In a country far too often plagued with less than stellar customer service, I felt the need to take the time and write a review of TPS, as they went above and beyond to ensure a terrific experience for me.
After being ignored by a different branded powersports place less than a mile from me in Pittsboro, to the extent the gentleman wouldn't even look at me while talking, I took to the internet to find my daughter a go kart for her birthday, which was in two days and also happened to be a holiday weekend. I knew the odds of getting something great, assembled, and to the house in time was going to be a challenge. Due to my poor experience with the local place in Pittsboro, I chose to email TPS in Garner and negotiate what I wanted via email. We quickly agreed on a model and price, deposit was put in place, and TPS Garner started assembly. The go kart would be ready for pick-up the morning of her birthday. I've negotiated and bought cars online, and the experience with TPS was just as easy. But it got much better . .
Upon arrival on a Saturday morning at TPS Garner, driving a Jeep Wrangler with a trailer in tow and two 12 year old girls who had no idea why we were there . . the surprise was unveiled. My daughter was ecstatic, as was her friend. EVERYONE we met that day was extremely friendly and engaging, not just to myself, but also the two girls. At TPS Garner, the customers really do come first . . no matter male, female, young or old. We felt welcomed. But it still gets better . .
I checked out the specs on the go kart beforehand. I measured my trailer. It *should* have fit. It didn't. The spec sheet was incorrect (really, I measured twice!). I'd just driven 45 min (Pittsboro to Garner) to pick up this amazing surprise, and couldn't get it home. I found a U-Haul place with a trailer big enough in downtown Raleigh. I unhooked my trailer to leave it at TPS Garner, put the kids back in the Jeep, and went to pick up the trailer 15 min away. In case anyone was wondering, U-Haul doesn't rent to "soft top cars". The Jeep is a soft top. No one in the Jeep was a happy camper. On the way back to TPS Garner to pick up my trailer and figure out another plan to get the go kart the following week, I called them to let them know the U-Haul "soft top" policy. They hadn't heard of it either, and asked for 10 min to figure something out and they would call back. They did . . and they offered to follow me to Pittsboro that day and deliver it for me. I cannot begin to explain how truly amazing an offer this was. It's reassuring that really good people still exist in this crazy world we live in, and it speaks volumes for the focus TPS Garner puts on its customers and their experience. It was also an incredible act of kindness that the kids witnessed . . to help them further understand the importance of putting others before themselves.
I believe we should all treat each other with dignity, respect, and kindness. To receive great customer service, you should also strive to be a great customer. A little bit of kindness goes a long way. The owner / employees of TPS Garner have obviously figured it out. I will gladly recommend them to anyone in the market for your first, or next, outdoor toy!
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