[quote="clarko"]
I was reading this thread with interest, and thought I would chime in... I realize as a fairly new owner I might risk making myself unpopular... but I DO think that this is worth mentioning... certainly food for thought:
It behooves EVERY Ariel owner to ensure that the factory stays around and in business... I hope everyone gets this... if Ariel goes bust and disappears it devalues the cars we own if you want to sell them down the road, and will make it much more difficult to keep them on the road in the future if you decide to keep them...
So, as a business owner in Canada (yes I AM crazy enough, and wanted an Atom badly enough that I bought one and store it up at my Sisters place in Scotland to drive once or twice a year when I come across!! ).. not allowed on the road in Canada
... I understand that businesses NEED to charge what THEIR circumstances dictate they need to charge to make a sensible profit, keep their employees working and keep the brand alive to continue providing after sales service to people that own the cars....
... are they going to be the cheapest place to buy a bulb, fuse or wheel bearing from....No.... is it worth paying the small premium to them for the OVER THE TOP service they provide.... leaving little doubt that you are buying the right bit for your car...... ab sa freekin lutely
My experience buying from Tom and Henry long distance, and every interaction with them actually amounts to the best buying experience of anything, I have ever had.....
... phew got a bit long winded there.. but its a topic near and dear to my heart... ;-)
Clark
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Not Crazy for owning an ATOM Clark and what you say is not crazy either.