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08-06-2009, 01:54 PM
I was looking for a new tial wastegate spring, and was hoping to find a local place due to wanting it before the weekend. I initially called Area1320 (in Easton) because they are close enough that I could easily drive to pickup the part...however they did not have any in stock.
So instead of simply hanging up the phone, the gentleman I spoke with suggested that I try "Verocious Motorsports" to see if they had anything around. I thought this was a great gesture, and took their advice and called Verocious Motorsports.
I called Verocious literally at 3 to 5 minutes before 5 pm...I felt like a jerk calling so late in the day, but luckily I was greeted by another gentleman who was still there (whew!). We spoke for a short bit, and interestingly enough (small world) found out that he grew up in the next down over (Bangor) from where I live, and he knew the exact area I was at. I forget his name at the moment, but a great person to deal with over the phone.
He exclaimed the part was in stock, but that he may not have been able to get the part up to me today due to being so late...I wasn't worried as I understood 100% about UPS pickup timkes (and that they were probably on the way out the door done for the day).....however today at 10am I got my package delivered to the shop, with my fancy dancy new wastegate spring :D I couldn't believe it actually 'made the truck' yesterday.
Thanks to both shops! Support local business!
Cliffnotes:
Area1320 rocks for suggesting another good local shop
Verocious Motorsports rocks for going the extra mile late in the day to get my package on the truck and to me for today.
Awessssomeness!
So instead of simply hanging up the phone, the gentleman I spoke with suggested that I try "Verocious Motorsports" to see if they had anything around. I thought this was a great gesture, and took their advice and called Verocious Motorsports.
I called Verocious literally at 3 to 5 minutes before 5 pm...I felt like a jerk calling so late in the day, but luckily I was greeted by another gentleman who was still there (whew!). We spoke for a short bit, and interestingly enough (small world) found out that he grew up in the next down over (Bangor) from where I live, and he knew the exact area I was at. I forget his name at the moment, but a great person to deal with over the phone.
He exclaimed the part was in stock, but that he may not have been able to get the part up to me today due to being so late...I wasn't worried as I understood 100% about UPS pickup timkes (and that they were probably on the way out the door done for the day).....however today at 10am I got my package delivered to the shop, with my fancy dancy new wastegate spring :D I couldn't believe it actually 'made the truck' yesterday.
Thanks to both shops! Support local business!
Cliffnotes:
Area1320 rocks for suggesting another good local shop
Verocious Motorsports rocks for going the extra mile late in the day to get my package on the truck and to me for today.
Awessssomeness!