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Vauxhall dealers...
« on: 10 October 2008, 17:03:22 »
Went to one of my local dealers for oil and filter..

Me: I want some oil and filter for a Omega

Him: yes sir, what engine size

Me: Its a 3.2

Him: Oh, I didn't know they did a 3.2

Me: And how long have you worked for Vauxhall (sarcastically)

Thats probably why he could only find I can of oil and not 4 for the 4 for the price of 3 offer...
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Re: Vauxhall dealers...
« Reply #1 on: 10 October 2008, 17:08:15 »
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Went to one of my local dealers for oil and filter..

Me: I want some oil and filter for a Omega

Him: yes sir, what engine size

Me: Its a 3.2

Him: Oh, I didn't know they did a 3.2

Me: And how long have you worked for Vauxhall (sarcastically)

Thats probably why he could only find I can of oil and not 4 for the 4 for the price of 3 offer...

I often had a similar type of conversation with the dealer when I had my Senator.

ME: I'd like a ***** for a 24v Senator please.  ;)

HIM: What engine size is that Sir?  :-/

ME: Vauxhall only do a 24 valve Senator in one engine size .....  :-X
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Re: Vauxhall dealers...
« Reply #2 on: 10 October 2008, 17:18:19 »
when i lived in hemel the vx dealers always asked for my chassis number no matter what i wanted.
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« Reply #3 on: 10 October 2008, 17:21:20 »
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when i lived in hemel the vx dealers always asked for my chassis number no matter what i wanted.

Local Hyundai dealers were like that.  :-?
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« Reply #4 on: 10 October 2008, 17:23:50 »
the thing that got me was the prices, rear brake pads for a royale...30 odd quid, front pads for chevette,,,£8-00,,,,,,same flamin part!!!!!
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« Reply #5 on: 10 October 2008, 17:26:55 »
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when i lived in hemel the vx dealers always asked for my chassis number no matter what i wanted.


All dealers I have used have done that until I get them to place me on their system, helped now of course by the number plate records they seem to use. :y :y :y
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« Reply #6 on: 10 October 2008, 18:36:22 »
by the number plate records they seem to use.  
......... thats the first thing i get asked ... registration  :y
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« Reply #7 on: 10 October 2008, 18:40:30 »
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Went to one of my local dealers for oil and filter..

Me: I want some oil and filter for a Omega

Him: yes sir, what engine size

Me: Its a 3.2

Him: Oh, I didn't know they did a 3.2

Me: And how long have you worked for Vauxhall (sarcastically)Thats probably why he could only find I can of oil and not 4 for the 4 for the price of 3 offer...

And then he charges £75 per hour to make a complete mess of your car.
 :'( :'( :y
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Re: Vauxhall dealers...
« Reply #8 on: 10 October 2008, 19:46:24 »
Went to my local dealer last year, and having given up on asking for bits for the Monza, I asked for something for the mig (memory fails me as to what part it was).....


Dealer: "What car's it for"

Me: "An Omega"

Dealer: "....A what??"

There were 3 on the forecourt, all visable from the parts department ::)
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« Reply #9 on: 10 October 2008, 19:50:11 »
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Went to my local dealer last year, and having given up on asking for bits for the Monza, I asked for something for the mig (memory fails me as to what part it was).....


Dealer: "What car's it for"

Me: "An Omega"

Dealer: "....A what??"

There were 3 on the forecourt, all visable from the parts department ::)

I usually get that as I own an O - meg - a! Other people seem to have an O - meega!  ;D  ;D  ;D
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« Reply #10 on: 10 October 2008, 19:54:37 »
I went to Halfrauds once for a king lead and he wanted my reg details.  I had the old one in my hand.  He wanted to order the 'correct' one for 3 days later.  My car wasn't running.  He couldn't get the concept that anything at least as long would do!  >:( >:(

Asked where the bloody rack of all plug leads was, and found one in 2 minutes.  :P
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« Reply #11 on: 10 October 2008, 19:57:37 »
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I went to Halfrauds once for a king lead and he wanted my reg details.  I had the old one in my hand.  He wanted to order the 'correct' one for 3 days later.  My car wasn't running.  He couldn't get the concept that anything at least as long would do!  >:( >:(

Asked where the bloody rack of all plug leads was, and found one in 2 minutes.  :P

Their system doesn't require the staff to actually think for themselves.  ;)
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« Reply #12 on: 10 October 2008, 19:58:51 »
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I went to Halfrauds once for a king lead and he wanted my reg details.  I had the old one in my hand.  He wanted to order the 'correct' one for 3 days later.  My car wasn't running.  He couldn't get the concept that anything at least as long would do!  >:( >:(

Asked where the bloody rack of all plug leads was, and found one in 2 minutes.  :P

Their system doesn't require the staff to actually think for themselves.  ;)

or let...
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« Reply #13 on: 10 October 2008, 20:05:08 »
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