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Alan M.Verified

The switch arrived quickly and was well packaged. The following day it was placed on the miniature railway locomotive and the horn now sounds in both Hi and Low [ Dee daa] the railway is now back to normal and everyone is smiling. Thanks

Indicator Toggle Switch (On-Off-On) Black

Barry W.Verified

Haven't needed to buy a great deal for this project, someone else has been doing that, but on the occasions I have bought from you, the service has been excellent, reasonable postage costs and extremely good delivery. Also good to have the catalogue, nothing like seeing pictures to make sure the right part is ordered!

Lucas Replacement 14w Wiper Gear 90 to 140 Degree

Customer video review of Rectangular Budget Rear Lights 168mm Pair

James B.

Absolutely fit for purpose, easy to fit, works well... Exactly as described and priced to suit my moderate budget. The materials are good, the assembled units feel solid and robust. I can't comment on how well they will last 'in use' but to be honest... My Motorhome is back on the road and that's all we needed.

Rectangular Budget Rear Lights 168mm Pair

Robert E.Verified

Needed a new M3 mandrel as I had wrongly set the stop, damaging the thread on the supplied one. Perfect replacement which came within two days allowing me to get on with repairing the gear box tunnel on my Morgan.

M3 Rivnut Mandrel For HD Rivnut Kit

Tim H.Verified

I look forward to my new catalogue with the many interesting items available for purchase. I am busy seeing what can be used as I am a keen ev fan.

Catalogue Issue 37

Paul D.Verified

These guys are the business. Turned out the Facet Silver wasn't ideal for my application; I got to speak to a real and knowledgeable human being; the part was returned and immediately replaced with a more suitable (cheaper) item, with immediate refund of the balance. Deffo the 'go to' option next time as opposed to some of the flash 'arrys up in the North West.........

Facet Cylindrical Silver Top Road Fuel Pump Kit

Customer photo review of 9 Piece Extra Long Power Bit Set

Paul S.

Excellent value for money. Multi pack of bits to suit most purposes especially where you need that extra reach to keep drill body out of the way.

9 Piece Extra Long Power Bit Set

Thomas W.Verified

The counter sink bits worked a treat on the hardox 450 pieces I needed to counter sink for some M4 bolts and it worked a treat a tiny bit of coolant and it went through like a knife through butter on my cheap pillar drill.

Carbide Tipped Countersink Bit

John L.Verified

I'm fitting the ecu/throttle body loom, many of the leads require shortening as the loom is an universal fitting. I've used these 2 way plugs before, very effective and reliable,easy to wire.

Multipin Locking Wiring Connectors 2 Way EACH

Steve B.Verified

Hi The tube is currently being turned into universal joints for a go cart I built for our granddaughter and I will gladly send you some pictures of them in action when they are finished. Regards Steve

Cold Drawn Seamless Steel Tube

Dave M.Verified

Needed a 12v heater blower motor to replace original 6v motor in my 1950 Dodge business coupe following upgrades and conversion to 12v. I was able to transplant the 12v squirrel cage motor into the old 6v carrier unit successfully, thereby retaining the original look as far as possible! Excellent result.

Squirrel Cage Heater Fan 178mm

Geoffrey H.Verified

Ummm... it's a fire extinguisher. I'd rather NOT enclose a picture of it in action. My real hope is that i'll never have to use it - but if I DO, that it performs OK.

Fire Extinguisher Red 280mm

Peter L.Verified

The service was good in that I got advice on the part I required and the part itself, however the chat room directed me to a Web site which asked me to continue on a link which wasn't shown and I had to go back and forth before getting info on the part. As I said the end result was good but, the chat room experience was difficult.

Forged Steering Universal Joint 9/16 and 9/16

David G.Verified

although i requested this to be 3" long and not 6" long on chat, it came as a blessing as the old heater matrix was damaged even though i tested it myself. so i scorced another american supplier, slightly thinner, pipes slight different position, but in the end these went through the bulkhead / firewall and rejoined to my news pipes. so all good in the end

15mm Beaded Aluminium Hose Joiner

John S.Verified

These Cleco panel fasteners were just what I needed to assemble a Land Rover heater box after restoration. A very fiddly job was considerably simplified by my ability to fasten together several metal panels accurately ,at the same time , prior to riveting back together. Together with the correct pliers these fasteners were perfect and extremely useful - highly recommended. Great supplier with good packaging and comms. All round A+++

Cleko Fastener Kit

Robert B.Verified

The flexibility of these fuel hoses are exactly what I needed. They seem to be of high quality. Time will tell. I would highly recommend these to anyone who needs a fuel hose to make a sharp bend or turn.

45mm (1 3/4") ID Ultra Flexible Fuel Filler Hose

Andrew P.Verified

I'm building a small woodland tractor, the clutch master cylinder I wombled from an old truck was leaky, the 3/4" bore replacement I got from CBS is almost a direct replacement and works a treat.

Brake and Clutch Master Cylinder 0.75" (3/4") Bore with Reservoir

Richard I.Verified

I bought a cheap brake flare tool on Amazon that looked the same but it simply was poorly sized so the hole was too small and nipped the sides of the copper/nickel pipe. The one from Car builder was exactly as it should be. Their service was superb and the tool was spot on giving a perfect flare.

Hand Held Brake Pipe Flaring Tool

Antony H.Verified

Had a pair of chromed ones that had gone too rusty for use. These are a great replacement, no more rust to deal with and simple to keep bright and shiny.

7" Stainless Mesh Headlamp Stone Guards

Richard G.Verified

Found this mirror after wasting an hour of my life searching for a temporary replacement right-side wingmirror. This was perfect for the job because it can be attached to the base of the damaged wingmirror and enabled me to drive while waiting for the fitting of a new mirror. Strongly recommended! If only it came up earlier in the google search!

Chrome Clip-On Rectangular Mirror 115mm

Frank V.Verified

I bought this aircon unit because I needed something compact to fit my 73 Lotus Europa . It came well packed and with all the accessories shown. I recomend this product.

Universal Compact Air Conditioning & Heater Kit 368mm

Ricci Z.Verified

Products are perfect for the customers we have, and use of the website makes it so easy. We have use Car Builder multiple times, and have never been let down. 5***** all the time!

A/C Union #8 Straight

Roger B.Verified

Unfortunately, the first parcel of two batteries got lost in the post by Royal Mail. However, after a reasonable delay to see if Royal Mail would eventually deliver it, I contacted Car Builder Solutions who sent me a replacement parcel by next day delivery. I couldn't ask for more!

CR2032 Battery

Harris D.Verified

Brilliant service, I accidentally ordered the wrong size to begin with, but they were more than happy to exchange it, really fast service, good quality items, such a pleasure to deal with, will be using this company in future. Really pleased and impressed.

Single M10 x 1 Male Brake Union

James C.Verified

I was very surprised to find that a part like this was available, and to be able to order it without having to order a whole handbrake cable! Thank you so much for your speedy response and excellent pricing, will be back for more now I know you exist.

Rubber Cable Cover Bellow

Martin L.Verified

The fuse box is very good and easy to install. Shame the first one got lost in the post. However the customer service I received was very good and a replacement arrived two days later. I will use them again.

LED Indicating 6 Way Blade Fuse Box

Peter N.Verified

Had to solder on one new end tab as the one supplied only had a M8 size hole and needed a M10 and there were no ready made like that, otherwise it did the job.

Earth Strap 18" with Battery Terminal 460mm

Phil H.Verified

The part does exactly what is says in the catalogue. No surprise there , what does make the real difference is the level of service I get consistently from Car Builder Solutions , and I recommend them to other car builders that I meet .

80mm O.D. Bulkhead Flange Connector

David G.Verified

i got you to send a second copy for my son, as he's building to 80;s fords, so hopefully he will start using, as i feel a catalogue is better than a computer, its there in front of you, instead of searching on web site. thanks

Catalogue Issue 37

John L.Verified

I was looking to replace a very obsolete Girling clutch slave cylinder when a friend of mine suggested Car Builder Solutions and, lo and behold, they sell one! Whilst it is not an exact copy of the Girling cylinder, it is very close match and will do the job perfectly. Thank you CBS!

Catalogue Issue 37

David G.Verified

thanks again, matt, last order i requested a 2nd catalogue for my son, who is a mechanic, and loves his 80's ford cars, so with any luck there maybe some orders coming your way. nothing better than searching through a catalogue, you'll see something you thought you didnt need.

16mm - 27mm Narrow Band Stainless Steel Hose Clip

Carl O.Verified

Used to replace a very worn steering wheel horn. The loom and switch was nearly 70 years old. The chrome finish looks great and it was very easy to wire in.

Push Button Chrome & Stainless

Ray M.Verified

this is a must have catalogue, if you are contemplating building a car, modifying a car or just someone just looking for parts you never knew existed. Im old skool mechanic and going through their catalogue stock was exciting to say the least and the tips on how to do things or cut corners is invaluble.

Thread Adapters All 1/8" NPTF Female

Mike H.Verified

A great way to take a whole lot of work out of wiring a car from scratch. So good I’ll buy a couple more for my other cars in time.

CBS 12 Circuit Wiring Module

Phillip D.Verified

All very easy, web site easy to use and find correct parts,ordered no fuss ,parts turned up in post couple of day,s later,will use again for my many projects.thanks.

Stainless Braided Flexible PTFE Brake Hose per mtr

Antti B.Verified

Thanks for these tools! I bought my brake tool set over 30 years ago and managed to mishandle and break those flaring tools by mistake. I really had a hard time to find these spares because there is no brand name, not in a steel box or at the tool itself. Luckily I found your photos of them when I went through photos that google offered. Also I want to thank you for this personal touch: Someone had written the word "Kiitos" (meaning "Thank you") on attached postcard. Me and my soon 90 years old ...

3/16" Die Set for Professional Brake Pipe Flaring Tool

Phil H.Verified

The rear fog light, and number plate light are part of the re-build of my Series 3. I have a way to go yet, the end goal being total LED lights front and rear. The next job will be an upgrade of the wiring loom.

95mm LED Rear Fog

Phil O.Verified

Bought as a replacement for a similar rocker switch on my boat electrics panel, which irritatingly failed to illuminate when pressed. A couple of minutes work with a soldering iron and a needle file and it now lights up lovely! Little thing but it pleased me no end!

Illuminated Rectangular Rocker Switch Red

Chris L.Verified

A useful component for a future project idea on my Series 3 Land Rover. Still need to work out other aspects of idea, so not yet used, but seems well made. And delivered promptly.

Uncovered Push-Pull Cable 6ft Long

Ian A.Verified

My last copy of this widely ranging magazine was some five years ago and I was impressed with the extremely large number of items listed. In addition it makes for an interesting browse whilst having a coffee break and certainly widens the area of useful items to assist in any upgrade of either a classic car or a home build.

Catalogue Issue 37

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