Repco or Super Cheap?

[mynameis]

Hi Flo filter is what most bike shops sell and is common.

Bike shops $15-$20

Supercheap/Repco $7-10

NGK CR9E

Bike shops $25-30

Supercheap/Repco $10-$15

I can keep listing but I can't really be bothered with it because I know where the price is cheaper. And yes it's the same brand as they sell in bike shops.

Good to see Repco has expanded their range and target a much wider market now.

[Swoop]

Repco seems to be staffed with unhelpful retards.

Supercheap... I have had "ok" service there AND absolutely superb service from their staff. One chap had a lot of knowledge on the GMH cooling system and advised what they do in the outback for their vehicles under those extreme conditions. Good bloke.

Appco is the section of Repco, which supplies the trade. They seem to be staffed by older, ex mechanic, staff with decent knowledge.

[McDuck]

Also another interesting point, i was stuck just after xmas, i needed a battery for another bike. Super cheep were open so there i went. Payed 79 bucks for a battery that was 'correct (same amps etc) so got it home and it did not work. I took it back. Got my money back, wasn't going to risk it twice. Went to the local dealer? 71 bucks, with it being acid filled and first charge free.

Part of how a learnt my lesson.

[scumdog]

We don't got neither here in the Riviera...

[ynot slow]

If it is price factor I agree apples with apples for comparing.

Hard to argue if hiflo filter costs less,mine was $13 so will check it out next time,don't mind paying $13 vs $11.50 at bike shop but if half price,makes it hard to justify.I think I paid $52 for oil and filter ($39 oil)suitable for my bike.So if these two outlets can do it for say $40($8 filter and $32 oil) makes it hard to go to bike shop.Ok oil brands can be a factor in cost as most bike shops stock one brand where as repco/supercheap may stock 3 or 4 of similar visco ratings.

[ynot slow]

We don't got neither here in the Riviera...

But you have famous naked cops.Haven't any of them in the Naki,needed a cop in the caketin last night to arrest the aussie ref who stole the victory from us lol.

[sAsLEX]

But you have famous naked cops.Haven't any of them in the Naki,needed a cop in the caketin last night to arrest the aussie ref who stole the victory from us lol.

He would be needing protective custody to say the least.....



And RT did you test Hi-FLo as this seems to be a commonly available after market Filter

[Brett]

Supercheap all the way. Repco held a monopoly for too long, and I know what their mark ups are on products!

[davereid]

If you are buying a "brand" like NGK spark plugs for instance, then the best choice is the cheapest choice retailer. Or Supercheap if its on the firm as they hire chicks with big tits.

But if you are not sure what you need, and advice would be handy, or you need good quality, IMHO your local specialist shop will be the best, then Repco, then the chick with the big hooters.

Here in Levin we have Repco, Supercheap, BNT and HK.

The guys in HK know everything - all hired from the trade, give you lots of helpful info. Got an oil expert, a ford-holden parts guy and an auto-electrician at the counter.

BNT are next best, but don't really have trade staff, just experienced parts guys.

Repco next, a mixture of experienced staff, and younger learners.

And Supercheap, my favorite, I don't know how she almost gets those tits in that T shirt.

P.S. Did I mention the girl at Supercheap with the big hooters ?

[Headbanger]

I avoid both, But if pushed I go to Supercheap. Have been ignored all three times I went into Repco. A policy that must work for them on some level.....

Items for my bike?

Whatever my trusted mechanic wants to use or suggests I use, and I happily pay his premium, I want him to still be in the trade in 10 years time.

[sAsLEX]

HK.

Fuckin TLAs .......

HK is?

[Slingshot]

We all have a choice as to what quality level we buy, just a lot of people are to stupid to use it.

Yes, we can all choose to buy the known quality name brands because they must be better, or even better still, splash out on the genuine part because that must be the best available.

[CookMySock]

repco coz I have a commercial account there and get 30% off.

Really, you would better served to buy some proper component speakers from jaycar 180bux , or better still, some second-hand alpine splits off trademe (cheaper still..)

Cheap, junk speakers are just cheap junk.

DB

[McDuck]

Yes, we can all choose to buy the known quality name brands because they must be better, or even better still, splash out on the genuine part because that must be the best available.

Or

Lets see, which will last longer, the two doller part or the 10 doller one.

Or

I know this guy knows what he is talking about, i will trust him.

[Motu]

Super Cheap
Repco always stood for ....
Rip
Every
Poor
Cunt
Off

Great now they got some comp.... but back in the day they kinda had a monopoly and they new it

Back in the day...how far back are you thinking of? Repco have a long history,and go back a long way - walk into any engine reconditioning shop and you might see a large machine,say a surface grinder with the name REPCO on it.In New Zealand they were called Motor Specialties and was where the trade bought their tools,machinery and parts.Later they came under the Repco brand (their Australian owners),but were still a trade based company.During the '80's and early '90's they were the motor trades first stop - they did every thing to do with cars.They had ''the book'',which had every part for every car sold in this country - you looked up make,model and year,and then parts were listed in groups....engine,cooling system,exhaust,brakes etc,each part had a number...all sorted.They also had ''the phone room'',I had a tour of the phone room once,and met some of the people I talked to.Each operator sat at a desk surrounded by parts manuals and a computer,they were well trained and could get you any part you wanted.

Then the blew it - they went retail.The trade shunned them,and very few workshops will now deal with Repco.They are the last ditch attempt to find a part.