Audi parts experience - Trade Part Specialists

[S2central.net]

The only 'hassle' I was wary of by using Ben's new arrangements for getting original parts were in co-ordinating couriers for collection, but this has proven to be incredibly easy on all of the occasions that I have ordered stuff. I got an account setup with www.payperparcel.co.uk with his and my address saved for quick reference - then its just a couple of mouse clicks and a paypal transaction and you are done. Just tell Ben when collection is setup... magic happens and it arrives on your doorstep a couple days later.

Ben is one of the few Audi partsmen in the country that have intimate knowledge of the S2 and RS2 so you are in very safe hands - and we forum members get a healthy discount into the bargain.

I have one idea that might be a nice way to standardise how we deal with Ben and this TPS hosted trial - if there could be some agreed spreadsheet or document that Ben prefers we use for parts quotes and orders. I have one that I use myself, but I bet others have something different and Ben just slogs the data in/out of his system for the answers.

So its a question for Ben really if there is a specific format that he would like to see orders in - just to make it easier to process them and have a preferred way of working ?

[Sonic]

I can also vouch for this service

I have one idea that might be a nice way to standardise how we deal with Ben and this TPS hosted trial - if there could be some agreed spreadsheet or document that Ben prefers we use for parts quotes and orders. I have one that I use myself, but I bet others have something different and Ben just slogs the data in/out of his system for the answers.

So its a question for Ben really if there is a specific format that he would like to see orders in - just to make it easier to process them and have a preferred way of working ?

I can see some system being dreampt up in my head i type

[Fat Audi 80]

Would it be an idea to have a sticky somewhere with all the contact details and the correct format?

(Or is it already there, I haven't looked! )

[S2central.net]

Actually - a web jockey like yourself could really go to town properly here... with a web-based quote & ordering system - integrated on the forum pages - and linked to Ben's TPS database for instant and electronic gratification... And then we could recoup commission on orders placed by forum members... BIG project

[Fat Audi 80]

I hope that was aimed at Sonic?

[Sonic]

Actually - a web jockey like yourself could really go to town properly here... with a web-based quote & ordering system - integrated on the forum pages - and linked to Ben's TPS database for instant and electronic gratification... And then we could recoup commission on orders placed by forum members... BIG project

lol

[PeteRR]

Are all the TPS branches basically seperate companies, or are they one and the same?
I've apparently got one round the corner form where I work, but I haven't found it yet!

[europeanme]

I can also vouch for this service...so much easier than messing around with my "local" Audi steeler/ECP/GSF/TPS....jsut ring ben, pay your cash...I used payperparcel...arrange collection thru t'interweb...let ben know they are coming...and hey presto...loads a bits..

[twoqu]

Would it be an idea to have a sticky somewhere with all the contact details and the correct format?

(Or is it already there, I haven't looked! )

Agreed!
Thats seems the best way forward. Think I did pose the question on whether to centralise this! As others have pointed out we also get someone who actually has an in depth knowledge into the bargin!
So a sticky with all the relevant details would be good. Also if that particular courier gives good service then we can make them a partner. Must admit I was discouraged by using a certain courier to collect as they required you to print the labels out for the collection!

[Jamo]

Are all the TPS branches basically seperate companies, or are they one and the same?
I've apparently got one round the corner form where I work, but I haven't found it yet!

They are separate

[Error404]

Big thanks to Ben for his efforts on finding me some odds and ends much cheaper than the stealer - HIGHLY recommended

Thanks Ben

[Audi Parts Guru]

Are all the TPS branches basically seperate companies, or are they one and the same?
I've apparently got one round the corner form where I work, but I haven't found it yet!

All TPS centres are owned by VW UK. However they are staffed by people from a VW or Audi dealer within their designated area. Basically it all boils down to what dealer was selected to run it when they were first launched a couple of years ago

[rj scotty]

Just a quick note.

I used Ben's fine service for the first time this week.

BANG ON

Parts all correct, arrived sooner than expected, phone call when they where in and a nice bit of discounting and then more discounting when I got to the counter !!!!

Top service top man.

cheers

rich

[paulridley]

Quick thanks to Ben

Very easy to arrange, no hassle, part arrived very quickly and much cheaper than everywhere else I tried

cheers Paul

[tellas]

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