Let me say at the outset, this business has thus far treated me better than one of its local competitors, called "fluidfree ride"-- that place was a 0/5.
The majority of the times I've stopped in this PEV store, for service, purchase, or information, someone has responded almost immediately, yet the quality of interaction and information given warrants a more nuanced review.
Some of the sales reps are misinformed on the products they sell. For example, one sales guy in there talked very confidently while assuring me the VSETT 10+ scooter was faster than the INMOTION RS scooter. If you've done any basic homework, you'd know this is an absurd remark. Take some time to learn about the products you sell. You literally have one job, man.
Maybe my expectations are too high. Scooters aren't as expensive as buying a new car. Maybe I shouldn't expect the people who work at a scooter business to ensure the vehicles they allow people to test-ride have all of their working parts secure before customers try them. After all, it's just an electric vehicle, right? Nobody takes a middle-aged man on a scooter that seriously.
My first time testing one of the electric bikes (a small girly purple 25mph petal-less bike/cyle-thing) the front wheel was not even securely connected to the bike's frame. Had I actually taken this bike on the road and hit a bump, I could have been seriously injured. I only noticed it wasn't secure because the wheel did fall off when I picked-up the front end of the bike by its handlebars in curiosity as to how heavy it was. Oopsie Daisy, right? I walked the thing (and its now detached wheel) back into the store and the owner apologized while securing a vital bolt and then sending me back out on my way. I can forgive this. It was an honest mistake. I'm a reasonable customer.
I ended up buying the VSETT 10+ for about $2,000 after taxes and warranty, plus a few hundred bucks more for a faster charger, and a bike lock. Overall, I've been happy with this purchase and have put over 1300 miles on this scooter since January 2024. I'm obsessed with riding a scooter around the bay area. It really is a joy.
Back to the review:
I like visiting this store and I think they mean well, even where they fall short on professionalism at times. On numerous visits, I've been browsing the showroom or waiting for a repair and have easily overheard technicians cursing and making childish remarks while tinkering with their customers' vehicles. Again, not a huge deal... but if you're looking to be a family-friendly business -- there's room for improvement.
I would give this business 3.5 stars out of 5. They are lenient with test rides, and allowed me plenty of time to decide if I liked the item I was preparing to buy.
Most of the employees are personable, while a couple of them seem to have an ego in need of adjustment.
A couple weeks ago, I bought an INMOTION RS here. I then asked to return it within 48 hours (25 miles on odometer) of the purchase, for personal financial reasons. The owner allowed me to return it, but I lost about $600 for doing this after waiting nearly a week for the funds to return to my bank account.
My feelings about that whole experience are mixed. The INMOTION RS they sold me had sat around in the store and developed flat spots in the tires. They sold me the scooter this way. The very next day after buying it, I had to return it for repair because it wasn't good-to-go in the first place. One of the sales guys gave me a long-winded excuse, hoping I'd just stop bothering them and wait to see if the problem self-corrected in time. I pushed back. This wasant a realistic expectation or action on his part.
If you sell a product, it should work the right way, right away. If it doesn't, you make it right. It seemed to me that the staff were a bit overwhelmed by the amount of repairs and scheduled service they already had waiting on them in the shop and this joker was looking for an easy escape. Nope. Not today, junior. I worked hard for the money I spent here.
I sound cranky. I'm not. I'm judgmental. This is an app where customers judge the businesses they frequent.
Will I return to PEV Works? Yeah. I'll have a flat front tire sooner or later.
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