[NSW] Machter Parts Expanding

[Citroënbender]

I was told by their rep on Friday, they’re shortly to roll out their own twice-daily Sydney delivery service to the trade.

At the moment I feel they’re in a good zone, they seem to be trying to keep or improve their parts quality - improved market responsiveness could see them win more sales over similar enterprises. Would be interesting to know if there’s cash or just a shedload of credit behind this push.

[Dr Terry]

I purchase a lot of Machter stuff but their quality is all over the place. Some is good & well priced, some is just junk & some overpriced, but the biggest drama is their cataloging. Every 2nd item is not correct for model.

Dr Terry

[Travesty]

Cousin in Sydney runs a workshop and used to use them for Euro suspension parts (mostly BMW) but the quality wasn't there (and cheaper to use Pelican or Rockauto for actual OEM parts).

[Citroënbender]

If you can afford to schedule repairs, yes, there are cheaper options overseas but a lot of workshop jobs are “reactive” and price conscious. We also use Tooley’s, Imparts, EAI regularly.

A recent example involved a clockspring with (failed) integrated steering angle sensor. One third the dealer cost from Machter, delivered next morning and everyone was happy.