A couple of great stories. Carnell, now, that’s going back a few years. If you were at the store when they owned it, you will have seen a few owner changes! Would be interesting to hear your take on what it was like to work under them. Talking of discounts, as an insider, do you have any advice to give when attempting to negotiate one? Or in today’s economic climate is it virtually not happening? Be interesting to hear your view/opinion as you have recently purchased new from a local dealer.
@@martinowl I was there from 1986 to 2003 with a couple of breaks for good behaviour so saw most of the changes and maybe I’ll do a video on that. The first story about the Chinese lads had me thinking of doing a video on the reality v public perception on dealer margins which were no where near what folk think and are even worse today. Currently there are deals to be had but margins on new bikes even at full retail can be as low as 10% .
Yea, that is what I believed, unless they are a superceded model that needs to move on. I remember the Motorcycle City group sort of specialised in selling last years model at bargain prices. Was it Carnell who bought or acquired their premises?
@ yes we bought out Motorcycle city - we ended up with 33 locations across the country. Carnell we’re also good at buying last years model at a good discount. Remember one year we bought 170 old stick Hondas - 70 of which were the Honda Vision!
Great stories I LOVE these stories I hope you’ve got plenty more good or bad great stuff have a great Christmas
Cracking stories👍 I love them.
Great stories👍
I was thinking I don't remember two Chinese chaps 😂 I'm amazed that jacket is still with us. Mine had the pattered material on one shoulder
@@michaelbullivant8828 think mine is a later one
A couple of great stories. Carnell, now, that’s going back a few years. If you were at the store when they owned it, you will have seen a few owner changes! Would be interesting to hear your take on what it was like to work under them.
Talking of discounts, as an insider, do you have any advice to give when attempting to negotiate one? Or in today’s economic climate is it virtually not happening? Be interesting to hear your view/opinion as you have recently purchased new from a local dealer.
@@martinowl I was there from 1986 to 2003 with a couple of breaks for good behaviour so saw most of the changes and maybe I’ll do a video on that. The first story about the Chinese lads had me thinking of doing a video on the reality v public perception on dealer margins which were no where near what folk think and are even worse today. Currently there are deals to be had but margins on new bikes even at full retail can be as low as 10% .
Yea, that is what I believed, unless they are a superceded model that needs to move on. I remember the Motorcycle City group sort of specialised in selling last years model at bargain prices.
Was it Carnell who bought or acquired their premises?
@ yes we bought out Motorcycle city - we ended up with 33 locations across the country. Carnell we’re also good at buying last years model at a good discount. Remember one year we bought 170 old stick Hondas - 70 of which were the Honda Vision!
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