ARNOLD CLARK BMW !!!!!!!!

I had dealing with an Arnie site in Broxburn. Fitted a cambelt to a Tipo and less than 3 mths later it burst and wrecked the engine. Said I had done it!!!!! They didn't even have the tool to set the tappets and the thing rattled til I sold it.

Had my 3 series in at HF in early May and was told then that Arnie had bought it. Hope he gets rid of the useless skirt at reception. She really went off on one when I said I had paid the MOT station direct instead of being billed by HF!!

Richard the technician, great guy, once I finally was allowed to talk to him. It was like they were holding my car prisoner when it was in workshop. Wouldn't let me see in at all. Don't like that - never know what could happen. I've worked in the trade all my life and know what does happen in workshops!!

Met Arnie himself and not a bad bloke - just some of the t***rs around him he employs.

Went and spoke to my new dealer (as I am temporarily relocating) - no problem at standing and watching vehicle serviced etc AND discount as well.

Black Betty wrote: I worked at Arnolds in the parts department, rover branch on Hamilton road and i can assure you theres nothing wrong with Arnie () while i was there he reversed his new Lexus sc430 through the window of his Lexus branch window, i rest my case

He probably only bought the BMW dealership so he could drive one withput going against his own outlets. He can't be al bad if he wants a Beemer that much

Was in at the parts dept. in Irvine today and Sir Arnold was in meeting staff and looking around at his new purchase. He came and introduced himself to me and shook my hand and a couple of other customers in the showroom. His biggest complaint seemed to be the height of the service desk and it looked like he wanted it lowered promptly. I personally think it was made high to stop disgruntled customers from reaching over it to grab the staff by the neck!

Anyway i haven't personally had any dealings with Clarkies conglomaret yet so time will tell. He personally seems like a nice, down to earth guy though.

Every car my parents bought from Arnold Clark has had issues.

My dad used the expression "You've been Arnold Clarked" for years when he came across a situation where someone or something had been done badly/shortchanged/got a crap deal/poor workmanship etc etc.

T'is the end for flagship dealers if that crook has his name associated with BMW.

In a recent newspaper article, it was mentioned how much money he makes and how little he pays his staff.

His kids aren't very nice either, they went to uni with my sister and her mates!

Andrew

even then it still doesn't work!   i'd blame the advertising company but i suppose "you can't make honey out of hens ****e" (local equivalent of the usual "silk purse/sows ear")