Fiat 2000 Parts from Canada

[Batlcry]

Hi back John,
Thanks for the response and the new link. Will certainly check it out.
A dealer I have found, that probably most are already aware of, is Vick Auto located in Texas. A huge inventory of Fiat parts for different models. If you haven't done so already, check them out.
Thanks again,
Lon ✌

[SeattleSpider]

Lon,

I thought the issue was the "high cost of shipping from the USA, or the hassle of crossing into Trump land" (quote from Maxdog of Montreal), and that the "shipping costs via German postal service are cheaper" (also Maxdog).

If you are OK with US parts companies, I have been VERY happy with Auto Ricambi (bought a new Polish (Polski) transmission from them last year and they were very helpful), and for performance parts Allison's Automotive is great. They are both very active on this cite (Auto Ricambi = Csaba), and in fact Mark Allison of Allison's Automotive is So Cal Mark the site administrator.

Auto Ricambi is: http://www.autoricambi.us/

and Allison Automotive is: http://simpsen.com/store/index.php?sid=all1275

John

[Leonard124]

There really isn't many options for us Canadians when we need parts.
The cheapest way is to order through USPS and try to keep the total below $100 so we will not have to pay the taxes and the extra charge Canada Post places on the order(which is 5-10 dollars).
Shipping with FedEx / UPS is a killer.
In the Montreal area we have a local guy who sells Fiat/Alfa parts..but that is pretty much it.
If he doesn't have it then it is usually from a vendor down in the States who is willing to ship with USPS(Autoricambi & Vick's just to name a couple).

[AriK]

Long live Remo. Always reliable to provide a part for a quick fix the same day.

[duff]

i have a great site from Holland.
To bad it is al in Dutch, but i can translate if you want

http://www.martinwillems-webshop.nl/sho ... upe-spider

[Batlcry]

This does look like a great site but the language is a huge barrier.
After all the responses I have to conclude that an American supplier is probably the best option for me here in Atlantic Canada. I live about 1 hour from the Maine border so a short drive and I can pick my stuff and head home.
Spring is just around the corner.. gotta get some things en route !!
Cheers, Lon ✌

[phaetn]

Yup, that's what I do. Probably 45 mins to the border, call it a 2hr round trip after border clearance, picking up the package, and then customs on the way back. I have to be saving around $100 to make it worth my time and gas, etc.

If it's just light/small stuff that can go in a padded envelope or even a small carton then postal mail is ok. Often Cda Post don't bother with fees. UPS/FedEx, however, is brutal as they can charge excessive brokerage rates (often times more than the actual amount payable for duty).

There is a UPS Store just on the US side of the border (less that 5 mins and only two right turns!) that will accept packages with anybody's name on it for $5. Some days the Canada Customs agents guys are in a good mood and won't even tell me to come in to pay for HST (there's no other tariff on car parts) despite only having been out of the country for only 10 mins. Not every time, but once it a while.

Cheers,
phaetn

[profcucchi]

Quick addition, but nothing new:

In Canada, there are no readily available parts for us.

I've had good experiences with Allison in California and Auto Ricambi in Texas; Vick Auto in Texas, too. Customer service over the phone and emails are helpful.

That being said, I've made the trip to Buffalo when I was part of a large order and it's worth it. For small boxes, which the seller will let you know ahead of time, just have it shipped.

Ital Motors has helped me in the past with some repairs - but that's all. They don't stock parts or have leads on them either.