Comments on: Piaggio to Rebuild Canadian Dealer Network

By: RSVDan

RSVDan — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:50:13 +0000

To Jensen: Yes, from dealers other than AF1. That fill rate is from the U.S. warehouse, so any Aprilia dealer can get nearly anything you need within two weeks from the U.S. warehouse. If they tell you otherwise, you are dealing with an incompetent dealer. Granted, Aprilia definitely need more dealers like AF1, Scuderia West and Pro Italia. But let’s be honest, how many truly kickass Japanese dealers are there anymore? Most are no better than box stores, and that is the kind of customer service you receive.

By: Ape Factory

Ape Factory — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:14:04 +0000

I actually never had any problem getting parts from my local dealer in Florida. Lots of editorializing in that article and use of obvious non-facts.

Aprilia’s big problem is they do need more than a handful of quality dealers around the U.S. Hopefully this effort in Canada will lead to an improved dealer network in the U.S. Truth be told though, Ducati and MV Agusta are no better off and just as sporadic in my home state.

By: Rob L

Rob L — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:52:44 +0000

Piaggio, the scooter king himself said (we are not in the parts business) And what about poor Moto Guzzi? ARRRRGGGG!!!

By: Asphalt_Rubber

Asphalt_Rubber — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:16:36 +0000

Piaggio to Rebuild Canadian Dealer Network – http://aspha.lt/12k #motorcycle

By: Jensen Beeler

Jensen Beeler — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:27:02 +0000

From a dealer other than AF1?

By: RSVDan

RSVDan — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:25:55 +0000

Replacement parts? You must be kidding! Aprilia is at a 98% fill rate within two weeks! I challenge any manufacturer to better that! This wasn’t always the case, but let’s let the past lay and be accurate about the present.