Cip1.com - [email protected] - California Import Parts

[yamaducci]

[VOLKSWAGNUT]

I've used CIP1 over the years...and have had both good and moderate experiences.... I recently made a couple more transactions.

While I'm not buying parts from them that require super high standards or what I would consider original German quality equivalent.. the parts I ordered are pretty much what I expected.
One thing I will note.. they have a lightning shipping program with DHL.. The parts are to my door faster than CIP1 updates the shipping information on my order.

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[highwheelerboy22]

I have a 1971 Type 3 Fastback and needed spare keys. I went on their site and found the one captioned to fit my car. Got them quickly but they were the wrong profile which I'll admit is partly my fault for not double checking. As it turns out I assume someone changed out the ignition tumbler in mine with either a beetle or ghia and now uses an "M" profile key. i paid about $30 for two keys and shipping. I spoke to Martin at CIP and when i referenced returning them re referred me to the return procedure. Seems like he was going out of his way to prevent me from returning them. He even said "Sometimes for items this inexpensive we suggest going onto www.thesamba.com/vw/ and sell them privately." I've been know to be a spiteful person occasionally. So I am packing them in a manilla shipping envelope in their original packaging and have submitted the return request form and I'll be sending these little fellas back to them only because Martin was not friendly or helpful.

[Glenn]

[Ronald Eisel]

The Cip1 Saga continues.......... redefining the term "German Quality" with every sale!

[JohnsBug]

I had my own cip1 interaction on a turn signal switch I ordered. But, to their credit, there was a bit of operator "learn something new every day" involved too. Still, their suggested process for initial resolution (destroy the first item ordered and send photos for a refund) was a first though I/we didn't get to that. But, right people make it right (though I ended up with two of the switches now) and I give them credit for responsiveness to my email or phone call as well as their tech (Gary) reaching out directly to suggest an installation tip that ended up working (watch that gap on the backside of the steering wheel housing to the column! ). I had to order a second switch after I thought the first one I ordered was faulty so now I have two- the one that's installed and the first one I had ordered. I never destroyed the first one sent. Cp1 sent the second switch and paid the postage. I also have the original I initially took out and will find some plastic pieces, the "W" spring/clip, and soder some frayed wire to rebuild it. It was blowing the fuse every time I put the right signal on, and was not returning to the neutral position after left or right turn. I guess I'll have to buy another fixer/Beetle now so I can install it!