My Mahindra dealer is closing their doors

[Tkblacktail]

Ever notice how when you are on a customer list you always get bombarded with flyers, so THEY can try and make more money. They can't use that same list to let you know they are closing. Why? Because there is nothing in it for them and they don't want to spend the time or money! And yet they all give the BS about how much they "CARE" about their customers![/QUOTE

Oregon's "NIMBY" approach towards manufacturing is taking it's toll on that segment of the state's economy; a shipping companies gain (until the new emission-controls take effect).

Our local HERTZ equipment-rental store closed their doors after a state-supported/funded class-action lawsuit in 2011. Someone "local" tried to use the facility to rent equipment for a smaller franchise since-then.

The second-owner is holding an auction today; closing their doors now too.

Now, the idea to rent an equipment trailer when I need one is also an out-dated plan around here; adding a tandem-axle trailer (that can travel 5 hours round-trip) to my short-list.

Off to the equipment auction...then to the former dealer who is having a liquidation-sale this week.

 

[Turbo Goat]

I don't fault the manufacturer for anything other than the way that they treat their customers and dealers. Mahindra's rep is a little spotty on both accounts. But that wasn't my reason for posting in this thread.

I bought the tractor that I did from the dealer that I did so that I would have a warranty, some one close to provide warranty service, and expert advice. An equipment purchase is a high-stakes adventure for me. Discovering in a round-about way that the dealer is closing two months after my purchase leaves me feeling kinda hung out to dry. If I wanted to be responsible for repairs and parts sourcing I could have purchased a used machine and saved a ton of money.