Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 16:59:11 -0800
Reply-To: Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: 12 point bit tool spec needed for CV/axle removal
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The tool trucks are usually owned by the individual dealer driving the
truck. Because of this, I have always received very good service. You will
find that not only should you be welcome, but the dealer will want to make
you feel right at home. You are a new customer for him! Yipee!
If you don't find the tool dealers in the phone book, the trucks usually
have the driver's phone number on the side. If all else fails, ask at any
local dealership or repair facility (an independant shop might be your best
bet). They should be able to put you in touch with the dealer they use.
Just remember, once you step foot inside the truck you may become addicted.
As for payment, I have often found that by paying with cash you may receive
an 8½% (or insert your local sales tax rate here) discount.
Usually the trucks are pretty well stocked, but they may have to place an
order for you if you are looking for something unusual. It is amazing how
many different tools they can stuff into those trucks.
Also remember, Snap-On has a torque wrench calibration service. You give
your torque wrench to your dealer. He sends it to Snap-On for calibration.
It is returned to the dealer in great shape. I think the cost is usually
about $75.00, but that is a small price to pay for knowing that you are
assembling things properly.
Cheers,
Bruce
motorbruce
motorbruce@hotmail.com
>From: John Brush <vanagonvw@GMAIL.COM>
>Reply-To: vanagonvw@GMAIL.COM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: 12 point bit tool spec needed for CV/axle removal
>Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 17:43:40 -0700
>
>Mark Tuovinen wrote:
> > is not. However once you have the size if you still can't find the
> > correct socket, look up your Snap-on, Mac, etc, tool dealer in the
> > phone book and they can tell you their route for that day and go meet
> > them at one of their stops.
>
>
>I always see these kinds of suggestions, and I see the trucks around town,
>but I don't know how that works, in that, is it normal, or acceptable to
>just go up to one of the trucks (when its not moving <g>) and ask to buy
>some parts? Courtesy, and consideration is a given, but I have never done
>it, and so am curious about how it all works. Do they expect to sell that
>way often? Credit Cards, cash, order parts, etc?
>
>Obviously, I have no idea how that all works, but it seems it might be a
>good resource....
>
>Thanks,
>
>John
>
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