Servicing the 8 - DIY

[47p2]

Good to see OE being used.

I mostly always buy OE parts but usually from main dealer.

Tell me more about this TPS please

[ainarssems]

Originally Posted by 47p2

Good to see OE being used.

I mostly always buy OE parts but usually from main dealer.

Tell me more about this TPS please

http://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk/

Supplier of OEM VAG parts for the trade at discounted prices, some of centres also sell to general public. Savings can range from 10-60% depending on part. Unfortunately most of the time I check for the part needed it is closer to 10% saving.

[47p2]

Originally Posted by ainarssems

http://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk/

Supplier of OEM VAG parts for the trade at discounted prices, some of centres also sell to general public. Savings can range from 10-60% depending on part. Unfortunately most of the time I check for the part needed it is closer to 10% saving.

Thanks for that, one store only a few minutes from me so I will have to look into it

[notorious]

Oli, where do you source those OEM pollen filters for that cheap?

I thought a kit with 2 OEM charcoal filters is 4d0898438a and cost of the kit is somewhere between 50 and 100 pounds.

[Oli18]

Originally Posted by ainarssems

http://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk/

Supplier of OEM VAG parts for the trade at discounted prices, some of centres also sell to general public. Savings can range from 10-60% depending on part. Unfortunately most of the time I check for the part needed it is closer to 10% saving.

That's correct - I also found most parts being at around about a 10% discount but they will haggle in my view if you buy everything all at once. I got about 30% discount on the plugs for instance. Perhaps worth trying to arrange a national club discount anyone

Originally Posted by ainarssems

The prices look good I assume pollen filter price is for a pair, right?

That's correct, it is for the pair...there are 2 in the box.

Originally Posted by notorious

Oli, where do you source those OEM pollen filters for that cheap?

I thought a kit with 2 OEM charcoal filters is 4d0898438a and cost of the kit is somewhere between 50 and 100 pounds.

Hi notorious - i got them at TPS and not sure why they would be so expensive where you got them but it may be worth giving them a bell.

Looks like tomorrow is the day to finish the outstanding items

Oli

[47p2]

I had the TPS rep arrive at my door this week, very helpful and set up an account. The best part is he stays along the street from me and can drop anything I require off when he is passing

[Dezzy]

I've ha n e-mail back from them saying "Thank you for your interest in the Trade Parts Specialists.

Please continue to use the site."

But i have no username or password so can't use the site.