Sewellparts.com closing (merged Sewell Parts alternatives threads)
#107
Driver
iTrader: (1)
Not sure if anyone mentioned it, but the decision to close the online parts section is NOT affiliated with Corporate Lexus. It is internal.
With that said, I did start a petition as the employee I spoke with said they could use the support. Let's try and revive the online parts and keep it around...
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/s...s-online-store
With that said, I did start a petition as the employee I spoke with said they could use the support. Let's try and revive the online parts and keep it around...
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/s...s-online-store
With all the post within this forum, in regards to the $$$ people spend, i can't fathom Sewell losing $$$ from this entity of their dealership. Would love to know why? Curiosity to something that I and many here have supported.
#108
Lexus Test Driver
Not sure if anyone mentioned it, but the decision to close the online parts section is NOT affiliated with Corporate Lexus. It is internal.
With that said, I did start a petition as the employee I spoke with said they could use the support. Let's try and revive the online parts and keep it around...
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/s...s-online-store
With that said, I did start a petition as the employee I spoke with said they could use the support. Let's try and revive the online parts and keep it around...
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/s...s-online-store
The reason Sewell Lexus is ceasing to sell parts online at discounted prices appears to be a directive from Lexus.
"As it turns out, many Lexus dealerships were complaining that Sewell was undercutting them by stealing business because of the discounted cost for common items. These complaints created restrictions on products which included shipping outside the continental USA. Now I'm assuming that wasn't enough, and finally they were pressured to close down."
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"I just got off the phone with Sewell's Internet Parts department. They told me that Lexus wants the dealers in "your" area to handle your OEM Lexus parts needs. I had to say I am not terribly surprised."
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#109
Lexus Test Driver
I thought that it must be an internal issue. If it was Lexus Corprate shutting them down, then they would be shutting down MyLParts.com also.
With all the post within this forum, in regards to the $$$ people spend, i can't fathom Sewell losing $$$ from this entity of their dealership. Would love to know why? Curiosity to something that I and many here have supported.
With all the post within this forum, in regards to the $$$ people spend, i can't fathom Sewell losing $$$ from this entity of their dealership. Would love to know why? Curiosity to something that I and many here have supported.
#111
Tech Info Resource
iTrader: (2)
Maybe Lexus needs an anti-price fixing threat to allow competition in a free market. Just because other dealers want to charge you obscene prices (how about $7.85 for a single body clip I can get from Clipsnfastners or ebay at the same price, but a box of 25) doesn't mean Lexus should support their failing business model.
Lexus of Concord sells on eBay all the time for common stuff. If the root of this is Lexus Corporate, they're making a big mistake.
And shipping from Roseville to Atlanta doesn't beat shipping from South Florida to Atlanta. I cross shop all the time. Apparently there is a serious deficiency in getting part numbers for all things Toyota on this board. I have no problem finding part numbers from a site whose URL will not display here, again because Lexus complained.
Lexus of Concord sells on eBay all the time for common stuff. If the root of this is Lexus Corporate, they're making a big mistake.
And shipping from Roseville to Atlanta doesn't beat shipping from South Florida to Atlanta. I cross shop all the time. Apparently there is a serious deficiency in getting part numbers for all things Toyota on this board. I have no problem finding part numbers from a site whose URL will not display here, again because Lexus complained.
#112
I don't think the decision to close was Sewell's choice. What makes you think so?
The reason Sewell Lexus is ceasing to sell parts online at discounted prices appears to be a directive from Lexus.
"As it turns out, many Lexus dealerships were complaining that Sewell was undercutting them by stealing business because of the discounted cost for common items. These complaints created restrictions on products which included shipping outside the continental USA. Now I'm assuming that wasn't enough, and finally they were pressured to close down."
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"I just got off the phone with Sewell's Internet Parts department. They told me that Lexus wants the dealers in "your" area to handle your OEM Lexus parts needs. I had to say I am not terribly surprised."
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The reason Sewell Lexus is ceasing to sell parts online at discounted prices appears to be a directive from Lexus.
"As it turns out, many Lexus dealerships were complaining that Sewell was undercutting them by stealing business because of the discounted cost for common items. These complaints created restrictions on products which included shipping outside the continental USA. Now I'm assuming that wasn't enough, and finally they were pressured to close down."
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"I just got off the phone with Sewell's Internet Parts department. They told me that Lexus wants the dealers in "your" area to handle your OEM Lexus parts needs. I had to say I am not terribly surprised."
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#115
Lots to read in here, and I haven't yet.
However when I had spoken with a representative via e-mail yesterday I was told by the representative that it is not a corporate demand, but changes within the Sewell Lexus "focus". However they did state, if it was a corporate level issue, than Sewell Parts wouldn't have been informed and that the changes would just be.
I have however started a petition...
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/s...s-online-store
However when I had spoken with a representative via e-mail yesterday I was told by the representative that it is not a corporate demand, but changes within the Sewell Lexus "focus". However they did state, if it was a corporate level issue, than Sewell Parts wouldn't have been informed and that the changes would just be.
I have however started a petition...
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/s...s-online-store
Last edited by DaveGS4; 02-22-15 at 12:51 PM. Reason: Privacy
#117
Driver School Candidate
I just placed my last order with them (I would imagine this might be their best week ever for sales). Really disappointed not to have this option in the future.
#118
Put in my $530 order...
#120