Originally Posted by trueog

I want all Canadians to know something about buying parts online. I've been doing it for some time now. If you're not saving atleast 40 dollars, Don't even bother with it. I've been buying parts from http://www.*************** and they're prices are cheap, but do the math first.

I ordered a relay off them once for around
$60US
They charged me for shipping, a good amount considering i'm in canada also.
Then it hit customs, since alot of mercedes parts are out sourced to other Euro companies like Bosch, Hella...on and on...you will be charged duty since their made in Europe and not North America.

So I was charged $20CND dollars duty!
29.99 CND Brokerage fee!
Then they added my total price, 60 US, 20US something Shipping, 20 CND, 29.99 Brokerage fee and added TAXES TO IT!

So this little $60 US relay cost me after converstation and government B.S.
around $170 bucks CDN. 9 Dollars less what Mercedes asked me for in Canada. Wasn't Worth it.

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How to avoid it and get best deal! Buy your parts online, ship to American address as many sites provide free american shipping. Then drive across the boarder and meet old friends and family, swap parts, drive home, B.S. Avoided. Its not illeagal, as you are allowed to spend money to repair your car while visiting in the US. No Duty, no Gst, nothing!