Autosmart Products

randy hickey

For many years I've been using Autoglym products with a few exceptions like Meguiars Endurance tyre dressing, Menzerna polish and Chemical Guys Jetseal 109.
Unfortunately for me,and probably for many of you, circumstances dictate that every cent counts, and therefore I embarked on a search to get better value for my money.(This doesn't mean I'm a tight git OR that I would buy any old sh1te just to save money.)

Anyway,bit the bullet last week, and found out who the Autosmart rep for my area was,rang him,told him what I was looking for,and got some prices off him.

About three hours later the Autosmart truck,which is actually a mobile showroom, rocks up to my house.
Here's what I bought;

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The 5L Finish which is an interior vinyl and plastic dressing that smells brilliant,cost €30.This dilutes 1:1 for a matt finish, so you end up with 10l for €30.

5L Concentrated Wheel Cleaner was about €20-this dilutes down 1:4 and is non-acidic, unlike the AG one I had been using.

5L Glass Glow was €24 - goes on lighter than the AG glass polish with less dust and doesn't smell of ammonia,or cat pee as my wife calls it.This is the equivalent of over 15 bottles of the AG stuff @ €135 in Halfords.

5l Highstyle tyre and trim dressing was €30 - the equivalent of 10.5 bottles of Endurance in Halfords @ over €125:eek:

The tub of Wax was €28 and a single coat gives a lovely wet look finish.

The Blast aerosol was about €3,but I gave it a tiny dart in the house and we nearly had to evacuate! Nice scent but Christ is it strong!

I'll report back on the durability of the wax and tyre dressing at a later date,but with that kind of value for money,it's a no brainer for those of us who are financially challenged.

Btw, the rep for my part of South Dublin is a chap based in Carlow called Scott.He also covers Kildare,Wicklow,Wexford and Kilkenny AFAIR.
The lad that covers the rest of Dublin is called Clive - I don't know the counties he covers.

RandomAccess

Handy to know, Thanks

al556

well pal how are u was just wondering if u would have a contact number for scot as I am looking for price lists for my self thanks

randy hickey

PM sent to you al556!

As I said in the PM, you won't get better value for money and they have a massive range of products that are tried and tested and being used by thousands of valeters/detailers for quite a while now.

Good luck with your new business venture, and don't be afraid to reach out if you have any further questions.

al556

no problem thanks for all your help and I will stay in contact with u thanks very mutch

As he's a rep, did he have any issue dealing with you at all (ie; a Joe Soap instead of a registered business). Was VAT charged separately or such?

randy hickey

Each Autosmart rep is a self-employed franchisee - they buy the franchise off Autosmart, so it's up to the individuals themselves whether they want to deal with the trade only, or whether they also retail to the public.
From what I can see, they have absolutely no problem dealing with Joe Public or his wife Mary Bloggs.

RandomAccess

Coincidentally I saw a truck today with AutoSmart branding just south of Cork City, it had "Crowley Chemicals" on the cab doors.

Might be of interest to those in the south


Must be this crowd, http://crowley-group.com/chemicals/

randy hickey

@Stam: PM sent!

randy hickey

@Fullerr: PM sent.




I feel like Sue in the Autosmart section over on Detailing World!!!

roller_coaster

Hi randy any chance you could pm me Scott's number cheers

randy hickey

PM sent to you there now roller_coaster!

roller_coaster

Cheers Randy for the info

vectra

How are these products holding up for durability?

randy hickey

vectra wrote: »

How are these products holding up for durability?

I stripped my own car down and gave it two coats of Autosmart Wax back in October, which has lasted through the winter up until the start of February - so not bad when you consider I snow foam and wash it on average ever 10-14 days.

I treated the bumper plastics on the FIL's Mark IV Golf with AS Highstyle around last June, and looking at them now, by my standards they could do with another touch up, but they're still better than they were originally.

FWIW I've noticed that there is a fair degree of hydrophobicity on any glass that I've used the Autosmart Glass Glow on, which lasts for quite a few washes as well.

outlaw star

randy can you pm me his number too, id like to get some g101 stuff off him, do you reckon then would go as far as Westmeath to sell the stuff ?

randy hickey

outlaw star wrote: »

randy can you pm me his number too, id like to get some g101 stuff off him, do you reckon then would go as far as Westmeath to sell the stuff ?

PM sent there now.

mikeyboo

hi,does anyone no if he comes to tipp or who is the tipp area rep?

randy hickey

Not sure which rep covers Tipp, but I'll PM you Scott's number and he'll tell you who it is.

randy hickey

PM sent there now Mickeyboo!

mikeyboo

randy hickey wrote: »

PM sent there now Mickeyboo!

cheers lad

Brains55

Hi could someone send me the reps number I need some highstyle

randy hickey

I just sent you a PM there now Brains55.

Brains55

randy hickey wrote: »

I just sent you a PM there now Brains55.

Thanks randy really appreciate that

mr v8

Can i have the contact number for this franchisee please

randy hickey

PM sent to you mr v8.
Let us know how you get on.

bars

randy hickey wrote: »

PM sent to you mr v8.
Let us know how you get on.

Can I have his number.Lost his business card.thanks.

randy hickey

bars wrote: »

Can I have his number.Lost his business card.thanks.

PM sent there now Bars!

autohub

Hi randy, can you pm me Scott's number

clancyoo7

Hi randy, can you pm me number for Dublin based rep please.

randy hickey

Done and done!

E30i

Hi RH, Can I get Scotts number off you please whenever you get a chance.

Tks

randy hickey

PM sent to you E30i!

E30i

Spot on RH received that tks

Noopital

Can you send me his number too, please?

randy hickey

Noopital wrote: »

Can you send me his number too, please?

PM sent.

Welcome to the forum btw!

Noopital

Cheers RH!

alex_carroll99

Hi randy could you send me Scott's number please?

randy hickey

Sent to you there now Alex.

alex_carroll99

Thanks again!!

sanjo

Hi randy . Will you send me his number please

randy hickey

Sent to you there now via PM.

I'd say the old Bio Brisk would come in handy in a nursing home alright!!

sanjo

randy hickey wrote: »

Sent to you there now via PM.

I'd say the old Bio Brisk would come in handy in a nursing home alright!!

Thanks for that, will let you know how shiny the nursing home turns out!!!!!!!!

sanjo

randy hickey wrote: »

Sent to you there now via PM.

I'd say the old Bio Brisk would come in handy in a nursing home alright!!

Thanks for that, will let you know how shiny the nursing home turns out!!!!!!!!

alex_carroll99

Just to let you all know I have been trying to contact Scott since the 4th of October. He told me he would be in my area on the 5th and that he would call me, he never did. I then called him 2 weeks later and he said to send my details to him and he would contact me when he was in my area, he never did. Then, today I called him and he said he was in foxrock which is quite close to where I live, I told him I could come and meet him but he said he would give me a call after he does a few runs. So I waited around for him and at 5 o clock he called me and asked where I was, I told him, and he was I fact no where near where I was and said He might be around on Saturday. I then called the smart group and spoke to a guy called Clive and told him I was having trouble getting Scott to meet me. He then told me there priorities were people who spend 500 euro a month and that are in the trade. Not very professional seeing as I would have spent close on 300euro buying products, not very nice or fair just because I am not in the trade. I sent Scott numerous text messages saying I would meet him anywhere as I realise he is probably busy, but he never replies!!

Jamieo69

Hi lad do any of ye know someone that covers the south of ireland with autosmart

randy hickey

Jamieo69 wrote: »

Hi lad do any of ye know someone that covers the south of ireland with autosmart

South as in the Republic or south as in Munster?

If the latter, Crowleys are the Autosmart franchisee you're looking for:

http://crowley-group.com/chemicals/index.html

finnyj

randy hickey wrote: »

If the latter, Crowleys are the Autosmart franchisee you're looking for:


I bought some Automart products off this group today and thought it might be handy to post some prices.
These prices are over the counter (Not Trade) and include VAT. Hope there helpful

Highstyle 5L (Tyre and Trim Dressing) €44.13
G101 (APC) €26.78
Glass Clear (Glass Cleaner) €28.12
Blast Berry (€6.09)
Trigger Spray (Top of spray bottle0 €2.21
Trigger Bottle (€1.48)

I also purchased the Wheel Cleaner last week. Ill check the price and add it later. It was def under €30.

Hope these help some people.

mikehn

I have used BMK cleaning supplies for the first time and am really pleased overall, this is their web address http://www.reflectautocare.com/ if anyone wants to check out their range. My local rep, Brian, is a sound guy to deal with and can recommend them highly. He is based in North Kerry but covers a pretty wide area.

Newtown90

Anyone been in touch with a Cork Rep lately?

Tried the one in the last page but no response.

Have a family wedding coming up soon and need some Topaz and Tango for a good few cars.

Used eBay previously but wouldn't mind getting in touch with a rep this time.

Truckermal

Glenviewjf wrote: »

Anyone been in touch with a Cork Rep lately?

Tried the one in the last page but no response.

Have a family wedding coming up soon and need some Topaz and Tango for a good few cars.

Used eBay previously but wouldn't mind getting in touch with a rep this time.

I normally call to the depot. .