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[Gaffers]

I had an issue with my local stealers a few years back where they were trying to sell me an oil cooler at full prices saying it was TC price.  In fact it was the Ass(istant) Part Manager at the time (since moved on)

I calmly refused and went next door to look at a new Corsa.  Left my details with the salesman to call me with his best offer because I was 'really interested' in one for the wife.  I wasn't but the sequence of events I wanted to happen had already started.

I waited for the call and said sorry I will not be going through with it.  When asked why I explained the issue with the parts dept and that I had been mugged off with the price.  I also said that I had arranged through someone else to get the part at a rival dealers at the price it should have been"  Send me an email with the details" He asked.  So I did and also mentioned that I was an active member of a car forum dedicated to the omega.

Low and behold I received a call from the Parts manager apologising and offering me some free stuff the next time I came in and made an order.

Long and short of it is that the Ass(istant) Parts Manager is no longer there, I always get TC or trade price on parts and when I go in I dont need to show my ABS card 

[Webby the Bear]

That's crazy, I thought the main dealers, being Vauxhall "specialist" would be more likely to fit all 6 plugs!! 

i am going over old ground here personally but i thought exactly the same as you i.e. that you take your vauxhall to...errrm... vauxhall when something's wrong. how naive i was.

ive told this story a couple of times but in short i took my car to the dealers in northampton with a misfire. anyway the problem still continued so i sought help on here. took it to DLK and i couldn't believe they missed the fact that one lead was out and my spark plug wells were filled with oil due to my cam cover gasket needing replacing. obviously daz sorted it and a job well done.

i got a not a couple of months back... ''mr webb, you are due a serv....................... FEK OFF!!!!!!!!

[Webby the Bear]

oh and £250 they charged me for NOT fixing my car!!!!! 

[dbug]

I use York Ward & Rowlett at Wellingborough and have had no probs at all with ABS TC card there - don't need to show it now and get trade on non TC parts.  Parts Manager and all parts guys efficient and helpful.

With regards to 5/6 plud changes found this on both our Elites -  whats the problem?  With the right kit its no problem to chang the back one on the passenger bank, just a bit awkward 

[dbug]

I use York Ward & Rowlett at Wellingborough and have had no probs at all with ABS TC card there - don't need to show it now and get trade on non TC parts.  Parts Manager and all parts guys efficient and helpful.

With regards to 5/6 plud changes found this on both our Elites -  whats the problem?  With the right kit its no problem to chang the back one on the passenger bank, just a bit awkward 

For plud read plug & for chang read change - bring back the modify/edit button 

[henryd]

I use York Ward & Rowlett at Wellingborough and have had no probs at all with ABS TC card there - don't need to show it now and get trade on non TC parts.  Parts Manager and all parts guys efficient and helpful.

With regards to 5/6 plud changes found this on both our Elites -  whats the problem?  With the right kit its no problem to chang the back one on the passenger bank, just a bit awkward 

For plud read plug & for chang read change - bring back the modify/edit button 

I believe its back

Edit top right corner of post "modify"

[dbug]

I use York Ward & Rowlett at Wellingborough and have had no probs at all with ABS TC card there - don't need to show it now and get trade on non TC parts.  Parts Manager and all parts guys efficient and helpful.

With regards to 5/6 plud changes found this on both our Elites -  whats the problem?  With the right kit its no problem to chang the back one on the passenger bank, just a bit awkward 

For plud read plug & for chang read change - bring back the modify/edit button 

I believe its back

Edit top right corner of post "modify"

Not on mine - i'll try clearing cache 

[dbug]

I use York Ward & Rowlett at Wellingborough and have had no probs at all with ABS TC card there - don't need to show it now and get trade on non TC parts.  Parts Manager and all parts guys efficient and helpful.

With regards to 5/6 plud changes found this on both our Elites -  whats the problem?  With the right kit its no problem to chang the back one on the passenger bank, just a bit awkward 

For plud read plug & for chang read change - bring back the modify/edit button 

I believe its back

Edit top right corner of post "modify"

Not on mine - i'll try clearing cache 

Yep thats done it 

[Blackie_No1]

I deal with Vauxhall dealers named Townparks Vauxhall in Antrim in Northern Ireland, so much so that we all know each other by first names and it turns out one guy is going out with my mates sister and the other guy lives in the same town as me, anyway, back to the point, these guys are usually pretty sh1t hot when it comes to their knowledge, and they always give me TC prices and try to give me discount on parts that aren't listed as TC parts!

They have also recommended places that I can go to in order tO save money on certain things like Power steering hoses, by sending me to the likes of hydraulic hose manufacturers!

That's said I have never left my car to be worked on by their mechanics because I do nearly all my own work anyway!

[Webby the Bear]

I deal with Vauxhall dealers named Townparks Vauxhall in Antrim in Northern Ireland, so much so that we all know each other by first names and it turns out one guy is going out with my mates sister and the other guy lives in the same town as me, anyway, back to the point, these guys are usually pretty sh1t hot when it comes to their knowledge, and they always give me TC prices and try to give me discount on parts that aren't listed as TC parts!

They have also recommended places that I can go to in order tO save money on certain things like Power steering hoses, by sending me to the likes of hydraulic hose manufacturers!

That's said I have never left my car to be worked on by their mechanics because I do nearly all my own work anyway!

wish mine were like yours mate. i cant tell you how bad the ones in northampton are!!! 

[dbug]

I deal with Vauxhall dealers named Townparks Vauxhall in Antrim in Northern Ireland, so much so that we all know each other by first names and it turns out one guy is going out with my mates sister and the other guy lives in the same town as me, anyway, back to the point, these guys are usually pretty sh1t hot when it comes to their knowledge, and they always give me TC prices and try to give me discount on parts that aren't listed as TC parts!

They have also recommended places that I can go to in order tO save money on certain things like Power steering hoses, by sending me to the likes of hydraulic hose manufacturers!

That's said I have never left my car to be worked on by their mechanics because I do nearly all my own work anyway!

wish mine were like yours mate. i cant tell you how bad the ones in northampton are!!! 

Used W. Grose in Northampton a couple of times for "urgent" spares - no probs with TC, and gave me trade on non-TC parts

[Webby the Bear]

I deal with Vauxhall dealers named Townparks Vauxhall in Antrim in Northern Ireland, so much so that we all know each other by first names and it turns out one guy is going out with my mates sister and the other guy lives in the same town as me, anyway, back to the point, these guys are usually pretty sh1t hot when it comes to their knowledge, and they always give me TC prices and try to give me discount on parts that aren't listed as TC parts!

They have also recommended places that I can go to in order tO save money on certain things like Power steering hoses, by sending me to the likes of hydraulic hose manufacturers!

That's said I have never left my car to be worked on by their mechanics because I do nearly all my own work anyway!

wish mine were like yours mate. i cant tell you how bad the ones in northampton are!!! 

Used W. Grose in Northampton a couple of times for "urgent" spares - no probs with TC, and gave me trade on non-TC parts

thats nice. just dont let them touch your car! 

[maracus]

I deal with Vauxhall dealers named Townparks Vauxhall in Antrim in Northern Ireland, so much so that we all know each other by first names and it turns out one guy is going out with my mates sister and the other guy lives in the same town as me, anyway, back to the point, these guys are usually pretty sh1t hot when it comes to their knowledge, and they always give me TC prices and try to give me discount on parts that aren't listed as TC parts!

They have also recommended places that I can go to in order tO save money on certain things like Power steering hoses, by sending me to the likes of hydraulic hose manufacturers!

That's said I have never left my car to be worked on by their mechanics because I do nearly all my own work anyway!

Similar story for me too, my local 'burton brothers' is good to me, usually get a good discount to or near to trade, and have been told on a couple of occasions 'don't buy it here we get it from Bennetts, go there for it'

Again though I haven't left a car there I don't want to end up hating them!!

[I_want_an_Omega]

I use Charles Warner in Lincoln, nice to deal with - no probs

[dbug]

I deal with Vauxhall dealers named Townparks Vauxhall in Antrim in Northern Ireland, so much so that we all know each other by first names and it turns out one guy is going out with my mates sister and the other guy lives in the same town as me, anyway, back to the point, these guys are usually pretty sh1t hot when it comes to their knowledge, and they always give me TC prices and try to give me discount on parts that aren't listed as TC parts!

They have also recommended places that I can go to in order tO save money on certain things like Power steering hoses, by sending me to the likes of hydraulic hose manufacturers!

That's said I have never left my car to be worked on by their mechanics because I do nearly all my own work anyway!

wish mine were like yours mate. i cant tell you how bad the ones in northampton are!!! 

Used W. Grose in Northampton a couple of times for "urgent" spares - no probs with TC, and gave me trade on non-TC parts

thats nice. just dont let them touch your car! 

Wouldn't dream of it