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  • S2central.net
    Retired OG Mod
    • Jul 2003
    • 16590
    • Country: Northern Ireland

    #61
    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 ?
    Paul Nugent
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    1994 S2 Coupe ABY - aka Project Lazarus
    2001 A6 allroad 2.5TDi - family tank
    2003 S4 Avant 4.2 V8 - daily burble

    Purveyor of HomeFries and Exclusive agent for Samco hose kits (S2/RS2)

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    • Sonic
      Administrator
      • Jul 2006
      • 5514
      • Home: United Kingdom Current: England

      #62
      I can also vouch for this service

      Originally posted by S2central.net
      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
      S2Forum.com Administrator

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      • Fat Audi 80
        Super Moderator
        • Jan 2004
        • 10547
        • Country: England

        #63
        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! )
        The Perfectionist
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        • S2central.net
          Retired OG Mod
          • Jul 2003
          • 16590
          • Country: Northern Ireland

          #64
          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
          Paul Nugent
          Webmaster http://S2central.net
          Administrator http://S2forum.com

          1994 S2 Coupe ABY - aka Project Lazarus
          2001 A6 allroad 2.5TDi - family tank
          2003 S4 Avant 4.2 V8 - daily burble

          Purveyor of HomeFries and Exclusive agent for Samco hose kits (S2/RS2)

          There are only 10 kinds of people that understand binary - those that do, and those that don't

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          • Fat Audi 80
            Super Moderator
            • Jan 2004
            • 10547
            • Country: England

            #65
            I hope that was aimed at Sonic?
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            • Sonic
              Administrator
              • Jul 2006
              • 5514
              • Home: United Kingdom Current: England

              #66
              Originally posted by 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
              lol
              S2Forum.com Administrator

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              • PeteRR
                S2Forum Extremist
                • Jun 2004
                • 1326
                • Country: United Kingdom

                #67
                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!

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                • europeanme
                  S2Forum Possessed
                  • Oct 2005
                  • 3817
                  • Country: United Kingdom

                  #68
                  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..

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                  • twoqu
                    S2Forum Possessed
                    • Sep 2003
                    • 3103

                    #69
                    Originally posted by 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! )
                    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!

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                    • Jamo
                      Retired OG Mod
                      • Mar 2004
                      • 21750
                      • Country: United Kingdom

                      #70
                      Originally posted by 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!
                      They are separate

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                      • Error404
                        Super Moderator
                        • Mar 2007
                        • 19789
                        • Country: United Kingdom

                        #71
                        Big thanks to Ben for his efforts on finding me some odds and ends much cheaper than the stealer - HIGHLY recommended

                        Thanks Ben
                        Panthero Coupé quattro 20vt
                        Indigo ABY coupé
                        Imola B6 S4 Avant

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                        • Audi Parts Guru
                          S2Forum Extremist
                          • Jul 2003
                          • 1317
                          • Home: England Current: United Kingdom

                          #72
                          Originally posted by 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!
                          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
                          S2 Avant......fully loaded :rock: :bow: Slipper Wagons Rule !!!!!

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                          • rj scotty
                            S2Forum Fiend
                            • May 2006
                            • 2195
                            • Home: United Kingdom Current: England

                            #73
                            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
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                            1995 S2 Avant, Volcano Black
                            1982 VW Golf Mk1, primer yellow, will be finished one day, maybe.
                            2003 VW T4 long nose X pack, (has become project)

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                            • paulridley
                              S2Forum Fanatic
                              • Aug 2007
                              • 96
                              • Country: England

                              #74
                              Quick thanks to Ben

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

                              cheers Paul

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                              • tellas
                                S2Forum Hobbyist
                                • Jul 2010
                                • 15
                                • Country: United Kingdom

                                #75
                                looking for aftermarket alarm unit for s2 coupe

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