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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 February 2014, 23:47:29
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.... have a sale on again this weekend! ;) 8)
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.... have a sale on again this weekend! ;) 8)
euro's sales and deals are getting like furniture sales at DFS ;D
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shares :D :D :D
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Works for....? :-\
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Ha ha no connection, just a friendly share that's all. :y
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.... have a sale on again this weekend! ;) 8)
Just had a nosey online and, apparently, there is a store five minutes from me. But, as Gixer knows, I don't keep my cars long enough to worry about spares.
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.... have a sale on again this weekend! ;) 8)
Just had a nosey online and, apparently, there is a store five minutes from me. But, as Gixer knows, I don't keep my cars long enough to worry about spares.
I'm jealous. I can only afford old bangers. :'( :'(
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Ha ha no connection, just a friendly share that's all. :y
As said, trade club is more economical on cost, longevity, for oe items. If you really want to pesh money up the wall, then yes, there's tat from Ecp, of course.
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Ha ha no connection, just a friendly share that's all. :y
As said, trade club is more economical on cost, longevity, for oe items. If you really want to pesh money up the wall, then yes, there's tat from Ecp, of course.
Y.a.w.n.... ::)
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Ha ha no connection, just a friendly share that's all. :y
As said, trade club is more economical on cost, longevity, for oe items. If you really want to pesh money up the wall, then yes, there's tat from Ecp, of course.
Y.a.w.n.... ::)
Its oof recommendation Trig, don't moan to me about it. If you must buy cheap tat...
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Come on hurry up, I'm off to bed in a minute....
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Ha ha no connection, just a friendly share that's all. :y
As said, trade club is more economical on cost, longevity, for oe items. If you really want to pesh money up the wall, then yes, there's tat from Ecp, of course.
Y.a.w.n.... ::)
Its oof recommendation Trig, don't moan to me about it. If you must buy cheap tat...
I've never disputed that Chris, it's just that I don't have a Vx dealer that does TC close by, so by the time I pay £20 for a card and do a 40 odd mile round trip to the nearest dealer that does, then that's pretty much any TC saving out the window. Besides I'm lazy and like having stuff delivered! ;D
Incidentally my £2.76 wipers that I bought a couple of weeks ago, clear the water off the screen efficiently and quietly. To be honest I didn't expect much for that price, but I'm impressed! Recommended!! :y :y
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Come on hurry up, I'm off to bed in a minute....
Watching footie as well! It's not all about you, you know! ::) ;)
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Ha ha no connection, just a friendly share that's all. :y
As said, trade club is more economical on cost, longevity, for oe items. If you really want to pesh money up the wall, then yes, there's tat from Ecp, of course.
Y.a.w.n.... ::)
Its oof recommendation Trig, don't moan to me about it. If you must buy cheap tat...
I've never disputed that Chris, it's just that I don't have a Vx dealer that does TC close by, so by the time I pay £20 for a card and do a 40 odd mile round trip to the nearest dealer that does, then that's pretty much any TC saving out the window. Besides I'm lazy and like having stuff delivered! ;D
Incidentally my £2.76 wipers that I bought a couple of weeks ago, clear the water off the screen efficiently and quietly. To be honest I didn't expect much for that price, but I'm impressed! Recommended!! :y :y
Pay attention Trig, first off, it's not about you. Its about quality as well ::) ;D
Second, Trade club will deliver. Dear oh dear. Why waiste money.
....actually, who cares, it's not my money. But recommending other pesh money up the wall, well....
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When you've had them more than 6months, then recommend them. ::)
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When you've had them more than 6months, then recommend them. ::)
Will do. Remind me! :y
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When you've had them more than 6months, then recommend them. ::)
Will do. Remind me! :y
Oh yeah, I promise ::) ;D
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Ha ha no connection, just a friendly share that's all. :y
As said, trade club is more economical on cost, longevity, for oe items. If you really want to pesh money up the wall, then yes, there's tat from Ecp, of course.
Just curious. If I buy Bosch and other well known manufacturers from ecp, am I peshing money up the wall? ???
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Ha ha no connection, just a friendly share that's all. :y
As said, trade club is more economical on cost, longevity, for oe items. If you really want to pesh money up the wall, then yes, there's tat from Ecp, of course.
Just curious. If I buy Bosch and other well known manufacturers from ecp, am I peshing money up the wall? ???
Apparently.... ::)
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Ha ha no connection, just a friendly share that's all. :y
As said, trade club is more economical on cost, longevity, for oe items. If you really want to pesh money up the wall, then yes, there's tat from Ecp, of course.
Just curious. If I buy Bosch and other well known manufacturers from ecp, am I peshing money up the wall? ???
A set of boxed Bosch wipers, for example, should be fine. More expensive than Halfords Trade though, if you can be arsed to pop into one when out and about (like Sir Tigger, my nearest TC dealer is well over a 40 mile round trip (although they deliver), and Halfords isn't far behind).
Its their budget brand stuff - ie the stuff they are always trying to push - that is usually poor shite. In addition, I have some suspicions about their supply chain, as I recall at least one member who bought a Bosch cranksensor from ECP that didn't resolve their problem (or caused rough running, can't recall specifics now). After a lot of head scratching, we recommending getting a sensor from dealer, and that cured it. This is a classic symptom of fake, chinese sensors.
I am wary of using them for some parts. I did pick up an aux belt a few months ago when I needed one in a hurry to bypass a disintegrating AC compressor, and I did mail order some Boge rear springs (I wouldn't buy those from a local ECP, as you may find they've been on the shelf for ages).
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At the end of the day ECP are just like any other motor factor/car accessory shop. They sell good quality branded stuff and they also sell cheap chinese pattern shite. Usually their prices are good and when they do these weekend sales there are some bargains to be had. :y
There are certain things like crank sensors and HBV's that it is best to buy original from Vx for quality reasons and I think most here accept that, however if for economic reasons anyone buys a piece of cheap tat to keep their car on the road, then that's what has to be done and they don't deserve abuse for it! ::)
I'm not trying to bully anyone into using ECP, nor do I have a vested interest in ECP. It was just a friendly heads up that's all, and to be honest I don't think I'll bother again...
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At the end of the day ECP are just like any other motor factor/car accessory shop. They sell good quality branded stuff and they also sell cheap chinese pattern shite. Usually their prices are good and when they do these weekend sales there are some bargains to be had. :y
There are certain things like crank sensors and HBV's that it is best to buy original from Vx for quality reasons and I think most here accept that, however if for economic reasons anyone buys a piece of cheap tat to keep their car on the road, then that's what has to be done and they don't deserve abuse for it! ::)
I'm not trying to bully anyone into using ECP, nor do I have a vested interest in ECP. It was just a friendly heads up that's all, and to be honest I don't think I'll bother again...
Thanks, Tigger, I appreciate it mate. :-*
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I've just bought a set of front discs from ECP, Pagid (OE) £72.60 all in. Can't remember what they quoted me on TC, but it was more than this. :y
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At the end of the day ECP are just like any other motor factor/car accessory shop. They sell good quality branded stuff and they also sell cheap chinese pattern shite. Usually their prices are good and when they do these weekend sales there are some bargains to be had. :y
There are certain things like crank sensors and HBV's that it is best to buy original from Vx for quality reasons and I think most here accept that, however if for economic reasons anyone buys a piece of cheap tat to keep their car on the road, then that's what has to be done and they don't deserve abuse for it! ::)
I'm not trying to bully anyone into using ECP, nor do I have a vested interest in ECP. It was just a friendly heads up that's all, and to be honest I don't think I'll bother again...
There is always quality v cost to consider. And if you insist on poking every other post, don't expect no response. ;)
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Thanks for the heads up Tigger, Bought a few things :y
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I have been warned about things from ecp, I have never had a problem with stuff from there but then I am very selective about what I buy from them .... Note to add if you see the need to buy from ecp always ALWAYS reserve it online for collection and usually use promo code PARTS25 it always far cheaper than in store (unless they have DFS sale on)
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Had an email from them today saying they are cancelling the order due to stock issues. >:(
Dear ** **
Many thanks for your order Ref No. ****
Please accept this as confirmation that your order has now been
cancelled.
We regret that we have been unable to fulfil your order in this
occasion and hope you will consider us again in the future.
Kind regards
WEB TEAM @ EURO CAR PARTS
0203 474 0500
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Hi ***
Thank you for your email.
I am afraid the shock absorbed are currently out of stock with no lead time.
How would you like to proceed.
If you have any further questions please contact us.
Kind regards
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They couldn't even spell shock absorber correctly.. ::) ;D
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I knew I was wasting my breath when I've been banging on what a bunch on mongrels they are ::)
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Nor you 'stock' ;D
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Nor you 'stock' ;D
:-X ;D ;D
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Well I guess I'm going to get a massive dose of 'I told you so's....' now! ::) :D ;D
Looking on the bright side though Mr Omegaman at least they put their hands up that they couldn't fulfill your order, rather than send out an 'alternative product' and I guess you're not out of pocket? ;)
I've only had good experiences with them, but maybe I've got lower expectations than some around here!! ::) ;D
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Well I guess I'm going to get a massive dose of 'I told you so's....' now! ::) :D ;D
Looking on the bright side though Mr Omegaman at least they put their hands up that they couldn't fulfill your order, rather than send out an 'alternative product' and I guess you're not out of pocket? ;)
I've only had good experiences with them, but maybe I've got lower expectations than some around here!! ::) ;D
Don't worry Tigger,I use ecp on a daily basis and generally find them very useful and bloody cheap with a full trade account :y
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First time I've had a problem with them TBH, Have used them in the past for wipers, pollen filters, etc..
My order was originally for, x2 Sachs rear springs - x2 Bilstein rear shocks...
Looks like they are sending the springs, So not a complete dead loss. :y
Paid with PayPal, Not sure if they have refunded yet, Probably not, Haven't received a email from PayPal.
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Well I guess I'm going to get a massive dose of 'I told you so's....' now! ::) :D ;D
Looking on the bright side though Mr Omegaman at least they put their hands up that they couldn't fulfill your order, rather than send out an 'alternative product' and I guess you're not out of pocket? ;)
I've only had good experiences with them, but maybe I've got lower expectations than some around here!! ::) ;D
Don't worry Tigger,I use ecp on a daily basis and generally find them very useful and bloody cheap with a full trade account :y
Yep. I find them pretty good. :y
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Ah Euro Crap Parts and the Bilstein shocks.....they never stock the Bilsteins and I questioned why they list them, also, when ordered with a discount they can never fulfil the order however, pay full whack and they turn up....
Go figure.
Man father used to deal with stacks of these types of outlets (Vx main dealer after sales manager) and Euro Crap Parts were by far the worst.