Need some rare parts - is this {not} legit?

[LongLensPhotography]

After spending lots of time searching online and receiving an absolutely shocking quote for a cable from dealership (well into three digits; thanks Hyundai UK!!!) I have now 2 options left:

www.dpauto.fr - almost placed an order, but it doesn't tick all the options of confidence, ie. no address.

Reliable Korean retailer via ebay, UK taxes and very slow delivery

Both options are 3 X cheaper even after all the additional expenses. What do you think about the French site, and does it leave me with only the Korean one then?

 

[ecoleman]

I'd gamble on the .fr site, but make payment using PayPal or credit card if over £100

Also make sure any checkout is secure before entering your information. Main site is not secure.

Address details are here

https://www.afnic.fr/en/products-and-services/services/whois/

Just need to enter the domain

 

[LongLensPhotography]

The address is for Societe Generale, which is a sort of banking, accounting entity. Just why are they so secretive?!

I emailed paypal help. If they explicitly green light it I will have a go.

 

[ecoleman]

Good idea.

I've just found more address info, vat ref numbers etc here

http://www.dpauto.fr/condition-vente-dp-auto,fr,8,4.cfm

VAT number checks out and is registered to DSG and the address on the page above.

 

[LongLensPhotography]

VAT number belongs to SARL DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS GOVERNANCE

This is not what you would ideally like to see, so is that basically used illegally on the site then?

 

[ecoleman]

SARL is a limited company in France.

Development solutions governance or DSG for short is, I assume the company name.
This seems to match the information in their terms.

raison sociale = corporate name
Enseignes = trading name

 

[LongLensPhotography]

Just a thought - is it worth contacting the dealers again with korean site quote in a hope they come closer? The items in question are 100% the same.

 

[Cobra]

I don't know if this helps, (you may have tried them already)
When I had a Hyundai (V6 coupe) I found that they were outrageous on part prices too.

These seems to be able to source most things ..
http://www.eurocarparts.com

 

[LongLensPhotography]

I don't know if this helps, (you may have tried them already)
When I had a Hyundai (V6 coupe) I found that they were outrageous on part prices too.

These seems to be able to source most things ..
http://www.eurocarparts.com

Thanks, I would normally check them and couple other local places in Birmingham. However on this occasion no one seems to stock that item.

Thats the joy of a relatively rare car. It clearly shows you running a VW or Ford is that much easier and cheaper when it comes to spares. It would be just £50 for the corresponding sensor.

 

[timbo46]

On the french site , if you click on "conditions de vente" it gives you the address etc. Pay with Paypal and you are covered.

 

[LongLensPhotography]

Order placed via paypal. Hopefully it will end without any drama.

 

[neil_g]

Thats the joy of a relatively rare car. It clearly shows you running a VW or Ford is that much easier and cheaper when it comes to spares. It would be just £50 for the corresponding sensor.

Pfft. My abs pressure sensor just failed on my golf. Sounds cheap enough until you find out its built into the abs pump. 450 odd quid later...

 

[OldCarlos]

Pfft. My abs pressure sensor just failed on my golf. Sounds cheap enough until you find out its built into the abs pump. 450 odd quid later...

Ouch.