How much would you expect to pay for alternator spares...?

[TAFKARM]

I need to replace my voltage regulator (Bosch 1 197 311 526) and just nearly fell over when the only one I found on eBay is £285!!! That can't be right can it???

[Norman Verona]

Just look at the name. Are you sure you can't get it repaired?

[jeff oakley]

Do you know what it was origanally off? A lot of times if you want genuine parts they make it hellish expensive especially if it is the same part on a high end motor. Say it fits a porsche 911 they will not want to see it sold for pence even if it fitted to a thousand VW polos.

 

If you get the numbers of the alternator I might be able to help.

[peterg]

   a replacement alternator might be cheaper....

[Man On The Clapham Omnibus]

Call Rees and Allen in Aylesbury 01296 483586. If they are still there, they should be able to help at much less cost.

[TAFKARM]

I am repairing it, this is the cheap option. I've taken the unit apart and that's the part number for the regulator!

[TAFKARM]

and thanks for the tip MOTCO, I'll try them tomorrow.

[Aerodynamix Ltd]

I've just had the alternator done on the wifes cmax for the pricely sum of £55 , if you don't have any luck locally Russ give me a shout and I'll have a word with my local man , their workshop is stuck in the past , good quality work and even better value

[Marto303]

Russ i'll text you my auto electrician's number in the morning, give him a call i'm sure he'll help you or at least point you in the right direction.

[pistonbroke]

what about this ...

http://www.sparepartstore24.co.uk/706799-bosch

[Rory's Dad]

...for a DAF (truck) 28V

 

Rory's Dad

[Norman Verona]

Won't have a flat battery then.

 

Come to think about it he won't have a battery.

[Kevin Wood]

Might be worth trying these guys. http://www.rotatingelectrics.co.uk/

 

I've used them in the past for regulators. Genuine Bosch will still be a bit steep, but I've used their £20 pattern parts in the past with no issues.