Toolstation - cheaper than screwfix and handful of cheap automotive things

anewman

Just come across a place called Toolstation. Basically it's a screwfix that doesn't sell as much stuff but most of the things seem cheaper. Thought I would post a mention of it as I have found they have a few good prices on automotive related things.

Carb cleaner 400ml £1.97
Brake cleaner 400ml £1.72
Protection wax (I am guessing this is a cheap waxoyl from the description, which would set you back £6.99 in Halfords) 400ml £2.50
Electrical contact cleaner 400ml £2.10
White lithium grease spray 400ml £2.40
One of those suction things you use to hold glass and can use to try straighten dents in bodywork £2.00
They also have a set of 419 various sized o rings for £5.88 (I paid £14.99 in screwfx for exactly the same thing :mad:)

Was convinced enough these prices were worth a mention anyway. Only thing is there's not many stores around

Chilledjim

Not too sure but wasn't Toolstation set up by the guys/gals who set up Screwfix after they had sold Screfix to someone like B&Q?

I have used them before ..... had good service.

Wig

Also free next day delivery all summer, no minimum order. I can't understand why they didn't put a temporary minimum order amount (used to be £45 below that would be £5 charge for next day delivery). So you can order something for £3.00 and only pay £3 and get it next day! Unbelieveable.

I'm going to order some stuff, but I'm going to order a few odds and sods to bring the value of my order up a bit so they don't feel I'm being rediculous.

I would ask anyone who orders to consider their range of goods and order a few things that you would like, as a sort of "thank you" for the free delivery. They won't do this again if lots of people order single low cost items.

System

most of the stuff listed by the op screwfix dont actually sell !as with any retailer some things will be cheaper some more expensive . as for the previous post ordering extra goods to say "thank you " doesnt seem very mse !!

peediedj

toolstation was started by the family who sold screwfix to b+q,also about 5 mnoths ago travis perkins bought a 40% share in toolstation,and loaned them £40m to pay of loans and devolp more,then in 3 years time tp have to option to buy them outright

peediedj

anewman wrote: »

Only thing is there's not many stores around

with tp,s cash injection they plan to open 100 stores around uk in next 3 years:eek:

peediedj

sorry some of my info a bit out but most of it right

http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/business/5m-capture-for-Travis-Perkins.3954879.jp

Wig

CHRISSYG wrote: »

most of the stuff listed by the op screwfix dont actually sell !as with any retailer some things will be cheaper some more expensive . as for the previous post ordering extra goods to say "thank you " doesnt seem very mse !!

It's very MSE, you're not biting off the hand that feeds you. Can you imagine the losses they are incurring on people who order a box of washers for £1 or £2? I'm not saying buy stuff you don't want or wont use, I said look through and see if there is anything you'd like to have. I'm not saying spend £40, I think you should try to get your order above £10 - £15. Look at consumables that you know you will always find useful.

I went to them primarily for a stone grinding wheel £3.20 I wouldn't feel very good about myself if I ordered just this, so I am going to also get:

Reel of electrical solder 100g £2 (£6 in B&Q)
A 10 pack of stanley blades £1 (£3 ish in B&Q) - might get a 100 pack for £5
Wire crimped cup £3 - (about £8 - £10 in B&Q)
A wire wheel £4 ( a nice accessory to go with the stone wheel - my original wanted object)
Pack of split pins £2 (I recently removed the hub nut on my car and need a new pin)

So my order is now up to £13 - 17 and I know I will use everthing.

System

put your toys back in your pram !

Wig