Side steps...breakers?

harvey07 · Mar 15th, 2012, 14:40

Guys, been looking for a pair of side steps for a while now...I am not prepared to pay £600 from the dealer, or even £300-£400 on EBay or the like for sets which are often 8-9 years old. I'd prefer the OEM ones, but would consider aftermarket types. Having spent the last few days using a folding plastic step to get my mother in law in & out of the back...it's become a higher priority

My question is, has anyone ever used the like of Volvo parts gateway or 247 spares with any success. I don't want to be bombarded by emails or phone calls...but wondered if they might be the source of a decent set at a decent price?

Circa £200 is my budget

Ron_XC90 · Mar 15th, 2012, 16:59

I purchased my spare wheel via 247 spares and can certainly recommend them.

The side steps do show up on ebay 2nd hand every now and then, but usually sell for £300 or more, only rarely for less.... so not sure if you will have much luck with breakers for £200

ukcobra · Mar 21st, 2012, 15:32

I got a new set of OEM ones from eBay for £293 a few weeks back. They are identical to the OEM ones.

I was n't prepared to pay £540 for a Volvo set, not £330 for a used Volvo set.

I'll be having them colour coded to match my wheels shortly.

Keep your eyes open on eBay, you can find them for sub £300, not sure they ever go as low as £200.

harvey07 · Mar 21st, 2012, 20:19

Thanks folks...I am watching a set or two at the mo...appreciate the comments.

Beavis · Mar 22nd, 2012, 09:05

don't know what the qualiity of these is like....but OEM style http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-XC90...item231a944d4d

harvey07 · Mar 22nd, 2012, 21:03

Cheers, have looked at them all ;0)

There is one set at£220, but cheekily emailed a few buyers & reviews were mixed, one said they were ok but another said suitable for kids weight only.

The search goes on. But thanks anyway.

Mar 15th, 2012, 14:40	#1
harvey07 Master Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2016 18:06 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Aberdeen	Side steps...breakers? Guys, been looking for a pair of side steps for a while now...I am not prepared to pay £600 from the dealer, or even £300-£400 on EBay or the like for sets which are often 8-9 years old. I'd prefer the OEM ones, but would consider aftermarket types. Having spent the last few days using a folding plastic step to get my mother in law in & out of the back...it's become a higher priority My question is, has anyone ever used the like of Volvo parts gateway or 247 spares with any success. I don't want to be bombarded by emails or phone calls...but wondered if they might be the source of a decent set at a decent price? Circa £200 is my budget

Mar 15th, 2012, 16:59	#2
Ron_XC90 Master Member Last Online: May 19th, 2014 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redditch View Photos By: Ron_XC90	I purchased my spare wheel via 247 spares and can certainly recommend them. The side steps do show up on ebay 2nd hand every now and then, but usually sell for £300 or more, only rarely for less.... so not sure if you will have much luck with breakers for £200 __________________ Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Limited 2010 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, MY2008 (Now sold) Mitsi Pajero 2.8TD Super Exceed '96 (My Toy) Member of the Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response group. www.gw4x4r.co.uk

Mar 21st, 2012, 15:32	#3
ukcobra Junior Member Last Online: Feb 27th, 2018 10:09 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reading	I got a new set of OEM ones from eBay for £293 a few weeks back. They are identical to the OEM ones. I was n't prepared to pay £540 for a Volvo set, not £330 for a used Volvo set. I'll be having them colour coded to match my wheels shortly. Keep your eyes open on eBay, you can find them for sub £300, not sure they ever go as low as £200.

Mar 21st, 2012, 20:19	#4
harvey07 Master Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2016 18:06 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Aberdeen	Thanks folks...I am watching a set or two at the mo...appreciate the comments.

Mar 22nd, 2012, 09:05	#5
Beavis Premier Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2023 08:14 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wiltshire	don't know what the qualiity of these is like....but OEM style http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-XC90...item231a944d4d

Mar 22nd, 2012, 21:03	#6
harvey07 Master Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2016 18:06 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Aberdeen	Cheers, have looked at them all ;0) There is one set at£220, but cheekily emailed a few buyers & reviews were mixed, one said they were ok but another said suitable for kids weight only. The search goes on. But thanks anyway.

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