VAG TPS (Trade Parts)

[The Riddler]

Anyone got any experiences with them, or even better, does anyone work for them?

I have a job interview with them tomorrow, just trying to find out a bit more.

[J500ANT]

It's just a parts department that works over a number of manufacturers. It can't be that different to any other parts department.

[The Riddler]

J500ANT said:

It's just a parts department that works over a number of manufacturers. It can't be that different to any other parts department.

Yeah, I suppose.

Read everything there is to read on their website, parts of it dont seem too different to Toyota's Trade scheme. Just after a bit of an inside view really.

[J500ANT]

I've only bought from them (retail). Is it the only TPS outlet where you are?

[Dr G]

Eeeeerm, they constantly try to flog us extra windscreen wipers?

[J500ANT]

Dr G said:

Eeeeerm, they constantly try to flog us extra windscreen wipers?

Having looked at their website, i'd say that selling in (as opposed to waiting for orders) is a BIG priority.

[Dr G]

Yes, there's a new promotional flyer pretty much every day

Our MD was asked to appear in a promotional video for them and tell big fat fibs about the company not that long ago.

[722Adam]

We get all our VAG parts from them at work. Never had any issues, very reliable and fast.

[The Riddler]

Cheers guys.

Anything else?

[Dr G]

They're always pushing the advantages of genuine over non gen parts and 2 year warranty.

[JB!]

prices are on a par with ECP an GSF for a good few items.

just crap at deiling with customers in person in my experience.

[The Riddler]

Dr G said:

They're always pushing the advantages of genuine over non gen parts and 2 year warranty.

I think the 2 year warranty is a good advantage to using genuine parts. I was put through a Volvo Parts Apprenticeship, so I'm well versed in all the Gen Vs Pattern arguments.

[Dr G]

JB! said:

prices are on a par with ECP an GSF for a good few items.

just crap at deiling with customers in person in my experience.

Couldn't comment, we just phone them up and bark part numbers.

[JB!]

Dr G said:

JB! said:

prices are on a par with ECP an GSF for a good few items.

just crap at deiling with customers in person in my experience.

Couldn't comment, we just phone them up and bark part numbers.

i walked in and got looked at as if to say "a person??? eye-contact??? this wasnt in the job description!!!"

[Defcon5]

Can anyone buy from them? As in just turn up and get stuff?

[JB!]

Defcon5 said:

Can anyone buy from them? As in just turn up and get stuff?

yeah.

my local one used to have a desk and waiting room, but the local cabbies used it as a rest room!!!

[The Riddler]

Well I'm suited and booted and sat in a vw dealership with the other candidates.

They are putting us through some role play exercises then interviewing this afternoon.

Just waiting for my time, fired up on caffeine and nicotine.

[J500ANT]

I realise this is a while down the line, but how did it go?

[Dr G]

Also did you meet their new delivery driver? She's cute

[The Riddler]

J500ANT said:

I realise this is a while down the line, but how did it go?

Thanks for asking. The interview and assesment was more like a character assasination and a few questions. I wasnt feeling very positive when I left, but I got a phone call inviting me to spend a day at Leeds TPS. The day went very well, and resulted in a job offer, which I obviously accepted.

I start on monday.

Dr G said:

Also did you meet their new delivery driver? She's cute

Which centre?