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    As my nova is finally getting somewhere its time to get some ball joints and track rods etc.. Where do you guys buy yours?
    What brand do you use?
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    I find Euro car parts is good for those type of items, they have most stuff in stock and you can collect or have it delivered.
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    Any brands to use/steer clear?
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    Quote Originally Posted by novalew View Post
    ....steer clear?

    Aah, i see what you did there.

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    Avoid cheep branded stuff as from experience either the ball joints wear out or the rubber gaiters split. I've fitted First Line and Delphi products on my GSI most motor factors will have something decent just ask for it as most are used to selling the cheapest parts to tight arsed mechanics! Lol


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    Cheers guys
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    Have you not got a partco near you theyre the ones who supply ats kwikfit ect ect just tell them you work for a your local garage & ask for a discount
    & pay cash

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    Quote Originally Posted by totalnova View Post
    I find Euro car parts is good for those type of items, they have most stuff in stock and you can collect or have it delivered.
    Nick
    Really dont like Eurocarparts, always takes forever to be served, only use them if I'm desperate and everywhere else is closed. The whole reserve it online for a cheaper price rather than just going in the store to ask for it scam they do is just ridiculous.

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    For brakes avoid brakeworld ones i have had pads come apart and discs crack right around the center.

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    Quote Originally Posted by paul james View Post
    Really dont like Eurocarparts, always takes forever to be served, only use them if I'm desperate and everywhere else is closed. The whole reserve it online for a cheaper price rather than just going in the store to ask for it scam they do is just ridiculous.
    I've never had any problems with them, I always have stuff delivered, I even had things delivered the same day I've ordered them before.

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