Whats the best way to blag stealer discounts?

[Ice White Socks 0]

Hi,

 

I see quite a few guys here get discounts from the stealers- I am looking to get a whole load of stuff soon and a 10% discount would be well worth having- trouble is the two I have asked so far have point-blanked refused?

 

Anyone got any advice on the best way to blag the discount?

 

Cheers

 

Mike

[Jim 1]

There is never any sure fire way.

 

I always used to just say "I'm a member of the Corrado Owners Club and was advised that some dealers offer a discount to club members..." - I used it a few times and it just got to the point when they gave me a price for a part i'd just say "Er.. club discount?" and they'd knock a few quid off.

 

Other than that, don't know what to suggest! :(

[Not_Aircooled_or_Taxfree 0]

Oral?

[Blue_Joe 0]

I've bought that much from the dealers over the last few years that I'm on first name terms with all of the parts dept and get a permanent discount of the maximum amount they can give on each part!!!!

 

And they keep joking about me not having a Corrado and that I'm building one from scratch using spares from there!!!!!!!!!!

[shawshankkid 1]

Just say your a member of the GTi club 20% off every time.

[crdo16v 0]

I remember that a fairly recent issue of "The Sprinter" (Corrado Club mag- for those who don't know :shock: ) had an article saying that they had negotiated a discount with VW but you had to quote a code or summat & not all dealers would participate in the scheme.

Maybe someone from the forum could get heavy/friendly with VW UK & cut forum members a deal, surely the forum is the same as a club or maybe not.

Happy hunting :brickwall:

[timg60 0]

I remember that a fairly recent issue of "The Sprinter" (Corrado Club mag- for those who don't know :shock: ) had an article saying that they had negotiated a discount with VW but you had to quote a code or summat & not all dealers would participate in the scheme.

Maybe someone from the forum could get heavy/friendly with VW UK & cut forum members a deal, surely the forum is the same as a club or maybe not.

Happy hunting :brickwall:

 

Another good reason for this to happen

http://www.the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewto ... highlight=

4000 members could be a good bartering point! :lol:

[chubbybrown 0]

The club discount refered to is part of a parts buying scheme and my local dealers refused to be any part of it.

Best to get the Local vw specialist to buy the parts for you

[Tom B 0]

I tell them I work at a local dealer!

 

Well, I used to work at the Renault dealer across the road, I'm sure noone's told them I've left! :D

 

10% off every time!

[PhatVR6 0]

every time I go the receipt comes up as TRADE SALEs and I seem to get a good slice knocked off.

 

Probably due to the frequency I buy stuff from there!

[RW1 0]

remember that a fairly recent issue of "The Sprinter" (Corrado Club mag- for those who don't know ) had an article saying that they had negotiated a discount with VW but you had to quote a code or summat & not all dealers would participate in the scheme.

 

 

The club discount refered to is part of a parts buying scheme and my local dealers refused to be any part of it.

 

Dropped by VW some 2 years ago. Wasn't valid for a a Club apparently.

 

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[Ice White Socks 0]

Cheers for all the advice guys- a few years ago I wouldn't have given a shite about getting 10%- It must be cos I'm getting older and more sensible :(

 

I'll let you know how I get on :?

[dinkus 10]

Sadly, the best way of getting a discount seems to be finding a dealer/member of staff that actually cares about the enthusiast and is willing to help.

 

Once you find one though - you know you're going to be well looked after.

[Ice White Socks 0]

Hee Hee- Finally got my 10% discount!!

 

I told him how much we spent on parts in our house (three VW's) and that one was the C VR6 which costs porsche money and he doled out the 10%

 

As you say Dinkus- you just have to find the enthusiastic staff member- this guys mate had just bought a VR as well so he understand how much I would be spending.

 

For any of you Manchester/Cheshire guys its premier VW at Leek if you fancy chancing your luck :-)

[dub envy 0]

Oral?

 

Yup, tried and tested. Staff discount on everything I buy now!!

[cymru-corrado 0]

you can get 10% off everytime at our dealership through a Parts/Service club they have, fill in form bla bla and away you go.

[Furkz 0]

Oral?

 

Yup, tried and tested. Staff discount on everything I buy now!![/quote:89b8d]

 

musta been the same bloke coz he only gave me 5% discount

[lottysvdub 0]

I tell them I work at a local dealer!

works most of the time :)

[gaz the geezer 0]

the stores at peter coopers in southampton have been pretty good recently, i regularly get 10% + as i`m in and out like a fiddlers elbow

[billinjah 0]

yep i used the same dealer since i started dubbing and as they are tottoing the bill up i say dont forget the 15% discount they usually just look at me and go ok mate!