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[Nick27]

HI, Can you guys please advise where i could genuine GM parts for my omega 2.2 CD Auto (2003).. looking for rear shocks & springs and front brake discs & pads.

Admin, apologies if post is in wrong place please move to the right place.

Thanks

[martin42]

ford stealers 

failing that i would go to a vauxhall dealership,or try flea bay

[Nick W]

I wouldn't be too fussed about OE for any of those parts. Any decent brand from a factors will easily do the job, and will probably be cheaper.

[Nick27]

Brake pads and discs can easily be found but i m more concerned about shocks and springs because i have suffered low quality springs which have worn out in a year

I think should use vauxhall dealer but i know i will be ripped off

[Andy H]

Join Autobahnstormers. £20 per year and you will be able to get TradeClub prices for genuine parts at main dealers

Pattern brakes seem OK when first fitted but often wear unevenly and cause brake judder and front wheel vibration. I strongly recommend fitting genuine disks & pads (especially at Trade Club prices).

Springs are expensive even with Trade Club. Advice on here seems to be to buy KYB instead.

Dampers are more sensibly priced on Trade Club (and if you have self leveling suspension there isn't really any aftermarket competition)

If you don't want to join ABS you will find that andyc can offer similar prices for genuine parts.

[feeutfo]

HI, Can you guys please advise where i could genuine GM parts for my omega 2.2 CD Auto (2003).. looking for rear shocks & springs and front brake discs & pads.

Admin, apologies if post is in wrong place please move to the right place.

Thanks

By far the proven best value for discs and pads are the trade club front axle set from the dealers.
Shocks are fairly reasonable too. But for both of these you'll need a trade club card to get best value.

Springs are very expensive from vx. So Kyb are recomended there. Of your list I wouldn't get anything except Kyb springs from a factors.

If mail ordering;
Try buypartsby for kyb
And andyc on here for trade club prices for discs and shocks. Postage/weight will be high though.


...so being a bit slow of typing, as Andy said.

[SteveAvfc.]

vauxhallworldparts.com bought genuine rear shocks £84 inc vat this year not sure how this compares with dealership but i was happy. 

[feeutfo]

Bah, I'd post the tc prices but thier web site is crap to navigate ATM.

[SteveAvfc.]

vauxhallworldparts.com bought genuine rear shocks £84 inc vat this year not sure how this compares with dealership but i was happy. 

For got to say also bought genuine front pads from flea bay £12.00 

[05omegav6]

Rear shocks about £60 each, front disc/pad set £100 all from main dealer

Motor factors might be a smidgen cheaper for shocks, but the front discs and pads will be same price as Vauxhall, not worth not buying genuine WJ Kings is probably your nearest dealer

[feeutfo]

Rear shocks about £60 each, front disc/pad set £100 all from main dealer

Motor factors might be a smidgen cheaper for shocks, but the front discs and pads will be same price as Vauxhall, not worth not buying genuine WJ Kings is probably your nearest dealer

Too right Al, it is always worth buying genuine for discs and pads. Why risk an unknown for the same money? 

[TheBoy]

Stick to genuine for brakes/pads. Patterns in this price range are universally crap, including the 'big name' brands.

GM springs are dear, KYB are much cheaper, if not quite the same quality.

Either get a Tradeclub card (via ABS, £25 a year), or PM andyc on this forum

[Nick27]

Rear shocks about £60 each, front disc/pad set £100 all from main dealer

Motor factors might be a smidgen cheaper for shocks, but the front discs and pads will be same price as Vauxhall, not worth not buying genuine WJ Kings is probably your nearest dealer

I have checked the nearest dealer is Tony Levoi in Romford, I will contact them to see. These pricves seem to be good value for money. the other day I went to a garage he quoted me £185-200 for rear shocks plus £100 labour +vat.

[Nick27]

Stick to genuine for brakes/pads. Patterns in this price range are universally crap, including the 'big name' brands.

GM springs are dear, KYB are much cheaper, if not quite the same quality.

Either get a Tradeclub card (via ABS, £25 a year), or PM andyc on this forum

Thanks, I have PM andyc  I will also contact the dealer tomorrow morning to get a quote. will need to find a garage who can do a job for me at relatively good price. not ripping me off!!

[TheBoy]

Rear shocks about £60 each, front disc/pad set £100 all from main dealer

Motor factors might be a smidgen cheaper for shocks, but the front discs and pads will be same price as Vauxhall, not worth not buying genuine WJ Kings is probably your nearest dealer

I have checked the nearest dealer is Tony Levoi in Romford, I will contact them to see. These pricves seem to be good value for money. the other day I went to a garage he quoted me £185-200 for rear shocks plus £100 labour +vat.

All prices quoted are 'tradeclub' prices, as virtually all of us have 'tradeclub'.

We are lucky to have a dealer, andyc, who will supply all members parts at TC prices (plus postage if you are not near him)