Haldane's, Auckland - any comments?

[90s]

Used to walk home from work by them when I lived in Mt Eden and often had a browse - all were very friendly, interested, no pressure. Always spoke with Richard (I think) in the showroom (not Squid richard).
Before I got back onto 2 wheels I tested several bikes and they were happy for me to take them out for a while, lent me gear etc.
Didn't get a bike from them, but had two bikes serviced there in the last year by squid and ricky and they did a great job.
If I was buying a new bike I'd certainly check them out.
I would also check out the usual suspect, inc. the new Wild West Honda where the people seem very friendly (getting bike serviced there next week so will post an update), but avoid Colemans as every time I have been in there service was poor and people were quite rude.
Also they said they would not service my GSX as it is 19 years old anymore, even though they had serviced it over much of its life before I got it (I've got the paperwork). Seriously unimpressed with that, and esp. when they said they could change the oil but that's all on a bike "that old".

[FROSTY:Me]

Top blokes nuff said??

[Sanx]

Out of the dealers I've dealt with in Auckland, they're the only ones that have pulled a fast one on me. Nothing serious, and nothing that cost me too much money - but it still left a nasty taste.

However, it's probably horses for courses. I've always gone back to Cyclespot, as they've always treated me well, given me good deals, and done what they promised when they promised. 99 times out of 100, I think you'll find most major dealers are exactly the same.

[boomer]

They're robbing bastards.

[Swoop]

They're robbing bastards.

Examples???

Just askin' that's all.

[Patch]

They're robbing bastards.

I found them fuckin useless as well.

Am still waiting for the parts I ordered 6 months ago. I got fed up waiting after a week and went somewhere else. The old fart salesperson gave me the impression he'd rather carry on reading the paper rather than help me sort a leather suit.

I went elsewhere never been back.

[boomer]

Examples???

Just askin' that's all.

i asked for a price on a 1,000k service. I was given an 'approximately 160 to 220' figure. I laughed and said so why would it be 220.

The answer, 'In case we need to spend more time on it'. So in she goes and the next day i rang 'em up and asked 'how much?'

the answer.... "oh.. how much did we quote you? 160 to 220 wasn't it?... yeah..in that case its 220! "

i laughed and said " How the F*ck did i know that was coming? I'll speak to you when i come to pick teh bike up"

When i picked it up, the guy said 'oh, ive dropped it to 200 for ya!' I laughed out loud ... LOL and asked 'WHY? and why was it 220 in teh first place?' 'Oh.. we checked the throttle bodies'.


its a 1000k service and ALL THE CHECKS ARE LISTED ON TEH SERVICE SCHEDULE.. NO MORE NO LESS...... EVERY other Suzuki dealer in Auckand, upon inquiry, charged 160 for the first service. ( assuming obviously nothing other than teh checks are needed.. as was teh case with my bike )


so.. i told him, you tried to rob me and only on me challenging you do you drop the price, had i not challenged you.. you would have happily taken my money!!!

THIEVING C*NTS ! for 60 NZ dollars they lost my custom and i bad mouth the priks every chance i get.

since then ive only been back once, and that was to total teh Monster...

[Swoop]

yikes!

Bummer. 1k service should be free if ya bought a new bike.

[BLazeD]

I can only say i've been ignored everytime i've been in there.

Same here.

[Squiggles]

Tony is awesome for parts and advice, never bought a bike from them so cant comment on that, but they've treated me better than other dealers After being fobbed by many others for presumably being young, and done over by a couple of shit jobs from the same, they're first call...

[outlawtorn]

The guys at the accessories desk at Haldenes could be a bit more clued up, and yes I have been ignored there too. I woyld highly recommend Coleman's Suzuki, the guys there are good and take care of you.

Shop around and see what places give you what kind of specials/discounts. If you are buying a new bike then you want free shit thrown in, so shop around!
Happy shopping!

[McJim]

I needeed a couple of parts for my Ducati the other week. 'Phoned them. They had them. They were cheap. They sent them to Invercargill. I had them the next day.

Sweet.

[Forest]

Haldanes have been good to me.

Don't like their new location though. The old Mt Eden store was much more convenient.

[rustycharm]

If you get Chris on a good day - he's pretty awesome but the sales staff seem to be pretty condescending and stand offish.
Parts also seem to be a bit on the pricey side too. Have priced a couple of tricky bits for the Duc and ended up getting them from Ebay faster and cheaper. On the whole tho - no worse or better than most of the shops in Auckland.
Any salesperson who asks 'why' you want to put an aftermarket exhaust on a bike needs to be fired and shot (in no particular order) in my book....

[Vtwo Fiend]

Cant say that i have ever shoped there, but i know what its like being ignored by shop staff at other bike shops, and have also have the why do you want to change the exaust talk, you would think that they would just ok give me your money very frustrating. Maybe all bike shops employ the same type of staff good some days but when they are off they realy are off?