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Title: Trade club
Post by: Entwood on 24 August 2007, 23:23:23
Okies .. more daft questions from me ... :( as I intend to do a lot more work myself .....

I've trawled the site for everything I can about Trade Club card and think I have the basics ...

1. You get one via Autobahnstormers for £20

2. Most (?) Vx stealers should take it

3. Savings are very good and it pays for itself fast.

The bits I don't have info on .... :(

Some posts mention a "Trade Club Book" and/or "item not on TC" ... I assume this means that not all parts are available ... so how do get a copy of the "book" in order to check, and does the contents apply to all Vx stealers ?

Any other info .. good or bad .. on TC would be appreciated before I apply for one

Thanks

Entwood
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: Elite Pete on 24 August 2007, 23:27:28
The items on TC are service items ie brake disc's, pads, exhausts, oil, filters ect
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: Markjay on 24 August 2007, 23:27:57
The book is just that... without it, if you want to know something you have to post a question here :)

Not sure however if non-book members have access to the TC website? If so then all the info is there anyway. I use the book, I find it easier, but if I had only the website access I wouldn't complain.





Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: Markjay on 24 August 2007, 23:30:05
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The items on TC are service items ie brake disc's, pads, exhausts, oil, filters ect

...eeesh... some service items are not on TC for some reason, e.g. ATF.

Also, my Vx dealer gives me normal trade prices for all non-TC items, I understand that most dealers do that?

Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: Chopsdad on 24 August 2007, 23:32:11
I blagged a book from Vx Parts Manager and to give an example I picked up a Pollen Filter today for £6.03 vx £8.65 retail.

Oil at £8.50 for 5l semi synth - buy 3 get 1 free.

Basically if you ask your local Vx dealer and make sure you can use the card you will save £20 without trying.  :y
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: Elite Pete on 24 August 2007, 23:33:10
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The items on TC are service items ie brake disc's, pads, exhausts, oil, filters ect

...eeesh... some service items are not on TC for some reason, e.g. ATF.

Also, my Vx dealer gives me normal trade prices for all non-TC items, I understand that most dealers do that?

I get on well with the parts bloke at my local VX dealer and he always gives me a good price on stuff thats not on the TC anyway, but the card is well worth having :y
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: Chopsdad on 24 August 2007, 23:40:50
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The items on TC are service items ie brake disc's, pads, exhausts, oil, filters ect

...eeesh... some service items are not on TC for some reason, e.g. ATF.

Also, my Vx dealer gives me normal trade prices for all non-TC items, I understand that most dealers do that?

I get on well with the parts bloke at my local VX dealer and he always gives me a good price on stuff thats not on the TC anyway, but the card is well worth having :y

Me too.  And I don't even have a TC card  ;D  The trick is to learn their names and they think they should know you too  :y  And ALWAYS let them finish thier bacon sarnies before they get your parts - that's worth an extra 10% ;)
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: iggy21uk on 24 August 2007, 23:43:37
Also: http://www.migweb.co.uk/

£15.00 takes longer to get card.

But with all of these -  Can be withdrawn ???

No problem with my VX dealer.
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: Markjay on 24 August 2007, 23:44:05
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The items on TC are service items ie brake disc's, pads, exhausts, oil, filters ect

...eeesh... some service items are not on TC for some reason, e.g. ATF.

Also, my Vx dealer gives me normal trade prices for all non-TC items, I understand that most dealers do that?

I get on well with the parts bloke at my local VX dealer and he always gives me a good price on stuff thats not on the TC anyway, but the card is well worth having :y

Me too.  And I don't even have a TC card  ;D  The trick is to learn their names and they think they should know you too  :y  And ALWAYS let them finish thier bacon sarnies before they get your parts - that's worth an extra 10% ;)

No idea what you're on about. Phil and Alistair at my Vx dealer are just a couple of helpful chaps doing their jobs. Phil was on holiday recently and....  ;D

It's all true by the way, including the holiday, and the names were not changed to protect the innocent....
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: Chopsdad on 24 August 2007, 23:59:59
One important thing to remember though....if you don't know what you want they'll sell you anything.

Today I took back two throttle body gaskets - cos they weren't for a Meega >:( (I had to reuse the old one) and he tried to sell me a non charcoal Pollen Filter - according to TC Book is for Pre '99 models only and mines an '03 ::)

Can't get the staff these days....I know this is true 'cos they're advertising for more on my invoice! ;D
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: iggy21uk on 25 August 2007, 00:02:07
Last order with Trade Club card: I supplied part nos: he gave me parts - me happy.
PS:  I got red book + July supplement --   Thank you parts man.
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: Markjay on 25 August 2007, 00:05:44
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Last order with Trade Club card: I supplied part nos: he gave me parts - me happy.
PS:  I got red book + July supplement --   Thank you parts man.

Yup, when I bought the fuel filter clips today I actually handed him a note with the P/N.... take no chances.
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: TheBoy on 25 August 2007, 08:48:28
If you get tradeclub through a club, you don't get The Book or website access (though blaggable ::))

You only get The Book if you join as a real motor trade company.

Participating dealers are on site (no need to log in) - http://www.tradeclub.co.uk

hth
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: Elite Pete on 25 August 2007, 09:10:08
Another good trick is, if its a cheap part you want go at 11.55am on a Saturday when the computers are off. Ive had loads of bulbs and fuses for nothing ::)
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: CaptainZok on 25 August 2007, 12:41:21
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Last order with Trade Club card: I supplied part nos: he gave me parts - me happy.
PS:  I got red book + July supplement --   Thank you parts man.
Our local Vx parts dept are still using the blue book, and don't know how to apply the 4 for 3 discount so he charges me £7.00 plus vat each for 3 cans and gives me a box of 4.
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: Crazydad on 25 August 2007, 13:59:46
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Last order with Trade Club card: I supplied part nos: he gave me parts - me happy.
PS:  I got red book + July supplement --   Thank you parts man.

Yup, when I bought the fuel filter clips today I actually handed him a note with the P/N.... take no chances.

Have you got a part No for the fuel clips??

would be much appreciated :y :y
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: Entwood on 25 August 2007, 20:29:10
Okies .. all understood... methinks ... application to autobahnstormers in the post today :)

Now ... who do I "blag" the login details from ?? autobahnstormers ?? local Vx stealer ?? or someone on here ...... please ..... pretty please ... pretty please with chocolate sprinkles .....   :)

Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 25 August 2007, 20:53:45
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Okies .. all understood... methinks ... application to autobahnstormers in the post today :)

Now ... who do I "blag" the login details from ?? autobahnstormers ?? local Vx stealer ?? or someone on here ...... please ..... pretty please ... pretty please with chocolate sprinkles .....   :)

You can say pretty please and offer me whatever.....but YOU CARNT HAVE IT!!!!......only coz ive lost mine  ;D
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: CaptainZok on 25 August 2007, 21:12:04
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Okies .. all understood... methinks ... application to autobahnstormers in the post today :)

Now ... who do I "blag" the login details from ?? autobahnstormers ?? local Vx stealer ?? or someone on here ...... please ..... pretty please ... pretty please with chocolate sprinkles .....   :)

You can say pretty please and offer me whatever.....but YOU CARNT HAVE IT!!!!......only coz ive lost mine  ;D
its TC followed by the number on your card
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 25 August 2007, 21:33:13
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Okies .. all understood... methinks ... application to autobahnstormers in the post today :)

Now ... who do I "blag" the login details from ?? autobahnstormers ?? local Vx stealer ?? or someone on here ...... please ..... pretty please ... pretty please with chocolate sprinkles .....   :)

You can say pretty please and offer me whatever.....but YOU CARNT HAVE IT!!!!......only coz ive lost mine  ;D
its TC followed by the number on your card

Trouble is that doesnt help with the password they sent me  ::) Tho i didnt realise the login was TC plus the card number  :y
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: CaptainZok on 25 August 2007, 21:52:56
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Okies .. all understood... methinks ... application to autobahnstormers in the post today :)

Now ... who do I "blag" the login details from ?? autobahnstormers ?? local Vx stealer ?? or someone on here ...... please ..... pretty please ... pretty please with chocolate sprinkles .....   :)

You can say pretty please and offer me whatever.....but YOU CARNT HAVE IT!!!!......only coz ive lost mine  ;D
its TC followed by the number on your card

Trouble is that doesnt help with the password they sent me  ::) Tho i didnt realise the login was TC plus the card number  :y
That'll be where the forgotten password button will come in handy then.
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 25 August 2007, 21:59:43
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Okies .. all understood... methinks ... application to autobahnstormers in the post today :)

Now ... who do I "blag" the login details from ?? autobahnstormers ?? local Vx stealer ?? or someone on here ...... please ..... pretty please ... pretty please with chocolate sprinkles .....   :)

You can say pretty please and offer me whatever.....but YOU CARNT HAVE IT!!!!......only coz ive lost mine  ;D
its TC followed by the number on your card

Trouble is that doesnt help with the password they sent me  ::) Tho i didnt realise the login was TC plus the card number  :y
That'll be where the forgotten password button will come in handy then.

Tried that....problem is they ask favourite place......summat else i carnt remember.....gave it a go tho  :(  :-[ so it said details dont match  :(
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: CaptainZok on 25 August 2007, 22:03:20
bugger
Password guessing time then
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: CaptainZok on 25 August 2007, 22:17:10
Maybe an email to websupport@tradeclub.co.uk could get it sorted TD.
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 25 August 2007, 23:14:05
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bugger
Password guessing time then

They sent the password....so not one of mine  :(.....Ive got the Book so not really to bothered  :y
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: CaptainZok on 25 August 2007, 23:23:37
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bugger
Password guessing time then

They sent the password....so not one of mine  :(.....Ive got the Book so not really to bothered  :y
More than my local vx then, theyre still on the blue one.
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: TheBoy on 25 August 2007, 23:42:43
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Okies .. all understood... methinks ... application to autobahnstormers in the post today :)

Now ... who do I "blag" the login details from ?? autobahnstormers ?? local Vx stealer ?? or someone on here ...... please ..... pretty please ... pretty please with chocolate sprinkles .....   :)

You can say pretty please and offer me whatever.....but YOU CARNT HAVE IT!!!!......only coz ive lost mine  ;D
its TC followed by the number on your card

Trouble is that doesnt help with the password they sent me  ::) Tho i didnt realise the login was TC plus the card number  :y
TD - yours an ABS card then?  If so, I may be able to help ;)
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: sluggi on 26 August 2007, 00:30:54
I have ABS card any help welcome  ;)
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: Elite Pete on 26 August 2007, 00:36:38
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Okies .. all understood... methinks ... application to autobahnstormers in the post today :)

Now ... who do I "blag" the login details from ?? autobahnstormers ?? local Vx stealer ?? or someone on here ...... please ..... pretty please ... pretty please with chocolate sprinkles .....   :)

You can say pretty please and offer me whatever.....but YOU CARNT HAVE IT!!!!......only coz ive lost mine  ;D
its TC followed by the number on your card

Trouble is that doesnt help with the password they sent me  ::) Tho i didnt realise the login was TC plus the card number  :y
TD - yours an ABS card then?  If so, I may be able to help ;)
I would like some help too  :y
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 26 August 2007, 07:58:01
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Okies .. all understood... methinks ... application to autobahnstormers in the post today :)

Now ... who do I "blag" the login details from ?? autobahnstormers ?? local Vx stealer ?? or someone on here ...... please ..... pretty please ... pretty please with chocolate sprinkles .....   :)

You can say pretty please and offer me whatever.....but YOU CARNT HAVE IT!!!!......only coz ive lost mine  ;D
its TC followed by the number on your card

Trouble is that doesnt help with the password they sent me  ::) Tho i didnt realise the login was TC plus the card number  :y
TD - yours an ABS card then?  If so, I may be able to help ;)

No.....its a 'gen' TC card......i get sent the books......its the original logon and password (that vx send you) that ive lost......well, when i say lost.....its got to be here somewhere.....ive got paperwork stacked up everywhere  ::)
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: TheBoy on 26 August 2007, 10:42:48
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Okies .. all understood... methinks ... application to autobahnstormers in the post today :)

Now ... who do I "blag" the login details from ?? autobahnstormers ?? local Vx stealer ?? or someone on here ...... please ..... pretty please ... pretty please with chocolate sprinkles .....   :)

You can say pretty please and offer me whatever.....but YOU CARNT HAVE IT!!!!......only coz ive lost mine  ;D
its TC followed by the number on your card

Trouble is that doesnt help with the password they sent me  ::) Tho i didnt realise the login was TC plus the card number  :y
TD - yours an ABS card then?  If so, I may be able to help ;)

No.....its a 'gen' TC card......i get sent the books......its the original logon and password (that vx send you) that ive lost......well, when i say lost.....its got to be here somewhere.....ive got paperwork stacked up everywhere  ::)
The book is easier anyway ;)
Title: Re: Trade club
Post by: CaptainZok on 26 August 2007, 11:50:30
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Okies .. all understood... methinks ... application to autobahnstormers in the post today :)

Now ... who do I "blag" the login details from ?? autobahnstormers ?? local Vx stealer ?? or someone on here ...... please ..... pretty please ... pretty please with chocolate sprinkles .....   :)

You can say pretty please and offer me whatever.....but YOU CARNT HAVE IT!!!!......only coz ive lost mine  ;D
its TC followed by the number on your card

Trouble is that doesnt help with the password they sent me  ::) Tho i didnt realise the login was TC plus the card number  :y
TD - yours an ABS card then?  If so, I may be able to help ;)

No.....its a 'gen' TC card......i get sent the books......its the original logon and password (that vx send you) that ive lost......well, when i say lost.....its got to be here somewhere.....ive got paperwork stacked up everywhere  ::)
The book is easier anyway ;)
Not when its in the car and your pissed feeling a bit tired its not.