brians
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Where can I buy Volvo parts, filters etc., at sensible prices i.e. with a decent discount? Used to use MMS but sadly they have gone under.
Volvo parts at sensible prices?
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byron
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Keyparts for a start.
For filters etc. I find Marlec Marine of Ramsgate very good
http://www.alexander-advertising.co.uk
For filters etc. I find Marlec Marine of Ramsgate very good
http://www.alexander-advertising.co.uk
bedouin
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Keyparts seem to have as good prices as anyone for maintenance parts on my MD2B - and a good service.
Sorry to hear that MMS have gone under too - they had a very comprehensive stock of bits.
Sorry to hear that MMS have gone under too - they had a very comprehensive stock of bits.
norseman
Member
Are you sure MMS have stopped trading. Last time I phoned for some something I was informed that they were now trading under Nauticalia. Anyway they quoted me a price for the part.
Norse
Norse
tr7v8
Well-Known Member
I believe they're ressurected as Nauticalia. Surely oil filters and consumables can come from the local motor factors, probably more convienient as well as a damn sight cheaper!
Jim
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bootsy
New Member
Been there done that ! We tried to do it and you can't cross reference Volvo filters in an auto factors. Even had people in the machanics trade try and still no joy.
mdrifter
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We have an elderly MD11C - the "Volvo" fuel filter was a poor fit and since that early experience 6 years ago We've avoided Volvo spares whenever possible. Not easy! The oil & fuel filters have Fram "equivalents" at a fraction of the cost of the "Volvo"! Fuel - Fram P4186 £4; Oil - Fram PH2874 £4.
If you speak to Volvo they are refreshingly candid - it's how we make our money, from the spares! Another example is "(ex)changing" alternators. Volvo - c.£400, Valeo - c.£200!
If you speak to Volvo they are refreshingly candid - it's how we make our money, from the spares! Another example is "(ex)changing" alternators. Volvo - c.£400, Valeo - c.£200!
eddieperkins
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Brian
Go to http://www.fleetguard.com/en/catalog/index.jhtml
enter the volvo part number and you will get the Fleetguard equivalent, then you can go to your local truck parts supplier and get a filter at a fraction of the volvo price.
Regards,
Eddie
Go to http://www.fleetguard.com/en/catalog/index.jhtml
enter the volvo part number and you will get the Fleetguard equivalent, then you can go to your local truck parts supplier and get a filter at a fraction of the volvo price.
Regards,
Eddie
dickh
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Also try www.asap-supplies.com - get one set from them, they usually supply FRAM or PUROLATOR; make a note of the part no then get them from your car accessory shop - much cheaper!
dickh
I'd rather be sailing...
dickh
I'd rather be sailing...
PeteMcK
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Why do people put up with this?
I changed a 35 amp Lucas alternator recently for 45 quid (boat) and a 60 amp - can't remember make - for my car for 65 quid. Both at Halfords - the Lucas depot 12 miles away would probably have charged even less. And don't give us the "special marine ..." guff. If they're that special, what went wrong?
I buy my oil and fuel filters by the dozen, 2.50 and 1.50 each respectively, from the bus and truck factors (conveniently located next door to the local chandlers!).
Either there's a niche in the market for sensible engines and/or there's serious anti-competitive trading going on. Since Perkins gave up their sub-100 hp marine engine business to Volvo, the latter scenario appears to want looking at.
PS I give away half the filters I buy, and in so doing, compound my schadenfreude towards poor Volvo owners all the more!
I changed a 35 amp Lucas alternator recently for 45 quid (boat) and a 60 amp - can't remember make - for my car for 65 quid. Both at Halfords - the Lucas depot 12 miles away would probably have charged even less. And don't give us the "special marine ..." guff. If they're that special, what went wrong?
I buy my oil and fuel filters by the dozen, 2.50 and 1.50 each respectively, from the bus and truck factors (conveniently located next door to the local chandlers!).
Either there's a niche in the market for sensible engines and/or there's serious anti-competitive trading going on. Since Perkins gave up their sub-100 hp marine engine business to Volvo, the latter scenario appears to want looking at.
PS I give away half the filters I buy, and in so doing, compound my schadenfreude towards poor Volvo owners all the more!
PeterGibbs
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Try Keymart in Watford - they have lots of experience, and maintenance gear too.
PWG
PWG
