Freebies Honda Watch

Clive242 · 29th May 2008, 11:53

Has anyone ever seen a Honda watch?

Last November, when I placed the order for my Civic company car, I was offered a 'Honda Watch' if I nominated a certain dealer to supply the car. To protect the identity of the dealer, let's just call them vealnovA Hando, Soilhull.

The car arrived in December, and months went on with emails from the dealer saying 'give me until next week', 'should be here soon', etc, then my emails were just ignored.

A month ago, I reported the issue to Honda Customer Care, who said they had sorted it with the dealer - but still no watch.

OK, I'm only haggling over a freebie watch, but I find it disgusting that a salesman offers something to get a £19k order then reneges on the deal.

Do Honda watches exist?

Clive

Rich 11 · 29th May 2008, 12:00

I have an official Seiko Honda F1 watch but not bought from Honda

harleyfatboy · 29th May 2008, 12:06

I have a Honda type R watch.... bought it at my dealer ....ON A STEEL HORSE I RIDE

robbo51 · 29th May 2008, 12:54

I like this:
MEN'S SEIKO SPORTURA HONDA F1 CHRONOGRAPH SPC009P1 on eBay, also, Wristwatches, Watches, Jewellery Watches (end time 30-May-08 21:09:22 BST)

Palindrome · 29th May 2008, 13:08

Just a stab in the dark,and I will take great care not to name the dealer but would it be
AVONVALE HONDA,
STRATFORD RD,
SHIRLEY,
SOLIHULL,
WEST MIDS B90
would it?

IanG · 29th May 2008, 13:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

I like this:
MEN'S SEIKO SPORTURA HONDA F1 CHRONOGRAPH SPC009P1 on eBay, also, Wristwatches, Watches, Jewellery Watches (end time 30-May-08 21:09:22 BST)

That's a nice watch

Rich 11 · 29th May 2008, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

I like this:
MEN'S SEIKO SPORTURA HONDA F1 CHRONOGRAPH SPC009P1 on eBay, also, Wristwatches, Watches, Jewellery Watches (end time 30-May-08 21:09:22 BST)

Thats the one !

Clive242 · 29th May 2008, 13:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palindrome

Just a stab in the dark,and I will take great care not to name the dealer but would it be
AVONVALE HONDA,
STRATFORD RD,
SHIRLEY,
SOLIHULL,
WEST MIDS B90
would it?

That's amazing! I thought I'd been cryptic enough to hide the dealers' identity. You must have your own personal Enigma Machine!

Needless to say, the 8 services my Civic will need over the next 4 years will be with a different dealer.

draBstas!

Moose · 29th May 2008, 13:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palindrome

Just a stab in the dark,and I will take great care not to name the dealer but would it be
AVONVALE HONDA,
STRATFORD RD,
SHIRLEY,
SOLIHULL,
WEST MIDS B90
would it?

Name n Shame!

Palindrome · 29th May 2008, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clive242

That's amazing! I thought I'd been cryptic enough to hide the dealers' identity. You must have your own personal Enigma Machine!

Needless to say, the 8 services my Civic will need over the next 4 years will be with a different dealer.

draBstas!

Mystic Meg's got nothin' on me

ghowarth · 29th May 2008, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palindrome

Mystic Meg's got nothin' on me

What are the lottery numbers for tomorrow??

allan40alt · 29th May 2008, 15:28

When I purchased an Accord I demonstrated it to my friend who asked me to accompany him when he had a test drive in a Tourer.

I didn't just accompany him, I actually drove the demonstrator and then sat beside him whilst he drove and explained all the 'bits n bobs'.

When we returned to the dealers I was promised a case of wine for my trouble and getting them an order.

Well, that was around 4 years or so ago and, despite me giving them a reminder, I never did see that wine!!

They do, however, have a couple of Honda watches that seem to have been there for years. Don't think you're missing much.

Clive242 · 29th May 2008, 16:02

Just heard back from Honda Customer Care. The salesman concerned is 'no longer with Honda', so I'll have to wait and see what his replacement says.

Not holding my breath, but also not going to let this go as it's a matter of principle now.

If they can't get a watch I'll grudgingly accept two VIP passes to the British Grand Prix (as long as I'm not expected to have lunch with Jenson Button).

Palindrome · 29th May 2008, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghowarth

What are the lottery numbers for tomorrow??

04,19,27,32,33,and 42 b/b 11!

Dare you!

Clive242 · 18th June 2008, 20:46

Finally!!! 6 months and 1 day after collecting the Civic.

The original salesman was a total neWark who had no intention of honouring the deal, and fobbed me (plus others, apparently) off. I guess he was sacked. The official line is 'he doesn't work for Honda any more'.

All credit to the Sales Manager for picking up the pieces and resolving the issue within a week of me calling him.

Clove (garlic tonight)

Palindrome · 18th June 2008, 22:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clive242

Finally!!! 6 months and 1 day after collecting the Civic.

The original salesman was a total neWark who had no intention of honouring the deal, and fobbed me (plus others, apparently) off. I guess he was sacked. The official line is 'he doesn't work for Honda any more'.

All credit to the Sales Manager for picking up the pieces and resolving the issue within a week of me calling him.

Clove (garlic tonight)

Should I get my enigma machine out again ?

C1V1C · 18th June 2008, 22:13

That SI a nice watch (enigma if you will).

To that dealers credit I didn't buy by car off them but as they are near me now I used them for service and they were very good. The service manager was spot on and I will use them again. (However i made darn sure my CIVINFO sticker was clearly visable when I dropped it off!!)

29th May 2008, 11:53	#1 (permalink)
Clive242 Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 29th October 2007 Location: Long Eaton, Derbyshire Posts: 88 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Honda Watch Has anyone ever seen a Honda watch? Last November, when I placed the order for my Civic company car, I was offered a 'Honda Watch' if I nominated a certain dealer to supply the car. To protect the identity of the dealer, let's just call them vealnovA Hando, Soilhull. The car arrived in December, and months went on with emails from the dealer saying 'give me until next week', 'should be here soon', etc, then my emails were just ignored. A month ago, I reported the issue to Honda Customer Care, who said they had sorted it with the dealer - but still no watch. OK, I'm only haggling over a freebie watch, but I find it disgusting that a salesman offers something to get a £19k order then reneges on the deal. Do Honda watches exist? Clive

29th May 2008, 13:08	#5 (permalink)
Palindrome Also found in orange Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th January 2008 Location: Warwick,UK Posts: 211 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Honda Dealer Just a stab in the dark,and I will take great care not to name the dealer but would it be AVONVALE HONDA, STRATFORD RD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDS B90 would it?

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29th May 2008, 12:00	#2 (permalink)
Rich 11 TYPE R GT (R-15016) Rocketship door handle Join Date: 11th May 2008 Location: Hull East Yorkshire Posts: 1,049 Thanks: 8 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts	I have an official Seiko Honda F1 watch but not bought from Honda

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harleyfatboy Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 24th November 2007 Location: london Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I have a Honda type R watch.... bought it at my dealer ....ON A STEEL HORSE I RIDE

29th May 2008, 12:54	#4 (permalink)
robbo51 On holiday!! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,092 Thanks: 47 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	I like this: MEN'S SEIKO SPORTURA HONDA F1 CHRONOGRAPH SPC009P1 on eBay, also, Wristwatches, Watches, Jewellery Watches (end time 30-May-08 21:09:22 BST)

29th May 2008, 15:28	#12 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,227 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts	When I purchased an Accord I demonstrated it to my friend who asked me to accompany him when he had a test drive in a Tourer. I didn't just accompany him, I actually drove the demonstrator and then sat beside him whilst he drove and explained all the 'bits n bobs'. When we returned to the dealers I was promised a case of wine for my trouble and getting them an order. Well, that was around 4 years or so ago and, despite me giving them a reminder, I never did see that wine!! They do, however, have a couple of Honda watches that seem to have been there for years. Don't think you're missing much.

29th May 2008, 16:02	#13 (permalink)
Clive242 Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 29th October 2007 Location: Long Eaton, Derbyshire Posts: 88 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just heard back from Honda Customer Care. The salesman concerned is 'no longer with Honda', so I'll have to wait and see what his replacement says. Not holding my breath, but also not going to let this go as it's a matter of principle now. If they can't get a watch I'll grudgingly accept two VIP passes to the British Grand Prix (as long as I'm not expected to have lunch with Jenson Button).

18th June 2008, 20:46	#15 (permalink)
Clive242 Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 29th October 2007 Location: Long Eaton, Derbyshire Posts: 88 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Finally!!! 6 months and 1 day after collecting the Civic. The original salesman was a total neWark who had no intention of honouring the deal, and fobbed me (plus others, apparently) off. I guess he was sacked. The official line is 'he doesn't work for Honda any more'. All credit to the Sales Manager for picking up the pieces and resolving the issue within a week of me calling him. Clove (garlic tonight)

18th June 2008, 22:13	#17 (permalink)
C1V1C Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 20th January 2008 Location: Bham, UK Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That SI a nice watch (enigma if you will). To that dealers credit I didn't buy by car off them but as they are near me now I used them for service and they were very good. The service manager was spot on and I will use them again. (However i made darn sure my CIVINFO sticker was clearly visable when I dropped it off!!)