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  1. Auto parts shop
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  3. Car accessories shop
  4. Vehicle Parts Market

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Many Canadian customers do not know that Cip1.ca / Cip1.com / California Import Parts LTD. is a 100% Canadian owned and operated! We have been doing business from British Columbia, Canada for over 27 years. Since we are based in Canada, you do not have to worry about extra import duties, taxes, or brokerage that you get when ordering from the USA. You only have to pay the GST or HST, and in British Columbia. the PST. As well, our FREE shipping offers apply to all qualifying Canadian orders. ...


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointing customer service and opened packaging

I had a very disappointing experience with CIP1 after placing a large order that included an expensive fuel tank for my Volkswagen.

The fuel tank arrived in packaging that had already been opened and resealed by CIP1. I was not informed before purchasing or before shipment that the manufacturer’s packaging could be opened, inspected, and repacked by their warehouse. I also found visible marks or residue inside the tank, which caused concern because this is an important fuel-system component.

CIP1 stated that the marks were a normal result of manufacturing and pressure testing and that the tank was not defective. However, my main concern was the lack of disclosure about the opened packaging and the uncertainty this created. The issue disrupted my repair schedule and garage appointment and caused significant inconvenience.

After many messages, CIP1 agreed to provide prepaid return shipping for the fuel tank and confirmed that a full refund would be issued to my original payment method after inspection. However, they refused to replace it and said other unopened items from my order would be subject to return shipping costs and a possible 20% restocking fee.

I felt that my concerns were repeatedly dismissed rather than handled with understanding and respect. After reading other negative reviews, some experiences appeared similar to mine. Based on my own experience, I cannot recommend this company.

I have documented the matter with consumer-protection authorities and am considering further legal options if the return and refund are not completed as promised.

21 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A worker CRAMMED 4 window rubbers into…

A worker CRAMMED 4 window rubbers into a shoebox, 2 BROKE IN HALF. They’re blaming me for Christ sake. No help from the female rep and her “ boss”. No store credit, no new window rubber, no refund. You’d think after all the pics I sent they’d send out the 70 dollar rubber. No.
That’s how they treat a loyal customer who’s spent THOUSANDS of dollars for many years. Normally not a problem with these people, but goddamn, own up to a mistake.

9 June 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very Delayed Refund

I returned two safari latches that were “USPS delivered to Cip1 on September 22, 2025. As of Nov 10, 2025, (12 days short of 2 months), I have yet to have the refund credited to my Pay Pal account. I called on 4 different occasions with no results. Today (Nov 10) I called and was informed that it would happen, not today, but on Wednesday, Nov 12. We shall see.

10 November 2025
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