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Carl Icahn Want Pep Boys To Exit The Auto Repair Business!
- Thread starter Aprilia
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it will come as a relief to some if Pep Boys isn't involved .... several members have expressed concerns based on poor experience in dealing with them .... I would be willing to buy parts from them but outside of an oil change or possibly having them install tires, I would hate to have to depend on our local Pep Boys for service .... if Pep Boys doesn't end up with the contract to provide service, some other outfit will ....
Aprilia
Elio Addict
Thanks JEbar...I absolutely agree with your observations...
I'm sure Elio will solve the issue...
Reliable & trustworthy service is a must for any consumer product...especially automobiles, motorcycle, etc...
floydv
Elio Addict
I don't care if it's Pep Boys, Backstreet Boys, or the Boys from Brazil, as long as I know there's someone I can take it to for quality warranty work.
WilliamH
Elio Addict
Can't argue that. In my case the nearest Pep Boys is over 100 miles away so I need to figure out a plan B for service in any case.
TCBronson
Elio Addict
I do not have any personal experience dealing with Pep Boys and there is at least ONE in the state of Arkansas. That being said, I do believe that Elio will make it mandatory to send at least one technician per store to Elio training so they are prepared to work on them. Wether it's Pep Boys or some one else I think they will have techs trained to work on Elios.
John Painter
Elio Addict
One blog by an unknown writer is worthless. If you read mainstream media outlets, most are pretty clear Icahn has not been breaking apart his automotive parts companies because he views them as a significant growth area and wants to pump up his portfolio, Berkshire Hathaway style (as opposed to Gagnam style
), I see no reason at this point to think he would not want a low cost, high volume, off the shelf parts company like Elio Motors in his backyard. Anyway, we've mulled this scenario over in previous threads fairly heavy.
ross
Elio Addict
I have a trusted mechanic who has helped my PT cruiser achieve over 275,000 miles and counting, I have shown him the information on the Elio and he is anxious for me to get it, more than willing to service it, and says if he likes it he will buy one. I don't see service as being an issue, it's an internal combustion engine, people have been servicing them since before Henry Fords 1903 model T hit the road.
I see what you mean,
I stand corrected.
Then it is somewhat misleading when Paul Elio talks about Pep Boys having 800 service centers for us. (I believe he has used the 800 number). In reality, it is only 500 service centers. This may make it even more difficult for some people to receive service.
