Frequently Asked Questions

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General

What is Universal Auto Parts Ltd?

Universal Auto Parts Ltd is a leader in the online distribution of used auto parts. Our parts come from damaged cars ready to be reused in other vehicles. All parts sold by Universal AutoParts Ltd are original (OEM) and have a warranty. We invest daily for our customers to enjoy a unique browsing and shopping experience.

Who can buy at Universal Auto Parts Ltd?

Universal Auto Parts Ltd customers include not only professionals in the sector who work in car maintenance and repair, as well as all the individuals who, in an intelligent and informed way, seek to reduce the expenses associated with their vehicles, using used original parts. When choosing to buy at Universal Auto Parts Ltd, customers are able in real time to consult the updated stock of parts with guarantee and quality of operation, as well as having an estimate of their delivery time.

Do you have a physical store?

Yes, we do have a physical store in London, UK and Le Havre, France, but all orders must be placed through the Universal Auto Parts Ltd website or via Facebook for good traceability of our stock.

Where are the used parts that are in stock at Universal Auto Parts Ltd?

Universal Auto Parts Ltd contains a continuous, closed and certified network of Scrap yards located in the UK, France, Italy and Germany. All parts sold can be traced to the Scrap Yard’s Certificate of the vehicle in which they were mounted. . This network is able to meet our quality and guarantee standards.

Does Universal Auto Parts Ltd buy used parts from private individuals?

Our network of suppliers is closed and certified. This is the only way we can offer the best quality of information, customer service and warranty on used parts. Our supplier selection process is careful and rigorous.

What assurance do I have that the part I ordered will be delivered?

All of our orders will be shipped with a tracking number, allowing customers to track their order, from the moment it is collected at the pick up point until its delivery to the address provided. At the moment of packaging, if we detect some operational problems, or damage not detected initially, Universal Auto Parts Ltd seeks to offer a new solution of similar value, which meets the needs of customers. Of course, the alternatives depend on the used parts in stock. The main concern of Universal Auto Parts Ltd is to provide excellent service and full customer satisfaction.

Is it safe to buy from Universal Auto Parts Ltd?

Universal Auto Parts Ltd guarantees that your data is completely safe with us. All information is encrypted using our SSL Certificate to guarantee total security of any sensitive information. At the same time, we keep your personal data private and confidential and only disclose it with your consent or if legally permitted. For more details, see the Universal Auto Parts Ltd Privacy Policy.

How can I contact Universal Auto Parts Ltd?

Our support team is available through the website’s live chat or call center, from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (WEST). You can always send us a message here and we usually respond on the same day, or within the next 24 hours (on weekdays, of course!).

How do I cancel my registration in the Universal Auto Parts Ltd database?

In compliance with the RGPD * to delete your registration, just send the request in writing to the representative of the Person Responsible for the Processing of Personal Data – sales@universalautopartsltd.com ATT: this acronym changes depending on the language !!

Prices and payment

Are prices negotiable?

The prices are not shown on the website, so when Get a Quote prices are not negotiable. Prices are already optimized for the customer, taking into account that they are original used parts and ready to be reused.

What forms of payment are accepted?

PAYPAL To buy with PayPal, please request payment details and proceed with your payment, once the operation is performed, send us proof of it. After the goods´ collection, your order will be shipped. BANK TRANSFER You can pay by bank transfer, you will only have to request in writing and, once the operation is performed, send us proof of it. After the goods´ collection, your order will be shipped.

In which currency can I order?

Currently your order will be charged in Pounds. Is it possible to make payments in installments? Yes, it is possible to pay in installments for several items in Universal Auto Parts Ltd stock. Please note that this option is valid for all items above £2,000.00 and above.

Do you accept payment on delivery?

We do not ship with payment on delivery, orders are only shipped after full payment of the order.

Will I have to pay taxes and customs clearance fees?

Within the European Union, taxes are included in the value shown on the products. For shipments outside the European Union, all import expenses are the customer’s responsibility. The price you pay to Universal Auto Parts Ltd, will exclude any import duties and sales taxes that you may have to settle with the carrier to collect your order at customs.

Can I ask for an invoice?

All orders placed at Universal Auto Parts Ltd are accompanied by an invoice. Because we are a green company, your invoice is sent by email. In the Universal Auto Parts Ltd account, the customer always has access to the purchase history, as well as the respective invoices.

If the part is without price, what to do?

All items at Universal Auto Parts Ltd that may not have prices available. If you have found a part that has no price on it, the procedure is simple: just fill out the “Request for Quotation” form with your email and contacts and, as soon as the amount is available, you will receive an email with that information. Usually, the response time is less than 24 hours on business days.

Track your order

When will I receive my order?

All products indicate a transit time and a date from which the part can be delivered, counted in working days. Our delivery dates are only a guide as they are based on the transit time of the carriers. Universal Auto Parts Ltd is not responsible for delays by logistics partners, although we try to minimize possible delays.

Is the indicated delivery date binding?

No. The delivery date indicated on the website is not binding. Once you have the order tracking you should contact the carrier (via website, email or phone) to check the delivery status.

How can I track the delivery of the order?

Universal Auto Parts Ltd has its stock distributed in different countries and works with different carriers. Once the order is dispatched, the customer will receive an email with the shipping number and the name of the company that will make the delivery. This information can be consulted simultaneously in the Universal Auto Parts Ltd account. For more details, we advise you to contact the carrier directly with the tracking number of the order.

Can my order be delivered to another address?

At Universal Auto Parts Ltd we try to process and ship your order in the shortest possible time. At the moment the order is confirmed, the delivery address is immediately processed. If you find an error, please write to us as soon as possible: Sales@universalautopartsltd.com. Changing the delivery address may require payment of additional fees.

Can the order be shipped in Urgent mode?

Expeditions are already made in express mode. We cannot accelerate the delivery of any order. We also warn that there are parts that, for safety reasons, can only be carried by sea, which may imply a longer delivery time or some delay in relation to the estimated time on the website.

The destination country does not appear in the list, what to do?

To see if it is possible to deliver to your country we need to estimate shipping costs. To do this, we need you to send us an email containing the item you want to buy, as well as the postal code, location and country of destination.

Warranty

Do the parts have a warranty?

Universal Auto Parts Ltd offers a guarantee on all its products, provided that the parts are assembled in workshops regulated by law.

How long is the parts warranty?

All parts sold by Universal Auto Parts Ltd, as they are used products, include a 12 month warranty, as long as the parts are installed in certified garages. This period will be counted from the day the part is received by the customer.

If the part is damaged, what does Universal Auto Parts Ltd do?

In the case of a part that is still covered by the warranty period, Universal Auto Parts Ltd will replace it with an equivalent part, available in stock at the same price. If the part is unique, Universal Auto Parts Ltd can propose a repair agreement or issue a full refund.

When can the warranty be activated?

We are dealing with a warranty when and once the part is correctly installed and during the validity of the warranty period, some non-conformity in its operation is detected.

How do I activate the warranty on my part?

If the part is not working correctly, the customer will, in the first instance, have to communicate in writing to Sales@universalautopartsltd.com with as much detail as possible of the problem that occurs with the ordered product. The after-sales department may request photos, videos, and proof of installation in the workshop to be able to analyze the problem detected in the part.

What is excluded from the Warranty offered by Universal Auto Parts Ltd?

Labor and the use of replacement vehicles are absolutely excluded from the warranty of the parts sold; Consumables and wear parts; Damage or paint defects, since the parts are used and may show signs of use; Defects or damage described before purchasing the item; Any accessory element of the part that, as a courtesy, was sent with it.

If it violates the original marks and engravings, does the part lose the warranty?

Yes. The products are duly identified by their own brands and engravings, for the correct identification of their origin, in case they have to be returned. Such marks and engravings cannot be manipulated, otherwise the articles will lose their warranty. Engines - Important Remarks The engine warranty refers exclusively to the complete engine, comprising the engine head, block, crankcase and respective internal operating components. In the case of diesel engines, the warranty also includes the injection pump and the turbo, if these elements are included. For the engine warranty to be valid, it is necessary to check the replacement of the timing belt. That is, it is mandatory to change the timing belt. Excluded from the warranty are external parts that may be fitted to the engine, such as: the injector body, injectors, sleeves, distributor, coils, water pump, clutch, intake and exhaust manifolds, different radiators, depressors, fans, different sensors and electrical installations or any other part not previously mentioned. Regarding the engines, the heating and overheating of the engine for reasons other than this and the inappropriate use of oils and other fluids are still excluded from the guarantee. A / C compressors - important remarks No warranty will be accepted unless the following steps are followed when installing this type of part: – Filter replacement; – Cleaning the circuit, using appropriate equipment and liquids; – Checking the expansion valve, if it is not in good condition, it should be replaced; in the case of a compressor in which the cold circuit uses a throttle valve, this must be replaced; – Use of the appropriate gas for which the compressor was designed; – Check the compressor oil level after assembly.

Returns and refunds

Is it possible to return an order?

Yes, you always have the right to return the order within 14 days, without having to justify the reason. The return period starts from the day of the delivery of the items in your order.

How do I return a part?

To return an order and if inside the return times previously mentioned (14 days, counting from the delivery date) must obligatorily to communicate the intention to do it

How do I return a part?

1. To return an order that is within the previously mentioned deadline (14 days, from the day of delivery) you must communicate your intention to do so in writing, by email to sales@universalautopartsltd.com. 2. Returns of products that have been removed from the warranty and tamper-proof seal, or that have been manipulated are not accepted. 3. Once the possibility of return has been confirmed, the After-Sales service will share the address to which the part must be sent, and it must be wrapped and packed in the best possible conditions, so it won’t suffer any transport damage. In other words, the products must be returned in their original and complete condition, packaged in the same way as they were shipped. 4. The return must perfectly identify the sender / customer and the order number on the outside of the package. We do not accept returns where it is not possible to identify the customer on the outsider of the packaging. 5. Universal Auto Parts Ltd does not provide Return Forms.

Who will assume the return charges?

All the expenses of returning will be always charged to the customer. Universal Auto Parts Ltd will refund the full amount of the initial invoice.

When will I receive my refund?

Upon receipt of the returned part, and once confirmed that it is in the same state in which it was shipped, the Credit Note is issued and the refund is made to the same payment method used to make the payment. The period for the amount to become available again depends on the method used for payment and the customers’ banking institutions, and may take up to 120 hours after the refund is processed.

Will I receive exactly the amount I paid for the purchase?

The refund of the order covers the part and shipping to the customer’s address. If it is agreed that Universal AutoParts Ltd will handle the collection of a particular part, it will be discounted all costs inherent to the return of the order to the refund. This process will always be done with the explicit agreement of the client.

What do I do if I receive a damaged product?

In order for us to activate the parts transport insurance, it is mandatory that when receiving the order, checking that there is some damage on the outside of the packaging, the same is indicated in the document in which you sign the receipt: “accepted with damages”. Only having this mention on the order receipt document, the carrier will be liable for damages caused to your order. Note that if you write “Subject to confirmation” does not validate any damage that occurred during transportation, just means checking quantities.

What do I do if I receive a defective product?

Knowing that the return period is 14 days after receiving the order, it is important that within this period the customer takes the necessary steps to assemble and test the part. If a defect is detected (warranty), it must be communicated in writing to: sales@universalautopartsltd.com Thereafter, the After-Sales Service will provide additional written information on the procedures to be followed.

What do I do if I receive a different product than the one I ordered?

Knowing that the deadline for return is 14 days after receiving the order, it is important that within this period the customer takes the necessary steps to check the content of the order. If any difference is detected, it must be communicated in writing to: sales@universalautopartsltd.com. Thereafter, the After-Sales Service will provide additional written information on the procedures to be followed.

What do I do if I receive the wrong order?

If there is an exchange in the order received, please write us an email to: sales@universalautopartsltd.com as soon as possible to report what happened so that Logistics can solve the problem in the shortest possible time. Returns of goods from non-EU country Please note that articles returned outside the EU, it is mandatory to write for customs, it is a return on the shipping document. If this information is not explicit, we may be charged VAT and Custom duties, which Universal Auto Parts Ltd is not liable. In case of non-clearance of the goods and consequent return to point of origin, Universal Auto Parts Ltd cannot be liable. The entire process is the responsibility of the customer and the carrier chosen to make the return.