If you had to teach a monkey how to be a mechanic...

Nik_L · Post by **Nik_L** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 11:19 am

Does it still work on stuff that's already discounted??

I very rarely use mine as ive found that for most stuff, even with the discount, its still cheaper to buy elsewhere.

It can come in handy on a Sunday though when the motor factors are shut.

Post by **rob quilter** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 11:33 am

craig_jdm wrote:if i remember correctly your in edinburgh if im right i have a trade discount card you can use in halfords i think its about 20% off

I have a trade discount card and its crap, its not even close to trade price. its no where near to 20% I find that even with 'trade' discount, other places are still cheaper on the same/similar products at their standard retail price.

The only thing that is cheap with a halfords trade card is bulbs and wipers, side light and interior bulbs that are like £3.99 a pack are literally 40p with a trade card. Brillance bulbs that they flog for £20 each are like £5 each trade price. Bosch wipers £25, trade £9.

BigTom · Post by **BigTom** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 11:38 am

craig_jdm wrote:if i remember correctly your in edinburgh if im right i have a trade discount card you can use in halfords i think its about 20% off

Thanks very much for the offer Craig. I'll definitely give you a shout if I end up buying any halfords stuff.

Nik_L · Post by **Nik_L** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 11:43 am

You get good discount off the torque wrenches with the trade card.

cantaffordannsx · Post by **cantaffordannsx** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 2:43 pm

If you are changing ignition barrel or doing anything around there - a flexible shaft screwdriver is handy.

.........unless you're a Carnie (small hands)

Post by **rob quilter** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 2:48 pm

Post by **Merlin** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 2:52 pm

If you are doing work to brakes one of the best cheap tools is an impact driver, almost essential for getting those soft as jobby disc screws out.

Also another good cheap thing is a multimeter, always usefull.

@Indigolemon You can tell a Scotsman did this swear filter, jobby(e) is filtered but jobby isnt

Rocky · Post by **Rocky** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 3:00 pm

Merlin wrote:If you are doing work to brakes one of the best cheap tools is an impact driver, almost essential for getting those soft as jobby disc screws out.

Also another good cheap thing is a multimeter, always usefull.

@indigolemon You can tell a Scotsman did this swear filter, jobby(e) is filtered but jobby isnt

+1

I'd also add a calliper rewind tool to this. Makes life alot easier than trying to use a set of grips.

craig_jdm · Post by **craig_jdm** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 4:36 pm

iv only used my trade card on one 1/4 inch drive ratchet and that was ages ago so i wasnt sure bout the discount but if you do go for halfords tools yeh give me a shout and you can use it