munster 0 Posted October 19, 2008 Just curious as to the best/cheapest place to buy my next lot of oil from. Is Opieoils my best bet? Im know Halfords are pricey, but how about somewhere like motoquip? This seems like a pretty good deal... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Silkolene-XTR-10w-40...id=p3286.c0.m14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hengti 2 Posted October 19, 2008 £6 postage though, which adds a lot for a relatively cheap oil unlike a lot of the motorfactors, suppliers like ECP/GSF seem to adjust their prices to reflect the fluctuations in the price of engine oil. personally, i was recommended a particular oil (Duckhams Q) and stuck with that at £20 a can once i'd found a local motorfactor who kept it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lan 24 1 Cars Posted October 19, 2008 i buy in person from a parts shop near me valvoline turbo diesel oil, £11 for 5 litres.. bargain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricardo 0 Posted October 19, 2008 Tesco then I get mi clubcard points, usually the local mtor factors as postage usually puts me off tinterweb buying! or use the remains of my semi symthetic bike oil if I need to top it up which is very rare, and that tends to be quite expensive! Opieoils looks very good tho! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted October 19, 2008 I used to buy from a trade wholesalers not far from me, £6.50+Vat for 5litres, 10w40 semi. That was a bargain. Everywhere seems to be around £10 now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oilman 7 Posted October 19, 2008 If you do go with us then dont forget you get 205GTI Dirvers discount too! Cheers Guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Veero 1 Posted October 19, 2008 Halfrauds with the trade discount is relatively cheap. Used it for years on several cars. None have ever gone bang. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted October 19, 2008 If you do go with us then dont forget you get 205GTI Dirvers discount too! Cheers Guy Hi Guy, Even with trade discount, when you add delivery i'm afraid you're just not competitive! Also adding the time it takes to wait for delivery too, i just can't see how you make any money! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted October 19, 2008 Last few times I've either got Fuchs XTR from GSF or Millers XSS from a local motor factors for around the same price as each other(~£12 which is cheaper than oilman for XTR). I priced oil up at Halfords recently & I can get either of the above known quality oils for less than the Halfords stuff which I can't find a definate on who make it for them. Good price for bulbs though with the trade card, less than half marked price. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted October 19, 2008 Pleasantly found Halfords oil has gone down recently on trade Graham, £10.99 for 10w40 semi. Plus they're doing the set of 8 screwdrivers free deal atm, if you can persuade them to let you have them on trade... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
