Centre Gravity don't want my business? Alternatives?
Centre Gravity don't want my business? Alternatives?
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GTSjohn

Original Poster:

176 posts

123 months

Yesterday (23:33)
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I've called them a few times, never had anyone answer. Left 2 messages asking them to call me back. Silence. They're clearly not interested in taking my money. Is this level of customer service typical?

Who else would get a recommendation to do a suspension refresh on my 997GTS - preferably in Scotland. Any suggestions appreciated!

P40L VX

157 posts

245 months

Why not book online? it s a fully automated service. You can see availability and book the type of service you need from the menu of options.

EvoSid

1,122 posts

93 months

Following as I would like to reset my Cayman GT4 suspension ideally by someone in Scotland as I am north of Aberdeen and anywhere in England iis a good 5-6 hour drive each way

FriedMarsBar

592 posts

62 months

Just book online, I used to book using email, and no disrespect to CG, it was slow and could cause issues with availability slots and me replying etc so online is much simpler. There's a space in the online booking where you put in some text, e.g. I'm concerned I had faulty shock.

I'm sure the service will be great once you're there in person.

Good luck, I'm off there Monday so an early start as I'm in London.


andyglos

295 posts

232 months

Never had an issue myself and they have provided fantastic service during my interactions. Drop them an email or, as others have said, use the online booking system.

Slippydiff

16,399 posts

253 months

GTSjohn said:
I've called them a few times, never had anyone answer. Left 2 messages asking them to call me back. Silence. They're clearly not interested in taking my money. Is this level of customer service typical?

Who else would get a recommendation to do a suspension refresh on my 997GTS - preferably in Scotland. Any suggestions appreciated!
It's a small, very specialised, very successful family business that focuses on doing the job correctly.
If you want to speak to them prior to an appointment/them working on your car, then do as others have said and book the appointment on line and in the notes section request a phonecall with them prior to taking the car in, or just email them and then be patient.


CloudStuff

4,255 posts

134 months

Slippydiff said:
GTSjohn said:
I've called them a few times, never had anyone answer. Left 2 messages asking them to call me back. Silence. They're clearly not interested in taking my money. Is this level of customer service typical?

Who else would get a recommendation to do a suspension refresh on my 997GTS - preferably in Scotland. Any suggestions appreciated!
It's a small, very specialised, very successful family business that focuses on doing the job correctly.
If you want to speak to them prior to an appointment/them working on your car, then do as others have said and book the appointment on line and in the notes section request a phonecall with them prior to taking the car in, or just email them and then be patient.
Now that's a proper pistonheads forum dressing down. I happen to agree.

But that was very withering.

stichill99

1,218 posts

211 months

My mate runs his own garage very successfully! He averaged a chargeable 42 hours a week for a 52 week year! He has his regular clientele who trust him totally. When a new customer comes along and ask 'How much for this and would you work out a quote for me?' He say's No it costs what it costs. It is a waste of his time doing a quote for a punter who might never get the job done.!

Slippydiff

16,399 posts

253 months

CloudStuff said:
Now that's a proper pistonheads forum dressing down. I happen to agree.

But that was very withering.
Trust me when I say that was the abridged version ... smile

Slippydiff

16,399 posts

253 months

stichill99 said:
My mate runs his own garage very successfully! He averaged a chargeable 42 hours a week for a 52 week year! He has his regular clientele who trust him totally. When a new customer comes along and ask 'How much for this and would you work out a quote for me?' He say's No it costs what it costs. It is a waste of his time doing a quote for a punter who might never get the job done.!
I've a mate that specialises in Ferrari and Maserati servicing and repairs.
I worked with him for 6 months a couple of years ago.
Most people have no idea how long getting quotes together takes these days. Often for the prospective customer only to turn around and say "Oh, so and so have quoted £50 less. Can you price match or beat their quote ?"

The answer was ALWAYS monosyllabic ...

Worse still were traders getting quotes to play the specialists off against each other. Once he knew who they were, he either told them he wouldn't quote, or he'd just inflate it to the degree he knew he wouldn't get the job.



Edited by Slippydiff on Saturday 3rd October 15:46

GTSjohn

Original Poster:

176 posts

123 months

Some "interesting" replies. Perhaps I'm old and out of touch in the digital age. In my book it's simply rude and bad business practice not to return calls. Simple as that. Who runs the business in question, it's size and success are not relevant. Reputations are hard won and easily lost. As I say, may be I'm old fashioned and out of touch.

Anyway, any recommendations in Scotland for a similar service?