Another store closes it`s doors :(

**JCturboT** · 08-26-2011, 12:32 PM

First it was West Coast Detail Supply, then Proper Auto Care, and now Autowerkes.

Pretty soon we will only have Autogeek left.

Jeff

**BigAl3** · 08-26-2011, 12:46 PM

this is pretty sad. while many are fond of AG, i haven`t been to happy with some of my purchases from them, thus not purchasing as much from them or at all anymore. i try and give my business to as many other small businesses as possible...

**C. Charles Hahn** · 08-26-2011, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by BigAl3

i try and give my business to as many other small businesses as possible...

I really need to start doing more of this myself; we have to keep distribution of products and supplies in this industry from becoming monopolized!

**Dan** · 08-26-2011, 01:13 PM

Never heard of them before. I love AG. I`ve had a couple of minor issue and they have handled them exceptionally well. In fact the only one that tops them is Mothers. Man does Forrest and team go out of his way to help you. Try getting your money back from Sal. I hear that`s an adventure.

**Brad B** · 08-26-2011, 01:46 PM

+1 on Forrest and Mothers. First Rate!

**wascallyrabbit** · 08-26-2011, 04:40 PM

at least detailer domain is still around.

**mikenap** · 08-26-2011, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by JCturboT

First it was West Coast Detail Supply, then Proper Auto Care, and now Autowerkes.

Pretty soon we will only have Autogeek left.

Jeff

Are you talking about Ken@ Autowerkes Exclusive? I had no idea he was shutting down.:sadpace:

**StuLax18** · 08-26-2011, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by mikenap

Are you talking about Ken@ Autowerkes Exclusive? I had no idea he was shutting down.:sadpace:

Yup, but he said it may not be permanent. He just has some stuff he needs to take care of.

**BigAl3** · 08-26-2011, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by Shiny Lil Detlr

I really need to start doing more of this myself; we have to keep distribution of products and supplies in this industry from becoming monopolized!

if one doesn`t support other smaller businesses, unfortunately then this obviously will become more frequent. you could look at it this way, AG is like walmart and all the other smaller online retailers these days are like the mom & pop shops that are struggling to stay alive...

**MarcHarris** · 08-26-2011, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by BigAl3

if one doesn`t support other smaller businesses, unfortunately then this obviously will become more frequent. you could look at it this way, AG is like walmart and all the other smaller online retailers these days are like the mom & pop shops that are struggling to stay alive...

Becoming more and more true it seems.

**David Fermani** · 08-26-2011, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by Shiny Lil Detlr

I really need to start doing more of this myself; we have to keep distribution of products and supplies in this industry from becoming monopolized!

You`ll hopefully be seeing some great changes coming to Autopia that will support this initiative.

Originally Posted by yakky

Never heard of them before.

Pat (Excel Detail) http://www.autopia.org/forum/members/a-k-a-patrick.html was a sponsor here at one time and had a pretty large following. He was around during the same time Danase was a sponsor here too and were both worked out by the last ownership when they jacked up the rates to unbelievable proportions.

**Bunky** · 08-26-2011, 06:23 PM

It obviously is not good when one has less choices in the market place but AG is not exactly like Walmart. Walmart won market share by selling less than the competition. AG did price match but they are not the every day lowest cost seller. They have a different model and their CS is first rate (not Walmart`s claim to success).

If you are an internet seller and do not market yourself, you will lose (go out of business). I do not know how DI is doing but they are very very active in sales, marketing,etc.

**Dan** · 08-26-2011, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by David Fermani

He was around during the same time Danase was a sponsor here too and were both worked out by the last ownership when they jacked up the rates to unbelievable proportions.

I do miss Bob, he has some really nice products.