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Posted by JD790 on December 10, 2002 at 12:05:41 from (12.82.139.20):
In Reply to: Re: I want to comment on previous string on parts cost. posted by G-MAN on December 10, 2002 at 10:52:54:
As a Former IH Truck mechanic in a dealership that was doing about $120,000 a month in the repair shop. I always wondered what we could have made if we didn't have lost sales because of no parts in stock. In our case we were the Bastaud Child of a parent store across the state. So our outside purchased parts to local vendors was imense. After the parts are marked up 30 to 40%, the customer is paying more than a over the counter price. I had seen cases where a 3 cent Plastic nylon tie was being billed @ $1.67 Each and 15 were billed to the customer. This is what can tarnish a good customer/dealer relationship. But I do agree with JD_G. That giving your local dealer a chance to serve you can work.
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