Jap - Garage, New Shop Opening In

[JAP-Garage]

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[Dohmar]

Hi Mate

Good to see another workshop around, but you'll need to check the forum rules in relation to advertising - only site sponsors are able to advertise services on this forum. No doubt you'll be getting a note from one of the Admins in relation to this.

One question - why import replicas/knockoffs when most of the replicas (ie Nardi Wheels) are cheap non adr approved merchandise that break under the slightest amount of stress? I'm pretty sure most people here would rather pay for quality parts that they know won't break on them (and cause them injury/death)- not to mention the legal hassle from having non adr items fitted to the car (police/insurance)

-D

[JAP-Garage]

Hi Mate

Good to see another workshop around, but you'll need to check the forum rules in relation to advertising - only site sponsors are able to advertise services on this forum. No doubt you'll be getting a note from one of the Admins in relation to this.

One question - why import replicas/knockoffs when most of the replicas (ie Nardi Wheels) are cheap non adr approved merchandise that break under the slightest amount of stress? I'm pretty sure most people here would rather pay for quality parts that they know won't break on them (and cause them injury/death)- not to mention the legal hassle from having non adr items fitted to the car (police/insurance)

-D

I am also parting out cars of genuine parts, but the best way to put it simply is that there is people working on a budget that will be interested in buying these parts, mainly body kits etc.

[Dohmar]

I am also parting out cars of genuine parts, but the best way to put it simply is that there is people working on a budget that will be interested in buying these parts, mainly body kits etc.

OK. What I'd mainly like to point out is that u probably don't want to sell chinese knockoffs here. I would guess that 99% of the people on this forum don't do the 'pretend lookalike' thing because they appreciate the finer details, like having a steering wheel that wont actually snap into two pieces when going full lock. Parting out is great, everyone needs that but please, please, I beg you, don't import cheap imitation shit. The market is already flooded with that crap and I can guarantee that if your business name gets associated with crap products then you wont last 12 months. Sorry if I'm the bearer of bad news, but thats where its at. The online market has neutralized the non-players and it will take a man with a very well thought out business strategy to make headways in this era - and importing imitation BS will do you more harm than good.

So, I would recommend trading on your skills and knowledge, not what you can get 'cheap'.

The poor man pays twice.

-D

[Madaz]

as Ben already pointed out we have rules about Traders and being able to Trade

how many SAU Traders do you see in the >>Classified section<< they all pay for the privillage to Trade under the SAU banner please follow the rules,

best of luck with your chinese rubbish, i suspect eBay might be a better option

[Carbon 34]

Hi Mate

Good to see another workshop around, but you'll need to check the forum rules in relation to advertising - only site sponsors are able to advertise services on this forum. No doubt you'll be getting a note from one of the Admins in relation to this.

One question - why import replicas/knockoffs when most of the replicas (ie Nardi Wheels) are cheap non adr approved merchandise that break under the slightest amount of stress? I'm pretty sure most people here would rather pay for quality parts that they know won't break on them (and cause them injury/death)- not to mention the legal hassle from having non adr items fitted to the car (police/insurance)

-D

Port adelaide has to be the worse place to open a jap import biz , nobody goes near it for fear of defects and to get there car stolen for ram raids

but I guess shipping containers cost less to go a few blocks

When is someone going to turn villis into the garage cafe lol

Best of luck fleabay has plenty of parts or they can be sourced easy

[SLED]

Sorry bud, had to remove your initial post.......please read the rules re advertising before posting again.

You need to subscribe to these forums by way of annual fee in order to advertise....good luck with the business.

[Ricky_Bobby]

I have purchased a part from Leigh , nice guy. I am sure he didnt go out of his way to break the rules (but they are there for a reason) .

Didnt see any cheap chinese gear laying around, just parting out cars and selling the go fast bits from them for cheap.

Given he is a one man band and only starting up, annual fee's may be prohibitive to advertise for him.

Is he allowed to advertise as a private seller ?

Only reason I ask, is I live near the port and having an import wrecker so close is handy .

Only other option I have close is Japco, then its a fair drive elsewhere.

[Madaz]

i would say not but he is more than welcome to post in the forums help other members out with idea's (not mentioning shop) and get a feel for the community

good praise is better than advertising

[SLED]

Is he allowed to advertise as a private seller ?

If he was a private seller, he could advertise his own bits in the "For Sale" section only....but as he isn't, he can't unfortunately...sorry.

[Ricky_Bobby]

Fair enough lads.

[Nightcrawler]

Honestly though, for any variety of half-decent business, $400 to become an SAU sponsor for 6 months (or $600 for 12 months) and get perfectly targeted advertising on here is chicken feed - especially when compared to any other media.

And we have to be fair to our paid sponsors and restrict this sort of thread .....

[Madaz]

WOW that's peanuts

how much is a 1/4 page advert in 1 edition of HPI probably $1000+

[AshR34GTT]

+1 to not importing more rubbish parts