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    04-22-2012 03:22 AM #1
    I'm posting these up if you guys aren't familiar with them. If you're poor like myself, than these places should definitely come in handy!

    Cheap parts:

    BMA Parts in Glendale

    1822 Victory Blvd.
    Glendale, CA 91201

    (818) 240-1223

    bmaparts.com

    They sell OEM and aftermarket stuff at great prices and usually have everything you need in stock or can get it in the same day if you call in advance.

    Cheap labor:

    Gharibian Auto Repair in Van Nuys

    7712 Sepulveda Blvd
    Van Nuys, CA 91405

    (818) 787-3492

    Clutch job, slave cylinder, and master cylinder for $300 on my GTI 337, need I say more? Zareh, the owner, did my timing belt, water pump, and tensioner for $250 the other day. He's a cool guy too.

    I'm not a promoter for these places or anything of that nature, just looking out for my fellow dubbers!
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    04-22-2012 04:27 PM #2
    Free bump good to know!

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    04-25-2012 11:12 PM #3
    If you don't know, now you knew!
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    04-26-2012 01:59 PM #4
    Also in Eagle Rock is ETY Parts. Those guys were getting me stuff for my 1995 Audi 90 that the dealer and BMA could not get. And BMA has lots of stuff.

    http://www.etyparts.com/

    And in Glendale is a good place for cheap parts and cheap rebuilding of axles. Under Car plus. Also have locations in Van Nuys and Upland.

    http://undercarplus.com/

    Put it this way. At the dealer I work at, we use these guys for our personal rides
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    04-27-2012 01:37 PM #5
    Man,

    Where were you guys last week when I took my C' in for work to be done?!

    Nah, at least I know I am in pretty good hands at GVW in Winnetka.

    I am not sure if he is cheap, but I am confident in the quality of the work.
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  6. 04-27-2012 02:34 PM #6
    Cheap AND top quality labor? Hit up Raz @ Auto Union Tuning in Huntington Beach. I've been there numerous times, great guy and great prices.

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    04-27-2012 11:46 PM #7
    another place is

    Cruz Auto Parts
    located rite where the the 5 and 110 meet by dodger stadium

    2616 N. Figueroa St.
    Los Angeles CA. 90065

    323.342.9511
    Ask for nelson or hector
    there really helpful!

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    04-28-2012 10:44 PM #8
    Quote Originally Posted by N.Cruz323 View Post
    another place is

    Cruz Auto Parts
    located rite where the the 5 and 110 meet by dodger stadium

    2616 N. Figueroa St.
    Los Angeles CA. 90065

    323.342.9511
    Ask for nelson or hector
    there really helpful!
    :thumb up:
    Home of Veedub Motion!

    They really know their stuff.

    Can anyone recommend a good place to get a gti front end for in reflex silver for a good price? Already searched dismantlers, some went as high as asking 400$ PER FENDER....

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    05-01-2012 05:41 PM #9
    was the timing belt, water pump, and tensioner just labor or was parts included for the price of $250 and do they do other euro cars i wanna take my vovlo

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    05-02-2012 03:02 AM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by 3Z_MK3 View Post
    was the timing belt, water pump, and tensioner just labor or was parts included for the price of $250 and do they do other euro cars i wanna take my vovlo
    $250 was just the labor and I bought my parts at BMA because they have the best deals. They work on everything!!
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    05-02-2012 04:36 AM #11
    Quote Originally Posted by chocolatecamil View Post
    $250 was just the labor and I bought my parts at BMA because they have the best deals. They work on everything!!

    That doesnt sound like a cheap price to me.
    They can do it for $100 dollars less if you go to places around West Covina, La puente, El Monte, City of industry and all the area of San Gabriel Valley.

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    05-03-2012 02:10 PM #12
    Quote Originally Posted by DarthVW View Post
    That doesnt sound like a cheap price to me.
    They can do it for $100 dollars less if you go to places around West Covina, La puente, El Monte, City of industry and all the area of San Gabriel Valley.
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    05-04-2012 01:20 AM #13
    Quote Originally Posted by DarthVW View Post
    That doesnt sound like a cheap price to me.
    They can do it for $100 dollars less if you go to places around West Covina, La puente, El Monte, City of industry and all the area of San Gabriel Valley.
    Well, compared to at least $500 at independent shops and $800 or so at the dealership, I think it's good!!
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    05-04-2012 02:37 AM #14
    Quote Originally Posted by N.Cruz323 View Post
    another place is

    Cruz Auto Parts
    located rite where the the 5 and 110 meet by dodger stadium

    2616 N. Figueroa St.
    Los Angeles CA. 90065

    323.342.9511
    Ask for nelson or hector
    there really helpful!
    Thats down the street from Nightingale.............are they open weekends?
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    05-04-2012 05:18 AM #15
    Quote Originally Posted by chocolatecamil View Post
    Well, compared to at least $500 at independent shops and $800 or so at the dealership, I think it's good!!

    We're talking about good prices, not giving away your money.
    If someone its willing to pay $500 for that kind of job, so then they deserve it.
    Thats why i fix the car myself, dont want to give my money to all of those dip****s around.

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    05-04-2012 12:02 PM #16
    Quote Originally Posted by chocolatecamil View Post
    $250 was just the labor and I bought my parts at BMA because they have the best deals. They work on everything!!
    Next time you need that done, host a g2g with pizza and beer. My buddy and I will bring our tools and knock it out on a Saturday
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    05-04-2012 01:26 PM #17
    Quote Originally Posted by AnAgentOrange View Post
    Next time you need that done, host a g2g with pizza and beer. My buddy and I will bring our tools and knock it out on a Saturday

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    05-04-2012 01:27 PM #18
    Quote Originally Posted by Vamped View Post
    Thats down the street from Nightingale.............are they open weekends?
    just call and ask bro.

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    05-04-2012 03:52 PM #19
    you guys wanna do it to my car its time to change the timing belt

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    05-05-2012 05:32 AM #20
    Quote Originally Posted by Vamped View Post
    Thats down the street from Nightingale.............are they open weekends?
    yes rite by there!
    there open
    monday thru friday from 8-6 : Saturdays 8-5 : Sunday closed

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    05-06-2012 04:57 PM #22
    Quote Originally Posted by AnAgentOrange View Post
    Next time you need that done, host a g2g with pizza and beer. My buddy and I will bring our tools and knock it out on a Saturday
    Haha, I'll keep you in mind. I thought about asking the socal forum for something like this but didn't think anybody would be up for the task.
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