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Title: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: shyboy on 14 July 2015, 11:22:32
I've been trying to track down the 4 for 3 oil offer but all my local dealers have stopped doing this.
I've just been given a price of £28.33 + VAT for a 20l drum of VX 10/40 semi synth which seems excellent, (5l cans are £12.50 + VAT each), so I'm going for it.
This is from a dealer in Liverpool where they'd get their throats cut and goolies removed if it wasn't genuine.  :D
Other VX dealers were quoting 5l 10w/40 semi at £27.15 +VAT each.
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 14 July 2015, 11:32:50
Same 'ere. I couldn't get the separate tubs, just the massive keg   :y

Sadly it's up my parents driveway, as there's literally nowhere it can go in our flat!  ;D
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: shyboy on 14 July 2015, 11:34:57
Hi DBG,
Was your price similar?
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: aaronjb on 14 July 2015, 12:13:47
I'm down to my last two cans of 5w30 fully, nearly time to go and plead with the parts boys for a good deal on a 20L drum for me.  I have a face that says "bend me over" so I'm not expecting a good response ;D

£34 for 20L sounds pretty good to me though, for semi.
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 14 July 2015, 13:25:30
Mine was £38.62, no idea why. This happened at the time, I got three prices in the end - one cheaper than even the £34 but for whatever reason (the look of my face, different bloke serving me, the tribal skygods, who knows) I got the price above on the day.

Other OOFers have been quoted your price, though. Get it at £34, get two if you have the room. It's a bargain  :y
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 July 2015, 14:37:46
Vauxhall oil offers are like ECP sales... There's always a deal to be had, and always 20 litres... Only thing that varies is the priceband the container ::)
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: shyboy on 14 July 2015, 17:54:46
Just for info. can confirm £34.00 for 20l 10w/40 semi. The container is clearly marked 'Trade Club' and I got the impression that the offer is available to anybody who asks for it.
Aaronjb.  I was quoted a bit more for 5w/40 fully synth. but you should be able to get a 'trade offer' with no problems. Put on a 'no nonsense' face, perhaps?   ;)
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: chrisgixer on 14 July 2015, 22:34:49
Speed read this so apologies if not in order, but the 3 for 4 offer no longer exists, because they have lower the price per 5 ltd bottle to equal the 3 for 4 price, but for each bottle.

According to vx Reading that is. Vx Bracknell where not in a position to confirm, as they where being arsy about TC in general.

Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: Keith ABS on 15 July 2015, 07:39:25
  As I have understod this from the trade club dealer, vx has stopped supplying the oil in the 5 litre cans and now only does a 20 litre for trade club. Any one being able to still find the 5 litre cans is using up old stock

Keith B
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: amba on 15 July 2015, 08:53:08
Just for reference infuture as seems likely only 20ltrs available in " 1 big pot"

Does this have a tap system or wise to get a pump as cant see pouring into filler from a 20ltr pot :o
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 15 July 2015, 09:20:40
Oh, tell me about it, ended up supporting the drum on a shelf, and pouring as best I could a bit off via an old funnel for a jerrycan into an empty one of the old 5l containers I scrounged. I need an easier system, as you say, the 20l things weigh about the same as me!  :)
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: amba on 15 July 2015, 09:26:35
So whilst it may be cheaper and seems our best solution now,its an akward container to use.

Too small to have a drain tap fitted and too big to pour easily.Solutions needed  :y
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: Nick W on 15 July 2015, 09:51:13
So whilst it may be cheaper and seems our best solution now,its an akward container to use.

Too small to have a drain tap fitted and too big to pour easily.Solutions needed  :y

Easy: decant it into the empty 5l containers that you've still got, using a funnel made by cutting the bottom out of a plastic fuel can.

At that price it's almost worth my while buying some!
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: vauxsull on 15 July 2015, 09:52:55
Getting my oil this morning.. Still have the 5 ltr bottle left in the offer so gonna snap them up.
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: amba on 15 July 2015, 09:53:49
Always a solution Nick..well done mate  :y
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: Kevin Wood on 15 July 2015, 10:03:21
So whilst it may be cheaper and seems our best solution now,its an akward container to use.

Too small to have a drain tap fitted and too big to pour easily.Solutions needed  :y

I bought a tap that screws on in place of the cap on a 20L oil can from my local factors. Slow to pour, but makes it easy to decant the oil into a more sensible container.
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: vauxsull on 15 July 2015, 10:34:09
My local dealership has more 5ltr oil bottles left you can shake a stick at..
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: Nick W on 15 July 2015, 10:44:04


I bought a tap that screws on in place of the cap on a 20L oil can from my local factors. Slow to pour, but makes it easy to decant the oil into a more sensible container.

A quick EBay finds them at about six quid.
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: tunnie on 16 July 2015, 14:36:23
Just on this, I need to restock my supply.

Vx Heathrow offered me £35.47+vat (£42) if I buy 2x 20L or more. (10/40 Semi) Otherwise its £41+vat.

Can't beat Liverpool prices, but £10.50 per 5L is not bad.

Anyone near me interested?
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 July 2015, 14:43:30
Just on this, I need to restock my supply.

Vx Heathrow offered me £35.47+vat (£42) if I buy 2x 20L or more. (10/40 Semi) Otherwise its £41+vat.

Can't beat Liverpool prices, but £10.50 per 5L is not bad.

Anyone near me interested?

I'd be up for 20L :y

Maybe more.. I'll have to check my stocks. ;D

Worth asking what they'll do the 5w30 for?
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: aaronjb on 16 July 2015, 14:52:29
Worth asking what they'll do the 5w30 for?

Selfishly yes ;) (The BMW takes 8L at a time..)
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: tunnie on 16 July 2015, 14:55:18
Ok. I'll call back and ask  :y
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: tunnie on 16 July 2015, 15:52:41
Rang them back and it's all change, for the better  :o :o :o

Now saying:

10/40 Semi in 20L Drum if buying 2 or more = £26.74 + vat so £32 in total  :)

5/30 Fully in "A1 Spec"  ??? -  £40.60+vat for 20L drum, again buying 2 or more.

Think before I was given trade price, not trade club.
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 July 2015, 15:56:39
Good prices. :y
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: Shackeng on 16 July 2015, 15:57:46
Skurray's Swindon 20L 10W-40 £27.95. :y
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: tunnie on 16 July 2015, 16:01:46
Skurray's Swindon 20L 10W-40 £27.95. :y

Sounds good.

Humm I wonder if Vx Camberley are in TC, time for another phone call.
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: tunnie on 16 July 2015, 16:05:24
That's a no, did hint at why as it's same parts if I order from Reading, just not TC prices.

Did appear open to getting parts delivered there, hummm. Faff though.

Vx Heathrow are on my commute, so can just call by.

Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: aaronjb on 20 July 2015, 00:03:39
Sooo.. anyone else want a can of 5W30? I know it's good on the shelf for a while but 40L would last me at least 3 years ;D
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 July 2015, 04:28:37
That's a no, did hint at why as it's same parts if I order from Reading, just not TC prices.

Did appear open to getting parts delivered there, hummm. Faff though.

Vx Heathrow are on my commute, so can just call by.



Can you buy it from the cheapest dealer, and pick it up from your nearest dealer? Works with Bracknell who are stroppy about TC for some reason. I just order it from Reading and pick it up at Bracknell. Although the two are part of Eden group. Not sure it will work outside a group within Vauxhall.
Title: Re: VX oil 20l drum
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 July 2015, 12:08:56
Sooo.. anyone else want a can of 5W30? I know it's good on the shelf for a while but 40L would last me at least 3 years ;D

Yep, I'm up for one. :y