T.P.S. Trade Parts Supply. - Account?

[Magnet]

Hello Folks,

Wondered if anyone can advise.

I need a new thermostat for the 2006 A3 1.6, and want to get a genuine VAG replacement. Having lost my source of discounted parts, TPS has come to mind, but I'm not sure if you have to set up an account with them, or if you can just walk-in or order, or better still, order over the phone.

Also wondered if anyone knows of any sources of discount on dealer parts for non-trade account customers? 

Trusting someone may be able to help.

Kind regards,

Gareth.

p.s. I know some forums have negotiated discounts for genuine parts at some dealerships. This forum? 

[niedzial1983]

You can buy in tps without an account 

[Neil Dickinsin]

Or try Rps online

[Magnet]

They seem geared to Facebook, Neil - which I don't bother with.

Do they actually supply (mechanical) parts at discounts, or are they biased towards 'accessories' at discount? 

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[Magnet]

Well, Trade Parts Supplies price = same price as quoted by local Audi dealer!

So strangly no 'trade' discount there, and cannot I see the point of that source, particularly when Audi dealer is one mile away and TPS is 15 miles. 

As an aid to others, does anyone know of dealers who are giving discounts? 

Discounts available to forum members?? 

I know for example that Volvo forum members enjoy discounts at some dealers.

Kind regards,

Gareth.