scoobykev Posted June 14, 2008 Posted June 14, 2008 Just heard today that Subaru are coming to Dundee. Not sure where or when, possibly at auto eccosse in the Ferry. Anybody else heard this?
RS Grant Posted June 14, 2008 Posted June 14, 2008 Been rumoured before... I would like to see it happen, although not under the same management as the one in Perth preferrably otherwise I wont be allowed to set foot in there. Auto-Ecosse is quite a small showroom though. As far as I know, the VW garage is set to move do Riverside along with all the other Barnetts franchises, so might be worth a move to their old showroom off the Lochee Rd. Cheers, Grant
bigal024 Posted June 14, 2008 Posted June 14, 2008 Good news. Now we need one to open in Inverness! Grant, you had bad dealings with John R Weir? I've thought about using them a few times, as they are closest to my ma's house. Al
jcscoob Posted June 14, 2008 Posted June 14, 2008 Just heard today that Subaru are coming to Dundee. Not sure where or when, possibly at auto eccosse in the Ferry. Anybody else heard this? Iv heard it too, at auto eccosse, fingers crossed !!! who knows ?? Grant at least you'll no be bard from there ..... "ger'out yer'bard"
RS Grant Posted June 14, 2008 Posted June 14, 2008 I used to work for John R Weir through in Perth as part of the Sales Team... however I (and two other Salesmen) left after a series of poor management decisions and a massive drop in morale in all departments. I have since been back up to see the guys I worked with in Sales and I was spotted talking to the guys by my old Manager. Despite talking about the New STi and arrival date for the Legacy Tourer TDi so that I could get my old dear in for a test-drive, the manager came over and she said: "John Weir can pick and choose who he deals with and he has said to me that he doesn't wish to deal with you, so get out of the Dealership right now and dont come back" So, as a result, I will no longer be taking the Spec-G there for servicing and my mum will definitely not be buying from them if she does decide to come into the boxer fold... and have had a letter from Subaru UK confirming that my warranty will still be intact if I use a reputable garage that uses OE-standard parts for servicing. Hence why I'm going to be booking into Hypertech for the cars first year service. Cheers, Grant
p1ggm Posted June 14, 2008 Posted June 14, 2008 is it actually going to be in dundee? as the errol auto eccose showroom has been gutted out for some reason?
scoobykev Posted June 14, 2008 Author Posted June 14, 2008 is it actually going to be in dundee? as the errol auto eccose showroom has been gutted out for some reason? good point Gordon, stupid place for a dealership if he puts it out there imo. I was told Richard Lawson had signed up to a dealership, i'll try and find out a location
Mako Posted June 15, 2008 Posted June 15, 2008 good point Gordon, stupid place for a dealership if he puts it out there imo.I was told Richard Lawson had signed up to a dealership, i'll try and find out a location As some of you may know I left Subaru in April down to some of the same reasons that Grant had. I have however kept in contact with the Franchise and yes Subaru are talking to a certain individual in Dundee about taking on the franchise. I just hope that if they do get it they do not make the same mistakes that certain other dealers in the area have made. Namely.... For God's sake have a management and sales team that actually has an interest in the product and cares about its customers. Get a dedicated service dept that knows its product and will listen and accept that some subaru owners do actually know a bit about their cars. Realise that Subaru owners are not Renault, Vauxhall, Hyundai, Mercedes or any other manufacturer owners and are a bit special. Treat its staff with a bit of respect and if they get good people hold on to them. If the rumours are true and Dundee does get a dealer then I really hope they make a better go of it than some of the dealers out there. Rant over Russ
gus the bus Posted June 15, 2008 Posted June 15, 2008 As some of you may know I left Subaru in April............... Russ Jeez Russ didnae know that where are you working now me old fruitcake? Gus
bigal024 Posted June 15, 2008 Posted June 15, 2008 Cant understand why they would move back into the old Kenneth Melville place... They would do a fair bit of good business by opening up in Dundee itself. Has there ever been a subaru dealer in Dundee itself?
scoobykev Posted June 15, 2008 Author Posted June 15, 2008 Jeez Russ didnae know that where are you working now me old fruitcake?Gus Didn't know either, hope all is good in the employment field with you Al, Don't think Subaru have ever been in Dundee, fiskens in forfar would've been the closest but they've given it up too.
dipsy Posted June 15, 2008 Posted June 15, 2008 (edited) Fiskins have stopped servicing Subaru's . Edited June 15, 2008 by Dipsy
scooby-girl Posted June 15, 2008 Posted June 15, 2008 Good news. Now we need one to open in Inverness! Grant, you had bad dealings with John R Weir? I've thought about using them a few times, as they are closest to my ma's house. Al Beauly is now a dealer!
bigal024 Posted June 15, 2008 Posted June 15, 2008 Didn't know either, hope all is good in the employment field with you Al, Don't think Subaru have ever been in Dundee, fiskens in forfar would've been the closest but they've given it up too. Didnt think much of Fiskens tbh. S&S in Ayr have been the best Subaru dealer I've dealt with, out of 4 so far. But its too far away from me to be practical.
bigal024 Posted June 15, 2008 Posted June 15, 2008 Beauly is now a dealer! Theres a dealer in Beauly??
zeolite Posted June 15, 2008 Posted June 15, 2008 Aird motors is in Beauly and having bought 2 cars from them I can recommend them whatever others may say.
scoobyseller555 Posted June 15, 2008 Posted June 15, 2008 As some of you may know I left Subaru in April down to some of the same reasons that Grant had. I have however kept in contact with the Franchise and yes Subaru are talking to a certain individual in Dundee about taking on the franchise. I just hope that if they do get it they do not make the same mistakes that certain other dealers in the area have made. Namely.... For God's sake have a management and sales team that actually has an interest in the product and cares about its customers. Get a dedicated service dept that knows its product and will listen and accept that some subaru owners do actually know a bit about their cars. Realise that Subaru owners are not Renault, Vauxhall, Hyundai, Mercedes or any other manufacturer owners and are a bit special. Treat its staff with a bit of respect and if they get good people hold on to them. If the rumours are true and Dundee does get a dealer then I really hope they make a better go of it than some of the dealers out there. Rant over Russ We used to be Vauxhall dealers!!!! Hows it goin auld yin anyway,missin that old banter Gav
Mako Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 "We used to be Vauxhall dealers!!!! Hows it goin auld yin anyway,missin that old banter Gav" Hey buddy Aye things are fine. Definately miss the banter of old though How's everyone doing down there? Must try and catch up soon Russ
gus the bus Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 "We used to be Vauxhall dealers!!!! Hows it goin auld yin anyway,missin that old banter Gav" Hey buddy Aye things are fine. Definately miss the banter of old though How's everyone doing down there? Must try and catch up soon Russ OK dont respond to me then
Mako Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 OK dont respond to me then Sorry pal, didn't mean to ignore ye Things are fine bud, now working for Honda. So at least I've stayed japanese. See you've picked up no10 scoob now. Whit a man. This one be visiting a local track??? Will try and get down to a meet sometime soon, will bring the bike. Russ
gus the bus Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 Sorry pal, didn't mean to ignore ye Things are fine bud, now working for Honda. So at least I've stayed japanese. See you've picked up no10 scoob now. Whit a man. This one be visiting a local track??? Will try and get down to a meet sometime soon, will bring the bike. Russ I'll let yeah aff this time but dinna let it happen again Hector So if I'm after a Civic type R then............. Would be good to see you soon matey Oh yes, and it will
jimser Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 Sorry pal, didn't mean to ignore ye Things are fine bud, now working for Honda. So at least I've stayed japanese. See you've picked up no10 scoob now. Whit a man. This one be visiting a local track??? Will try and get down to a meet sometime soon, will bring the bike. Russ sorry to hear you've left the subaru fold so to speak russ,the most decent subaru employee i've ever dealt with by far
craig79 Posted June 17, 2008 Posted June 17, 2008 Totally agree with the above, if only alot of other lads were as curtious as yirsel Russ - a true gent Whats planned then, you gonna be going somewhere else mate ?? Craig.
Mako Posted June 17, 2008 Posted June 17, 2008 sorry to hear you've left the subaru fold so to speak russ,the most decent subaru employeei've ever dealt with by far Cheers Jimser, Craig, I'm quite enjoying Honda at the moment but like they say, "never say never" eh!! Russ
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