Storrsy
Well-known member
ive has 4 Takeuchis now, but my next machine will be Yanmar! I’ve had several on hire andam impressed with them, and they seem well specced and reasonably priced IMO, plus local dealer is keen.
ive has 4 Takeuchis now, but my next machine will be Yanmar! I’ve had several on hire andam impressed with them, and they seem well specced and reasonably priced IMO, plus local dealer is keen.
craig
Well-known member
Having the best dealer, is better than having the best machine, and a rubbish dealer.
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DaveDCB
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Not plant related but building materials/fittings etc are all starting to really slow down now, same with specialist tools, had a huge tile saw on order for over a month which is normally a stock item, glass lifters have been ordered for over two weeks now.. I think the days of items in stock are going to be a thing of the past, at least for a while anyway.
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Jimoz
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DaveDCB
Well-known member
Yeah no bother with plaster here, pretty simple with my merchant buy boards You can get plaster , obviously if skimming up old walls it ain’t as easy! Hopefully the eBay Overpriced selling bubble has burst!
Lancs Lad
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Still hard work up here in Lancs I'm told by plasterers....I've reported load of eBay idiots for price gouging...notice they all want off eBay transactions 
European stuff is bad to get atm...they all had or having their long summer holidays...FFS
European stuff is bad to get atm...they all had or having their long summer holidays...FFS
Danny
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28/07 i got in touch with a local dealer CLB 
To enquire about trading in a 13t for x1 3t x2 1.2t micros spoke on the phone, sent pictures via whatsapp of the 13t havent heard a peep!
But what did i expect when i enquired 2/3 years ago to the same sales rep for some generic pricing for various machines we were thinking about purchasing never heard anything back!
Where as the local woosan dealer repiled within 24 hours
To enquire about trading in a 13t for x1 3t x2 1.2t micros spoke on the phone, sent pictures via whatsapp of the 13t havent heard a peep!
But what did i expect when i enquired 2/3 years ago to the same sales rep for some generic pricing for various machines we were thinking about purchasing never heard anything back!
Where as the local woosan dealer repiled within 24 hours
pettsy
Well-known member
I don’t understand salespeople not responding, I mean it’s their sole purpose to sell things!
Storrsy
Well-known member
Im not so sure about this, I’ve just ordered a load of parts- ended up going aftermarket rather than the dealer because their parts were 3x more expensive. Then on other occasions they haven’t got back to me when I’ve enquired about parts. Personally I’d prefer to be supplied the best machine at a reasonable price but then except that I’m ‘on my own’ from then on.
Nick...
Well-known member
Don’t suprise me at all.they all want a good kick up the arse
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craig
Well-known member
That's fair enough, I was thinking more buying new, with warranty and servicing. Saying that an older/sh machine, when it comes to a dealer part only, a decent dealer is worth he weight.
hiluxman
Well-known member
Once again a deal has been done with a dealer 2 hours away from me.
Our local ones dont want to know.
This is for a new truck btw.
Our local ones dont want to know.
This is for a new truck btw.
Quattromike
Well member-known
We recently were in the market for a new workshop compressor. Prices varied from £4.5 to £6.5 from the local compressor people either ABAC or Kaesser depending on options. We thought best go for new as there is 3 year warranty. But turns out only get warranty if serviced by them every 6 months at a cost of £486.00 plus travel. That's another £3k to pay just to get warranty over 3 years. Decided to go second hand atlas copco for £3600 and chance she lasts more than 3 years and we're quids in.
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