******* Motors Chat Thread *******

Why don't you start a cheaper parts service based in Ireland with parts in stock?

Wow, typical. Im being the bad guy for ranting about price gouging? I don't mind being the bad guy. Like I said earlier, I understand and fully support earning in business, but asking additional mark up on already high mark up? No thank You.

In that case I misunderstood your previous post, my mistake. Still would love to reclaim the VAT.

The locals around my area still even if I include that so called trade price are more expensive.

Lets end it here, im gonna be on my side and You on Yours.

The first part it was answer to other one.

It just bothers me that in many places You will see the same thing over and over again. People complain yet do nothing to change anything.

An unsurprising number of drivers with windows covered in snow this morning.

I even met one with only a third of the windscreen clear with the rest of the covered in 100mm of snow.

I had a set of Dunlop Winter 5s on a front wheel car and the grip was fantastic, highly recommended for anyone who lives in an area frequented by snow.

Prices at motor factors are negotiable. They can often apply a discount or round off the total to an even number. Motor mechanics often add an additional fee before they itemise the parts on the customer bill. So labour on car repair is not their only income, a markup on parts is also an income.

In terms of speed they can often get parts not in stock same day afternoon or next day, They often have access to a massive range of suppliers and multiple brands for pricing such as 4 or 5 different aftermarket clutches. They also have much better knowledge and advice than say Halfords or online stores. They even often fit batteries and the like for free.

Watched most of the Mad4motors videos - good content

I'll give ye an example

Stop/ start 12v battery bought week

One v good battery charge e289

Motorway accessories cork

I gasped and said I'll have to look around .

Went to premier and got same spec battery ( different but vg make ( platinum)

e159

I'm on the Suzuki forums and did my homework,and actually for a change ROI price is significantly cheaper than the UK one I've been told by a moderator on the Suzuki Ignis hybrid forum.

Both motorway and Premier are local good businesses,and should be supported but on this occasion I suspected gouging,

I know where I'll choose to go in future

Was the more expensive battery AGM by any chance

Not much you can do in these situations.

Some people are very nervous tentative drivers and that's just the way of the world.

Getting upset or frustrated could lead to you making a rash decision and ending up in trouble.

I just count to ten or switch on Lyric FM. 🙂

FYI. Re-org thread here: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058272740/revamping-the-motors-forum-your-input-needed#latest

I suggested it a few months ago, thankfully the Mods and posters backed it. It just took a long time to get done but I’m delighted that it is!