Herbmiester 908 Report post Posted June 19, 2017 My wifes Skoda needs new front pads and rotors. Gazely quoted $750. I looked around for a set which happen to be the same as a Golf Mkv and came across Micks Garage in Ireland. Now I know a few of you have bought parts there before but when I looked at parts for my 335i they didn't have what i wanted. Anyway I found a set of Mintex rotors and pads, price including freight to NZ was $160 NZD. They arrived today 5 days after ordering them. Now Mintex isn't top of the tree but my research showed that they make good mid range products so interested to see how they last and what performance is like. Its a commuter car so no likelihood of press on driving. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3235 Report post Posted June 19, 2017 $160 incl freight for a pair of rotors and pads, by Mintex? That sounds more like the consumable pricing they should wear, than the 'max out you credit cards, "honey we're going on the Kraft Dinner diet again" plan' that you get with parts prices here. hope they work out well. Got em on already (to be sure)? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted June 19, 2017 VW in Botany charged me $600 for rotors, pads and labour on the CC. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted June 19, 2017 That price can't be right... 20-30% off NZ price I get it, but this is like 75% off. I hope it works out for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted June 19, 2017 22 minutes ago, my_e36 said: That price can't be right... 20-30% off NZ price I get it, but this is like 75% off. I hope it works out for you. 75% off NZ prices is not actually so crazy in my experience... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3235 Report post Posted June 19, 2017 7 hours ago, my_e36 said: That price can't be right... 20-30% off NZ price I get it, but this is like 75% off. I hope it works out for you. It can be right, and is right. If you take a look at parts prices from reputable motor factors in the UK for vehicles like Ford Mondeos and Vauxhalls, you're paying about 25 quid for an OEM rotor, and 20 quid for a set of pads. Though this may rise as Brexit approaches. Can I suggest you've been conditioned to the very high prices we generally pay for anything in NZ (and I'm not bitching about why things cost more here!), and may be overlooking that there's a useful bit of leverage between the NZD and the Sterling &/or Euro, currently. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted June 20, 2017 I've purchased from them before. Pretty good even if finding what you want is a bit tedious Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted June 20, 2017 18 hours ago, Olaf said: Can I suggest you've been conditioned to the very high prices we generally pay for anything in NZ Pretty sure you are right on that one. Probably on car part prices there are bit more difference in prices as we are a small market after-all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curryinahurry 38 Report post Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) Funnily enough, I just purchased some mintex pads and brembo vented rotors for my E30. $150 incl Gst for both fronts. I know we're comparing an 80's car to something from the 00's - but pads and rotors are pretty much the same across the board. So I'd say your new pricing sounds about right! Edited June 21, 2017 by curryinahurry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
