Hi Gang,
Called a local OPC yesterday to get a price for Michelin PS2 (N2) tyres for my 997.2 Turbo. I am currently running Bridgestone RE050A tyres and I need new fronts. I generally prefer the Michelins so may bite the bullet and buy 4 new boots.
Anyway, called the OPC, I shan't mention the name, and asked for a price. The rears were quoted first at £400+ each fitted!! I nearly dropped the phone - I had been quoted £237.10 at Camskill for each rear - but managed to regain some composure saying "How much?! That's a crazy price."
"We don't keep them in stock." was the reply.
I explained that I had been quoted much less for supply only.
"Well I suppose I can give you 10% but any more and I'd need to speak with the service manager and he's away till Monday."
I explained that there was no point they were too far off reality.
she asked if I wanted a quote for the fronts and I politely declined saying "We should just stop this here, I am not going to be bringing you this business."
And then her reply truly floored me, "We will price match. Bring me a quote to match and I'll match it."
I explained that my quote would be a supply only price so what do they charge for fitting and she replied "Oh fitting is free. we don't charge for fitting."
So there you have it ladies and gents, this OPC will match Camskill prices and will fit for free - but only if you walk away when offered their pocket picking preferred rates first.
am I pleased or appalled? both I guess...
now before I dive in, when else do I need to check? If my TPMS senders need replacing, as well they might at 7 years old, what should I be paying for those?
Called a local OPC yesterday to get a price for Michelin PS2 (N2) tyres for my 997.2 Turbo. I am currently running Bridgestone RE050A tyres and I need new fronts. I generally prefer the Michelins so may bite the bullet and buy 4 new boots.
Anyway, called the OPC, I shan't mention the name, and asked for a price. The rears were quoted first at £400+ each fitted!! I nearly dropped the phone - I had been quoted £237.10 at Camskill for each rear - but managed to regain some composure saying "How much?! That's a crazy price."
"We don't keep them in stock." was the reply.
I explained that I had been quoted much less for supply only.
"Well I suppose I can give you 10% but any more and I'd need to speak with the service manager and he's away till Monday."
I explained that there was no point they were too far off reality.
she asked if I wanted a quote for the fronts and I politely declined saying "We should just stop this here, I am not going to be bringing you this business."
And then her reply truly floored me, "We will price match. Bring me a quote to match and I'll match it."
I explained that my quote would be a supply only price so what do they charge for fitting and she replied "Oh fitting is free. we don't charge for fitting."
So there you have it ladies and gents, this OPC will match Camskill prices and will fit for free - but only if you walk away when offered their pocket picking preferred rates first.
am I pleased or appalled? both I guess...
now before I dive in, when else do I need to check? If my TPMS senders need replacing, as well they might at 7 years old, what should I be paying for those?
