Sewellparts.com closing (merged Sewell Parts alternatives threads)
03-01-15, 08:14 PM
#183
One other thing that I didn't think of until last night:
I had ordered a rear sway for the IS350 and went to Sewell site to get the .pdf instructions for the install (torque specs and such). Since it was after midnight in TX at the time the site was already gone. Did a search to see if anyone had the instructions and others mentioned to look in the bottom of the box and they were there.
Is there a repository anyone has found with the instructions for installing various parts? Luckily I had printed out the Toyota iPod adapter instructions prior as I put that in yesterday. If anyone can host a spot for the instructions I've got a copy of the iPod installation instructions and I can scan the rear sway install sheet and send it to be hosted somewhere..
I had ordered a rear sway for the IS350 and went to Sewell site to get the .pdf instructions for the install (torque specs and such). Since it was after midnight in TX at the time the site was already gone. Did a search to see if anyone had the instructions and others mentioned to look in the bottom of the box and they were there.
Is there a repository anyone has found with the instructions for installing various parts? Luckily I had printed out the Toyota iPod adapter instructions prior as I put that in yesterday. If anyone can host a spot for the instructions I've got a copy of the iPod installation instructions and I can scan the rear sway install sheet and send it to be hosted somewhere..
03-01-15, 10:00 PM
#184
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One other thing that I didn't think of until last night:
I had ordered a rear sway for the IS350 and went to Sewell site to get the .pdf instructions for the install (torque specs and such). Since it was after midnight in TX at the time the site was already gone. Did a search to see if anyone had the instructions and others mentioned to look in the bottom of the box and they were there.
Is there a repository anyone has found with the instructions for installing various parts? Luckily I had printed out the Toyota iPod adapter instructions prior as I put that in yesterday. If anyone can host a spot for the instructions I've got a copy of the iPod installation instructions and I can scan the rear sway install sheet and send it to be hosted somewhere..
I had ordered a rear sway for the IS350 and went to Sewell site to get the .pdf instructions for the install (torque specs and such). Since it was after midnight in TX at the time the site was already gone. Did a search to see if anyone had the instructions and others mentioned to look in the bottom of the box and they were there.
Is there a repository anyone has found with the instructions for installing various parts? Luckily I had printed out the Toyota iPod adapter instructions prior as I put that in yesterday. If anyone can host a spot for the instructions I've got a copy of the iPod installation instructions and I can scan the rear sway install sheet and send it to be hosted somewhere..
03-02-15, 07:11 AM
#185
Because Toyota uses suppliers like Denso to supply parts for their vehicles. Toyota packages in their boxes when you buy it from them, but they are the same identical part when its distributed by Denso and sold by a company like Rockauto minus the huge markup.
Last edited by saxqtzk; 03-02-15 at 07:18 AM.
03-02-15, 07:54 AM
#186
I've purchased accessory parts from Lexus parts World which I think is part of MyLparts. I had no issues with them. Great service too. Matt is very responsive to emails.
Matt,
Maybe you have some additional info on F sport shocks? There's a stop sale and no one knows when it will be lifted. Not even corporate.
Matt,
Maybe you have some additional info on F sport shocks? There's a stop sale and no one knows when it will be lifted. Not even corporate.
03-02-15, 07:56 AM
#187
Sorry no, we actually do not sell any large body pieces online. These items are very difficult to ship and easily damaged in shipment. Lexus does not package their body parts for shipment. We decided a long time ago to forego body parts and put our focus on all other replacement parts. Thanks
sad day! I was about to save money for a painted bumper lol
03-02-15, 09:56 AM
#190
My L parts just needs a little more detail
This is terrible about Sewell. Lexus NA does not respect how many more people are enjoying the Lexus ownership experience due to Sewell. There will be a lot of temptation to go with inferior aftermarket. The expression "fits manufacturer's specifications" is frequently not true. I am absolutely not walking down to Lexus of Bellevue, WA near me and paying well over $500 for the mirrors I was going to buy for $348 last week!
My Lparts,
It is super nice of you to chime in here and offer great service. You will obviously see your sales go way up. My only complaint is like everyone else, OEM diagrams, and there is no such color as "light blue" on my 2003 LS. There is Platinum Blue Metallic and Mystic Sea Opalescent. I will call for assistance, but just mentioning this as an example.
My Lparts,
It is super nice of you to chime in here and offer great service. You will obviously see your sales go way up. My only complaint is like everyone else, OEM diagrams, and there is no such color as "light blue" on my 2003 LS. There is Platinum Blue Metallic and Mystic Sea Opalescent. I will call for assistance, but just mentioning this as an example.
Last edited by CA2WALS430; 03-02-15 at 09:59 AM.
03-02-15, 10:07 AM
#191
This is terrible about Sewell. Lexus NA does not respect how many more people are enjoying the Lexus ownership experience due to Sewell. There will be a lot of temptation to go with inferior aftermarket. The expression "fits manufacturer's specifications" is frequently not true. I am absolutely not walking down to Lexus of Bellevue, WA near me and paying well over $500 for the mirrors I was going to buy for $348 last week!
My Lparts,
It is super nice of you to chime in here and offer great service. You will obviously see your sales go way up. My only complaint is like everyone else, OEM diagrams, and there is no such color as "light blue" on my 2003 LS. There is Platinum Blue Metallic and Mystic Sea Opalescent. I will call for assistance, but just mentioning this as an example.
My Lparts,
It is super nice of you to chime in here and offer great service. You will obviously see your sales go way up. My only complaint is like everyone else, OEM diagrams, and there is no such color as "light blue" on my 2003 LS. There is Platinum Blue Metallic and Mystic Sea Opalescent. I will call for assistance, but just mentioning this as an example.
03-02-15, 01:48 PM
#194
I did end up calling Sewell and spoke to Cary to see if he can get me the manual transmission fluid. It didn't show up in his system with a price so he went further and contacted Lexus corporate for me. At the end, Lexus Corporate, mentioned that I need to get aftermarket brand for the MTM oil. Go figure
. I'm sure the part number posted above would work but it may be a hassel to chase it down if it's not in the system.
I also spoke with Cary to see when can I expect to see my order shipped and he said he got about 300 orders this past weekend. They also cutback on staff for the pending termination of the online store. Basically, higher volume, lower staff = very slow to ship.
Not an issue for me since I'm in no hurry to get these parts but for those of you posted "worrying", I wouldn't. I never had issue with Sewell. I think you just have to patient, understandably.
Also, since many of you placed bunch of different parts order like I did, I'm sure there are few parts waiting to be received to inventory. In my case, they're waiting for radiator hose clamps. I did notice everything else is under "ready to ship". You can still check your order status online.
. I'm sure the part number posted above would work but it may be a hassel to chase it down if it's not in the system.I also spoke with Cary to see when can I expect to see my order shipped and he said he got about 300 orders this past weekend. They also cutback on staff for the pending termination of the online store. Basically, higher volume, lower staff = very slow to ship.
Not an issue for me since I'm in no hurry to get these parts but for those of you posted "worrying", I wouldn't. I never had issue with Sewell. I think you just have to patient, understandably.
Also, since many of you placed bunch of different parts order like I did, I'm sure there are few parts waiting to be received to inventory. In my case, they're waiting for radiator hose clamps. I did notice everything else is under "ready to ship". You can still check your order status online.
Last edited by TakaM; 03-02-15 at 01:51 PM.
