I've put this in here, but there might be a more appropriate forum ,if so admin feel free to move .

Brought on by a look at another post, where bits were hard to source.

Genuine VAG parts -----http://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk/

I thought it was local to me ,but it looks like they're nationwide .

Yes there are TPS stores all over the place now, more and more opening up all the time to. My old local TPS in MK has been open 6+ years

Fuuny you should say ....

I'm currently trying via a mate who works there to find out why some branches accept non-trade punters and others point blank serve trade only.

Lots of members having trouble here and there.

I'll move this to general car chat

It often depends on the location and ownership. Some are owned by the a VAG dealership/network and some of those are even on the same site as the dealership.

Yeah, it's a little hazy, but my mate is trying to see if he can get some sort of official word on non trade even if it's just for the forum users.

I got some bits from leeds branch but ordered them through work but they sent wrong bits and wasnt interested when i phoned to try and get them changed.

Its first and last time i use them

I've heard the guys in Liverpool are pretty good at accepting non-trade customers. For anyone in the area