comparison shopping for accessories and parts

[smartcarparts]

some members have rightfully commented on the cost of parts and accessories whether genuine or replacement. In an effort to provide both quality products at fair prices, I have done a comparison of prices and availability from the only other large distributor. This is a very well respected trader who offers MBenz parts as well.

The problem is the same for us both...the products are 99% sourced in euro currency countries....he is Canada and my location in South Carolina.

The costs of related import expenses is slightly more as the Canadian location in on their west coast.

the cost of the C$ is par with the US$.

I have given up on the official smart dealers here, some dont stock product, some dont know what you speaking about, some are overpriced and some are very mistakingly underpriced.

in random order the following are examples of the same products

smartcarparts canada
451 brabus pedal set 199.50 229.70
450 drink holder 69.95 57.65
450 rear brake shoe set 79.95 145.70
451 brasbus shift knob 191.50 252.90
450 airfilter 19.99 18.19
450 fuel filter 23.99 30.45
451 cargo area roll cover 189.95 193.20
451 cargo deck with net 459.95 461.75
451 shelf liner kit 59.95 54.30
BRABUS dynamic pkg 4000.00+ 4885.00
BRABUS headlamps 750.00 1008.00
BRABUS front spoiler 328.00 459.00
BRABUS hand brake 219.95 276.10
BRABUS LOGO FUEL DOOR 75.00 92.20
BRABUS SHIFT KNOB 191.50 252.90

KONIGSEDAR S.C.
LORINSER CANADA
REAR FENDER EXTENSION 1100.00 1450.00
FRONT BUMPER 872.50 872.50
REAR BUMPER 997.50 310.00 !!

450 AIRFILTER 19.99 18.19
450 ALTERNATOR BELT 11.95 22.85
450 BRAKE DRUMS 189.95 166.15
451 SAFETY PLUS PKG 214.90 NOT AVAIL
451 WIPER SET 47.95 37.55
450 FR BRAKE PAD SET 69.99 60.95

MANY MECHANICAL AND ACCESSORIES SHOWN IN EBAY STORE
NOT AVAILABLE FROM USA/CANADIAN SOURCES.

I do not offer the following items which are available in Canada and dealers
Multifunctional luggage compartment box
Radiator grill in chrome
Cruise control
clock and tach
451 brake pads and drums, rotors or shoes
car covers and fog lamp rings

As you can see, some items are more expensive here in S.C.

I will continue to source the best quality products (not from China)
and try to secure the lowest price.

Thank you all for your past support and hope you will continue to visit
our ebay store.

Please watch here for special price or group purchase offers.



Sherwin