Audi branded Mann and a Mann filter from ECP

[tannhauser]

untakenname said:

On the subject of ECP/CPFL is there anyway to browse all items on the website? I'm looking for an inline fuel filter of a certain dimension and would like to just be able to browse all but it just asks for your registration then shows limited results.

Yes, it's a complete PITA looking for parts on their websites. You usually have to put in a reg number, then if you want to look for something completely unrelated to that car - say 5w30 oil - you cannot find it!! Even doing a search for 5w30 sometimes yields nothing.

[imagineifyeswill]

pits said:

They're the same company though, except car parts 4 less sell the really st stuff ECP doesn't, if ECP are poundland, cp4l are B&M or Buyology

I priced a LUK clutch kit and flywheel for a customers Honda 2.2 from the local factors< he ordered it from carparts4less, paid including Vat less than I could get it trade excluding Vat, and when it arrived was the same genuine LUK parts.

[confused_buyer]

imagineifyeswill said:

I priced a LUK clutch kit and flywheel for a customers Honda 2.2 from the local factors< he ordered it from carparts4less, paid including Vat less than I could get it trade excluding Vat, and when it arrived was the same genuine LUK parts.

This is one of the problems the local ECP branches have - sometimes they can't match the price something can be bought for from CP4L online including delivery.

ECP are like the "haggle" scene from Life of Brian - never, ever, accept the first price they offer something at in their local stores: they can always do better if you haggle. The company culture is still basically a market stall which is why there are always 20 prices for the same item.

[Charlie1986]

untakenname said:

I don't understand how ECP can make a profit when posting items, you can order 5 litres of screenwash and have it delivered by a proper logistics company yet the postage will be more than the part.
On the subject of ECP/CPFL is there anyway to browse all items on the website? I'm looking for an inline fuel filter of a certain dimension and would like to just be able to browse all but it just asks for your registration then shows limited results.

There not... Trade customers are leaving and to keep them there offering very health rebates or circa 20% per month along with free 199l of oil. There service is crap and most parts are sub standard or used in a box.