Anyone in Brighton area with a Halfrauds trade card?

Concrete · 24 Mar 2010 at 11:56

Need to stock up on some parts including a torque wrench and wondered if anyone would be willing to help me out?

Gaijin · 24 Mar 2010 at 14:46

I wouldnt mind knowing either.

Going by the website, you only need a business card to prove you are a "self employed" mechanic - is this true? If so, I may have to set up shop

Maz · 24 Mar 2010 at 15:02

Or work in the motor trade and provide a payslip.

I have one and its amazing some of the discounts available!

Wiper blades down from £16 to £6, Bulbs £3 down to 50p!

And other stuff, will save you lots of dough if your a frequent visitor - like me!

redeye_uk · 24 Mar 2010 at 15:10

hmmm, I was looking at getting a torque wrench from halfords (came out top in AutoExpress test. I was struggling to justify £50 to my self though.

What is this trade card you talk about and how do i sign up

Defcon5 · 24 Mar 2010 at 15:14

Gaijin said:
I wouldnt mind knowing either.

Going by the website, you only need a business card to prove you are a "self employed" mechanic - is this true? If so, I may have to set up shop

I suppose it depends on how switched on the staff are, worth a go though!

Gaijin · 24 Mar 2010 at 15:18

Defcon5 said:
I suppose it depends on how switched on the staff are, worth a go though!

Not that i'm one to tar all with the same brush, but given my experience with Halfords staff, "switched on" isn't near the top of the list when it comes to descriptors

Defcon5 · 24 Mar 2010 at 15:50

I doubt they will let the shop floor monkeys dish them out though, managers only maybe

Concrete · 24 Mar 2010 at 16:18

I could really do with my own one, but I'm useless at blagging

I don't mind travelling a bit as I need to get a few hundred quids worth of stuff. I can sweeten the deal with a ride in car that will make any other vehicle you ever own/use seem incredible in comparison

rare · 24 Mar 2010 at 17:12

I have one. Live in Worthing, right next to Brighton. email me if you want mate

Lopéz · 24 Mar 2010 at 18:17

Defcon5 said:
I doubt they will let the shop floor monkeys dish them out though, managers only maybe

Yes managers only. The one in my local Halfords was not willing to grant one to anyone who could not provide a payslip from a garage or an official qualification. I mentioned the whole "stacks of invoices keen DIYer" routine and he was having none of it, despite what it says on the website.
He said it was at his discretion and he chooses to issue very very few trade cards!

Gaijin · 24 Mar 2010 at 20:38

rare said:
I have one. Live in Worthing, right next to Brighton. email me if you want mate

Group buy anyone?

Concrete · 24 Mar 2010 at 21:55

rare said:
I have one. Live in Worthing, right next to Brighton. email me if you want mate

Really appreciate it, will drop you a mail tomorrow

Could have an OcUK mini-meet in Halfrauds carpark if other people need parts!

JamesRJ · 25 Mar 2010 at 10:24

Just be careful the terms and conditions of the trade card state its for your own personal use. They can take it off you if they believe you are lending the card out or buying item for friends.

dannyjo22 · 25 Mar 2010 at 11:00

Lopéz said:
Yes managers only. The one in my local Halfords was not willing to grant one to anyone who could not provide a payslip from a garage or an official qualification.

At my place we all have them and we don't work on cars but aircraft. I just showed my airport pass and was given one by a worker behind the parts desk. As did all my collegues that got one.