Colemans vs Haldanes vs Mt Eden

[Pumba]

Now the bandit needs a service and previously I have taken it to Colmans, one because the give good service and two they were right accross the road from work.

Now I have moved offices and happen to be just round the corner from Haldanes and Mt Eden Motorcycles and not to sure what to do.

Any one had any bad or good experience with these guys or would recomend a stand out preformer. Would be good to here your opinions.

[WildBoarMouse]

I used to work just around the corner from there as well... about 50m down the road. :) Haldanes was great with their customer service and Tony (parts) always went out of his way to lend a hand and answer questions. I'd heard nothing but good things about Mt Eden from other workmates that prefered to go there as well. I suspect you've got a choice of two good shops

[Lou Girardin]

I tend to think that if you are known at a shop and they look after you, stick with them. But make sure you tell them that you are.

[Fishy]

Colemans are only 2 mins away from Mt Edens anyway. I'd probably continue to support them if it were me and I had previously been going there.

On the other hand I have nothing but excellent service from Mt Edens.

Haldanes.....Been in there a few times and In my experience they are the most unhelpful bunch I have ever encountered. (In my experience) but I'm sure someone has had good service from them?

[FROSTY]

I cant reccomend richard (squid) and the boys at Haldanes enough. And Ill second the recomendation for Tony in parts. Always bends over backwards to help me.
Only trouble is -and I guess it shows how the bar has been raised. --I could say exactly the same thing about Colemans or Mt edens.
I'd go to Haldanes ---becausr they are Suzuki dealers

[Two Smoker]

I'd go to Haldanes ---becausr they are Suzuki dealers

As is Colemans???? Hard choice there... But as Lou said, it is better to build up a relationship with a bike shop and be loyal to them unless they fuck you over... Havent heard bad things about Mt Eden or Haldanes...

And as Frosty said, Squid is an awsome guy...

[Pumba]

Colemans are only 2 mins away from Mt Edens anyway.

By vehicle. Makes a difference if you have to drop your bike off at colmans and walk to Mt Eden for work and then back again in the afternoon.

[terbang]

Big ups to richard (squid) at Haladanes for doing a good job. If you are looking at a change then Haldanes gets my vote.

[Fishy]

Is Squid the guy that used to work at Reflections?

[Two Smoker]

Is Squid the guy that used to work at Reflections?

Yep... also the guy on a motard at the KB trackday...

[Fishy]

Yep... also the guy on a motard at the KB trackday...

Oh ok, I have seen video footage of him that my mates got, pretty handy with a bike eh. He lives a couple houses down from my mates place.

[SARGE]

Coleman's ... definatly Coleman's

[Pumba]

Coleman's ... definatly Coleman's

Thats fine Sarge. Do you guys do loan bikes to get me to work?

[Edbear]

and not to sure what to do.



Don't tell Sarge!:gob:

[Pumba]

TO LATE:gob:

[SPman]

Go with who you feel most comfortable with - Ive got no complaints with any of them - aint it good to be spoilt for choice!
Personaly, I'd go for Haldanes......or Mt Eden.......or Colemans........

[Edbear]

Don't tell Sarge!:gob:




Too late!:yes:

[Two Smoker]

Thats fine Sarge. Do you guys do loan bikes to get me to work?

They usually do... Give them a ring and find out...

[SARGE]

Thats fine Sarge. Do you guys do loan bikes to get me to work?


im sure i can get something for ya ..

why dont we ask the other 2 if they do...

guys ??

Haldanes?.. Mt Eden?

arent they on KB???

guess not

[Gremlin]

Your best trick is to form a relationship with a shop, get to know the guys, get to know the shop etc. Fact is, you will get better service, they will help more, slipping in urgent jobs etc.

In return, the shops value their valuable clients, and lets face it. Your bike is usually your baby. I feel its essential to trust the mechs, after all, its your life in their hands.

Sarge, Mt Eden do have a login, and looking to become more regular on here, but are simply to busy to deal with it at the mo. My bike is serviced by Mt Eden, and they lend me loaners if I need them. In return, I try to make servicing my bike easier, by giving them warning, booking in advance, little things to help them.

You are naturally welcome to play the shops for best price, but it doesn't breed loyalty, or, long term, best price. I will admit to using several shops for different things (servicing, accessories, tyres), but its because I like them, so try to spread my $$$ among the few I like.

[SPman]

im sure i can get something for ya ..

why dont we ask the other 2 if they do...

guys ??

Haldanes?.. Mt Eden?

arent they on KB???

guess not
Haldanes - yep - just give them a bit of warning - got a rat FZR250 last time - loads of fun!

[White trash]

Who the fuck services a 600 Bandit anyway? Disposable aren't they?

[APPLE]

colemans man.........or Botany Honda''

[paturoa]

I had an unhappy service experience with col workshop and wont be going back.

[WINJA]

I tend to think that if you are known at a shop and they look after you, stick with them. But make sure you tell them that you are.
DO YOU REALLY THINK A.F. WOULD REALLY GIVE A SHIT

[Edbear]

Who the fuck services a 600 Bandit anyway? Disposable aren't they?




Disposable? You can't kill 'em witha big stick! Even so, I had my bike serviced by Colemans not too long ago and I'll definitely be going back. I was treated with courtesy and the service was quick and inexpensive.:scooter:

[Lou Girardin]

DO YOU REALLY THINK A.F. WOULD REALLY GIVE A SHIT

WHO'S AF?
tc

[Pumba]

Who the fuck services a 600 Bandit anyway? Disposable aren't they?

If they are I havent figured it out yet and if I did I couldent afford to replace with anything so at the moment its all I got and it needs a service.:nya:

[Jantar]

As an out of towner and only a very occassional visitor to Auckland, I have had experiences with 2 of the 3 shops you mention.

Colemans? Well I can't say enough about them. I purchased a bike from them (many years ago) and found that they were top notch. Sales people were knowledgeable and didn't try to bullshit. Parts were extremely helpful, and when the bike had a gear shift problem 4 - 5 months after I bought it they repaired it imediately.

Mt Eden? Not to be trusted. As a winner of a motorcycling event in Auckland (also many years ago), one of the prizes was a voucher for goods or services from Mt Eden Motorcycles. As I lived in the South Island I couldn't just pop around to their shop in person, so I rang them and discussed how I could use this voucher. They agreed that I could pass the voucher on to my brother who would be in Auclaknd around 9 months later, and he could pick up some accessories to the value of the voucher at that time. However when my brother arrived at the shop he was told that as the voucher was more than 3 months old it had expired and was worthless. Maybe they have changed, but as far as I am concerned, don't trust them.

[Wonko]

Recomend Mt Eden. Mike and his staff are great, even when I'm being an idiot and getting my right and left mixed up. Bookings are needed, and I recoment you book in advance.

[Katman]

I'll always have a soft spot for Mt Eden M/cs, but mainly because that's where I acquired my Kat from.:msn-wink: :first: