What would you like to see in your local UTV shop?

duptain · 03-23-2011, 02:56 PM

I am considering opening a UTV specific shop locally. My question is if i were in your town;

What parts/accessories would you like to see in stock?

Would you rather support a UTV specific shop for repairs or the dealer?

What are the major items that you replace/repair often?

Do you buy roll cages online or have a local 4x4 shop custom build it?

800REV · 03-23-2011, 05:39 PM

To me the biggest thing would be, to have demo unit's to test drive.

TexasDawg · 03-23-2011, 07:32 PM

SERVICE I traveled 3 hours to buy my last bike just for the service. Most dealers I deal with are not knowledgeable about anything aftermarket.

Ricefarmer · 03-23-2011, 08:09 PM

Sell a dependable extended warranty insurance.

Colo_Commander · 03-23-2011, 08:41 PM

Parts in stock for the units.. I understand you can't stock everything but waiting 10 days on a bolt is a bit much..

mhc73 · 03-23-2011, 09:35 PM

All the above and lots of aftermarket bling. I would keep current with all the new stuff coming out with the vendors. I don't know anyone that keeps their toys stock. Find a couple of people who love the toys and are big in their respective communities and cut them a good deal and the parts will sell themselves. Worked for my buddy. He sold a massive amount of parts for Rhino's and made a great profit.

workhorse · 03-26-2011, 07:49 PM

Pretty much all that was stated above and at least two utility models.

Every time i go to a demo the machine i want is never on display.

Either it's in the back and still crated, or they are just to lazy or only want to sell the " flashy " go fast machines.

Also i would like the see more mid range machines. The can-am dealers only seem to demo the smallest & largest outlanders, in this case the 400 and the 800, and no 650.

As far as the commander in concerned. It's the X model(s) and nothing else in the showroom. I want the XT .

Much better prices. If you had not noticed, can-am products in Canada are 1000's$ more expensive than in the USA.

Experienced & honest mechanics.. Yeah i know , they are perhaps a myth...

Weird.

dag · 03-27-2011, 12:22 AM

free shipping to canada you will sell a ton $$$$$$$$$$

03-23-2011, 02:56 PM	#1
duptain [OP] Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Alabama Member #2140 Posts: 3 ()	What would you like to see in your local UTV shop? I am considering opening a UTV specific shop locally. My question is if i were in your town; What parts/accessories would you like to see in stock? Would you rather support a UTV specific shop for repairs or the dealer? What are the major items that you replace/repair often? Do you buy roll cages online or have a local 4x4 shop custom build it?

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Colo_Commander Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NW Colo. Member #1404 Posts: 626 ()	Parts in stock for the units.. I understand you can't stock everything but waiting 10 days on a bolt is a bit much.. __________________ 2011-1000XT / 2012-AC WildCat Mods: Sliders, Fr Rack, F&R Bumpers, Harness Bar W 3"/5 pt, Custom: F&R Tows/Tie Downs, Muff Shield and Roof/Rack. Dual Batts W / isolator. Lowrance 5M Baja GPS mtd in Turnkey UTV GPS Dash Panel, Exhaust Wrapped, Pro Armor Doors, Rackzilla, Holz Steering Brace, Mr RPM Remote O.F. Mnt, 2012 Knuckle Mod, Drift HD170 Stealth It's A Rock - Get Over It!: Factory UTV 1/2" 1 Pce, Front & A Arms UHMW Skids Vids

03-23-2011, 09:35 PM	#6
mhc73 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada Member #666 Posts: 424 ()	All the above and lots of aftermarket bling. I would keep current with all the new stuff coming out with the vendors. I don't know anyone that keeps their toys stock. Find a couple of people who love the toys and are big in their respective communities and cut them a good deal and the parts will sell themselves. Worked for my buddy. He sold a massive amount of parts for Rhino's and made a great profit. __________________ Yellow Commander 1000XT Can't say enough about the machine....Love it. Still brings a big sh#t eating grin whenever I play....

03-26-2011, 07:49 PM	#7
workhorse Super Moderator Join Date: May 2009 Member #56 Posts: 135 ()	Pretty much all that was stated above and at least two utility models. Every time i go to a demo the machine i want is never on display. Either it's in the back and still crated, or they are just to lazy or only want to sell the " flashy " go fast machines. Also i would like the see more mid range machines. The can-am dealers only seem to demo the smallest & largest outlanders, in this case the 400 and the 800, and no 650. As far as the commander in concerned. It's the X model(s) and nothing else in the showroom. I want the XT . Much better prices. If you had not noticed, can-am products in Canada are 1000's$ more expensive than in the USA. Experienced & honest mechanics.. Yeah i know , they are perhaps a myth... Weird. __________________ ________________________________________ Custom ATV. Mini Truck. + tracks 2009 Honda Rancher. Custom Terra-Jet. Last edited by workhorse; 03-26-2011 at 08:06 PM.

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03-23-2011, 05:39 PM	#2
800REV Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bay City, Michigan Member #1958 Posts: 669 ()	To me the biggest thing would be, to have demo unit's to test drive.

03-23-2011, 07:32 PM	#3
TexasDawg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texarkana, TX Member #2002 Posts: 115 ()	SERVICE I traveled 3 hours to buy my last bike just for the service. Most dealers I deal with are not knowledgeable about anything aftermarket.

03-23-2011, 08:09 PM	#4
Ricefarmer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Arkansas Member #1984 Posts: 199 ()	Sell a dependable extended warranty insurance.

03-27-2011, 12:22 AM	#8
dag Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: stony plain ALBERTA CA Member #853 Posts: 112 ()	free shipping to canada you will sell a ton $$$$$$$$$$

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