Cavcraft Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Machine Mart have a 'VAT free' offer from the 29th October to the 5th November. Minium spend is £50, and there's a discount code on a card they send out, but I expect if you haven't got the card you could ask them for a code anyhow.If that doesn't work and anyone wants to use my code, then just sing out and I'll pm it to you. drum, loserone, strangeangel and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Out of interest: When did you get your last one? I got one July sometime via email, but it seems that they hit different groups of people at different times. I've had plenty of limited offers (shelving, temp garages, etc.) I know at one point I was getting some emails and some postcards, but that may have been down to me buying from 3 different branches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lord Sward Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I need to buy a retractable security bollard as the local gyppos keeping stopping to admire my caravan. Aston Martin and tooSavvy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 ^^^^ ... reminds me of the guy who went off to work and came home to find BT had shifted a telepole to the middle of his drive access. Something about 'dropped kerb/council permission to cross a pathway'.... *no caravan content, sozz TS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rave Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 The week after I dropped £380 on a welder. Bastards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I might buy an engine crane or a parts washer. Trouble is, so much Machine Mart Clarke stuff is absolute crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 Out of interest: When did you get your last one? I got one July sometime via email, but it seems that they hit different groups of people at different times. I've had plenty of limited offers (shelving, temp garages, etc.) I know at one point I was getting some emails and some postcards, but that may have been down to me buying from 3 different branches. The card came through this morning, Eddie. Eddie Honda 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 I might buy an engine crane or a parts washer. Trouble is, so much Machine Mart Clarke stuff is absolute crap. I quite like their stuff, tbh. Most of what I've had has been decent enough and lasted a while. The parts washers are ok if you're just 'hobbying' but for serious use, you need a proper (SK) type one. The Reverend Bluejeans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lord Sward Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 ^^^^ ... reminds me of the guy who went off to work and came home to find BT had shifted a telepole to the middle of his drive access. Something about 'dropped kerb/council permission to cross a pathway'.... *no caravan content, sozz TS I had a similar thing happen to me with the electric board. We used to have this massive, end of street electric pole for the over head wires. It was listing so badly, they had to put a cable into the ground on the opposing side to stop it falling over. Anyway, the third time the council tapped into it for more electric I said enough was enough and claimed ownership of the land and ordered the electric board off. Sorry, no machine mart content. tooSavvy and The Reverend Bluejeans 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Their ratchets are ace. I’ve had the 3/8 Drive one for the last 15 years at least. Works like new, they sell good 6 point drive sockets as well, never had one split on me. Their screwdrivers look shit though. Best screwdrivers I’ve had bizarrely were the Wilkinson’s ‘The Best’ range. Naff I know but really comfortable to use and they’ve never lost their edge, only something like £3 for a medium size Pozi. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Their ratchets are ace. I’ve had the 3/8 Drive one for the last 15 years at least. Works like new, they sell good 6 point drive sockets as well, never had one split on me. Their screwdrivers look shit though. Best screwdrivers I’ve had bizarrely were the Wilkinson’s ‘The Best’ range. Naff I know but really comfortable to use and they’ve never lost their edge, only something like £3 for a medium size Pozi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primeradoner Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Ive got a couple for the Gateshead store if any NE shitters want one Just pm me with your address and i will post it off to you (together with 50 Argos catalogues] Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lord Sward Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I'll take one if thats OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primeradoner Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I'll take one if thats OK?No problem either pm me your address and ill post or collect from Durham (200 yds from train station) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Ive got a couple for the Gateshead store if any NE shitters want one Just pm me with your address and i will post it off to you (together with 50 Argos catalogues] Can I have the other please, matey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busmansholiday Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 The catalogue is already open. Whilst justifying to Mrs BMH purchasing tools is always a tricky problem, this has worked out well as it's fallen when my birthday occurs!. Trolley jack is top of the list as the current one has started loosing pressure when lifting. Another tool cabinet is also a possibility as I bought one of Aldi's finest early this year as I was fed up with the Snap-On tool box being on the floor. It was excellent value for money and fits nicely in the back of the garage as well as allowing easy access to the tools now. Mind you, I forgot to measure the distance between the MG and the garage door so it took several hours to get it there. It'll be a smaller version this time as there's still another tool box on the floor. Eddie Honda 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primeradoner Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Can I have the other please, matey?Yes no problem just pm me your address or meet up Durham area. (sorry didnt reply earlier but i was away yesterday) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inconsistant Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 temp garages Sorry, this maybe better in the SQA thread but... Are their garages any good? I see they've got an offer on at the moment and my car cover is fucking the already fucked paint on the 924 even more, and it's not as waterproof as it claimed to be. I'm starting to tidy the car up so I'd like to not use the cover but the sunroof leaks. https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cig1015-heavy-duty-instant-garage-gre/ This one for £250ish looks alright. Anyone have actual experience please? flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 ^ this idea for me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Not had a vat free offer through here. I suspect I've spent too much with them the last few months for them to think I need tempting back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiperCub Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I might buy an engine crane or a parts washer. Trouble is, so much Machine Mart Clarke stuff is absolute crap. I disagree, almost all the stuff I've had from them down the years has been fine and good VFM. The only thing I can recall being disappointed with was an air hose that seems to perish & leak in only a few years (the replacement has lasted much longer). I find their stuff fine for even quite heavy DIY use, sure it isn't up to pro standards and the Snap-On/Mac queens will doubtless slag it off but for what most people (non-trade) ask of their kit, it's perfectly OK. It's interesting that the USA's sort-of equivilent - Harbour Freight, comes in for similar criticism according to an American colleague of mine but again is fine for most stuff. If you sign up online, MM send out these VAT-Free codes by email too. I get one every 1-2 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Got a VAT-free email a couple of days ago on the 18th. For Carlisle Sun 22nd Oct 2017 10am-4pm OR Sun 29th Oct 2017 10am-4pm.I've also bought stuff in Glasgow and Chester. Last purchase was end of July saving a wedge of VAT on this Clarke HDPlus (got fed up trying to find my tools in various random places): Now I can fill it with posh tools*, rather than buying a posh trolley. *yeah okay, that's a Lidl T20 + T25 screwdriver on top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drum Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Machine Mart have a 'VAT free' offer from the 29th October to the 5th November. Minium spend is £50, and there's a discount code on a card they send out, but I expect if you haven't got the card you could ask them for a code anyhow.If that doesn't work and anyone wants to use my code, then just sing out and I'll pm it to you.Thanks for sharing Cavcraft. I assume more than one person can use your code? If so, pm incoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Heyup lads, I'm just about to drop £380 on a welder, I don't suppose MM have another offer on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilninggas Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Heyup lads, I'm just about to drop £380 on a welder, I don't suppose MM have another offer on? Apparently the latest vat free offer ended - according to my inbox - on the 27th March. Id phone em up and ask them if they'll do you a deal. I'm sure they would if you mention something about a good deal on ebay or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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