New(ish) owner

[gary81]

Hello all

I bought my 2004 RS6 back in Novermber and I love it. And touch wood up until now I've not had any problems other than servicable (brake pads etc.) go on it.

I have been searching the forums looking for any online store that people use and the only one I can find is vagparts that has unfortunetly closed down. Any other online stores that you guys use and can recomend?

The reason I ask is I need a boot for nearside cv joint as mine has split. I'd normally just go to a dealers but I'm out of the country at the minute and I'll be using the car for a relativly long drive shortly after I get back so would perfer the part be waiting for me to fit when I get home.

Thanks in advance

[amanda1]

Try this, they are an audi dealer but they do ship parts

http://www.stokeaudi.co.uk/

[Shoppinit]

Welcome, Gary.

What parts are you looking for?

I've bought stuff from these guys before with no problem:

http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/

[gary81]

Thanks for the quick replies.

It's a nearside CV joint boot that i need. going from vag cats think its part number 8E0498201B. I had a look on http://www.stokeaudi.co.uk/ but couldn't find it on there online store so I've sent them an e-mail to see what they come back with.

Ill give http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/ a go

Cheers

[Shoppinit]

Why is it that there is an online store for everything imaginable on the supernet but it's so difficult to buy OEM car parts online? Especially for VAG cars. Bizarre that no one has spotted the opportunity.

I would much rather buy my bits online than have to do to the dealer and deal with some smug salesperson who will probably try to sell me the wrong parts.

It can be done... Look at worldimpex.com - Even their prices are reasonable. So why not in the Europe?

Rant off

[gary81]

Tell me about it.

Found the part I need on a load of american sites but nothing in the UK all I can find are complete CV joint's which is not what i need. Never mind I'll keep looking and post back if I come across any site worth mentioning.

Thanks for the help

[drybeer]

Retail is £29.65 + vat for the offside one I've just bought, but I managed to get a few quid off.

[bilko1]

Does it have to be online? i get all my parts from http://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk/ luckily they are about 2 miles from me.

[gary81]

Only has to be online because at the minute I'm out in Kazakhstan and would like to get it delivered before I get home so I can fit it straight away. Got a long drive to do when I get back and would rather it was sorted. Normally i'd just go to a dealers and order one.

To be honest i'm not having much luck online so think I'll end up getting a friend to go buy a one from my nearest Audi and then sort him out the cash when i get home. sure he'll be ok with £30.

[gary81]

Well after much seacrhing on the internet yesterday and turning up no results I've ended up asking a friend to buy the part from a local Audi delaership for me and I'll pay hime whenI get home.

Thanks for all help.

And bilko1 I'll be using http://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk/ for parts from now on as there is a one not too far from me.

[bilko1]

Well after much seacrhing on the internet yesterday and turning up no results I've ended up asking a friend to buy the part from a local Audi delaership for me and I'll pay hime whenI get home.

Thanks for all help.

And bilko1 I'll be using http://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk/ for parts from now on as there is a one not too far from me.

That's good, they are normally cheaper thn Audi for the same genuine parts with 2 years warranty.