How can they do it so cheaply???
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So, a certain National fast fit outfit are offering a promotion whereby if you add them you your circle of friends through Google, you can receive 20% off an oil and filter change. I have used these guys before on my previous car, an Audi TT. They used the correct spec Castrol Edge synthetic 5w30 and a Unipart oil filter which was around £36.
Now, with this discount, the same oil change using the same Castrol oil comes in at under £30 which is a freaking bargain! You can't even get the oil alone for that at the moment.
Now, with this discount, the same oil change using the same Castrol oil comes in at under £30 which is a freaking bargain! You can't even get the oil alone for that at the moment.
KungFuPanda said:
So, a certain National fast fit outfit are offering a promotion whereby if you add them you your circle of friends through Google, you can receive 20% off an oil and filter change. I have used these guys before on my previous car, an Audi TT. They used the correct spec Castrol Edge synthetic 5w30 and a Unipart oil filter which was around £36.
Now, with this discount, the same oil change using the same Castrol oil comes in at under £30 which is a freaking bargain! You can't even get the oil alone for that at the moment.
By picking up other problems while you're in. Your tyres/brake disks need changing etcNow, with this discount, the same oil change using the same Castrol oil comes in at under £30 which is a freaking bargain! You can't even get the oil alone for that at the moment.
Andyjc86 said:
My mate runs one of these places, his answer: £35 gets them on the ramp.....
This. It's called a loss-leader in business terms. Same principal as M&S and their "Dine in for £10 deal". It gets you through the door, and how many people do you think walk out having spent £50 rather than the £10....
McSam said:
CBR JGWRR said:
Wasn't there a place which told an RX-8 owner his pistons or something needed replacing?
(The problem being a RX-8 doesn't use a piston engine)
Though had they said rotors, they would probably have been right (The problem being a RX-8 doesn't use a piston engine)
Okay so you take your car in and it's on the ramp getting this £30 oil change done. The mechanic claims your thrunge duskets are in a dangerous condition and require urgent replacement, and while he's in there "you may as well" get the cross splanges and the thrust doohicky done.
They can't actually prevent you from paying your £30 bill and leaving, can they? so those in the know may as well take advantage, provided the work seems to be of a decent standard.
They can't actually prevent you from paying your £30 bill and leaving, can they? so those in the know may as well take advantage, provided the work seems to be of a decent standard.
Classic Grad 98 said:
Okay so you take your car in and it's on the ramp getting this £30 oil change done. The mechanic claims your thrunge duskets are in a dangerous condition and require urgent replacement, and while he's in there "you may as well" get the cross splanges and the thrust doohicky done.
They can't actually prevent you from paying your £30 bill and leaving, can they? so those in the know may as well take advantage, provided the work seems to be of a decent standard.
The point being that 90% of drivers aren't in the know and would probably pay up. They can't actually prevent you from paying your £30 bill and leaving, can they? so those in the know may as well take advantage, provided the work seems to be of a decent standard.
CBR JGWRR said:
McSam said:
CBR JGWRR said:
Wasn't there a place which told an RX-8 owner his pistons or something needed replacing?
(The problem being a RX-8 doesn't use a piston engine)
Though had they said rotors, they would probably have been right (The problem being a RX-8 doesn't use a piston engine)
McSam said:
CBR JGWRR said:
McSam said:
CBR JGWRR said:
Wasn't there a place which told an RX-8 owner his pistons or something needed replacing?
(The problem being a RX-8 doesn't use a piston engine)
Though had they said rotors, they would probably have been right (The problem being a RX-8 doesn't use a piston engine)
Diablos-666 said:
If they "find" something that is broken / worn out and is "dangerous" then are they allowed by law to let you drive off without it being "fixed"?
Something along the lines of that, but you could have it picked up by trailer etcWe have the same idea at work (electrician), if we see something in a dangerous way we have to isolate it or "make safe"
Part of "duty of care"
It is a good deal and I've used them before for oil changes.Comes in cheaper than I could get the oil.
As already stated above they use it as a loss leader,if you take care of your car and have all the important bits such as brakes and tyres and exhaust in good condition they will let you be.I wonder how many people take on this great deal and go in with tyres and brakes almost shot.Again asks the question can they legally keep your car there until it's made safe/legal ?
As already stated above they use it as a loss leader,if you take care of your car and have all the important bits such as brakes and tyres and exhaust in good condition they will let you be.I wonder how many people take on this great deal and go in with tyres and brakes almost shot.Again asks the question can they legally keep your car there until it's made safe/legal ?
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