It's amazing the lack of conscience some of these shady people have, good on you for having one and the courage to say no you're not going to do it. As you say if you treat the customer right they will come back, I'd be wrapped to know someone like you was looking after my pride and joy. Merry Xmas to you and Kelly.
Great vid! Seen that many times. Remember the $2,000 paint sealer scam on cars? Supposed to prevent paint fade, lift and rust. Bull feathers. Still gotta watch out for those snow belt cars. Late model trailblazer had the trans oil cooler rot out and decide to self destruct in my driveway. Jeez what a mess. Glad it was at home. Anyway that this was upsold a corrosion thing at the original dealer as I had the paperwork (not a common thing!) that showed it. Yeah maybe they told the owner it never needed an under wash. I think they used wd40! LOL Anyway Radio Shack used to teach “French fries” to associates. Ever go to McD’s and not have them ask if you want fries with that? Well I sold 100’s of “telephone cord detanglers” as an upsell. But I don’t think recommending brake pads at 50% before a trip is any different than the detangler. Actually everybody needed one of those back in the day. Anyway great vid, we trust you! (In Smoak We Trust!). Merry Christmas to you and the family and as always Be well Smoaks!
Shawn I ran into a similar situation in the late 70's. I had started a job with a tire shop that did field repairs. I was on a service truck going around checking tires on transport trailers with companies they had contracts with. I was told that I was expected to do things like charge for a tube when I didn't use one or to charge for flat repairs I didn't perform. I refused to do it and was let go not long after. As it turned out less than a year later I landed a job driving for a transport company that they had a contract with. I told my boss about it who contacted management. They they started checking them on their own to see how many tires were flat and caught them at it. Needless to say they lost the contract.
GREED!!! The very reason Hell is gonna be full. Lol. Glad you stood up for RIGHT cause we got enough crap already and we definitely don't need anymore. You are the ultimate tech. You tell it like it is with no holds barred and at night when you lay down your conscious is clear and you go to sleep. I'll try to get Noah on standby for you. Lol😂
I had a car dealership threw away an almost new in cab air filter. I had gone through the book knowing they charge an arm and leg to replace them and it was due. I brought it in and for an oil change and told them I had changed them already so I didn't need that service. They guy said ok. There was no problems with it. Come a couple months later I take it in again for a simple oil change and go to get it. Well it was $250 dollars and I was going through it and they had changed the air filter. "Oh well we didn't change your main one as we noticed you had an after market." "I told them last time I had changed them." "Well we have no record of that."
Looking at how many bikes you have I would hate to see your insurance bill. I'd kill myself If I had to pay for all those bikes, I have one and hate the insurance.
That is one impressive resume, Ambassador. Mrs Kelly is looking good with the bows in her hair.
Thanks so much Gus!! 👍
Agreed…always know your schedule and know the basics of your bike. Have a great one👍
I do like the shop talk. If ya listen carefully you pick up hints and advice. Merely Christmas to all the family.
I agree, the shop talk nuggets of info are great
It's amazing the lack of conscience some of these shady people have, good on you for having one and the courage to say no you're not going to do it. As you say if you treat the customer right they will come back, I'd be wrapped to know someone like you was looking after my pride and joy. Merry Xmas to you and Kelly.
Great vid! Seen that many times. Remember the $2,000 paint sealer scam on cars? Supposed to prevent paint fade, lift and rust. Bull feathers. Still gotta watch out for those snow belt cars. Late model trailblazer had the trans oil cooler rot out and decide to self destruct in my driveway. Jeez what a mess. Glad it was at home. Anyway that this was upsold a corrosion thing at the original dealer as I had the paperwork (not a common thing!) that showed it. Yeah maybe they told the owner it never needed an under wash. I think they used wd40! LOL Anyway Radio Shack used to teach “French fries” to associates. Ever go to McD’s and not have them ask if you want fries with that? Well I sold 100’s of “telephone cord detanglers” as an upsell. But I don’t think recommending brake pads at 50% before a trip is any different than the detangler. Actually everybody needed one of those back in the day. Anyway great vid, we trust you! (In Smoak We Trust!). Merry Christmas to you and the family and as always Be well Smoaks!
Shawn I ran into a similar situation in the late 70's. I had started a job with a tire shop that did field repairs. I was on a service truck going around checking tires on transport trailers with companies they had contracts with. I was told that I was expected to do things like charge for a tube when I didn't use one or to charge for flat repairs I didn't perform. I refused to do it and was let go not long after. As it turned out less than a year later I landed a job driving for a transport company that they had a contract with. I told my boss about it who contacted management. They they started checking them on their own to see how many tires were flat and caught them at it. Needless to say they lost the contract.
Great story! What goes around comes around..
Absolutely miserable here in central NY never got about 9 all damn weekend 0 at night supposed to warm up this week 30’s hate the cold 🥶
I'd come back too if you were the technician! Merry Christmas Smoak family.
The car you were referring to sounds like a Clenet Motorworks.
At the rate time's going by, it'll be summer again before we know it!
Merry Christmas, Shawn!!!
GREED!!! The very reason Hell is gonna be full. Lol. Glad you stood up for RIGHT cause we got enough crap already and we definitely don't need anymore. You are the ultimate tech. You tell it like it is with no holds barred and at night when you lay down your conscious is clear and you go to sleep. I'll try to get Noah on standby for you. Lol😂
I had a car dealership threw away an almost new in cab air filter. I had gone through the book knowing they charge an arm and leg to replace them and it was due. I brought it in and for an oil change and told them I had changed them already so I didn't need that service. They guy said ok. There was no problems with it. Come a couple months later I take it in again for a simple oil change and go to get it. Well it was $250 dollars and I was going through it and they had changed the air filter. "Oh well we didn't change your main one as we noticed you had an after market." "I told them last time I had changed them." "Well we have no record of that."
👍As always!!! Merry Christmas!!!!
Great video, thank you. You are a very good person you and the wife both are. God bless and have a very Merry Christmas and happy New Year 😊❤
are you going to get the 25 Ryker “4 wheel” in? Just want to see one in person.😂
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Looking at how many bikes you have I would hate to see your insurance bill. I'd kill myself If I had to pay for all those bikes, I have one and hate the insurance.
It can definitely get expensive but I'm covered by one company that keeps things reasonable. Thanks for watching! 👍