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Hobson
 


Member Since: 20 Jun 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 164

England 2013 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Causeway GreyDiscovery 4
Britpart Quality (or lack of)

I replaced the NSR door latch recently. In doing so the the exterior handle cap broke (common apparently). I had a look around online and found what I needed in stock at a well known retailer with a name that is quite similar to a sea fish. This part was illustrated sat next to a Land Rover box so I assumed it was a genuine part. When it arrived it was actually a Britpart part in a Britpart box. I wasn't particularly happy so I queried it with the seller. Turns out the Land rover box was for "illustrative purposes only" and there are weasly words in their T & C to that effect. I think it's somewhat dishonest bordering on sharp practice. However, the part looked a reasonable colour match when viewed in the bag so I fitted it. Wish I hadn't; the colour match is not good (my handles are Oberon), much too light. But better yet after one careful washing the paint has fallen off and it looks really scabby!

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I'm going to chase this up with the seller as the thing is not of acceptable quality. In the meantime I'll buy a genuine part and will think twice about Britpart in the future and definitely won't be using that particular seller again.

Whinge over!!!!  
Post #229239020th May 2022 3:49 pm
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Disco_Mikey
 


Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20855

Scotland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Didn't know Britpart done painted handles, and I can't find them on their website...

What's the part number you purchased? My D3 Build Thread

TDV8 Retrofit Build Thread  
Post #229241520th May 2022 8:17 pm
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Hobson
 


Member Since: 20 Jun 2018
Location: Essex
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England 2013 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Causeway GreyDiscovery 4

It's the door handle cap, not the whole thing. The part number is LR018254. Just checked back on
the Craddock website and the picture now shows a Britpart box! As it happens I took a screen grab when I purchased the part, clearly shows a Land Rover box. I'll be contacting them tomorrow...  
Post #229242820th May 2022 9:29 pm
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grzesiul
 


Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6415

Poland 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Auto Loire BlueDiscovery 4

i got my handles colour coded by LR dealership and they are ideal after 6 years

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Post #229246721st May 2022 8:56 am
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