Maintenance parts from Bav Auto

[91greg325i]

I need to order the normal tune up parts, plugs, all belts, h20 pump, etc, etc. Last time I did this, I went through my local BMW mechanic (independent shop) and he ordered a graf water pump and a contitech t-belt. I looked on Bav Auto and saw their stuff was cheaper than what I paid. Can anyone speak to the quality of these parts offered by Bav Auto? Is it going to be some no-name brand that I should worry about, or not a big deal? TIA.

[SR20VET]

I've only dealt with them a few times, but I pick stuff up in person when I do go (they're about 40 min from me). Lots of their stuff is high end, some isn't, but everything I've ever seen there seems to be quality. Nothing I've ever bought has shown any signs of premature wear, or inferior build.

[91greg325i]

Alright, thanks. Unless anyone has anything to say on the contrary, I'll go ahead and order from them.

[RobE30]

So far so good. Cap and rotor were both Bosch

[M-technik-3]

BAV sells quality stuff, I get it tax free and next morning thanks to I'm right next to a UPS hub.

[pporcaro]

water pumps from them cease right up
guibo's are made out of the soft plastic and suck too

[Disaster Inc]

You gotta be a little careful with them.

There carrying that Uropart brand now on some items, which I've heard is of lesser quality than oem.

I deal with them quite a bit, but always verify what brand the part is before I buy.

And many oem parts can be had cheaper thru others such as getbmwparts.com.

That all being said, on the stuff I do buy from them, they are a good outfit and stand behind there stuff.

[daniel]

you may save a few bucks going through pelicanparts.com

[kenika65]

pelican is preferred.

[blunttech]

bavauto has some good and some shit. you have to ask. some items are exact same stuff you get from the dealer for lots less and they also have 12 dollar guibos that are shit. always ask

[Mless5]

Your mechanic makes at least 100% on you with parts and that's what is why it is rare that they let you bring your own parts. There are legal issues as well, but they hit you twice: parts and labor.

Bavauto does have good and bad brands, but what not too many people know about is that they PRICE MATCH other online vendors whether it is Pelican or Autohaus... Works for me because I get parts the next day since I am in Taxachussetts.

[HiTheNameIsBJ]

I bought all of this (except the wires) from Bav Auto, every piece was good quality. These were put in about 15k ago and everything is holding up fine. They were also about the cheapest I could find.

[!kid]

i bought a shifter rebuild kit for my sisters e30 from bavauto the parts were all of good quality i also will be making an order soon for a oil pan,valve cover gaskets and a fuel filter

[Naplm00]

water pumps from them cease right up
guibo's are made out of the soft plastic and suck too

dont spread lies


I get my parts from BMA

[Turf1600]

autohausaz.