I placed a down payment on a Kawasaki mule, 10/15/2021. I was told that I was in Iuck - that they had just placed an order and had exactly what I wanted on that order...it was all mine. The salesman, Bob set the expectation that they were on back order, guesstimated 2-3 month wait time as the manufacturer was behind. Made sense to me. I followed up monthly - checking in. Was told repeatedly, it hasn't come in yet, it was ordered - we're at the mercy of the manufacturer, you're at the top of the list, they're showing up everyday now, etc.
Two weeks ago I called for an update and spoke with Gina the assistant sales manager. Gina put me on hold, and came back moments later to break the news to me, they never ordered my unit. The salesperson should have told me that months ago - this apparently wasn't breaking news. She felt terrible- I believed her. Gina refunded my money the next day, and assured me an owner would call me the following Monday - two days later. Wait for it, they never called, and haven't called. All I wanted was an explanation. Since then, I've purchased something else.
Supply chain issues are a real issue - I get it. But have the decency to shoot your clients straight. If you made a mistake - own it. Mistakes happen - it's OK. It feels good to acknowledge and own up to mistakes. read more