There have been lots of talk recently about dealers really suffering, here is what my local pontiac/buick dealer is doing, and theres no reason a honda bike dealer couldnt do the same trick.
I read their add in the paper, $9.95 oil change,any brand, any vehicle--except deisels, its their all the time price, so I call and theres no appointment needed, just get in . They changed oil and filter, and did a bunch of other service checks. The total bill was $10.97 with the sales tax, no fees for disposal, or any other bs. You would be hard pressed to find 4.4 quarts of oil and a filter, with tax, for the $11 at any store. I was out in 30 minutes total.
Now on top of that, a huge clean waiting room with computer, free soda and water, newspapers, donuts, coffee, all free.
Of course they want you in to buy other services as well, look at the new cars, and in general put their name on your list if your looking for a new car someday.
I think its a fine idea to introduce themselves, and their services. The local honda bike dealer here gets $69.95, for a oil change, and charges disposal, and they tack on a shop fee for like 5% on everything, and you need an appointment besides.
Honda bike dealers, rather than whine about how tough they got it, wake up and try a plan like this. The dealership recovers oil and filter cost, donates a little labor, but gets a chance to get bike owners in the door, and sell added services, and whatever else, plus they have you for half an hour in the store looking around at trinkets and chrome crap.
I read their add in the paper, $9.95 oil change,any brand, any vehicle--except deisels, its their all the time price, so I call and theres no appointment needed, just get in . They changed oil and filter, and did a bunch of other service checks. The total bill was $10.97 with the sales tax, no fees for disposal, or any other bs. You would be hard pressed to find 4.4 quarts of oil and a filter, with tax, for the $11 at any store. I was out in 30 minutes total.
Now on top of that, a huge clean waiting room with computer, free soda and water, newspapers, donuts, coffee, all free.
Of course they want you in to buy other services as well, look at the new cars, and in general put their name on your list if your looking for a new car someday.
I think its a fine idea to introduce themselves, and their services. The local honda bike dealer here gets $69.95, for a oil change, and charges disposal, and they tack on a shop fee for like 5% on everything, and you need an appointment besides.
Honda bike dealers, rather than whine about how tough they got it, wake up and try a plan like this. The dealership recovers oil and filter cost, donates a little labor, but gets a chance to get bike owners in the door, and sell added services, and whatever else, plus they have you for half an hour in the store looking around at trinkets and chrome crap.