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hey guys, quick question...

Just about to order from Rocket and heard a horror story...(I won't go into it on here) and now I'm thinking twice... maybe just a fanciful story but it sounded really bad...

If anyone has any positive feedback on these guys please post it here...

any negative comments please pm me...

Thanks in advance

Nick

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They are the national distributor for a massive amount of brands and parts. I would place money on every "performance" workshop dealing with them at least once in their lifetime, alot of places get over 60% of their parts from Rocket.

As with any large company, of course they are going to have bad stories. Anyone ever heard that KFC chicken story about a chicken cyst?

thanks guys...

anyone else?

The thing that is worrying me is that I got a quote via email, took note of the part numbers etc, gave the details to my engine builder and he rang to place the order... But the price they quoted him was a few hundred dollars more expensive...wtf (and he would be getting wholesale prices?)

Am I just being paranoid?

thanks guys...

you would think things like this would be simple but it gets confusing when everyone who walks into the garage has to give their 2 cents...I tell my mechanic something and then he rings me back 2 hours later and says "oh dunno about those guys, or this or that" I'm like WTF...Why did you ask me to source the parts then if your not going to fu*#in listen to me... they know a lot about engines but f#@k all about doing business *end rant*

I really envy those of you who have the time and expertise to work on your cars yourself

thanks guys...

anyone else?

The thing that is worrying me is that I got a quote via email, took note of the part numbers etc, gave the details to my engine builder and he rang to place the order... But the price they quoted him was a few hundred dollars more expensive...wtf (and he would be getting wholesale prices?)

Am I just being paranoid?

Its not your Mechanic adding on his margin??? (my 2c to annoy you and make you think hes now ripping you off, sorry!)

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