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Cheapest way of getting a trade card
« on: 18 October 2006, 14:06:36 »
As the title really,
What is the easiest was of getting a trade card
Which is the cheapest club to join? Is the dark side (or other clubs) a 1 off fee, or yearly subscription?

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Re: Cheapest way of getting a trade card
« Reply #1 on: 18 October 2006, 14:52:54 »
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As the title really,
What is the easiest was of getting a trade card
Which is the cheapest club to join? Is the dark side (or other clubs) a 1 off fee, or yearly subscription?

Cheers
Cheapest is to blag a proper one from dealer

Club memberships are an annual fee, and you have no access to pricelists (no book or website logon)
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Re: Cheapest way of getting a trade card
« Reply #2 on: 18 October 2006, 14:55:22 »
which reminds me, as i dont have a book...

i know radiators and oil cooler are on club price - but are head gasket kits and coolant pipes/header tank?
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Re: Cheapest way of getting a trade card
« Reply #3 on: 18 October 2006, 14:57:42 »
Only rads on tc, oil cooler isn't, nor are coolant pipes and gaskets...
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Re: Cheapest way of getting a trade card
« Reply #4 on: 18 October 2006, 14:59:13 »
bah - let me guess - "not servicable parts"  :(
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Re: Cheapest way of getting a trade card
« Reply #5 on: 18 October 2006, 15:03:49 »
Since my local dealer (lookers) has moved from a shed to a posh new building, they seem to be less than helpful :(
I will have a go when I go for some brake pads, but expect no joy.
Think I will have to settle for a vboa type membership.
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Re: Cheapest way of getting a trade card
« Reply #6 on: 18 October 2006, 15:09:39 »
Autobahnstormers are £20 per year iirc, and are reasonably prompt in sending out.

Migweb are a little cheaper, but I've heard can be a little slow.

I believe VxON are still waiting for their VBOA application to fully go through...
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Re: Cheapest way of getting a trade card
« Reply #7 on: 18 October 2006, 15:20:00 »
Nip to your local dealer next time you need a service, buys some of the cheaper bits and start chatting to the parts manager about the cars you are servicing, you will probably get trade price.  Next time, casually ask what this trade club you keep hearing about is all about,  get and fill in the forms and wait for the thump on the doormat as your trade club book arrives.  Worked for me, and as Mark, Matchless, Theboy, Robin_hood and Issunaz will attest,  a Mechanic I aint!!   ;D
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Re: Cheapest way of getting a trade card
« Reply #8 on: 18 October 2006, 15:24:24 »
Sounds like my blagging skills need a good polish!
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Re: Cheapest way of getting a trade card
« Reply #9 on: 18 October 2006, 18:37:14 »
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 Worked for me, and as Mark, Matchless, Theboy, Robin_hood and Issunaz will attest,  a Mechanic I aint!!   ;D

Worked for me too  ;) After 2nd attempt.

Funny thing is now.....after a year or so at buying parts at 'so' called trade price from vx dealer before getting TC card, vx parts guy used to really smile when i walked in and remember my name, be friendly etc etc.....now I got the TC card his attitude seems to have changed  ;D
Its like .....oh no not you again  ;D
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Re: Cheapest way of getting a trade card
« Reply #10 on: 18 October 2006, 22:00:01 »
Ive got a Halfrauds trade card Jimbob if you need anything :y
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Re: Cheapest way of getting a trade card
« Reply #11 on: 19 October 2006, 08:18:00 »
Cheers mate, will be in touch.
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Re: Cheapest way of getting a trade card
« Reply #12 on: 19 October 2006, 16:38:50 »
Yaay Guess who just got a TC application form. Just ask and ye shall recieve.  ;D
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Re: Cheapest way of getting a trade card
« Reply #13 on: 19 October 2006, 16:41:45 »
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Yaay Guess who just got a TC application form. Just ask and ye shall recieve.  ;D
Thats the easy bit ;)

Fill it out and return - worse case is they reject it...
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Re: Cheapest way of getting a trade card
« Reply #14 on: 19 October 2006, 17:57:04 »
Yup dont try dont get.
What do you suggest blagging as a mobile mechanic?
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