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[VX1]

As above, I work for a motor factor and I am thinking about speaking to the call centre manager about having a trade cash account for OOF members which will enable you to buy the parts that you need to keep the migs in tip top condition at a much cheaper price than getting them from the main dealer. Now most of you will no doubt say "Not buying from a motor factor" or "Motor factor parts are crap". Well just to let you all know that the motor factor I work for is the only factor that has BLOCK EXEMPTION.
  Now if some of you don't know what this means it basicaly means that......................................

If you but a brand new car from a dealer you can use these parts WITHOUT it affecting the manafacturers warranty.   I here you say "That can't be right!! If the part fails surely I could take the factor to court?" Unfortunately you can try.......

This has tried to be done before BUT it never happened, this was due to the company I work for had the evidence to back them up which was rigorus testing on the parts. So you may by all means look it up on google but it has been proven. I also here you ask "OK whats the company called?" Well the company is called MOTAQUIP, which is part of Peugeot. So like I say I am thinking about asking if this is possible, BUT I will only proceed if there is enough interest. There is a poll at the top of the screen so please vote.

There is a member of the forum that can testify if needed as he has had parts from me already and hasn't got any complaints (Yet), no, I am sure he is very happy with the parts he has had fitted which was a cambelt kit, Waterpump and antifreeze and his car is still running. The forum member is Mike12735 (I think thats his user id if not also ask RobseyMv6 or Mc1t)

Thanks for reading this post your comments are welcomed and any questions will be answered as honestly as I can.

Paul

[bob.dent]

Don't see why not if the parts are good quality. Anything that makes the upkeep of our cars a bit cheaper without sacrificing quality has got to be good.

[Jimbob]

Be nice if you could give a few examples of dealer, factor, and your prices....

Yes, I use dealer for some parts, factors for others.

Sounds a good offer you are making, be nice to know how it really compares.

[Bandit127]

Count me in!

Like others on the forum, I am feeling the pinch at the moment so I have gone for pattern parts to get my car through the MOT.

As the price of Miggies continues to fall, our membership will increasingly become more cost conscious and therefore more and more likely to go for that option.

It has to be said though, that TC prices make GM parts competitive with general motor factors, so I will watch with interest what the discount works out like.

Thanks  

[TheBoy]

I think its worth looking into.

Personally, there are some parts I'll always use genuine, and some parts I'll use pattern.

Some eg prices would be good

[amigov6]

Can't hurt to have a look, always needing something! 8-)

[TheBoy]

Oh, and how much are those Pug sump plug washers - the ones that collapse, about 90p retail iirc?

[Tony H]

I think its worth looking into.

Personally, there are some parts I'll always use genuine, and some parts I'll use pattern.

Some eg prices would be good

Agreed  

[VX1]

Thanks Bob for your support. I know that the company have not got many branches around but they do have 6 branches.

1. Bristol  Avonside Industrial Estate, Avonside Road.
2. Melksham  Unit 14, Hercules Way, Bowerhill, Melksham,
3. Swindon Techno Trading Estate Bramble Road Swindon
4. Witney Unit E2 New Yatt Business Centre New Yatt
5. Newbury Unit 5 Waterside Court, Bone Lane, Newbury
6. Reading (My Branch) Loverock Road Reading.

[gwa]

It may be usefull if some or one of you more knowledgeable members give him a list to quote! i.e Cam Cover Gaskets, Cam Belt, Water Pump, Plugs etc etc. then someone may be able to do a price comparison if he can't, 'cos they'll be competing against TradeClub Card.  

[VX1]

No problem I will look into the prices for trade and try to compare factor price against Dealer price.

Thanks for the interest guys it is worth noting But please bear in mind I cannot promise anything, at the end of the day its down to head office but I can put it to them and ask if it can be done for all the branches they own.

Mind you if you wanted to you could go to the Motaquip website and check the part numbers and see what you can get.
http://www.elcome.co.uk/motaquip/

Paul  

[Kevin Wood]

Well worth asking the question, Paul.

I have used MOTAQUIP bits and pieces in the past as that's what my local factor seems to stock. No complaints about the quality.

Most of us obviously have access to TC prices at the dealers so it depends how the prices stack up. We should also bear in mind that some main dealer parts for the Omega (e.g. exhausts) are not what they used to be so an alternative source would be worth investigating IMHO..

Kevin

[Lazydocker]

Motoquip parts are good quality I must admit! Things like wishbones, springs, shocks, various balljoints are all perfect examples of where parts from a factor make perfect sense!

I'm interested, although I have a friend who works for another factor who can get parts for me if they aren't urgent!

[unlucky alf]

nice one paul! [vx1]good luck with your grovelling!, i hope its a 50% discount like i arranged with JPAT will your company do p&p or is it pickup only??

[VX1]

Well I have spoken to my head office and they are going to see what they can do. Price wise not sure at the moment until he has given me the ok. So watch this space for further information.

Paul