XC70 parts in Canada

[2volvo]

Hi there,

I did recently an Internet search regarding the availability in Canada of auto parts for my 2003 XC70.
I found the following on line parts suppliers:
http://www.pythonparts.ca
http://www.autopartsonlinecanada.com
http://canada.europartsetc.com

Some of the parts are priced way cheaper than the dealer, in some cases even 50% off!

My questions to the people from Canada members of this forum are:
1. Has anybody ordered and installed parts from these suppliers?
2.Are these parts indeed OEM and similar to what the dealer would sell?
3.What is your overall experience with these suppliers?

Any feedback is much appreciated.

Thanks

[Mitch]

Hey there in Ontario!

Yes, I have used AutoPartsOnline, for brakes and things like that for my VW. For the XC, I have purchased an air filter and probably some other small items.

I have found the service to be excellent, free shipping over $75 is great and I have even tried an alternator from them (again for my Passat) and it worked well for the core return and credit on my credit card.

Thanks for the other links, I'll check those out!

-Mitch
04 XC70
99 Passat 1.8T
69 Triumph GT6+