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GREENI



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So, times are tough, are they?
I can quite easily now name three Land Rover 'specialist' companies, who, over the past few weeks, I have quite willingly tried to spend money with and they quite simply, haven't bothered to reply to my enquiries Neutral

Is the trade so buoyant that they can brush off potential business?

Have you had the same problem?
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willy eckerslike



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I dealt with Leeds (Brendan and Barbara) today and it was the usual prompt service Thumbs Up Original Member Pie n Pea Club.
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Post #213034 21st Feb 2013 8:06pm
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Glynparry25



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Probably got something to do with half term..... Rolling Eyes

I got an awesome service from Mobile centre this week Thumbs Up

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Post #213035 21st Feb 2013 8:13pm
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GUM97



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I've had a few companies to the same to me recently Rolling Eyes Can't understand it to be honest, surely they must want the business ! Confused An engine to TDi for!
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Post #213038 21st Feb 2013 8:14pm
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iPints



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Two weeks ago I went into a Landrover main dealer (big mistake) and wanted to take a lovely 110 out for a test drive but after twenty five minutes of being mostly ignored a sales man came over and asked if he could help. I told him what I wanted and then he asked me....and I quote " Are you looking to buy or just to have a go!"
I said I was looking to buy and he then made some crappy exuse that I would have to book a time, despite the fact that another chap had walked in, without an appointment, and went out to test drive an evoque while i was there..... Twisted Evil
I told him not to bother as my time was too valuable to waste if they arent really interested and then left..... Banging Head
Now decided to keep the old 90 going as there is nowt really wrong with her! (that and I bought myself another toy instead!) Thumbs Up Thumbs Up
Post #213047 21st Feb 2013 8:29pm
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yobbie



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Same here offered about £2000 of trade to someone, just to supply parts (even offered cash) no reply Shocked
Post #213078 21st Feb 2013 9:41pm
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23 hours from order to delivery. Mobile Storage Systems. Excellent.
Post #213083 21st Feb 2013 9:54pm
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yobbie



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defender4 wrote:
23 hours from order to delivery. Mobile Storage Systems. Excellent.


I had to wait a bit longer than that for my order, but at least they could be bothered to reply to the original enquiry & informed me of the progress. Thumbs Up
Post #213089 21st Feb 2013 10:10pm
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bell-auto-services



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What is it you are trying to get hold of ?

Pete
Post #213103 21st Feb 2013 10:43pm
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bell-auto-services



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yobbie wrote:
Same here offered about £2000 of trade to someone, just to supply parts (even offered cash) no reply Shocked


Im efficent Smile most of he time lol.

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Post #213105 21st Feb 2013 10:46pm
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GREENI



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I wanted to buy a load of service items, insurance and a Patriot Roof Rack.
Post #213107 21st Feb 2013 10:48pm
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bell-auto-services



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ahh Sad
Post #213109 21st Feb 2013 10:51pm
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Zinke



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iPints wrote:
Two weeks ago I went into a Landrover main dealer (big mistake) and wanted to take a lovely 110 out for a test drive but after twenty five minutes of being mostly ignored a sales man came over and asked if he could help. I told him what I wanted and then he asked me....and I quote " Are you looking to buy or just to have a go!"
I said I was looking to buy and he then made some crappy exuse that I would have to book a time, despite the fact that another chap had walked in, without an appointment, and went out to test drive an evoque while i was there..... Twisted Evil
I told him not to bother as my time was too valuable to waste if they arent really interested and then left..... Banging Head
Now decided to keep the old 90 going as there is nowt really wrong with her! (that and I bought myself another toy instead!) Thumbs Up Thumbs Up



I had the same problem a few years ago so decided the same as you and kept my old 90. Its 10 years old now and I don't regret it at all!


Pete.
Post #213111 21st Feb 2013 10:59pm
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leeds



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GREENI wrote:
I wanted to buy a load of service items, insurance and a Patriot Roof Rack.



Can not help with insurance or service items.

However we could have given you a price on the Patriot Roof Rack on Sunday if you had asked us!

Let me know your requirements and I will sort out price etc for you! Thumbs Up



Brendan


PS I admit I need a prod at times. However just been sending out various emails and orders out and it is outside normal office hours Razz
Post #213112 21st Feb 2013 11:04pm
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me@td5.org



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WHen times are hard often the affect isn't people running around for business but struggling to maintain them. Not being able to cope with growth in demand or not being able to take up opportunity.

Many reasons, being able to take on staff, premises or even stock takes cash, and cash in the bank. A single sale isn't often enough to make it happen, even if it has the potential to make you profit.
Post #213115 21st Feb 2013 11:28pm
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