Talk About Mistakes By kz1000st (Read 2,147 times)

[kz1000st]

How many mistakes can you spot in this ad? I'm loving how they say you don't need a bike license for a 110cc "scooter". I guess I know what's happening to all the Scouts Flyscooter isn't selling anymore. You can buy them online now.

www.countyimports.com/inc/sdetail/31448

[4denise]

I wouldn't buy from anyone who shows such a blatant disregard for accuracy.

[wolfhound]

What a snake oil show this ad is!!

[fubar05]

and the pic of the guy and girl in the hill country,he is wearing FLIP FLOP,S ,cmon now!realy.

[rapidjim]

Interesting to say the least. I find it odd when I did a BBB search on the website that the web address information at the BBB says they are out of business www.bbb.org/central-california/business-reviews/mopeds/countymotorsports-in-clovis-ca-89001441

When I do a BBB search on their phone numbers I get a no results page. When I search on the name of the company that supposedly owns them (San West Inc) according to their about us page, that company comes back as Buggy World. www.bbb.org/san-diego/business-reviews/all-terrain-vehicles/buggy-world-in-santee-ca-171989943/

Very intersting indeed. Glad I don't run my business like that.

Jim

[Bashan]

!......sputter.....gasp! Man, I have seen some lies on the internet but that takes the cake! The scary thing is this is the place my father-in-law just got a 300cc Compeller trike from. On the site it says it needs minor assembly.....mirrors, windshield. Well it turns out that also includes the rear wheels! So here's this 80 year old guy trying to put wheels on a trike that was supposed to be assembled.....it really pisses me off! Jim, I told my wife to have them call you before they did anything but nobody would listen...so now look at the mess. Rich

[reddogscooters]

And to top it off they took the pictures from fly's website and post cards. That is Daniel riding on the Scout.

[rapidjim]

Nov 24, 2010 8:09:21 GMT -6 Bashan said:

!......sputter.....gasp! Man, I have seen some lies on the internet but that takes the cake! The scary thing is this is the place my father-in-law just got a 300cc Compeller trike from. On the site it says it needs minor assembly.....mirrors, windshield. Well it turns out that also includes the rear wheels! So here's this 80 year old guy trying to put wheels on a trike that was supposed to be assembled.....it really pisses me off! Jim, I told my wife to have them call you before they did anything but nobody would listen...so now look at the mess. Rich

The Compeller is a straight axel and to fit in the crate it has to be shipped without the wheels. I feel for your father-in-law being lied too and have to do extra work or find someone to help him. Those wheels are held on by Lug Bolts, not studs and nuts, so getting them on can be a chore for someone in there 80s.

Yep, I have heard other stories about this dealer and 3 potential customers went with them even after talking to me because they could save a few dollars. One did call me back because of a warranty issue that "they" wouldn't help with. I made one phone call to IB and the part they needed was shipped that day, took me all of 5 minutes. I just don't understand dealers like that. Tell the truth to start with and then help your customer after the sale!

Jim/Owner
Rapid Repair

[scooterchick]

I'll bet they get sued!

[kz1000st]

You gotta wonder if they ever get repeat business after all the misrepresentation of products. Imagine if you bought this thing thinking that you didn't have to shift and then discovered it's a four speed manual with a centrifugal clutch. You wouldn't be happy. They did this once before when they briefly sold mopeds like mine. The ad copy stated they had CVTs. I called them up, straightened them out and the ad and mopeds disappeared.

[LUKE]

,,the Ad says "2 person capable! Cruise the beach together" dang ...is it waterproof??
and those thin wheels will surely submerge under the beach sand..

[Bashan]

Nov 24, 2010 18:17:26 GMT -6 kz1000st said:

They did this once before when they briefly sold mopeds like mine. The ad copy stated they had CVTs. I called them up, straightened them out and the ad and mopeds disappeared.

Good for you KZ! It lets them know somebody is on to their crap.

Nov 24, 2010 8:07:36 GMT -6 rapidjim said:

Tell the truth to start with and then help your customer after the sale!
Jim/Owner
Rapid Repair

Seems like such a simple formula Jim but shysters spend tons of time and money trying to do everything but that. I think your credo is rare but much valued by customers that discover that's how you operate. My wife and I both run our businesses based on that and have never lacked for clients. The real pisser is my father-in-law, being the trusting soul that he is, bought the lifetime engine warranty. That ought to be a real nightmare. Rich

[rapidjim]

Please define for me "lifetime". I see the term "limited lifetime" and after you read the small print it isn't worth the paper it is written on. No different than the "extended" warranty that people buy when they buy a car or truck. It is actually an insurance policy and collecting on it is usally a real pain in the backside. If you don't do everything the policy says to do, it is void. I have actually had customers that have purchased these warranties and have had great difficulty collecting after the repairs were authorized and done. One company took me 90 days to collect from, which makes it difficult on the next person that has that same company for me to repair their car. Just too many crooks out there. One other note, if the company goes under or changes name you will have a very difficult time trying to collect.

Word to the wise, make sure you read the entire warranty BEFORE you buy it.

Jim

[robb]

Some credit card companies give an automatic warrantee extension if you purchase with their card and even offer even longer warrantees if you elect to pay for them. My capitol1 card did. I think it's worth looking in to. Robb

[ootscoot]

interesting to note that it is powered by a "4 storke" engine and has a "Deli" carb.
Flyscooters could not get the Scout CARB approved for sale in CA. - any B&M dealer in CA. with these bikes is subject to a $10,000 fine.
I was considering buying out Fly's Scout inventory - but could not have them or sell them in my CA shop....I believe countyimports is based in Sacramento/Stocton area of CA....