NEW M/C SERVICE CENTRE FOR ABERDEEN...??

[dino#70]

I have it on good authority that Aberdeen may be getting a new motorcycle service centre.
It is meant to have some good financial backing and if it goes ahead should be run VERY professionally with the priority being customer satisfaction........( Now theres a welcome and refreshing change in Aberdeen!!!)
The likely place for this is to be in one of the arches at the bottom of South Collage STD. I hear The centre is to provide much needed service facilities in Aberdeen, catering for all types of motorcycles along with MOTs, tyre supply and fitting and even the posiblity of a Dyno and tuning services (to be confirmed)!!
i believe there is to be two full time mechanics
Sounds great if its true and could only be a good thing for the average biker in and around the north east.
More info to come as i hear about it .....

[Russ]

You sure you aint getting mixed up with Shirtlifters ?

They use a couple of Arches down there.

Be nice if there was someone else but knowing the 'cartel' in Aberdeen they probably wouldn't last long !!

Call me cynical if you want !

[dino#70]

Hi Russ,
Just to make you aware, the new venture is in no way connected with either of the shops in exsistance resulting in an increase in choice for the North East biker!
This new service centre (if it goes ahead) may be new on the scene but it is to be created and funded by two enthusiastic bikers for bikers (quite possibly through bitter experience) . I for one hope that it does go ahead as the plans the guys have for their new business sound very refreshing for the area.

[garymitch]

so are you going to tell us who is going to be doing it

[Coddy]

so are you going to tell us who is going to be doing it

I would imagine he has something to do with it.
Remember Ducati in Dyce etc, etc.
And i would imagine the same mechanic.

[baldy]

so are you going to tell us who is going to be doing it

I would imagine he has something to do with it.
Remember Ducati in Dyce etc, etc.
And i would imagine the same mechanic.

I would also "presume" the same people may be involved

[Coddy]

I would also "presume" the same people may be involved

Doubt it, he died, which i think is the reason it closed before.

[memini]

if it means more choice and better service for the customers good luck to whoever is setting this business up

[baldy]

I would also "presume" the same people may be involved

Doubt it, he died, which i think is the reason it closed before.

It was as he was the main backer but there were more people involved ........

[dino#70]

Hi guys,
A little more info for you, exciting times ahead!!
The new motorcycle service centre is to be called ALBA-MOTO and will be situated at......

ALBA-MOTO motorcycle engineering
Arch 13
South Collage Street
Aberdeen

I believe the agreement was done today with the landlord for the property and work should commence early next week on signage, equipment, phones etc etc.
Doors to open in approx 4-8weeks

Booking will start to be taken in the next few weeks, i will post the phone numbers for the shop when they are available.

More info as its available.......

[dino#70]

Hi Guys,

Albamoto now has a facebook page for those of you who use the service. (No website as yet)
You can follow the company on their build up to their official opening . Progress and info will be updated regularly on their page as it becomes available.


AlbaMoto Motorcycle Engineering

53 likes so far and counting.........

[aisgsimon]

Do you do (older) Big Mans Wanger servicing for non Big Mans Wanger prices per chance?

[dino#70]

I am sure the guys would be able to help you with that.
Their hourly rate is to be approx £40 per hour (to be confirmed)....
FYI,
Their entry date has been slightly held up due to a new fire door being installed to comply with new fire regs. They get entry 11th June now, planning to be up and running by the end of that month.

Hope that helps....

[stitch82]

just looked at there face book page. looks very very promising

[Dave]

Any loan bikes for when customer bikes are in for work

[Khauff]

Any loan bikes for when customer bikes are in for work

Good question

[garymitch]

are they fully qualified mechanic's with proper training ???

[al]

Any loan bikes for when customer bikes are in for work

Good question

There aren't many independent car garages that offer loan cars while your car is in getting a service so I wouldn't expect an independendent bike garage to be offering the same. Not unless you are happy with them passing the overhead costs onto you in their labour rates.

It'll be Shanks Pony or the bus.

Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian).

[dino#70]

Hi Guys,
Just to quickly answer some questions.
Firstly,
No immediate plans to provide courtesy bikes , not to say that this will always be the case. As the business grows and customers request courtesy bikes then funds may be set aside for this. However, the guys were careful to choose a site ( South Collage STD) within easy reach of main public transport, this was manditiory in their plans to keep customer disruption to a minimum.

Secondly,
Yes, the technicans to be in place will be time served and qualified motorcycle techs.

One tech is confirmed ,
second to be confirmed

[Zax]

125 's twist and go scooter for your loan bikes would be perfect

[Dave]

125 's twist and go scooter for your loan bikes would be perfect

[steve]

are they fully qualified mechanic's with proper training ???

Trustworthy is very important too ! I've come across some mechanics that shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a spanner !

[haiax0]

I've come across some mechanics

some one had to lower the tone...

[steve]

I've come across some mechanics

some one had to lower the tone...

Ate very funny dude but I was trying to make a serious point about trusting unknown folk to work on our bikes !

[dino#70]

Hi guys,
Just to address to the point made regarding staff.
The guys know only too well that your business stands and falls on the reputation and abilities of your staff, as such they are actively looking to secure two technicians who will compliment and grow their business while providing an excellent level of service to their respective customers.
The staff in question will be anounced as and when they are close to opening allowing the technicians involved ample time to inform their present employers of their intentions to leave.
I again can only stress that these guys are putting their life savings into this project and want only the best for themselves and their customers , hiring substandard staff is not an option.

Keys for the new site are being handed over today!!