Purchasing OEM parts

[krazychowmein]

Hi everyone!

I tried searching and couldn't find a thread about OEM parts, either I suck at searching or there really isn't one. On the Honda forum I am a member of there is an individual who works for a Honda dealership and generally gets OEM parts for 5-10% above cost. Is there such a person you guys turn to here on the Toyota forum?

I need a replacement sun visor for my 2007 Camry SE, dealership won't cover it because we are out of the 36K mile warranty. They want $117 to replace the sun visor. I saw another individual here got a replacement for $76.

Thanks for your help!

[njerald]

$68.01 + shipping everyday for US built Camrys.

http://toyotapartspeople.com/

[krazychowmein]

Originally Posted by njerald

$68.01 + shipping everyday for US built Camrys.

http://toyotapartspeople.com/

Thanks Njerald, now if it's driver side would that be considered LH (left hand) side? Also there is ash and Bisque color my interior is Grey so I'm assuming I have the Ash interior correct?

THANKS!

[Joe Dirt]

Yes, and yes...

[krazychowmein]

Awesome thanks Joe!

BTW love the avatar LOL!

[MJZ]

$117 is about right for replacement if you include the labor. Of course, cheaper to do it yourself.

[TOYOPARTSMAN]

I sell it for $68.86 plus ACTUAL SHIPPING COSTS plus $1.00 - $2.00 for materials, etc, not some percentage or over inflated to make up the difference for the discount.

What you will also see, is that I am in here offering my experience, expertise, opinion, and answering questions. So, if you need anything, have any questions, even if they are not parts related, don't hesitate. I am in here usually everyday.

But wherevere you do buy from, feel free to ask me anything.

Good luck.

Originally Posted by krazychowmein

Hi everyone!

I tried searching and couldn't find a thread about OEM parts, either I suck at searching or there really isn't one. On the Honda forum I am a member of there is an individual who works for a Honda dealership and generally gets OEM parts for 5-10% above cost. Is there such a person you guys turn to here on the Toyota forum?

I need a replacement sun visor for my 2007 Camry SE, dealership won't cover it because we are out of the 36K mile warranty. They want $117 to replace the sun visor. I saw another individual here got a replacement for $76.

Thanks for your help!

[krazychowmein]

Originally Posted by MJZ

$117 is about right for replacement if you include the labor. Of course, cheaper to do it yourself.

This was just for the part

Thanks for the offer TOYOPARTSMAN, I ordered it from Toyotapartspeople, which is now processing. Hopefully doesn't take too long the Wife has been bugging me to get this fixed!

[TOYOPARTSMAN]

I thought I'd use this thread to reiterate what I do in many of my posts for everyone who searches to see.

I offer 30% off MSRP to TN members plus I only charge actual shipping costs plus $1.00 - $2.00 for materials, etc. I am also in the forum just about every day. I believe in the old fashion personal touch with a bit of modernization to it. What I mean by that is that my website isn't some order taking machine. If you want to order something, you can email, me, PM me, or call me. Since I charge only actual shipping costs, you'll never get a made up ridiculous shipping charge. I am available to you to answer your questions and am here to assist the TN members however I can. If you ask me something and I don't know the answer, I'll tell you and then do my best to figure it out or guide you in the right direction.

So, I look forward assisting more and more members.

Good luck to you all in whatever your repair or project may be and I'll see you in the forums.

[Henry Hooker]

Originally Posted by TOYOPARTSMAN

I thought I'd use this thread to reiterate what I do in many of my posts for everyone who searches to see.

I offer 30% off MSRP to TN members plus I only charge actual shipping costs plus $1.00 - $2.00 for materials, etc. I am also in the forum just about every day. I believe in the old fashion personal touch with a bit of modernization to it. What I mean by that is that my website isn't some order taking machine. If you want to order something, you can email, me, PM me, or call me. Since I charge only actual shipping costs, you'll never get a made up ridiculous shipping charge. I am available to you to answer your questions and am here to assist the TN members however I can. If you ask me something and I don't know the answer, I'll tell you and then do my best to figure it out or guide you in the right direction.

So, I look forward assisting more and more members.

Good luck to you all in whatever your repair or project may be and I'll see you in the forums.

Good to know, I like your philosophy, I'll remember this when I need something

[94PrizmDD]

omg.... I wish i was part of this forum sooner. I just recently replaced my sun visor. I paid about $117 at a local Toyota dealer. Extremely easy to install no tools required just a flat head to pop out the old tab. I just hope they improved the design because there is no reason for a sun visor to break like that.

[Joe Dirt]

^ What toyopartsman said ^

I just got some parts from Gary for my Camry last week and couldn't have been happier- great guy to work with for sure, and they support the forum.

[BretAz]

My friend is a service advisor for a Toyota dealership. My mom has an 07 Camry, so I asked him what problems he has seen with this car. He told me the only thing he sees alot of is the visors. What fails on these?

[TOYOPARTSMAN]

I believe they fail at the pivot point where it swings. I had a 96 Camry and I have an '04. The 96 had to be replaced, but in that car I did a lot of driving and the constant up down, side to side, etc, just finally wore it out. I have had to replace mine in the "04 as well, and I think that they are just not holding up the use. The '07 and newer are just wearing at a rate that I am not happy with.

[GT-R]

Gary, I'll be contacting u when I need parts in the future.