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PartsVu

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PartsVu Reviews Summary

The company demonstrates a mixed reputation characterized by commendable product quality and competitive pricing, which many customers appreciate. Positive feedback highlights effective customer service interactions and prompt resolutions to issues, fostering customer loyalty. However, significant concerns arise regarding service delays, inaccurate inventory listings, and challenges in the returns process. Customers frequently report dissatisfaction with communication and support, particularly when issues occur. Overall, while the company's offerings attract repeat business, improving response times and enhancing customer service training could mitigate negative experiences and bolster customer retention.

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Always have what I am looking for and easy to order...
August 4, 2023
Updated review

Always have what I am looking for and easy to order form.

Date of experience: August 4, 2023

I have purchased many items in the past and have always...
May 17, 2023
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I have purchased many items in the past and have always been happy.

Date of experience: May 17, 2023

Always have what I am looking for and website is easy...
June 3, 2022
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Always have what I am looking for and website is easy to use.

Date of experience: June 3, 2022

Very easy to find the parts needed
February 3, 2022
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Very easy to find the parts needed.

Date of experience: February 2, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Kit packaged and grouped together
August 4, 2023
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Kit packaged and grouped together. Also the personized list of past orders to help with warranty issue.

Date of experience: August 4, 2023

Kit packaged and grouped together
July 24, 2023
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Kit packaged and grouped together.

Date of experience: July 24, 2023
South Carolina
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Good price on quality products
August 3, 2023

Good price on quality products. Totally satisfied with the transaction!

Date of experience: August 3, 2023
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy product look up, easy ordering and extremely fast shipping.

Date of experience: August 3, 2023
Connecticut
1 review
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Proceed at your own risk with anything urgent, out of their stock, or expensive. I ordered a $1000+ cylinder head for a down boat. After ~1.5 weeks it hadn't shipped so I started calling asking for updates 7-8 times over the course of another ~2 weeks, waiting on hold for long periods, being told various things from various people such as tracking errors, Mercury didn't ship to them, being placed on "emergency status" etc. I was told multiple times I'd get a call back with updates, and never did. I was told they would have to order another head from Mercury. I then found out mercury shipped to partsvu at the very beginning of all this, and partsvu was the one that lost the part. They then found it at a neighbors warehouse (?) and they shipped to me the following morning. At that same exact time I secured a head elsewhere and it was overnighted from Mercury same day, so now I had two heads in transit. Long story short, things like this happen, I understand. I'm a reasonable guy and was pleasant the whole time. I feel its only fair they cover the return freight, but they refuse. They blame me that I didn't cancel the order while in transit (assumed that wasn't possible), blamed Mercury about warehouse issues (but they shipped to them right away...), then blamed their neighbor for being busy and not telling them they received the wrong package. Too many excuses. It's a heavy part and will cost me $150+ to send it back. They did however waive a 20% restocking fee they planned to charge me. Bottom line, be careful with them, especially with anything that's urgent, special order, or expensive. Best to go elsewhere as there are far better companies out there to deal with.

Date of experience: August 3, 2023
California
1 review
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Buy all my supplies at Partsvu
August 3, 2023
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Buy all my supplies at Partsvu. Love that it keeps track if my previous orders.

Date of experience: August 3, 2023

Had trouble adding items to shopping cart
June 24, 2022
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Had trouble adding items to shopping cart.

Date of experience: May 24, 2022
Minnesota
1 review
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Very professional
August 2, 2023

It was nice to chat with knowledgeable staff. Thanks for the help

Date of experience: August 2, 2023
Florida
1 review
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The part was correct and the number matched what I was needing.

Date of experience: August 2, 2023
Iowa
1 review
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Everything went fine, looking for the right piece and you had it

Date of experience: August 1, 2023
North Carolina
1 review
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Return Policy Horrible
August 31, 2023

I ordered Marine ignition parts. The parts were OEM quality. (This is a +).
I expected to pay a higher price for them versus aftermarket prices. Found the items that I needed (+). I found it kind of unusual that a lot of their products had no picture or quantity in available.(-) Unfortunately the ignition wires I needed fell into that category. There were only three cable to a package versus (many other companies) six to a package (-).

I received the packages with no problem (+) and quality was good (+). The ignition coil ended up being the wrong one. Okay no problem. I will return it. Sent my information in that I needed to return the product plus l attached the requested pictures of the item. They wanted to make sure there was no damage to the item. Understandable

FUN BEGINS
Return policy was horrible. Policy is as followed:. They do not offer any help with cost on return. No matter if it is incorrect or damaged.
If the item is damaged (through mail or customers fault), they will charge you to return it to you. Who knows if they damage the item. They will return it to you and charge you for the return.When they approve the returned item, they charge you 20% they paid to ship it.This process may take 30 to 90 days to complete.

I emailed the company to ask if they had a catalog online or book. I was told there is no catalog to order from because there are so many distributors they provide product to.

Positive scenario. You may receive 80% of your initial cost.
Negative scenario. You may receive 50% of your returned cost.

Final thought. I do not recommend ordering from this company because of their lack of description, photos and the quantity of product. Also, the return policy is not acceptable. I will not order from them again.
LESSON LEARNED

Date of experience: August 1, 2023
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Part fits existing hoses...
August 1, 2023

Part fits existing hoses... and was very easy to install.

Date of experience: August 1, 2023
Texas
1 review
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So easy to order parts with detailed diagrams of your motor.

Date of experience: August 1, 2023
Georgia
1 review
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Easy website to order parts and accessories.
Fast shipping and great customer service!

Date of experience: July 31, 2023
Florida
1 review
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Pleasant and easy experience, product arrived swiftly and in good condition. I will be ordering again.

Date of experience: July 31, 2023
Vermont
1 review
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It was fine
July 31, 2023

It was fine. Parts were priced well. Prices were really good. Delivery time was longer than I would have liked.

Date of experience: July 31, 2023
Massachusetts
1 review
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Great to have Yamaha outboard OEM part packages containing everything needed to perform routine service.

Date of experience: July 30, 2023
Oregon
1 review
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Returns Not Accepted as Noted ( 30 day returns)
July 30, 2023
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Returns Not Accepted as Noted ( 30 day returns). One week - No return authorization issued.

Date of experience: July 30, 2023

Had hard to find part at Great Price
July 8, 2023
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Had hard to find part at Great Price

Date of experience: July 7, 2023
Arizona
1 review
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I was shopping online for the wrench on Friday, July 14th and started the online order process but wanted expedited shipping so I called the order line. I was told the items was in stock so I placed the order with the person I spoke with. I had asked for expedited shipping. The item was not shipped until the Wednesday, July 19th and I did not receive it until Monday, July 24th. So much for trying to get an item delivered quickly.

Date of experience: July 29, 2023
Wisconsin
1 review
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Takes thwm a little while to get the parts from their distributors, but one they are, shipping is prompt.

Date of experience: July 29, 2023
Arkansas
1 review
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Great experience and timely delivery. I'm glad I went with PartsVu for this purchase. I will use them again in the future.

Date of experience: July 29, 2023

From the business

PartsVu was founded by a core group of avid boaters and lovers of the water and marine environment. Our goal is to provide the boating world with the best possible shopping experience and to get you back out on the water as quickly as possible. We want to be your go-to and trusted source for all things marine. From offering the complete outboard and marine engine parts catalogs from Yamaha and Mercury Marine to the top cleaning and maintenance supplies, docking and anchoring gear, aftermarket engine parts, marine safety products and accessories, and the latest electronics and navigation equipment, PartsVu has you covered

PartsVu supports all offshore or inshore saltwater fishermen and fisherwomen, water sports and skiing enthusiasts, pontoon boat owners, weekend booze cruisers, and freshwater boating and fishing lovers. We do so by not just offering premium brands, but also through our PartsVu Parts Experts, large in-stock inventory, free shipping on orders over $149, no re-stocking f...


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