Antifreeze/coolant - Page 2

Zebster · Jul 19th, 2018, 20:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiw5679

I've just purchased 4ltr of concentrated antifreeze for £18.35 inc vat trade from local Volvo dealership

Premixed? Is it blue?

Any idea how much it costs for those of us who don't have a trade account?

Seems like a good price when I was just looking at this (which I believe to be concentrate):-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283044668...&ul_noapp=true

Tiw5679 · Jul 19th, 2018, 20:48

It's concentrated so need to add water, I'm sure I was around £23 retail inc vat! Not sure on colour as left it with my mechanic who's changing the clutch and dual mass ☹️

Clan · Jul 19th, 2018, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zebster

Premixed? Is it blue?

Any idea how much it costs for those of us who don't have a trade account?

Seems like a good price when I was just looking at this (which I believe to be concentrate):-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283044668...&ul_noapp=true

not many dealers stock pre-mixed .
what a rip off , always best to go to the dealer ! They are selling on e-bay at nearly twice the price . But when you compare to halfords etc its about right ..

Tiw5679 · Jul 19th, 2018, 20:52

Proper rip off, I was quoted earlier £310 for a dual mass flywheel from motor factors and ended up paying £251 including a set of flywheel bolts from the dealer!

1monkey600 · Jul 19th, 2018, 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zebster

Any idea how much it costs for those of us who don't have a trade account?

Try FRF volvo in Swansea. Give them a ring with VIN and the forum discount code - they will give you a very competitive price (delivered) over the phone. Don't e-mail or use the forum if you want a response.

For their details and the discount code check out the first page of their thread in the traders section

Zebster · Aug 5th, 2018, 07:13

Called FRF Volvo in Swansea. Fantastically helpful and offered a decent discount but unfortunately the cost of posting antifreeze is very high due to it being classed as a hazardous chemical. As my need isn't urgent the guy recommended that I got it from another dealer sometime when convenient.

So this week I called into Volvo Cars Shrewsbury. Not so helpful! They don't hold concentrate and the slightly argumentative parts assistant told me I shouldn't be using it anyway.

My quest continues...

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Jul 19th, 2018, 20:48	#12
Tiw5679 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2022 22:28 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Worcester	It's concentrated so need to add water, I'm sure I was around £23 retail inc vat! Not sure on colour as left it with my mechanic who's changing the clutch and dual mass ☹️

Jul 19th, 2018, 20:52	#14
Tiw5679 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2022 22:28 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Worcester	Proper rip off, I was quoted earlier £310 for a dual mass flywheel from motor factors and ended up paying £251 including a set of flywheel bolts from the dealer!

Aug 5th, 2018, 07:13	#16
Zebster Upstanding Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2023 11:29 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ludlow	Called FRF Volvo in Swansea. Fantastically helpful and offered a decent discount but unfortunately the cost of posting antifreeze is very high due to it being classed as a hazardous chemical. As my need isn't urgent the guy recommended that I got it from another dealer sometime when convenient. So this week I called into Volvo Cars Shrewsbury. Not so helpful! They don't hold concentrate and the slightly argumentative parts assistant told me I shouldn't be using it anyway. My quest continues...

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