Halfords Trade card

LJD · Jul 5th, 2012, 11:35

Worth getting Soon. heard they are about to change the policy which will make it a lot harder if not impossible for most

Its very very easy to get one. Use "Excel" etc , find a invoice template and fill it in with some rubbish details . few copies , fill in as a receipt for work done etc

5 mins later, card in had and a big saving !

Spike1918 · Jul 5th, 2012, 11:39

No wonder than that halfords are closing the loophole if all and sundry abuse it?

James_N · Jul 5th, 2012, 11:50

I had a trade card but hardly ever used it as online sources were still MUCH cheaper than halfords even with the trade card. Wipers being one of the items.

HUGE markup in halfords, use the trade card, it knocks loads off. Or just go to carparts4less and buy them cheaper in the first place

LJD · Jul 5th, 2012, 11:56

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Originally Posted by Spike1918

No wonder than that halfords are closing the loophole if all and sundry abuse it?

I am most certainly not 'all and sundry"

I have you know :-)

but they are handy in a emergency

Spike1918 · Jul 5th, 2012, 11:57

I have one myself but didn`t get it by a fraudulent method.

LJD · Jul 5th, 2012, 13:19

same for me .I produced proof i was in the motor trade. I employ myself for a hour a week !

its called doing a "barclays bank"

Marty Dolomite · Jul 5th, 2012, 14:13

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Originally Posted by James_N

I had a trade card but hardly ever used it as online sources were still MUCH cheaper than halfords even with the trade card. Wipers being one of the items.

HUGE markup in halfords, use the trade card, it knocks loads off. Or just go to carparts4less and buy them cheaper in the first place

Halfords guarentee to match any trade price as I have often found they are just as cheap although I noramally only use them for their pro range of tools.
A few months ago Halfords were the only company near me that had in stock a dizzy cap for the 740 and it was cheaper than the price given by a trade supplier around the corner.
Also with Halfords it is very easy to get refunds of items that you bought and didn't need where most trade place will charge for returns and online suppliers wont except returns.

There I have actually said something in favour about Hlafords. please don't tell anyone I said that.

coughlanc · Jul 5th, 2012, 17:43

I bought a wiper blade from them couple of days back. Bosch blade was £8.69 standard price and was reduced to £2.98 on trade card. Gobsmacked !
Their own products apparently carry a higher discount and the their own wiper blade come down from around £6.50 to £2.06.
Well worth having !

Beavis · Jul 5th, 2012, 17:46

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Originally Posted by LJD

its called doing a "barclays bank"

i think you'll find "doing a barclays" is something entirely different, and should not be done in view of the local motor factors cashier

Clan · Jul 5th, 2012, 18:41

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Originally Posted by coughlanc

I bought a wiper blade from them couple of days back. Bosch blade was £8.69 standard price and was reduced to £2.98 on trade card. Gobsmacked !
Their own products apparently carry a higher discount and the their own wiper blade come down from around £6.50 to £2.06.
Well worth having !

you get what you pay for , life expectancy 6 months ! ( from practical experience )

Jul 5th, 2012, 11:35	#1
LJD I've Been Banned Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2021 18:48 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: london	Halfords Trade card Worth getting Soon. heard they are about to change the policy which will make it a lot harder if not impossible for most Its very very easy to get one. Use "Excel" etc , find a invoice template and fill it in with some rubbish details . few copies , fill in as a receipt for work done etc 5 mins later, card in had and a big saving !

Jul 5th, 2012, 11:39	#2
Spike1918 Looney Last Online: Mar 29th, 2017 14:56 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Here n there	No wonder than that halfords are closing the loophole if all and sundry abuse it? __________________ I get into a pink Volva whenever I like, my S70 is coral red metallic. Volvo S70 SE auto 1998 vintage

Jul 5th, 2012, 11:50	#3
James_N VOC Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2024 11:32 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	I had a trade card but hardly ever used it as online sources were still MUCH cheaper than halfords even with the trade card. Wipers being one of the items. HUGE markup in halfords, use the trade card, it knocks loads off. Or just go to carparts4less and buy them cheaper in the first place __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

Jul 5th, 2012, 11:57	#5
Spike1918 Looney Last Online: Mar 29th, 2017 14:56 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Here n there	I have one myself but didn`t get it by a fraudulent method. __________________ I get into a pink Volva whenever I like, my S70 is coral red metallic. Volvo S70 SE auto 1998 vintage

Jul 5th, 2012, 13:19	#6
LJD I've Been Banned Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2021 18:48 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: london	same for me .I produced proof i was in the motor trade. I employ myself for a hour a week ! its called doing a "barclays bank"

Jul 5th, 2012, 17:43	#8
coughlanc Senior Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2019 22:26 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sheerness, Kent	I bought a wiper blade from them couple of days back. Bosch blade was £8.69 standard price and was reduced to £2.98 on trade card. Gobsmacked ! Their own products apparently carry a higher discount and the their own wiper blade come down from around £6.50 to £2.06. Well worth having !

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