3 years ago
I have been to this place many many times.. I know...
I have been to this place many many times.. I know one of the first mechanics this store ever had. Things are not the same.. Service is nowhere it used to be.. I do have to give props to those who handle the store front from merchandising to sales of said merchandise.. Great and honest people.. Now, I call on Friday to discuss a tire change and store hours for the following day(Saturday). Get told about the first come first serve etc etc.. Show up around 845-900.. Ask how long it would take.. get asked if I d be staying or would I be dropping it off and coming back.. (weird) Either way, our final discussion was that it would be before 1200.. ok, that s cool. I plan my morning around that.. hadn t received a call by noon.. so I call to ask if it s ready.. then get told that they got slammed.. would be an hour and a half.. cool, whatever.. get a call two hours later being told that while the mechanic had my tire off during balancing it looked as if I needed new bearings.. 72+ for the bearings and 75 for the labor.. I respond with no and we move on.. Finally get a call back at 4:06 stating it was ready.. Holy hell.. this situation stressed me out to a point where I ll do what my intention was in the beginning.. First off, I m a mechanic.. and being a mechanic I m super hesitant about taking my vehicles anywhere.. haven t taken my vehicle to a shop in over 15 years.. One thing I cannot do.. is a tire mount and balance on my Harley.. everything else.. piece of cake.. My original plan was to take it off myself and to a mom and pop or smaller locale that I have always done previously.. I took the direction to just go to Harley from a 30 year customer(of Harley not just this locale) He was even taken back at the price of the tire change.. Simple standard Tire.. can purchase online (which is what I normally do) 129.. same price at the mom and pops .. same exact tire. Wld spend another 40 bucks to get the job done.. to leave Harley for a 300 all day, tire purchase mount and balance.. and spent another 100 upfront.. with the thought of trying to support each portion of this company.. I will in the future no longer bring my bike to this place or any other Harley store.. I will continue to support the merchandising aspects of this store but the trust from the back is gone.. I want nothing for free nor do I need an apology.. it s allll good.. I ll simply continue to support the local mom and pop establishments around town.. FYI, next time y all want to hide a piece of paper taped to your counter that describes the discounted prices on tires.. DO NOT cover it with a small half skull helmet.. yes, I took a pic and put the helmet back where y all left it.. Just remove the piece of paper .. makes it look suspect.. dishonest.. I m sure this will be dismissed but for me it s a lesson learned and ultimately an understanding for those who do their research.. Keep it mom and pop service and do as much as you can yourself. Again, I will continue to support the store front..Take care!