Sun, 18 Oct 1998 19:10:07 +0100
- Message No. 4303
From: Peter
Subject: Re: Honda genuine parts prices
(I did post this a few days ago but it does not appear to have got
through so I post it again slightly modified)
Attn All list members.
OK guys, seems the idea is popular, so it would be best to set up a
website so
that it can be a permanent feature, but its very important that we all
chip in
and help each other to make it work, so don't just sit back and take it
easy,
it will require us to do some telephoning to our local Honda dealers and
any
other places that will be of interest,
We'll need to make up a list of the parts we need to compare prices on,
I
would suggest it to include all service items such as,
SERVICE ITEMS
Front and rear wheel bearing kits
Complete fork seal repair kit
Complete steering head bearing kit
Speedometer Cable
Clutch Cable
brake pads front and rear
Oil and water filters
chain and sprockets
spark plugs
tyres
Discs front and rear
BODY PARTS (terms used as per Honda manual)
Upper Cowl (which is front fairing)
Windshield Screen
Side Cowl-left\right (side panel onto front fairing)
Side Cowl quick screw (fancy clips that hold panel on)
Fuel Tank
Exhaust System complete
Exhaust muffler only
Fork Cover left\right
Fork Boot left\right (gaiter)
Side Cover left\right (side panels under seat)
When you call your dealers call at least 2 or 3 different ones to make
sure the price's are consistent and try to make one of these the Honda
Importers for your country theirs are the prices all the dealers should
be based on, be sure to specify and specify again that you want prices
for genuine Honda parts only or Honda specified parts in the case of the
chain etc. (Honda don't make chains but where they do not manufacture
the parts themselves they still specify a standard)
base the prices on a mid range model a 1995 XRV750.
ADVICE
a section on helpful advice
A list of Honda dealers\mechanics who we have tried and KNOW offer good
service and value for money,
A list of non Honda dealers who offer the same service and do use
genuine
Honda parts,
A list of the dealers to avoid, for example here in south Essex I would
not
recommend any Honda dealers.
The best parcel delivery system for the relevant countries,
and maybe a network of our @ friends who could offer emergency
help\advice\accommodation etc. with contact details phone, email,
location (nearest big town) etc., (how much detail you give is up to you
I would suggest just an email address initially and you can give phone
and address via email privately)
A list of people prepared to offer accommodation, camping or know of
good places to stay
A list of things to do near your town with your @ such as a really nice
12000 metre ascent on an old Roman goat track :)
so get your thinking caps on and let me know what should be considered,
what
the site should comprise of, and once we have established the content of
a
website, maybe next week we could do some calling on our local dealers
and get
some prices of the various bits n pieces.
One point to bear in mind, a Honda dealer is not a Honda dealer although
prices and service should be similar from dealer to dealer (in the same
country) we all know that there are good and bad in every sector, so it
will
probably be necessary to get quotes from 2 or 3 dealers in your area to
make
sure they are consistent, or even to call the your Countries Honda
Importer to
find out what the prices should be as they are normally set by them,
and before you recommend a dealer or a company make sure either you or
someone
you know have actually tried them,
I know here that Honda UK have always been excellent in offering advice
and
prices for the dealer network in the UK and telling you how their
dealerships
should be operating and the standards they should adhere to, and of
course if
you have a problem with a Honda dealer whatever the reason be sure to
let the
Country importer know.
so let me know what you would like to see on the list, regards new\used
parts
and service, accessories etc.
in fact let me know ANY views you have on what the content should be.
send any correspondence to me directly at
philz@netcomuk.co.uk.
remember for it to work we ALL need to help out here.
cheers
Pete (UK)
www@atic.org