Car parts

Thrifty: Parts, Prices, Shipping and Returns (2026)

Van and Car hire in the UK with Thrifty Car and Van Rental.

Thrifty product photo
Photo: thrifty.co.uk

The short version

Thrifty is an online store selling car parts products. Shipping and return terms weren’t clear on the pages we read, so check them before you order.

Watch for

  • No return window found on the pages we read
  • Shipping costs not stated up front

This guide covers what Thrifty sells, typical prices, and how its shipping and returns work, using what the store publishes on thrifty.co.uk. We last checked it in November 2026.

What Thrifty sells

In its own words: “Van and Car hire in the UK with Thrifty Car and Van Rental.”

Shipping and delivery

Thrifty doesn’t state shipping costs or times on the pages we could read. The cost usually appears at checkout before you pay; check it there, and ask the store if you need an order by a certain date.

Returns and refunds

We couldn’t find a returns window on Thrifty’s pages. Before you order, ask the store how returns work and who pays for them.

Paying, help and company details

  • Payment options shown on the site include PayPal.
  • Ways to get help: email or contact form.
  • Social accounts linked from the site: Facebook and X.
  • The shop runs on Magento.

Before you buy from Thrifty

  • Use the store's fitment tool with your exact year, make, model and trim.
  • Check whether parts are OEM, OE-equivalent or aftermarket.
  • Look at the return rules for electrical parts and installed items.
  • Some performance parts are not legal for road use in every state; check before you buy.

Questions about Thrifty

Is Thrifty legit?

Thrifty sells through its own website, thrifty.co.uk. It publishes contact options (email or contact form). Checkout supports PayPal, which give some buyer protection. We can’t vouch for any store, so for a large order check recent independent reviews and the return terms first.

This guide is based on information Thrifty publishes and was checked in November 2026. Links to the store are affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no cost to you. How that works.