Ferrari shop and the recession, will it hold up? [thread split]

Not at all normal. I took my Ferrari to my indy and racked up a big bill that I didn't have to pay until I picked up.

 

Let the Purging Begin, only the best will survive, go Eugenio, your the best!
Darryl

 

I have seen that. I know Ferrari BH parts dept makes you pay for a special order parts up front. It has more to do with them not being able to return the part and then sitting on inventory they wont sell quickly. If it is a routine service part it is not normal, but a non stocked item I could see that. Now if they ask for labor up front then watch out..

 

It makes sense at the dealer parts counter so they don't get stuck with parts they don't immediately need . But not when the car is in for service, this is ridiculous !
I would be upset if it was me.

 

I think this is becoming more common. It's a bit like insurance. If the shop doesn't know you that well, and/or you're needing some big dollar, rarely replaced parts purchased, then you are probably going to be asked for some up front. Also, some jobs literally take months. I don't see that a shop should be asked to cover 20-30K in parts for months. Again - it really depends on the circumstances. Geography may play a part also. If I were a shop that saw a lot of real estate investors as clients and I was in SoCal or Florida, I'd be VERY careful

 

Car was left there.
Problem was found.
THEN they ask for a grand to buy the part?

That’s like a dentist filling your tooth, you’re already in the chair, he's drilling, then he stops and says,
“oh, by the way, before I can continue, I need some money for the silver I’m putting in”


Where there’s smoke there’s fire. Not a good sign.

 

Spoken like a true DDS.

 

I hope he's not your dentist if he's still placing silver fillings in your mouth

BTW, my shop will ALWAYS be there if not at the very top.....Go Eugenio!!!

 

Okay,okay,, I was going to say amalgam but nobody would have understood.

 

Do you know where the fire is?

eight

 

I do.

I, for one, would not leave my Ferrari in a service bay if I knew the shop's financial situation was precarious.

 

one

 

eight

 

Oh come on, nobody can guess the next number?

 

eight

 

I think they need a bailout.

 

eight

 

So far, the numbers we have are,


Eight
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One
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Eight
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The one who guesses the next number gets a free gift certificate for a Jy-normous pastrami sandwich. Google Earth foto will get you chili fries to go with the sandwich.

Courtesy of >>> C _ t in the _ a _ ?

 

SEVEN, but depending on the time of day, it might be FIVE

 

TWO

 

I love riddles! But... I also like to be challenged - too easy.

 

Actually, the TWO doesn't follow the SEVEN. But it does fit into the alternate scheme.

 

YOU KNOW MARCELLUS WALLACE AINT GOT NOT PATNAZ IN THE 818!