The Bargain Thread?

Drummerboy08

Just an idea that's been floating around my head. From speaking to Berty that other day about Skoda pricing, I found he wasnt aware of extra discount available on one this month.

So, maybe a thread on here highlighting special offers like scrappage discounts, registration bonuses etc might highlight a potential saving for a Boardsie?

For example, there's an Extra €1000 off Skoda's for the Month of November. Its a big saving to anyone who didnt know about it!

We could also throw in servicing offers, offers on cleaning products, tyres, etc etc.

There's lots of us in the trade in here, so it should be hard to hear about special offers.

Any ideas?

Sizzler

There already is one for cars, its called "Bangernomics"

I tried a similar thread some months ago but it petered off.

Atomic Pineapple

Sizzler wrote: »

There already is one for cars, its called "Bangernomics"

I tried a similar thread some months ago but it petered off.

Think DrummerBoy wants to aim this more at people in the car dealership type trade though to make people aware of what they can get off new cars and when

Drummerboy08

Sizzler wrote: »

There already is one for cars, its called "Bangernomics"

I tried a similar thread some months ago but it petered off.

Thats more aimed at cheap, old cars.

draffodx wrote: »

Think DrummerBoy wants to aim this more at people in the car dealership type trade though to make people aware of what they can get off new cars and when

Not just for cars, but for everything motor related. Tyres, parts, accessories whatever. The extra discount off a particular car is just an example of what could go into it.

It seems that there's always people looking for the best value parts, or where to get this or that for x price. Might be a handy place to stick up a bargain if you see one floating around!

Rylan

Sounds like a good idea.

Especially coming into the New Year with people looking to trade up.

EPM

Good thread idea

Stevie Dakota

Great idea. What Car has 2 page spread on the best deals every month. Why not do the same here?

Drummerboy08

Stevie Dakota wrote: »

Great idea. What Car has 2 page spread on the best deals every month. Why not do the same here?

Thats what I was thinking of. Something along the lines of that, to highlight good deals, or bargains.

Gumbo

great idea imo

Top idea
With Christmas approaching Halfords (not a fan of them but they have good bargains at times) have some reductions. Not a bad tool set for the DIY chap. The Halfords tools are good quality, I bought a similar set 2 years ago. Would make a good present
http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?mpe_id=69445&cm_cr=No+Campaign-_-Web+Activity-_-SC+370635-_-PRODHOME_ESPOTCAROUSEL-_-Halfords+Advanced+Professional+150+piece+Socket%2FRatchet+Set&catalogId=15551&evtype=CpgnClick&intv_id=119144&langId=-1&partNumber=370635&storeId=11101&ddkey=ClickInfo

johndaman66

That seems like a good socket set for the money RoverJames. I got a small basic set in Halfords for 20 quid some time back and it seems to be pretty good. I believe they are Draper tools in disguise which is a reputable enough brand.

Top notch idea for a thread Drummerboy08. I've nothing to add to it myself for the moment but I'm always on the look out for a bargain so will add it to the thread if I do see any!

R.O.R

From now until the end of March 2010, Kuga prices have been re-aligned downwards as follows:

New Kuga 2.0 TDCi 136ps 6 Speed prices:
Zetec FWD €27,945
Zetec 4WD €29,790
17'' Alloys now standard on Zetec

Titamium FWD €32,565
Titanium 4WD €34,410

Kuga Commercial 4WD €23,618 (€19,439 ex VAT)
All prices excluding delivery and related charges.

rebel.ranter

Hi, I was in Halfords Saturday & saw that they have 20% off Castrol products.

Earlier that day I did a bit of a shop around for 10w40 Magnatec & 5w30 EDGe (two different cars). I (stupidly) assumed that Halfords would not be the cheapest.
I also had an AXA insurance card which allows a further 15% off (to add insult to injury!)

Semi Synthetic
So the 10w40 worked out at €26 (or €22.10 with AXA discount card!) for 4 litres.
The next cheapest I found for Magnatec 10w40 was €30.
(BTW Opieoils.co.uk were £26STG + del)

Fully Synthetic
Then the 5w30 worked out at €56 (or €47.60 with AXA discount card!) for 4 litres.
The next cheapest I found for EDGE 5w30 was €50
(BTW Opieoils.co.uk were £44.99STG + del))

The 5w30 seems to be a little dearer than any of the other fully synthetic grades too for some reason.
Hope this helps someone.

Cookie_Monster

3k (10%) off limited number of new Legacys until the stock runs out

www.subaru.ie for details

Drummerboy08

For anyone looking for cheap tyres, check out Ulster Tyre Depot in Ballybofey.

They're Nankang tyres, but my god they are cheap if your seriously stuck.

Prices start from €44 per tyre for a 16" wheel. Prob not the greatest quality tyre, but there are a lot of people stuck for cash at the minute who'd jump at these.