Buying New Shocks From Which One

invisibleuser · May 30, 2014

Hi guys,

I'm planning to replace shocks for my vehicle and I've asked the prices from the t**ss agencies and another shop called namarathne motors in Panchi. Since t**ss are the agents for kyb, they told one front shock around 12000 and other shop priced the same around 9000. Anyone have an experience about this shop? It’s really helpful me to choose the right place.Thanks.

Dinukap4 · May 30, 2014

Always try to get it from the agent mate.

Ruslan · May 30, 2014

On 5/30/2014 at 3:50 AM, Dinukap4 said:
Always try to get it from the agent mate.

If I'm not mistaken, Agents selling the same KYB or Tockico in a Different Wrapper. so why pay more. save some bucks and get it from TA*S

E L N I N O · May 30, 2014

On 5/30/2014 at 5:44 AM, Ruslan said:
If I'm not mistaken, Agents selling the same KYB or Tockico in a Different Wrapper. so why pay more. save some bucks and get it from TA*S

You might want to reread the question. Taas IS the agent

Ruslan · May 30, 2014

On 5/30/2014 at 6:13 AM, E L N I N O said:

You might want to reread the question. Taas IS the agent

Ohh, My Bad My Bad ..

Amila_Silva · May 30, 2014

The price mentioned by Ta*s seems to be correct. I bought KYB shocks for my car about 1 year ago and it cost me about eleven thousand something for one shock. (Of course the prices may differ according to the model of the vehicle)

Please refer the following link and get the part number of it if your model is available in the list.

http://www.showmetheparts.com/KYB/

The container of the shock has the part number printed on it. Since there are Malaysian duplicates available in the market I suggest you to buy them from Ta*s along with proper bumper stops.

Edited May 30, 2014 by Amila_Silva

The Don · May 30, 2014

On 5/30/2014 at 12:18 AM, invisibleuser said:
Hi guys,
I'm planning to replace shocks for my vehicle and I've asked the prices from the t**ss agencies and another shop called namarathne motors in Panchi. Since t**ss are the agents for kyb, they told one front shock around 12000 and other shop priced the same around 9000. Anyone have an experience about this shop? It’s really helpful me to choose the right place.Thanks.

Always buy the same brand of shocks as originally in the car, and always buy from the agent for that brand or an authorised distributor.

If this Namarahna place is an authorised distributor of Taas I'll buy from them and keep the discount, or call Taas and ask for the discount.

Remember Taas sells KYB in two different forms, Gas shocks and Hydraulic shocks. When asked TAAS always mentions the price of a Gas shock and will try to sell you the same. But you should buy what was originally in your car. Gas shocks are a bit more expensive so make sure you are comparing Apples with Apples.

There is also a made in Malaysia variety which is cheaper (TAAS sells them as well)but I would buy the original Japanese.

Edited May 30, 2014 by The Don

wolseley · May 30, 2014

Taas imports KYB from Thailand too.

invisibleuser · May 31, 2014

Thanks for the replies friends. Really Ya according to the namarathne motors said it is original Japanese gas shock. ( my one is toyota vios and it is Thailand based made). taas was also priced for the Japanese gas shocks. namarathna website showing the taas web link also. I think that having a visit for both places will make me some sense.

Chimpa · June 4, 2014

Could you update on your experience? Are both the places having the similar shock but different prices? Would be great if you can share your experience on replacing the shocks.

Magnum · June 4, 2014

I once got KYB, didnt last long...

invisibleuser · June 9, 2014

Sorry for the late reply. I've visited the both places last Saturday, both places have the same shock and the price is also the same. (12800 per each). but namarathna one gives the 20% discount while agent not allows the discount. that is the reason for price difference. I asked the prices from GS also and they also said that they are giving 20% discount.

The Don · June 9, 2014

On 6/9/2014 at 2:54 AM, invisibleuser said:
Sorry for the late reply. I've visited the both places last Saturday, both places have the same shock and the price is also the same. (12800 per each). but namarathna one gives the 20% discount while agent not allows the discount. that is the reason for price difference. I asked the prices from GS also and they also said that they are giving 20% discount.

When I bought my shocks from the agent they did give a discount for cash. Did you ask for the cash discount?

invisibleuser · June 10, 2014

On 6/9/2014 at 12:24 PM, The Don said:
When I bought my shocks from the agent they did give a discount for cash. Did you ask for the cash discount?

Yes, I asked. But they did not provide that discount.

wolseley · June 10, 2014

Usually agents do not offer the full dealer discount to customers at their outlet unless for a special reason.

Therefore dealers are free to sell at whatever price below the list price within their margin.

I get 40% at Do***s.

The Don · June 10, 2014

Well if an authorised dealer is providing a bigger discount than the agent, I say get it from the dealer. Thats just common sense

Hoonigan · June 10, 2014

My god that margine!!!! to make a profit even after a 40% discount!

The Don · June 10, 2014

On 6/10/2014 at 9:11 AM, Hoonigan said:
My god that margine!!!! to make a profit even after a 40% discount!

I think the 40% is the margin. He probably got the goods at trade price.

wolseley · June 11, 2014

On 6/10/2014 at 9:20 AM, The Don said:
I think the 40% is the margin. He probably got the goods at trade price.

Yeah. That's correct Don.

Niranjan de Silva · June 11, 2014

On 6/10/2014 at 4:19 AM, wolseley said:
Usually agents do not offer the full dealer discount to customers at their outlet unless for a special reason.
Therefore dealers are free to sell at whatever price below the list price within their margin.

I get 40% at Do***s.

what is Do***s?

chan5 · June 25, 2014

planning to change 4 shocks in my carina.

TAAS offers 4 KYB gas for 43k.

Namarathna motors for 38k.

both are exact same product as they say and made in japan.but TAAS is the agent for kyb while Namarathna is an authorized dealer.so feel that there is a minimum chance to go wrong buying from TAAS.and also feels that its 5k more for exact same product.

Namarathna motors have TOKICO 4 japanese shoks for 30k.

they say which has same quality as KYB while both can be seen as JDM OEM parts.

Car originaly came with KYB Gas type shocks.

can anyone shed some light here.

which brand from where?

Edited June 25, 2014 by chan5

Bracket · June 25, 2014

You bought a carina ? (after the accident?)

SimpleAuto · June 25, 2014

Most of the Toyota comes with KYB as original shocks, guess its better to go ahead with the same.

Edited June 25, 2014 by SimpleAuto

The Don · June 26, 2014

On 6/25/2014 at 11:11 AM, chan5 said:
planning to change 4 shocks in my carina.
TAAS offers 4 KYB gas for 43k.

Namarathna motors for 38k.

both are exact same product as they say and made in japan.but TAAS is the agent for kyb while Namarathna is an authorized dealer.so feel that there is a minimum chance to go wrong buying from TAAS.and also feels that its 5k more for exact same product.

Namarathna motors have TOKICO 4 japanese shoks for 30k.

they say which has same quality as KYB while both can be seen as JDM OEM parts.

Car originaly came with KYB Gas type shocks.

can anyone shed some light here.

which brand from where?

I'd go for KYB from Namarathna motors as they give a discount on the same product sold by Taas (they are agents for Tass)

SimpleAuto · June 27, 2014

On 6/26/2014 at 1:16 PM, The Don said:
I'd go for KYB from Namarathna motors as they give a discount on the same product sold by Taas (they are agents for Tass)

What i heard is, that there is no agent anymore for TOKICO, D***** has decommissioned the importing of the same. So giving the shocks at that price is little dodgy.