UK members brain share - Parts suppliers etc

[neilgwhite]

As I'm new to compacts and BMW I am keen to know the best places to go for value for money parts to keep my car on the road to add value but not cost.

I thought I'd start a thread where we can discuss suppliers, breakers, auctions or just share views and experiences of our own cars, you know what they say about a problem shared.

[neilgwhite]

Right, after a week of trying to find various parts for Brenda:

www.eurocarparts.com
85 branches around the uK and great value, they have all service parts for 318s as well as lights, body panels, seals, exhaust parts etc

http://www.quarrymotors.co.uk/
These guys are one of the major BMW breakers in Yorkshire, but offer a brilliant mail order service and will post literally anything to you. I know, I've seen them getting things ready to post. A tip though, they buy their new parts from eurocarparts!! so make them your first stop.

[dazza316i]

bmw dealers are not too dear cars 10yrs or older get 40% off parts and labour

mstyle for styling parts are pretty good too

[m black]

Originally Posted by neilgwhite

Right, after a week of trying to find various parts for Brenda:

www.eurocarparts.com
85 branches around the uK and great value, they have all service parts for 318s as well as lights, body panels, seals, exhaust parts etc

http://www.quarrymotors.co.uk/
These guys are one of the major BMW breakers in Yorkshire, but offer a brilliant mail order service and will post literally anything to you. I know, I've seen them getting things ready to post. A tip though, they buy their new parts from eurocarparts!! so make them your first stop.

http://www.bmw-carparts.co.uk/about-us-2290.html
nice guys and have a load of e36 compact spares,

[jaybest25]

Sorry to intrude chaps, but i bought my first ti today and the mot got the following advisories :

Nearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

Offside Rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

Rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear (outer Sill) suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Offisde rear (out sill) suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Sill covers Fitted

Undertray Fitted

Rear brake discs worn.


Is this bad?! I am a noob at cars lol. I only paid £730 for it, but is it going to cost a lot to fix for next years MOT?

Thanks!

[neilgwhite]

Hi there Jaybest25 and welcome aboard:

Well done for choosing a Ti, I haven't looked back yet. I am not the best to advise, but here goes, and hopefully someone will jump in with more advice.

Pick up a copy of Total BMW from Sainsburys, there are loads of great articles and E36 is covered this month with it celebrating 20yrs!!!!. In the back, you'll find spares dealers and breakers, I am sure i read that there is a fantastic setup in Manchester for Beemers.

As far as your MOT advisories, although jut that, I'd get the brakes done as soon as possible, new hoses and pipes where necessary, when your foot is on the throttle, you need to know your brakes are there when you need them. While they're doing your pipes, seems daft not to change the pads all round for £60.

Suspension mounts, not sure, maybe one of the guys on here can tell you what they have done.

Exhaust, I'd leave it til next year and let the winter do its worse for another year and replace the part you need pre-mot.

Anyway, have fun and welcome aboard, have you posted pics yet?

[m black]

Hi im going to keep this short the suspension mounts on the rear sound like the plate that bolts from the rear axil bush to the body you can see two bolts at the bottom of the quarter, the flexy pipes are nothing to worry about . if thats all i would be happy . I will sort a trade price for you on the pipes, and the brackets i have some vnice second hand ones in my tool box, exhaust i have a brand new rear section from my race car, if you need any off the bits or some advice ring me on 0161 231 3345.
ps i told you i would keep it short

[jaybest25]

Haha Thanks lads, I am now content that this is a good buy!

I don't regret getting this car, its epic! The vin number isnt being recognised by the checks though... but the windscreen, engine and logbook all match up so if ive been screwed over im still sorted!

looking at euro parts i think im gonna invest and get them hoses sorted asap!

cheers lads, will upload pics soon!

Ive called it 'Beast' after Obamas epic fail last week haha!