Accessories - buying(best options)

Give me a ring or visit ABR (07) 3890 5899

Make a list then sit down and have a realy good look at it then cross off half the stuff you realy dont need then a bit more.

All the best
Eric

B,

I have always found that if you go to the same 4wd shop the sales people and fitters get to know you and your vehicle. You then start to get mates rates.

If you have a list of stuff that you need fitted talk to the sale person they could save you money by fitting some items at the same time.

Shop around and find out what the opposition is selling the same item for so that you know what they are worth. This also helps if you are at a show and if that item that you want is really on special. The last day of a 4wd show is also good as most of the time they will rather sell it than pack it.

Having said that and from my experience in owning a 4wd shop there is usually not a big margin in what is sold. It is not like K Mart where they buy item by the truck load and can afford to sell cheap. The 4wd market is small and that is why most 4wd shops do other things like mechanical work and the 4wd accessories are a side line.

Wayne

I priced up accessories for my Rodeo, before the Adelaide 4wd show, all ARB gear.
Bull bar, snorkle, canopy and a dual battery system then I waited to the show and saved $800.00 gave $50.00 dollars deposit and they said give them a ring when I pick up the vehicle. This is the second time I bought accessories from ARB at the show. unbeatable prices. Goes in on the 15th. It's a long time to wait to next years show though, I already have a list.

Hope this helps Alex.

The most cost effective way?! - Buy a 2nd hand car with everything you want already installed! - Worked for me!

-myfourby

Disclaimer - This method may not work so well if you intend in buying new.

Just don't get them put on by the car dealer (unless they throw them in for zilch).
In WA, at least, this increases the purchase price and therefore the state stamp duty, which you wouldn't have to pay if you were buying from an accessory place.
Gerry

Thanks for the suggestions, B.