Mark_Swaddle 12 Report post Posted October 7, 2015 Thanks Steve. That's helpful to know. Might get the rear diffuser while I'm at it as they have that at a decent price too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varelco 211 Report post Posted October 8, 2015 As they are sold by an Asian country you aren't covered under the UK sales of goods act. This place will not honor a warranty as they can get away with it and you don't have a leg to stand on. Also at this price I can assure you they are grey goods. Valenti more than likely won't offer a warranty on grey goods not purchased through the correct channels for the country you reside in. (As they legally don't have to)You are correct you aren't, but you are covered by the Consumer Protection Act as The Speedline import goods for sale into the EU. Your points on 'grey goods' and not honouring warranty are assumptions on a company you've not dealt with, not valid evidence. Granted they won't necessarily offer the customer service expected from a UK vendor but you can't rule them out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark_Swaddle 12 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 I took the plunge and ordered some smoked Valentis on the 15 October. After clearing customs they arrived today. Cost me around £200 inc. the customs fees and postage. Happy with them so far, but I won't speak too soon as I haven't fitted then yet. Hoping to get them on the car tomorrow if it's not raining quite so much, so I'll keep you all posted. Might try and upload a couple of pics too, then if anyone owns 'genuine' ones we can see whether these look legit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 Make sure they are well sealed Mark just saying Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark_Swaddle 12 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 Sounds like that's coming from experience, @nikndel Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 Sounds like that's coming from experience, @nikndel Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkSounds like that's coming from experience, @nikndel Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalksure is mate they call me The Light Meister now on my 3rd set 1 1 Mark_Swaddle and Jay Bamrah reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 Genuine Valentis have a sticker on the back of them. Other versions don't. All are manufactured in the same factory apparently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark_Swaddle 12 Report post Posted November 4, 2015 Crap picture, but these are the only stickers on them. Seem to be okay though. They're fitted now, but it's a bit dark to get a picture of them on the car. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark_Swaddle 12 Report post Posted November 8, 2015 Quick comparison videohttps://vimeo.com/145036175And a picture of them fitted Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Deacon, Keethos and shiftspark reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted November 8, 2015 Looking good - what's next? ☺ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted November 8, 2015 Thinking of getting the Aero fins from them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark_Swaddle 12 Report post Posted November 8, 2015 Looking good - what's next? ☺Next up is TRD spoiler - got it sprayed and getting it fitted on Saturday - and dipping the badges black. Also need to sort something with the callipers, not sure what colour to go though, I feel that something like red would stand out too much, might just go for black/grey. Then after that I want to get a shark fin aerial and rear diffuser, but they might have to wait a couple of months cos until I have some spare change! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark_Swaddle 12 Report post Posted November 8, 2015 Thinking of getting the Aero fins from themThey seem to be a good price. I didn't have any issues with them - just expect them to take a few weeks to arrive and you'll have to pay customs duty on them.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted November 8, 2015 They seem to be a good price. I didn't have any issues with them - just expect them to take a few weeks to arrive and you'll have to pay customs duty on them. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI know what postage is now what sort of % is it on customs roughly Mark? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark_Swaddle 12 Report post Posted November 8, 2015 I paid £40 on my lights and they cost around £160 (I think) so about 25% or thereabouts. But I believe the rate varies depending on the item cost. If you're ordering the fins I would imagine you'd pay a lower rate because they're only circa £50 aren't they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted November 8, 2015 I paid £40 on my lights and they cost around £160 (I think) so about 25% or thereabouts. But I believe the rate varies depending on the item cost. If you're ordering the fins I would imagine you'd pay a lower rate because they're only circa £50 aren't they?sounds about right one last question if you don't mind what company handled them in the UK ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark_Swaddle 12 Report post Posted November 8, 2015 sounds about right one last question if you don't mind what company handled them in the UK ?Of course not. It was Parcelforce. 1 nikndel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
