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24-03-2008, 09:11 PM
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just finding my feet
btw im sure you treat your staff well, ill never forget halfords for being a "face fits" company and having people key holding/incharge who aint capable of runnung a bath,, which is a shame as it lets the company down
its not cause its a big company either as banks dont have that same image attatched,,,, the halfords image is the same as kwickfit/mcdonalds,,,, mcdonalds pay there staff well,,, but would you wanna work there ?
its not cause its a big company either as banks dont have that same image attatched,,,, the halfords image is the same as kwickfit/mcdonalds,,,, mcdonalds pay there staff well,,, but would you wanna work there ?
24-03-2008, 09:20 PM
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Ginge,
I totally agree with a lot of what you say, but that is down to different managers.
And the thought process of the company has changed over the last 2 years.
Discount is now 15% and staff get trade card.
And a lot of staff can earn easily over 6.50 p/h with some earning a lot more.
Targets are now a lot more achievable, and you get very good spiv bonuses.
I know your views wont change and i can understand that, but you would be suprised how much the company is trying to listen to managers and staff views.
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I totally agree with a lot of what you say, but that is down to different managers.
And the thought process of the company has changed over the last 2 years.
Discount is now 15% and staff get trade card.
And a lot of staff can earn easily over 6.50 p/h with some earning a lot more.
Targets are now a lot more achievable, and you get very good spiv bonuses.
I know your views wont change and i can understand that, but you would be suprised how much the company is trying to listen to managers and staff views.
Nick
24-03-2008, 09:33 PM
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you mean HALFRAUDS . Cant stand the place last time i went in my local i swear i was touching cloth to give the manager a fucking kickin . He was an absolute wanker , I asked for some paint to be made up he said no sorry were busy ,come back tommorow, Went back next day and he said no sorry were to busy , I also noticed 4 of the useual knob heads that work their outside just laughing and joking about and when i confronted him. He just looked at me , walked off and started talking to someone else. fucking makes my blood boil just thinking about it,
24-03-2008, 11:17 PM
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Your gets knobs working in any chain/store/trade/environment. Fact of life unfortuantely.
Nick-
I work in Chingford store, Lee Chapman and then Wayne Cook used to be managers here, they both work in your area now dont they?
As you've stated, Halfords has become a better company imo.
Nick-
I work in Chingford store, Lee Chapman and then Wayne Cook used to be managers here, they both work in your area now dont they?
As you've stated, Halfords has become a better company imo.
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24-03-2008, 11:54 PM
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nick b - i make guildford 7th according to P10 figs
you've moved up recently
good to see another 'face' on here tho....XRT si - wayne and lee are in area 22, seeing them tomorrow - area 22 is north london area and upwards.... isn't guildford area 25?
25-03-2008, 08:57 AM
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My local store is run by complete monkeys, the majority of whom don't have a clue what they are doing....
Prime example being when my brother and I went in yesterday morning for some fuel hose, the manager, nor one of the more expirienced monkeys didn't know if they stocked it... _ they were only able to find it when I told them where it was likey to be kept (having worked in the same store for 5 years whilst i was at uni)
Seems to me that they've not employed anyone with more than 3 brain cells for quite some time! - If your stores are different, then fair enough - hope you get rewarded for it!
Prime example being when my brother and I went in yesterday morning for some fuel hose, the manager, nor one of the more expirienced monkeys didn't know if they stocked it... _ they were only able to find it when I told them where it was likey to be kept (having worked in the same store for 5 years whilst i was at uni)
Seems to me that they've not employed anyone with more than 3 brain cells for quite some time! - If your stores are different, then fair enough - hope you get rewarded for it!
25-03-2008, 10:51 AM
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Standard rate is £39.99 for a head unit. But a VAST majority of the time we normally charge £19.99 as most strereos have a offer on or it's worth going for one becuase of the cheaper fitting charge. To be fair, I awalys thought £40.00 was extorsionate until someone pointed out what THREE of our local independent retailers charge. They started from £45.In which case our more common £20 charge sounds more than fair to me.
25-03-2008, 11:05 AM
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40 quid aint alot of money at all, if they fuck up, break clips/trim they have to pay for the damage and im sorry but NOBODY works for free, ive been charged 7k to fight for custody of my first child a few years ago, that was a few hours a week for 5 weeks and 1 appearence in court,,,,,, the cunt never turned up at the final court date due to me running out of money,,,,,,,THATS fucking over priced
40 quid for is fair and average imo if done correct
40 quid for is fair and average imo if done correct
25-03-2008, 11:15 AM
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halfords is only as good as the people and manager working there.
to be fair most the people in chingford know what they are doing.
but what does let it down is that daft assistant manager maria.
i asked her once if she could do me a trade price on some welding wire (before they got the new tills) and she said trade is only on oil filters, spark plugs and batteries.
to be fair most the people in chingford know what they are doing.
but what does let it down is that daft assistant manager maria.
i asked her once if she could do me a trade price on some welding wire (before they got the new tills) and she said trade is only on oil filters, spark plugs and batteries.
25-03-2008, 11:23 AM
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i work for halfords part time and its not that bad. Although the system doesnt work under load - ever! Bank holiday was stupid, everything was on a go slow.
Im also a member on the employees forum but i wont tell you what my username is on there as that would be giving myself away
Im also a member on the employees forum but i wont tell you what my username is on there as that would be giving myself away
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25-03-2008, 11:29 AM
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No Offence To Anybody Who Works In Halfords But I Absolutley Despise Halfords. Christmas Day Came, Got My Nice New Shiny Bike And It Broke In The First Month 
When I Took It Back To Halfords They Claimed That The Part That Had Snapped Was Designed To Snap, But Did Not Come Under Gauruntee ( I Know i Can't Spell Very Good I'm Only Fourteen ) They Also Claimed That The Bike Had Not Been looked After Because I Had not Brought It Into Them For A Service. The Service Is Meant For Every Six Weeks And It Broke After Four . They Said They Wanted £80 To Fix It So Now I Have To Sell My Psp In Order To Fund It. Absolutley Disgusting Service
When I Took It Back To Halfords They Claimed That The Part That Had Snapped Was Designed To Snap, But Did Not Come Under Gauruntee ( I Know i Can't Spell Very Good I'm Only Fourteen ) They Also Claimed That The Bike Had Not Been looked After Because I Had not Brought It Into Them For A Service. The Service Is Meant For Every Six Weeks And It Broke After Four . They Said They Wanted £80 To Fix It So Now I Have To Sell My Psp In Order To Fund It. Absolutley Disgusting Service
25-03-2008, 11:37 AM
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only really used it once a few weeks back, someone took me with a tradecard i went to get a battery for the car should have been £88 or summert got it for £40 BARGAIN
25-03-2008, 11:48 AM
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No Offence To Anybody Who Works In Halfords But I Absolutley Despise Halfords. Christmas Day Came, Got My Nice New Shiny Bike And It Broke In The First Month When I Took It Back To Halfords They Claimed That The Part That Had Snapped Was Designed To Snap, But Did Not Come Under Gauruntee ( I Know i Can't Spell Very Good I'm Only Fourteen ) They Also Claimed That The Bike Had Not Been looked After Because I Had not Brought It Into Them For A Service. The Service Is Meant For Every Six Weeks And It Broke After Four . They Said They Wanted £80 To Fix It So Now I Have To Sell My Psp In Order To Fund It. Absolutley Disgusting Service
When I Took It Back To Halfords They Claimed That The Part That Had Snapped Was Designed To Snap, But Did Not Come Under Gauruntee ( I Know i Can't Spell Very Good I'm Only Fourteen ) They Also Claimed That The Bike Had Not Been looked After Because I Had not Brought It Into Them For A Service. The Service Is Meant For Every Six Weeks And It Broke After Four . They Said They Wanted £80 To Fix It So Now I Have To Sell My Psp In Order To Fund It. Absolutley Disgusting Service
25-03-2008, 11:49 AM
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25-03-2008, 12:02 PM
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if the bike is a shockwave then expect nothing else, they are shockingly bad.
Thats Why I Didnt Get One, Can't Stand The Shape Of The Frames Either. Mine Is A Carrera, Only The Vulcan Though
25-03-2008, 12:09 PM
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carreras are usually pretty good. Take it to a different halfords if you can, as they should replace something like that under warranty
25-03-2008, 12:50 PM
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theone local to me is ok, i know what i want and know who to ask for it too
but there are other branches that are a bit poo
i suppose it's the same as a franchise really, you do your thing and if it's works it works and if it don't you get fired
they seemed to have become more of a "max power" shop than an actual motorists parts place like they used to be but they are open on a sunday and some of their stuff is remarkably cheap, but it's available so i'm not too bothered
the only problem i got was when i ordered parts for my 24V granada and they said they had them n the shelf, only to open the boxes and the bits to be from a normal granada, the 24V bits were about 3 times the price but i spoke to the manager and he honoured the prices quoted and said that the suppliers would have to take the hit for it because they supplied them with the price list
24V brake discs and pads all round for less than £100 can't be too bad can it
but there are other branches that are a bit poo
i suppose it's the same as a franchise really, you do your thing and if it's works it works and if it don't you get fired
they seemed to have become more of a "max power" shop than an actual motorists parts place like they used to be but they are open on a sunday and some of their stuff is remarkably cheap, but it's available so i'm not too bothered
the only problem i got was when i ordered parts for my 24V granada and they said they had them n the shelf, only to open the boxes and the bits to be from a normal granada, the 24V bits were about 3 times the price but i spoke to the manager and he honoured the prices quoted and said that the suppliers would have to take the hit for it because they supplied them with the price list
24V brake discs and pads all round for less than £100 can't be too bad can it
25-03-2008, 12:53 PM
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can one of you massively superior and incredibly handsome chaps that work at halfords please get me a trade card ?
pretty please as i need a 25mm spanner lol
Matt
pretty please as i need a 25mm spanner lol
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25-03-2008, 01:15 PM
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25-03-2008, 02:13 PM
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How can i apply for a HALFORDS TRADE CARD.?
Do they need proof ,i.e: VAT Number.?
Always like to use genuine parts as i get discount on all vehicle makes form work,but would like a HALFORDS TRADE CARD for those SUNDAY EMERGENCIES.
That,s the best thing imo about HALFORDS,there opening times.
Do they need proof ,i.e: VAT Number.?
Always like to use genuine parts as i get discount on all vehicle makes form work,but would like a HALFORDS TRADE CARD for those SUNDAY EMERGENCIES.
That,s the best thing imo about HALFORDS,there opening times.
25-03-2008, 02:36 PM
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40 quid aint alot of money at all, if they fuck up, break clips/trim they have to pay for the damage and im sorry but NOBODY works for free, ive been charged 7k to fight for custody of my first child a few years ago, that was a few hours a week for 5 weeks and 1 appearence in court,,,,,, the cunt never turned up at the final court date due to me running out of money,,,,,,,THATS fucking over priced
40 quid for is fair and average imo if done correct
40 quid for is fair and average imo if done correct
25-03-2008, 03:22 PM
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25-03-2008, 06:01 PM
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now theres a siggy in the making! cheers G....
nick b - i make guildford 7th according to P10 figs you've moved up recently good to see another 'face' on here tho....
XRT si - wayne and lee are in area 22, seeing them tomorrow - area 22 is north london area and upwards.... isn't guildford area 25?
nick b - i make guildford 7th according to P10 figs
you've moved up recently good to see another 'face' on here tho....XRT si - wayne and lee are in area 22, seeing them tomorrow - area 22 is north london area and upwards.... isn't guildford area 25?
7th on Bw figs, but i was 4th store to go live on evolve and lost 60k of sales.
So on trading account figs i am above both farnborough and new malden, and i always take internet store out of equation.
Area 24
Yeh i have worked for them for 2 1/2 years but sit quiet on this forum just reading and watching what happens
How long have you worked for them? and what store?
Nick
25-03-2008, 06:23 PM
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Rob,
7th on Bw figs, but i was 4th store to go live on evolve and lost 60k of sales.
So on trading account figs i am above both farnborough and new malden, and i always take internet store out of equation.
Area 24
Yeh i have worked for them for 2 1/2 years but sit quiet on this forum just reading and watching what happens
How long have you worked for them? and what store?
Nick
7th on Bw figs, but i was 4th store to go live on evolve and lost 60k of sales.
So on trading account figs i am above both farnborough and new malden, and i always take internet store out of equation.
Area 24
Yeh i have worked for them for 2 1/2 years but sit quiet on this forum just reading and watching what happens
How long have you worked for them? and what store?
Nick
ah bw....ok... your place is doing well. what sort of size is it? were you at rockingham last week? know what you mean about taking the website out of the equation, might as well forget gateshead to....
sounds like a good few days (for you) of lost sales.. i take it that was from the week you converted?...
i've worked for H for about 9yrs.... worked in quite a few stores in area 22... did the first 2 prague store conversions... i'm at the hendon store....decent store, ripspeed x and fitting bay etc....
trying to think of who i know in the south..... only guys i know are kent (steve howards old area) and croyden area, not sure how close that is to you though....
are you on voice?
cheers,
Rob.
25-03-2008, 07:02 PM
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hi nick....
ah bw....ok... your place is doing well. what sort of size is it? were you at rockingham last week? know what you mean about taking the website out of the equation, might as well forget gateshead to....
sounds like a good few days (for you) of lost sales.. i take it that was from the week you converted?...
i've worked for H for about 9yrs.... worked in quite a few stores in area 22... did the first 2 prague store conversions... i'm at the hendon store....decent store, ripspeed x and fitting bay etc....
trying to think of who i know in the south..... only guys i know are kent (steve howards old area) and croyden area, not sure how close that is to you though....
are you on voice?
cheers,
Rob.
ah bw....ok... your place is doing well. what sort of size is it? were you at rockingham last week? know what you mean about taking the website out of the equation, might as well forget gateshead to....
sounds like a good few days (for you) of lost sales.. i take it that was from the week you converted?...
i've worked for H for about 9yrs.... worked in quite a few stores in area 22... did the first 2 prague store conversions... i'm at the hendon store....decent store, ripspeed x and fitting bay etc....
trying to think of who i know in the south..... only guys i know are kent (steve howards old area) and croyden area, not sure how close that is to you though....
are you on voice?
cheers,
Rob.
My area manager is Andy Hamilton (top guy)
Who is your area manager??
Not on voice yet, not had chance to sort it out, but will do soon. Heard it can be quite imformative?
The store is very big and super mez, app we have largest space max in company!!! Although that can be a bloody pain.
Evolve was dropping sales for 8 weeks before we realised, it shows up on trading account but not BW
Sorry for ignorance, but assume you are manager at Hendon?
Nick
25-03-2008, 07:10 PM
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halfords is good for car cleaning stuff.thats about it in my opinion.there audio gear can be found miles cheaper on the internet.although somtimes its convient for facia plates amp leads e.t.c.
if you buy your car parts from halfords shame on you.. lol
if you buy your car parts from halfords shame on you.. lol
28-03-2008, 08:56 PM
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http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...m_vc=IOV4PLPZ1
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165562
ok, so the net one doesn't show up the same resluts, but you get my drift
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165562
ok, so the net one doesn't show up the same resluts, but you get my drift