap companies, but i used Courtesy in the states when i needed my timing belt doing. They were cheaper than nissan uk, even with import duties.

 

Here's the link: http://www.courtesyparts.com/z32/index.html

 

HTH

 

Pete

Hi Matt,

 

Mike Feeney (in the traders section) will get better prices that UK dealers. If you need a part in the UK, speak to him - 01277-374201 :)

 

Vijay

Thanks for your help Vijay/pete there are definitely savings to be made by using courtesy or mike, but I still think OEM parts are much cheaper direct from japan.

I have seen good savings made on Blitz/Greddy ect through buying direct.

Come to think of it there was a post a while back where someone recommended http://www.greenline.jp

 

I only looked at one product on their site, which was an Apexi powerflow induction kit and it was £35 or there about's!!! The cheapest i have found it in the UK is £79 + £6 P+P. And these are both 300 specific kits.

 

Pete

Hi, I used http://www.greenline.jp and they offered a very good sevice and price for parts the only thing was the carriage charge was a little bit steep in my opinion but still a good saving, still havent seen you driving round sunny Ipswich, and your right the local main dealer doesnt seem to know or be interested in imports so I have given up on them.

Yes, I looked at their site the other day. like you say there are good saving to be made. My Z's been off the road for a while due to fitting a new rear spoiler, hopefully have it finished soon.

Does anyone else know of anywhere?

I used a company on the net called Zedwolrd. http://www.********.co.uk they sell parts really cheap!!!! i bought some replacement brake pads for £30 +p/p

and they were ebc Kevlar pads. Halfords wanted £55 for fronts. The guty was really helpful too....

Thanks Dave, they seem to be reasonably priced. I still think OEM parts are much cheaper direct from Japan.

Why don't you use the money you save on this site to join the club Matt?

The problem with ordering from Japan is the language barrier (have you tried reading their websites for a start?!), shipping costs and weeks for delivery.

 

U.S is the way to go IMHO

Most stuff can be with you in a couple of days and the exchange rate is very good at the moment.