Vote for the best supplier and service

Hugh Jardon · 14 March 2006, 19:28

On a positive note lets start a thread where you can post to show where you have had very good/exceptional service as this will help folks locate suppliers who have provided great service.

slimtim · 14 March 2006, 21:10

not marine related but photography....

Nikon and Sigma. Both top notch, I struggle to fault them. Its a pitty more companies don't take a leaf out fo their books.

Biggles · 14 March 2006, 21:13

Marine related = JG Technologies. Spoken to the boss and he seems pretty genuine.

And you get the product you order next day delivery for no extra.

Does what it says on the tin.

Got my vote.

ashbypower · 14 March 2006, 21:14

Barnet Marine and XS Ribs

Alice · 14 March 2006, 21:20

Easyjet, held the plane for 12mins for me last year at Faro airport.

As for Ryanair?! Money grabbing, couldn't give a shite bunch of B*******!!

I'd rather walk than fly with them!

Rogue Wave · 14 March 2006, 21:48

I have always been very impressed with the service I get from Aquafax

Hugh Jardon · 14 March 2006, 21:52

screwfix are always superb, and if they muck up they will put it right no questions asked

Hugh Jardon · 14 March 2006, 21:58

i have had a lot of dealings with various suppliers recently and they have all been most excellent

Ribcraft for toobs

Ron Hale Marine for engine and boat bits

Marine Fabrications for stainless steel

Protex for special fastners

SBS for boat trailer

Osprey for providing a hull all to my spec

mastertrim for upholstery

seastar steering from hypro marine

to be honest it has renewed my faith in some small companies who are willing to go the extra mile and be very competitive and very friendly and helpful to boot.

a lot of companies that i did not place business with were extremely helpful as well, lots of engine suppliers were very helpful but i chose ron hale for a variety of reasons.

it is nice to know that there are some companies that do want your business, however small

floater · 14 March 2006, 22:11

HONDA

I am on my 2nd CRV and i love it

crv 2.2cdti exec 1 year old yesterday 43678 miles in a year an it goes in the sea and on the beach and then spends most of its time on the M6 ,M62 , M56 etc

yes things have gone wrong but nothing they couldn't sort

dont you just love lease cars !!

HONDA

roycruse · 14 March 2006, 22:22

RIBCRAFT

Undisputed champions of the RIB Manufacturing world.

(Well to me they are anyway)

It will be a hell of a boat or a hell of a deal that tempts me away from buying from them again when the time comes.

ian parkes · 14 March 2006, 22:47

John Bridger Marine Exeter

had all the sib's i was interested in in stock as demmo for me to see .
Happy to talk and advise at length on the phone
deflated and inflated demmo boat in the shop with the electric pump I wanted
spent time with full demmo of my new engine in the test tank and ran through everything i needed to know . I felt I knew it well on first trip
Called me as soon as order arrived
Did a super deal on my new boat and other bits , prices as good as anywhere on the web without having to haggle .

5*

benc · 14 March 2006, 23:25

Ok, I have a couple...

Marine related:

My outboard engines are being looked after by warsash marine now, they are now yamaha dealers - and offer a very excellent service, couldn't be happier with them!

Non marine:

Maplin, they have an outstanding delivery service, I have ordered things up to a least 6 o clock, and they have been there before 8am the next morning.

SOLENTER · 15 March 2006, 00:23

Wills Marine Excelent Service
Paul Tilley Nice Guy

George8910 · 17 March 2006, 08:51

American Marine were brilliant for mariner parts - next day delivery and much cheaper than other quotes from outboard shops

Peter J · 17 March 2006, 11:07

Garmin for GPS.

Found their after sales service exceptionally helpful.