robertofollia
Member Since: 16 Aug 2006
Location: Sometimes over here, and sometimes over there
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| Help! Shipping for bearings from Centurion to Spain needed! |
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Hi there,
My D3 v8 2007 MY is in dire need of some replacement bearings.
The only place who stock them is in Centurion Gearbox & diff centre in Centurion, SA,
I already contacted them, placed the order and paid. They are waiting for the funds to clear and for the swift to reach them.
But... there is a problem with the shipping.
All the big shippers I contactd in Spain (DHL &UPS) will only arrange collection and delivery if I open an account with them (and for a single shipment they won't allow me to do so).
And to make matters worse, should they accept the shipment, its cost and customs clearing will cost me as much as the parts themselves (tax is another issue to add to the grand total)
I Would be very grateful if any of you could point me towards the right direction in order to get the parts shipped. Who I could contact, who could I call, or any address or telephone number?
Regular mail or airmail is OK for me as well, and is the best bet, certainly, as Post does not charge the receiver for clearing customs, as they only charge the actual customs tax, but can't arrange collection in SA.
There's the link to the courier help
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic59511.html
The friendly Centurion gearbox staff will be looking at other alternatives, but alternatives should be searched from the 3rd jan onwards, as almost everybody is closed or closing for Christmas Holidays and New Year.
Happy Christmas to all you and your families, and hope 2011 brings reliability to our D3s
All the best from Spain
Robert Regards, Robert
Only a closed filling station can prevent me from reaching my destination
1992 Santana 88"SWB petrol
1995 RRClassic 300Tdi
1999 D2 V8 manual coiler
2004 D2 Td5... SOLD!
2006 D3 V8 SE
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 24th Dec 2010 9:41 am |
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Frans@yamorna
Member Since: 20 Jan 2010
Location: Tzaneen
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Hi Robert,I am glad Centurion could help you.They are really a nice firm to deal with.I am sure they can arrange to send the parts by post  Have a nice Christmas.Regards,Frans
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| 24th Dec 2010 2:13 pm |
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robertofollia
Member Since: 16 Aug 2006
Location: Sometimes over here, and sometimes over there
Posts: 148
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Hi Frans,
Thank you so much, Happy Christmas for you and your family
Robert Regards, Robert
Only a closed filling station can prevent me from reaching my destination
1992 Santana 88"SWB petrol
1995 RRClassic 300Tdi
1999 D2 V8 manual coiler
2004 D2 Td5... SOLD!
2006 D3 V8 SE
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| 24th Dec 2010 4:59 pm |
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