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Originally Posted by Itsme
Always worth a visit to the dealer, one such example I had to replace clutch fan in ranger, all the auto shops wanted $375 or more just for the hub, ford dealer $230 for complete hub & fan.
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If you've got an ABN you can register for their 'trade club' programs too, they're competitive on pricing vs aftermarket over the counter on ridgey didge OEM parts, just claim you're a Mobile mechanic and they'll let you join their programs with a COD account.
Your local Ford dealership will also deliver to you free of charge and usually same day on your order too, mines 30km down the road and I order stuff and it just appears on my front door step when I get home.
https://www.fordtradeclub.com.au/
They sell things like batteries, their own range of coolants, oils, brake fluids etc, I think last time I bought a bottle of oil from them it was $40 for 5L 5W-30 fully synthetic.
GM has their own version and they also do other makes and models I believe
https://gmtradeparts.com.au/w/join
My local
Holden dealership has the oil and air filters and the accessory drive belt in stock on the shelf for my Fiesta ST
Worth considering if you have an ABN, or if you want to register one and a business name it takes two seconds, means you'll be able to buy at better prices, and have things turn up on your door step same or next day.