Steve Gibbs
TAKING THE TEMPERATURE ON WARRANTY
Is it still a sore point for dealers?
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

The question of warranty - and whether dealers are getting a fair deal - is subject of continued interest and emotion.

 

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WARRANTY CLAIMS SURVEY 2025
What are your thoughts?

We would like to hear views from our dealer readers today, on the current warranty claims situation, as paid by your suppliers.

 

The short survey is anonymous and we will publish the results and a selection of your comments in the next issue of Service Dealer magazine.

 

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NEWS
SERVICE CENTRE ADDED BY DEALERSHIP
For robotics and battery

In our WEB ONLY story dealer says the new centre, which will offer sales support in 2026, will give them a faster turnaround time for their professional customers.

 

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New robotics and battery service centre
DEALER ACQUIRES RTK NETWORK FROM RVT
Base station network purchased

Dealer says purchase expands its RTK network and ensures Rea Valley customers continue to receive reliable signals.

 

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RTK network aquired from RVT
PLANT HIRE & CONSTRUCTION
 
The 'digger in a box'
DIGGER IN A BOX GOES SUPER-SIZE!
For 80th anniversary

Manufacturer says crowds are flocking to see a special 80th birthday installation at their HQ.

 

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NEWS
SALTEX ANNOUNCE ATTENDANCE FIGURES
And look forward to 2026's 80th edition

The GMA have announced the official attendance figures for November's staging of their SALTEX show.

 

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SALTEX 2025
OPICO TAKES OVER UK DISTRIBUTION
For range of drills

Company says they will be selling the drills through specialist dealers and direct to farm.

 

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Opico have taken over distribution
VICON APPOINTS NEW DEALER
Extending availability of range

Dealer describes their new product range as being a great fit with the existing brands they already sell.

 

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L-R: Robert Jones of Menai Tractors with Vicon area sales manager Grant Williams
TEAM-UP TO TACKLE ATV THEFT
Rising threat from thieves

Manufacturer strengthens its partnership with vehicle security specialist Datatool.

 

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Team-up to tackle threat
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