I love Rimmers (and hate them!)

MWMan · 21st April 2016, 14:31

To be fair, for a 15 year old car where the original manufacturer went out of business some time ago, Rimmers in an awesome place to go and get the more unusual parts. One the face of it sometimes they look a really good deal as well. I have had a water ingress leak on my tourer for some time (subject of another thread), that required me to take off the finisher cover off the tailgate hinges. All the clips broke of course as they were completely rusted. Searched the bay of E for the part and any fasteners - no luck. Went to Rimmers and there they were! The finisher itself is down as £9.14 and the clips were £1.54 each (I needed 7). Quick sum in my head and I thought go on you can afford £20. I thought this looked a good price for a part that you cant get anywhere else.

So far so good. When I came to the totals page the sum comes out as £33.44!!!

At first I thought their web page calculator had gone haywire, but no. I had been looking at the non VAT prices. Then their is a rather large shipping cost which also has VAT on it. Anyway I still bought them.

Point is - Rimmers is a great place for the unusual MG/Rover parts, but it can strip your wallet bare.

coolguy · 21st April 2016, 15:04

I think what is more amazing is the different range of vehicles their parts cover. They have yet to fail me for any part for my 45 year old Triumph, my 36 year old Rover SD1, or my slightly newer Jaguars. If you ever get an invite to their Open Days (usually Drive-it-day), they are well worth a visit.

stevestrat · 21st April 2016, 16:10

I tend to use Rimmers as a reference but rarely buy from them. I get the part number then search for it on All Car Parts Fast site. Rarer stuff I look at Brown and Gammons.

MWMan · 21st April 2016, 17:25

Good info - thanks

steve-45 · 21st April 2016, 17:35

Rimmers are hard to beat when your desperate for a part and need next day delivery ......

Typhoon190 · 21st April 2016, 19:18

Rimmer Bros are superb IMO. As above, they hold stock for our older vehicles, at relatively reasonable prices.

People need to remember that it's a business, not a charity! Building and grounds to pay for and maintain, staff to look after, insurance etc etc.

I have used Endon services before as well, and they are also excellent, along with Brown and Gammons. I think owners are lucky to still have these suppliers.

jonc3725 · 21st April 2016, 22:14

I agree with the OP.

I use rimmers for ref than go elsewhere because of their prices.

Tonight I have bought a genuine OEM coolant hose for my project car from Brit car for half (Yes half!!!!!!

) the price rimmers are selling it for.

Same part number and both genuine. Why the 100% mark up when they are so well known.

FLYER · 21st April 2016, 22:19

I can honestly say i have never bought from Rimmers .

Frankly they rip the yellow stuff in price .

However in saying that some have no issue with them.

mininuts · 21st April 2016, 23:17

I've never bought off Rimmers, mainly due to their prices. I always use DMGRS as my first port of call

genpk · 22nd April 2016, 12:01

I have bought from both, DMGR has some great stuff and good prices,and as im in Australia Ive had various experiences with shipping depending on the size of the item.
Rimmers are great also,usually a fraction dearer (I dont get VAT charged over here) but they will price match but there freight is ALWAYS very cheap and very fast which is great for my sort of distance.
I might also add ,ive called Rimmers a number of times on the phone from here and always had friendly and correct advice given every time.

21st April 2016, 14:31	#1
MWMan Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bishop's Stortford Posts: 418 Thanks: 210 Thanked 289 Times in 124 Posts	I love Rimmers (and hate them!) To be fair, for a 15 year old car where the original manufacturer went out of business some time ago, Rimmers in an awesome place to go and get the more unusual parts. One the face of it sometimes they look a really good deal as well. I have had a water ingress leak on my tourer for some time (subject of another thread), that required me to take off the finisher cover off the tailgate hinges. All the clips broke of course as they were completely rusted. Searched the bay of E for the part and any fasteners - no luck. Went to Rimmers and there they were! The finisher itself is down as £9.14 and the clips were £1.54 each (I needed 7). Quick sum in my head and I thought go on you can afford £20. I thought this looked a good price for a part that you cant get anywhere else. So far so good. When I came to the totals page the sum comes out as £33.44!!! At first I thought their web page calculator had gone haywire, but no. I had been looking at the non VAT prices. Then their is a rather large shipping cost which also has VAT on it. Anyway I still bought them. Point is - Rimmers is a great place for the unusual MG/Rover parts, but it can strip your wallet bare.

21st April 2016, 16:10	#3
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,464 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	I tend to use Rimmers as a reference but rarely buy from them. I get the part number then search for it on All Car Parts Fast site. Rarer stuff I look at Brown and Gammons. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

21st April 2016, 22:14	#7
jonc3725 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 190 + and MKIV Supra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 224 Thanked 493 Times in 359 Posts	I agree with the OP. I use rimmers for ref than go elsewhere because of their prices. Tonight I have bought a genuine OEM coolant hose for my project car from Brit car for half (Yes half!!!!!!) the price rimmers are selling it for. Same part number and both genuine. Why the 100% mark up when they are so well known. __________________ Jon C Living the dream MK IV VVTI Tiptronic TT Toyota Supra MG ZT 190+ BornTuesday, 10th July 2001 @ 09:01:10 259th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 252nd ZT 190 + to be made out of 4,023 101st ZT in Solar Red (code: CEU) to be made out of 1,888

21st April 2016, 23:17	#9
mininuts This is my second home Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port William Posts: 5,309 Thanks: 5,098 Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts	I've never bought off Rimmers, mainly due to their prices. I always use DMGRS as my first port of call __________________ *Paul* 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S

21st April 2016, 15:04	#2
coolguy Coolguy Rover 75 CDT Tourer Auto, Rover 75 2.0 Connoisseur Auto, MG ZT 2.5 Auto and MG ZT Cdti Auto (Monogra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finedon Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	I think what is more amazing is the different range of vehicles their parts cover. They have yet to fail me for any part for my 45 year old Triumph, my 36 year old Rover SD1, or my slightly newer Jaguars. If you ever get an invite to their Open Days (usually Drive-it-day), they are well worth a visit.

21st April 2016, 17:25	#4
MWMan Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bishop's Stortford Posts: 418 Thanks: 210 Thanked 289 Times in 124 Posts	Good info - thanks

21st April 2016, 17:35	#5
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	Rimmers are hard to beat when your desperate for a part and need next day delivery ......

21st April 2016, 19:18	#6
Typhoon190 This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Monogram Typhoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4,704 Thanks: 328 Thanked 557 Times in 443 Posts	Rimmer Bros are superb IMO. As above, they hold stock for our older vehicles, at relatively reasonable prices. People need to remember that it's a business, not a charity! Building and grounds to pay for and maintain, staff to look after, insurance etc etc. I have used Endon services before as well, and they are also excellent, along with Brown and Gammons. I think owners are lucky to still have these suppliers.

21st April 2016, 22:19	#8
FLYER Banned rover75 cdti AUTO TOURER 160 bhp. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 35,346 Thanks: 2,985 Thanked 3,685 Times in 2,463 Posts	I can honestly say i have never bought from Rimmers . Frankly they rip the yellow stuff in price . However in saying that some have no issue with them.

22nd April 2016, 12:01	#10
genpk Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon MGZT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perth, AUSTRALIA Posts: 1,662 Thanks: 3 Thanked 461 Times in 299 Posts	I have bought from both, DMGR has some great stuff and good prices,and as im in Australia Ive had various experiences with shipping depending on the size of the item. Rimmers are great also,usually a fraction dearer (I dont get VAT charged over here) but they will price match but there freight is ALWAYS very cheap and very fast which is great for my sort of distance. I might also add ,ive called Rimmers a number of times on the phone from here and always had friendly and correct advice given every time.