MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: rich83 on September 05, 2012, 01:02:44 am
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http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_177693_langId_-1_categoryId_255215
or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLARKE-TOOL-BOX-235-PIECE-HOME-MECHANICS-TOOL-KIT-CHT690-/140753416834?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item20c58eb282#ht_2168wt_1038
For light use only. I dont have any "car tools" at all so i want a fairly good selection. Im leaning towards the clarke, just because its got more in it (i know i know... quality not quantity.... )
Rich
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The Clarke set looks identical to a tool box I bought from halfords a few years ago.
All the ratchets shatterd to bits when I tried to undo a tight bolt and some of the sockets have split too
The spanners bend easy too
The halfords set is good quality and you get a lifetime warranty with them. They also do a similar set with ratchet spanners and they are very handy
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halfords-livetime guarentee, enough said
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Halfords have the one identical to the Clarke one for less
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=10151&storeId=10001&productId=728767&categoryId=165572&langId=-1
But IMO I'd go for the professional set.. If you hold out for the sale the bigger sets get alot cheaper.
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Bought the Halfords Professional set couple of months ago after peeps on here recommended it and quality is really very good. Every time I see this set advertised, it's getting cheaper.
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If you are buying tools from Halfords rich, only buy a professional set. The rest self destruct. I have the biggest pro set they do.
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Rich,
PM me if you would like to use my Halfords trade discount card :)
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The second one looks like a good set!
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yeah the clarke one looks good for the money, does anyone know what the quality is like??
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This is the one i have.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_862463_langId_-1_categoryId_255215
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I have that Halfords Pro tool set in the OP and no complaints for the money.
Problem with any tool set is that there is always something lacking but it's a good kit to have around.
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This is the one i have.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_862463_langId_-1_categoryId_255215
I keep looking at that one and I can't work out how other ones with less stuff costs more
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This is the one i have.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_862463_langId_-1_categoryId_255215
I keep looking at that one and I can't work out how other ones with less stuff costs more
Its on offer, and it replaces the previous generation 150 piece set. Its a great bit of kit!! :happy2:
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This is the one i have.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_862463_langId_-1_categoryId_255215
I keep looking at that one and I can't work out how other ones with less stuff costs more
Its on offer, and it replaces the previous generation 150 piece set. Its a great bit of kit!! :happy2:
Cheers Deako, I think I'll have to invest in this :happy2:
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Yeah Halfords kit all the way, had mine years and any issue that I've had were replaced on the spot. Just make sure you get the all stainless ratchets over (as in this type) (http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_176497_langId_-1_categoryId_165469), over this type (http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_162738_langId_-1_categoryId_165469) as they are CRAP! (Clicky links)
Fish
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Had my halfords professional kit for about 6 years no problems so far
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Rich,
PM me if you would like to use my Halfords trade discount card :)
Ta Ant.... mike TFSI has offered me his too... you are all so kind. :happy2:
Gonna go for the halfords kit i think.
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The Halfords Pro range is really good for the money, got quite a few bits from them for home use and had them years. You can also use my trade card if you like :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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dont buy cheap or you will buy twice
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The Halfords Pro range is really good for the money, got quite a few bits from them for home use and had them years. You can also use my trade card if you like :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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You can also use my trade card if you like :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Or mine :happy2: :grin:
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All trade cards to be sent to.... 76 R..........
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Trade card fiiiiight!!
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I continued to be surprised by the amount of discount given by the trade card. Example being when i recently nought a set of Bosch windscreen wipers for just under £20 saving nearly £10. Appreciate Halfords can be expensive but for tools, which a trade card they can not be beaten :)
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When buying bulbs on my card they practically pay me lol
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Rich,
PM me if you would like to use my Halfords trade discount card :)
Ta Ant.... mike TFSI has offered me his too... you are all so kind. :happy2:
Gonna go for the halfords kit i think.
No worries Rich. I bought a couple of tool sets and they are fantastic quality
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So how would one go about obtaining such a card?
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So how would one go about obtaining such a card?
Dark alley and big blokes come to mind... :laugh:
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I can remember a vauxhall forum offering halfords trade cards to paid members as part of the package but I can't remember which one it was.
If you work in the motor trade I think you just go in with a couple of payslips to get the trade card
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_14552_productId_565661_langId_-1_categoryId_173018
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Anyone want to loan me their card?
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The 170 Halfords kit shown in the link is virtually the same as the 150 piece kit it replaced which was regularly available at £99.99 and they still struggled to get them off the shelves . This discounted kit is £30 more expensive , great work by halfords if they are getting people to buy it if they know what they used to get for £99 !
Anyway great quality and the lifetime guarnatee makes it a winner .
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The 170 Halfords kit shown in the link is virtually the same as the 150 piece kit it replaced which was regularly available at £99.99 and they still struggled to get them off the shelves . This discounted kit is £30 more expensive , great work by halfords if they are getting people to buy it if they know what they used to get for £99 !
Anyway great quality and the lifetime guarnatee makes it a winner .
You get a full set of ratchet spanners now as well. Well worth it.
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So how would one go about obtaining such a card?
Depends on the manager of the store but you can walk in to your local branch and apply for a trade card on the spot with nothing more than a drivers licence.
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So how would one go about obtaining such a card?
Depends on the manager of the store but you can walk in to your local branch and apply for a trade card on the spot with nothing more than a drivers licence.
Really? :confused:
Had to show my mechanical engineering certificates and I.D card :sad1: