Do Rimmers offer a discount?

macafee2 · 30th May 2016, 19:49

As per title, do Rimmers offer us members a discount?

macafee2?

stevestrat · 30th May 2016, 19:50

In a word . . . . no.

macafee2 · 30th May 2016, 19:56

at least I don't feel bitter that I did not get a discount when I recently ordered stuff.

macafee2

CLINTE · 30th May 2016, 20:36

THEY HAD A STAND AT THE NEC CLASSIC CAR SHOW LAST NOVEMBER AND WERE OFFERING 15 % DISCOUNT.

i THINK YOU SHOULD ALWAYS ASK THEM - THE WORST ANSWER IS NO

clinte

Lovel · 30th May 2016, 21:09

They have a Pricematch arrangement which I have used many times.

For big ticket items give them a call and talk nicely with them.

bl52krz · 30th May 2016, 21:16

If you have to buy something that could make the difference between 'economic repair', and scrapping your car, give them a call and they will see what they can do for you.

SCP440 · 30th May 2016, 22:31

I know somebody who bought a body shell of them a few years ago and was told ''come and have a look and make us a reasonable offer'', he had a choice of 3 shells the worse that in his view was in need of a lot of work. He choose the best and made them an offer of about half of what they were advertising the shells at and his offer was accepted.

In truth some items are probably never going to sell so a decent price might be negotiable. On the other hand a set of disc or shocks they probably will sell several times a week and if they are the only stockists and have gone to the cost of getting them remanufactured you are going to have to cough up.

This subject often comes up on another forum I am on when somebody has just paid £x for a part that has been reproduced especially for that model of car and he thinks he has paid to much for it. These suppliers need to make a profit or we will have un roadworthy cars that will be worth barely any more than scrap. If you want to run an old car we need to support these suppliers. Have you seen what main dealers charge for parts? Buy a selection of parts for the average new car and you will soon realise Rimmers are a lot cheaper than you think, the biggest problem is you can easily spend 30% or more of the cars actual value just getting it through its MOT if some major parts need replacing.

A friend has just spent £1600 on an ABS controller for his Peugeot 406 Coupe, no used ones anywhere and even if there was it had to be coded to the car and his 406 is probably only worth £2500 tops.

KRISTLEE · 30th May 2016, 22:42

I find Rimmers prices quite reasonable, it's their postage costs that bump the total up.

Mogodon · 31st May 2016, 06:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by KRISTLEE

I find Rimmers prices quite reasonable, it's their postage costs that bump the total up.

This ^

It's their postage cost that puts me off buying low to medium cost items.

30th May 2016, 19:49	#1
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,926 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Do Rimmers offer a discount? As per title, do Rimmers offer us members a discount? macafee2?

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stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,473 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	In a word . . . . no. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

30th May 2016, 20:36	#4
CLINTE Loves to post Rover & MG less Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: ELLESMERE PORT Posts: 320 Thanks: 44 Thanked 97 Times in 90 Posts	Re:discount THEY HAD A STAND AT THE NEC CLASSIC CAR SHOW LAST NOVEMBER AND WERE OFFERING 15 % DISCOUNT. i THINK YOU SHOULD ALWAYS ASK THEM - THE WORST ANSWER IS NO clinte

30th May 2016, 21:16	#6
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,392 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	If you have to buy something that could make the difference between 'economic repair', and scrapping your car, give them a call and they will see what they can do for you. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

30th May 2016, 22:42	#8
KRISTLEE I really should get out more....... None at the moment. Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 939 Thanked 384 Times in 294 Posts	I find Rimmers prices quite reasonable, it's their postage costs that bump the total up. __________________ Best Regards, Lee. DONE: HAD A CRAZY IDEA THAT I HAD TO GET RID OF MY MG ZTT DUE TO NOT HAVING A DRIVE AND HAVING TO PARK ON A BUSY STREET WITH A VIEW TO GETTING ANOTHER ONE AT A LATER DATE WHEN I HAVE A DRIVE. ENDED UP REALISING IT REALLY ISN'T PRACTICAL NOT HAVING A CAR TO GET AROUND AND I NOW OWN A VW EOS 3.2 V6 INDIVIDUAL (1 OF 20 REMAINING IN THE UK WITH THAT ENGINE AND TRIM COMBO) EVEN THOUGH I STILL LIVE ON A BUSY ROAD WITHOUT A DRIVE

30th May 2016, 19:56	#3
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,926 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	at least I don't feel bitter that I did not get a discount when I recently ordered stuff. macafee2

30th May 2016, 21:09	#5
Lovel I really should get out more....... P6B, L550, Imp, F56, Commando Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2,886 Thanks: 352 Thanked 677 Times in 440 Posts	They have a Pricematch arrangement which I have used many times. For big ticket items give them a call and talk nicely with them.

30th May 2016, 22:31	#7
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	I know somebody who bought a body shell of them a few years ago and was told ''come and have a look and make us a reasonable offer'', he had a choice of 3 shells the worse that in his view was in need of a lot of work. He choose the best and made them an offer of about half of what they were advertising the shells at and his offer was accepted. In truth some items are probably never going to sell so a decent price might be negotiable. On the other hand a set of disc or shocks they probably will sell several times a week and if they are the only stockists and have gone to the cost of getting them remanufactured you are going to have to cough up. This subject often comes up on another forum I am on when somebody has just paid £x for a part that has been reproduced especially for that model of car and he thinks he has paid to much for it. These suppliers need to make a profit or we will have un roadworthy cars that will be worth barely any more than scrap. If you want to run an old car we need to support these suppliers. Have you seen what main dealers charge for parts? Buy a selection of parts for the average new car and you will soon realise Rimmers are a lot cheaper than you think, the biggest problem is you can easily spend 30% or more of the cars actual value just getting it through its MOT if some major parts need replacing. A friend has just spent £1600 on an ABS controller for his Peugeot 406 Coupe, no used ones anywhere and even if there was it had to be coded to the car and his 406 is probably only worth £2500 tops.