Good thought. That would be for Rolls Royce of an earlier time.
In the 50’s read where a fellow’s RR Silver Ghost dropped its drive shaft in his driveway. He called RR service to report it and was told they would take care of it. He waited a few days, then a large van pulled into the driveway. Service guys got out, jacked the Rolls, replaced the ds and test drove it, parked it, then left.
Later, the owner called RR and asked when he could expect a repair bill. The British service manager replied, _There will be no bill, sir. Rolls Royce’s don’t break.’
There also was a Rolls dealership that claimed it was a service center for North Africa. Covered a lot of ground
Kodak didn’t make much money selling cheap film and cameras. Their profits came from processing chemicals, paper, etc., that they sold to developers which would in turn pass on the print costs to the consumers. Of course, that came to an end with the advent of digital cameras and later smart phones. Much can be said for the big three automakers in the U.S.. Spare parts are big business. If you were able to obtain all the parts and assemble them yourself, it would cost you more than three times the price of the same car sold at the dealership. The dealerships also have large “service” departments with staff to handle those replacements that are sure to be needed. Of course, auto repair insurance is available. The hidden costs of ownership.
RabbitHole 8 months ago
Exactly!
sandpiper 8 months ago
Good thought. That would be for Rolls Royce of an earlier time.
In the 50’s read where a fellow’s RR Silver Ghost dropped its drive shaft in his driveway. He called RR service to report it and was told they would take care of it. He waited a few days, then a large van pulled into the driveway. Service guys got out, jacked the Rolls, replaced the ds and test drove it, parked it, then left.
Later, the owner called RR and asked when he could expect a repair bill. The British service manager replied, _There will be no bill, sir. Rolls Royce’s don’t break.’
There also was a Rolls dealership that claimed it was a service center for North Africa. Covered a lot of ground
DaveG1960 8 months ago
Exit, stage left…..
Chithing Premium Member 8 months ago
He just impressed another customer away.
eric_harris_76 8 months ago
Stores don’t seem to be quite so eager to sell extended warranties these days. (Or maybe I just haven’t bought enough gadgets in stores lately.)
It seems like the cost of an extended warranty would be a good indicator of reliability.
Troglodyte 8 months ago
Hey, wait to hear about their extended warranty plan!
silberdistel 8 months ago
:-D glad, I came back to read the comments. Very funny, guys! Thank you, needed a good laugh.
Angry Indeed 8 months ago
Kodak didn’t make much money selling cheap film and cameras. Their profits came from processing chemicals, paper, etc., that they sold to developers which would in turn pass on the print costs to the consumers. Of course, that came to an end with the advent of digital cameras and later smart phones. Much can be said for the big three automakers in the U.S.. Spare parts are big business. If you were able to obtain all the parts and assemble them yourself, it would cost you more than three times the price of the same car sold at the dealership. The dealerships also have large “service” departments with staff to handle those replacements that are sure to be needed. Of course, auto repair insurance is available. The hidden costs of ownership.
pkdavis 8 months ago
Ford and the world Fords with you; Rolls and you Rolls alone.
T... 8 months ago
Ram dealers service department is so large that there is no room for new vans…
brklnbern 8 months ago
The Duke figures a large service department means many visits are anticipated.