New Parts Auction site...

Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:29 pm

Any one had a look at the new Parts Auction site yet? "Clicky"

I received an e-mail earlier to say the new site had launched, so I had a wee look, Looks very good.

I also noticed that the new search facility enabled you to enter your car's VIN number for your cars parts. quite cool, seems like I might have to spend some money soon on parts for the resto!!

Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:30 pm

yep they had 3 15" center caps brand new for 14 quid so i had to buy all three

beats paying 28 quid each from dealer or what ever they are

and a load of other bargins, including a new light thingy for the factory bmw key for 3 quid

Wed Dec 03, 2008 9:15 pm

I've had all the headlamp adjusters!

Wed Dec 03, 2008 10:35 pm

Good find!! This needs to be stickied!!!

Wed Dec 03, 2008 10:39 pm

i agree sticky it

Wed Dec 03, 2008 10:56 pm

(off Topic) Rosc0PColtrane How much is that Alpina knob you got?

Wed Dec 03, 2008 11:09 pm

Blitz! your car was suppled in the same area as mine probably by the same dealership and if my suspicions are right, probably 24 cars after mine, so probably even in the same month!

Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:04 pm

Gibson wrote:Blitz! your car was suppled in the same area as mine probably by the same dealership and if my suspicions are right, probably 24 cars after mine, so probably even in the same month!

How did you find out?

Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:59 pm

Blitz wrote:
Gibson wrote:Blitz! your car was suppled in the same area as mine probably by the same dealership and if my suspicions are right, probably 24 cars after mine, so probably even in the same month!
How did you find out?

CF on the number plate designates the area in which the car was registered, these areas are normally small enough that you will only get the one Franchised dealer in that area. i believe the dealer that supplied mine was the only BMW dealer in "CF" this is reinforced by the fact both of our cars have the prefixing letter "J" to "CF" which is normally a good indicator that it was registered at the same dealership. now if it was registered at the same dealership there is a good chance each car they registered on an "H" plate went in ascending order order ie H60 JCF H61JCF H62JCF etc, not by any rule but purely because of the methodical way DVLA issued number plates at the time. hence your car would have been registered 24 car after mine being H71JCF

Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:17 pm

just baught more stuff, £3 for a brand new gear gator, theres another left in stock if anyones interested

and a new bulb for my map light mirror

Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:38 pm

Gibson wrote:
Blitz wrote:
Gibson wrote:Blitz! your car was suppled in the same area as mine probably by the same dealership and if my suspicions are right, probably 24 cars after mine, so probably even in the same month!
How did you find out?
CF on the number plate designates the area in which the car was registered, these areas are normally small enough that you will only get the one Franchised dealer in that area. i believe the dealer that supplied mine was the only BMW dealer in "CF" this is reinforced by the fact both of our cars have the prefixing letter "J" to "CF" which is normally a good indicator that it was registered at the same dealership. now if it was registered at the same dealership there is a good chance each car they registered on an "H" plate went in ascending order order ie H60 JCF H61JCF H62JCF etc, not by any rule but purely because of the methodical way DVLA issued number plates at the time. hence your car would have been registered 24 car after mine being H71JCF

Cool

Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:43 pm

Gibson wrote:
Blitz wrote:
Gibson wrote:Blitz! your car was suppled in the same area as mine probably by the same dealership and if my suspicions are right, probably 24 cars after mine, so probably even in the same month!
How did you find out?
CF on the number plate designates the area in which the car was registered, these areas are normally small enough that you will only get the one Franchised dealer in that area. i believe the dealer that supplied mine was the only BMW dealer in "CF" this is reinforced by the fact both of our cars have the prefixing letter "J" to "CF" which is normally a good indicator that it was registered at the same dealership. now if it was registered at the same dealership there is a good chance each car they registered on an "H" plate went in ascending order order ie H60 JCF H61JCF H62JCF etc, not by any rule but purely because of the methodical way DVLA issued number plates at the time. hence your car would have been registered 24 car after mine being H71JCF

My 325i sport is G341NGO and i have seen G342NGO, a gloss black 325i auto dr. Both cars were sold by L&C Croydon (Now Cooper Croydon)

Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:02 pm

Parts Auction site is not working.

Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:05 pm

must have gone down was fine for me earlier

i can see myself spending a lot on there, ive baught 3 seperate orders now since the site relaunched

Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:05 pm

Blitz wrote:Parts Auction site is not working.

ran out of parts after we found it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:09 pm

Sanchez wrote:
Blitz wrote:Parts Auction site is not working.
ran out of parts after we found it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

we are fragging the website of parts

Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:30 pm

Alex wrote:, £3 for a brand new gear gator,

Saw them, but forgot to add them to my order!!

Wed Dec 10, 2008 2:38 pm

Got a difficult to find (for me at least) trim part for a Cab very cheap,
Recommended.

Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:31 am

The link is not working - would you mind giving the full page address??

Many thanks,

Jack

Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:17 am

yup same for me..the link is not working....The full page address would be handyy...Thanks

Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:39 am

the new site is www.bmminiparts.com

but it was still down last night

Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:55 pm

Had an email from them today: A little update as to what is going on and why the site is down.

When we tried to upload additional features it was found the hard drive in the dedicated server had a 'bad block' and would not back up. The hosting company, one of the worlds largest, has since been on the case, since Monday 4pm and after trying a few different options have still not managed to rectify this issue.

I am unsure as to how long the site will be down for as they, the hosting company are unsure themselves and were unable to provide me with a time.

I can only apologise for this inconvenience and hope to have the site back up very soon.

Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:02 pm

wooo working again