EXPLAINING PRICING TO CUSTOMERS
When there's a discrepancy between online and in-store
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

A reader faced a negative online review when a customer realised they were charged more for a tool in-store than they would have been on the dealer's website.

 

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Steve Gibbs
NEWS
DEALERSHIP EXPANDS OPERATING AREA
Following closure of local business

In our WEB ONLY story, the company has retained the employment of the former dealership's staff members, who have knowledge of the local area and market.

 

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L-R: Paul Walton, Chris Ollerton, Oliver Knowles, Andre Dobson and Will Berry
KELLY TAKES OVER AT BUXTONS
Following Neale's retirement

Dealership Buxtons have confirmed their new managing director following the recent retirement of Neale Hopley.

 

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Kelly Burgess
NEWS
 
Service Dealer Conference
CRAMER JOIN AS SILVER SPONSOR
Of the Service Dealer Conference & Awards 2025

Cramer are the latest company to lend their support to our event dedicated to the dealer network.

 

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Husqvarna's multi-year deal
HUSQVARNA SIGNS MULTI-YEAR DEAL
With global golf tour

The partnership will see the brand and products feature across on-course and digital branding, product showcases in tournament villages and hospitality platforms.

 

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Jason Nettle
JASON'S JURASSIC COAST CHALLENGE
Friends, family, and (definitely) a struggle!

Jason Nettle, director of Winchester Garden Machinery, is taking on his latest challenge which involves 1100m of elevation!

 

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Commercial Open Day
DEALERSHIP HOLDS FIRST COMMERCIAL OPEN DAY
Attended by local turf professionals

Dealership says there was a solid representation and customer interest in zero-turn mowers.

 

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GroundsFest
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
For this year's show

Organisers say this year's edition of the trade event promises to be bigger, better, and bolder than ever before.

 

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Will Fowler
FIELD SALES REPRESENTATIVE ROLE TAKEN
Working with the dealer network

New man has worked for a number of agricultural dealerships and a large farm equipment supplier.

 

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New Aodes dealer appointed
ANOTHER AODES DEALER APPOINTED
By Boss ORV

Distributor describes new dealer as running a great business with friendly faces and reliable service,

 

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