Should dealers be allowed on disco3.co.uk, providing they disclose that they are a dealer/specialist?
Yes
96%
96%
[75]
No
3%
3%
[3]
Total Votes: 78
dylansdad
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
Location: Solihull
Posts: 745
that messes the whole thing up if so2004 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver
15th Oct 2006 2:08 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18455
I didn't change it, but someone did after you asked for it to be changed...06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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15th Oct 2006 2:12 pm
dylansdad
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
Location: Solihull
Posts: 745
did i? cant remember doing that. I remember asking if another option could be made available not change the question everyone was answering. defeats the purpose of a poll if you change the question halfway through.... sounds like the labour party set this one up 2004 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver
15th Oct 2006 2:16 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
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dylansdad wrote:
pleeeeeasse could we start this vote again with a 'yes, but members should declare connection to LR or dealership.'
OK, so you didn't ask for it to be changed, but that's obviously what happened after you ask this 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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How about allowing 'LR Dealer' etc to post in a Dealer Area of the forum, and then letting him/her join as an owner under a separate anonomous (non-obvious) identity?
15th Oct 2006 2:25 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
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Location: Hook Norton
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Just seems to be adding complication - I will certainly look into a dealer specific requests forum, but I won't rush into adding one without discussing it with the dealer staff to see if they would use it.06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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15th Oct 2006 2:26 pm
highbridgeflyer
Member Since: 11 Jun 2006
Location: East Midlands
Posts: 160
Well I aint a dealer or a techie. I just teach people how to drive em. Am I still allowed to be here???? I point a lot of my customers in the direction of this site, because I think it is a great re-source.
Anyway back to the mud
15th Oct 2006 2:50 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26701
Of course you are welcome, but take yer muddy boots off before you mess up the floor
15th Oct 2006 6:04 pm
Supergirl
Member Since: 03 Aug 2006
Location: Stirlingshire
Posts: 175
I voted for yes.
Also yes it is best to have a Dealer Forum you just need to log into newminiscotland web site to see how busy the dealer forum can get you don't want the post to get lost among the other posts and lets face it disco3 can go offtopic a good bit on some threads.
Note of caution to the dealers be careful what you post and say as I have known some dealers to get in trouble as some dealers like to view these sites unknown and if they see something that THEY FEEL a dealer shouldn't be saying they tend to report them.
Also some of the guys on here who know alot about LR would need to resist the urge to reply to the thread and give the dealers a chance to reply. You know what all you bolkes are like "know everything"
Also I would hope that some folks would not use it as a chance to have a go at the dealers.
Fi.
15th Oct 2006 8:24 pm
Laura
Member Since: 20 Sep 2006
Location: BROMLEY
Posts: 92
I'm new to the site and have found it a fantastic source of knowledge. It has really helped me out. I am still trying to work out the relationship between the dealers and Land Rover and am wondering if it may be beneficial to members in some cases if Land Rover technical people did not declare who they are. Maybe they would be more able to pass on any significant advice/information than if they had to be more open about who they were. I don't know, just thinking out loud. Still trying to work it all out. I think I have a great dealer by the way. Could you enforce disclosure anyway?? I originally voted 'yes' but I think the question has changed now.
15th Oct 2006 11:07 pm
catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
I think if people remain anonymous, they generally say what they like without fear of personal retribution and will be more eager or free willing to post about an issue without having to watch their backs so to speak. the only reason I can see someone making it known they are a dealer is to profit or at least have someone show an interest in their dealership.
'oh, he sounds good, I'll just PM him and see what he can do for me'
we all have an alter ego on here. who wants to give out their name, address and D.O.B.
if LRDealer is here as an enthusiast (wether through his work or choice of vehicle) then that is all I need to know, no more, no less. I'm geussing some dealers, techs are here and would wish to remain anonymous to avoid some flack from us or their bosses but still like to share what they know. if you do have a seperate dealer section then they should pay for the privelidge to post there otherwise they would post in the main forum for all of us to enjoy and not have a commercial agenda.
that's what I think anyway and I geuss we could keep going around in circles for years, or at least DD will try to
16th Oct 2006 6:07 am
swiss tony
Member Since: 02 Oct 2006
Location: in a sheepskin coat
Posts: 51
well although i work for a dealer i dont post on here as a spokesman for them or in that role. personally its a good way to find out more about the cars i sell from users who are passionate about them. i have even started to direct my new customers here for a users view rather one of a saleman and they have been very gratefull for the unbias views they have got from it. im not here to tout for business but also like to share the new "gossip" and upfront information you would be able to get from visiting your dealer.
im also pretty amazed how much most people on here hate there dealer and have bad service from there salesman. kinda makes me think im doing some thing good!
16th Oct 2006 5:51 pm
DG Site Moderator
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swiss tony wrote:
im also pretty amazed how much most people on here hate there dealer and have bad service from there salesman.
I'm not sure the word 'most' is quite right there Tony ......look here:
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Location: Southern California
Posts: 563
swiss tony wrote:
im also pretty amazed how much most people on here hate there dealer and have bad service from there salesman. kinda makes me think im doing some thing good!
LOL! that's a great avatar for a salesman. You must have a good sense of humor.
However, I don't think you're statement above is quite on target. It's sorta like the Dentist. We don't hate the dentist, but we hate going to see him! 90% of the negative vibes on this forum regarding dealers is service related, as in maintainence related. This ranges from the frequency that service is required, to be giving the run around by service managers, and everything in between.
I'll give you an example. A while back I took my car in for a few items, one of them was a squeaky drivers window when it was rolled up or down. Instead of installing a dab of grease, they replaced the entire actuator motor. But in so doing, they scratched my window (on the inside) and dented my door! (an outwards dent, from the inside).
I told my mechanic friend who works there about my displeasure, and he said to bring it in.
So last week I took it in for the 15,000 mile service, and told them about it. Two days later, I my car is done, nothing is done to the door or window. No explaination of why or whynot, no appology, no denial, just....nothing. Like maybe I'll forget. Hello? I tend to see the Driver side door EVERY DAY.
So what are my options? I dunno. I hate even having to ask.
16th Oct 2006 6:04 pm
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catweasel wrote:
we all have an alter ego on here. who wants to give out their name, address and D.O.B.
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that messes the whole thing up if so
How about allowing 'LR Dealer' etc to post in a Dealer Area of the forum, and then letting him/her join as an owner under a separate anonomous (non-obvious) identity?
