Re: Info Request - Timmons VW

[trnsfrma@ix.netcom.com (Shawn C. Meze)]

At 03:24 AM 5/16/97 -0400, you wrote:

>I was just up in Long Beach two weeks back and checked the place out.
>They are a fair source for some parts. I have found the same parts for
>less. 
>Ten years ago I checked them out and the prices were too high for a new car
>that I wanted.
>They are a VW Dealer. For a Dealer they have a good parts department. 
>They have aftermarket parts most I have been to do not.

That aftermarket stuff is only leftovers from the guy that was the parts 
manager there. Hes gone now, they lost a gold mine. He did much in convincing 
a private VW dealership to allow aftermarket stuff like Neuspeed ect into the 
parts dept and make it extremely profitable. But, alas, the owner thought 
that ANY -body- could duplicate the numbers that was being made. So, Timmons 
lost out, and is now learning the hard way. Too bad. I used to be a loyal 
customer! 
>From the way these guys present themselves on the phone, I have no intentions 
of wasting my time with a visit. 



>It looks like sales are slow at the Dealer. They were not jumping over
>counters to help me.
>Shawn I think your experence could be a sign of things going south.


Thats because they were hoping you would leave. :) Its definately signs of 
things gone bad for Timmons. Too bad.


>What parts are you lookiong for? You may be better off looking arround.
>Try Autotech just for fun at (800) 553-1055 they can send you a price sheet
>or look it up on the web.
>Then shop for the best price.

Im not looking for any parts now but when I do need parts, I use "Virtual 
World Parts" and or Mark @ "Adirondack Auto Brokers". These 2 places know how 
to treat a customer! Good prices, good parts in a reasionable amount 
of time.
Thanks for the tip!


>What is NEW VINTAGE Music? I work in the Audio industry as a product
>designer shoud I know you?      
>
>Doug
>87 16v silver Scirocco.


Good question! It kinda sounds like it may be the music you hear while 
shopping at Nordstroms? Maybe? Ah well..


Shawn

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