It’sbeen about nine years since I’ve had anything to do with dealers, servicing myself and ordering on line.
Now I have an R1250GS, not bought from a Motorrad dealer, I’ve decided dealer servicing until the warranty runs out, which is what I always do, I know it’s not necessary.
Within reasonable distance of Hull I have a choice of four dealers and am looking for recommendations and opinions.
My opinions may be outdated but they are as follows: Nearest first.
Marshalls of Laceby - I’ve had three GS’s from there, 2006, 2008 and 2011 but felt they became more profit concerned rather than customer focused when they changed from Astles and Richard the service manager left, about 12 years ago. The last 6k service I had there was £220 nine years ago.
Robsons in York - Never felt welcomed or comfortable in that place and the person in charge appears never to have had much interest in customers. Always top dollar prices. Went in recently and asked about a Nav 6, nothing appears to have changed.
Allan Jefferies in Rotherham - Used to be Rainbow, know nothing about them from Rainbow days.
Allan Jefferies in Baildon - Bought two BMW’s from them years ago, when we had family near there but felt very well looked after and always feel welcome if I call in. Been in three times since I got my 1250 and the same welcome and helpfulness every time. Just quoted me £140 for the same service as I had at Marshalls nine years ago. It’s the furthest away, about 70 odd miles.
Looks like I’ve made my mind up typing this but I’dstill like opinions of the others.
Now I have an R1250GS, not bought from a Motorrad dealer, I’ve decided dealer servicing until the warranty runs out, which is what I always do, I know it’s not necessary.
Within reasonable distance of Hull I have a choice of four dealers and am looking for recommendations and opinions.
My opinions may be outdated but they are as follows: Nearest first.
Marshalls of Laceby - I’ve had three GS’s from there, 2006, 2008 and 2011 but felt they became more profit concerned rather than customer focused when they changed from Astles and Richard the service manager left, about 12 years ago. The last 6k service I had there was £220 nine years ago.
Robsons in York - Never felt welcomed or comfortable in that place and the person in charge appears never to have had much interest in customers. Always top dollar prices. Went in recently and asked about a Nav 6, nothing appears to have changed.
Allan Jefferies in Rotherham - Used to be Rainbow, know nothing about them from Rainbow days.
Allan Jefferies in Baildon - Bought two BMW’s from them years ago, when we had family near there but felt very well looked after and always feel welcome if I call in. Been in three times since I got my 1250 and the same welcome and helpfulness every time. Just quoted me £140 for the same service as I had at Marshalls nine years ago. It’s the furthest away, about 70 odd miles.
Looks like I’ve made my mind up typing this but I’dstill like opinions of the others.