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Old Mar 17, 2025 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by jake24lt
First off file a report with the NH AG's office. And this group of dealers is own by this guy, and I know factually that "high Octane Harley is known for the same BS..
Paul Veracka’s company of Harley-Davidson stores now includes:
  • High Octane Harley-Davidson in Billerica, Massachusetts
  • Palm Beach Harley-Davidson in West Palm Beach, Florida
  • Rockstar Harley-Davidson in Fort Myers, Florida
  • Motown Harley-Davidson in Taylor, Michigan
  • Alligator Alley Harley-Davidson in Sunrise, Florida
  • Manchester Harley-Davidson in Manchester, New Hampshire
  • Old Glory Harley-Davidson in Laurel, Maryland
  • Brian’s Harley-Davidson in Langhorne, Pennsylvania
This is the crap that pisses me of. I live near Brian's, now Stars and Stripes. I feel like I need a shower after I leave that place and couldn't avoid a sales person. Harley is closing good family-run mom and pop dealers in favor of this cringy method of dealerships.
 
Old Mar 17, 2025 | 09:48 AM
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Man that wouldve pissed me way off. I'd bad moth them on every social media platform I could find then email the owner links.
 
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Originally Posted by RichM752
WTF is a "fit specialist"?
Ya got me but it's on their website.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2025 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by jake24lt
First off file a report with the NH AG's office. And this group of dealers is own by this guy, and I know factually that "high Octane Harley is known for the same BS..
Paul Veracka’s company of Harley-Davidson stores now includes:
  • High Octane Harley-Davidson in Billerica, Massachusetts
  • Palm Beach Harley-Davidson in West Palm Beach, Florida
  • Rockstar Harley-Davidson in Fort Myers, Florida
  • Motown Harley-Davidson in Taylor, Michigan
  • Alligator Alley Harley-Davidson in Sunrise, Florida
  • Manchester Harley-Davidson in Manchester, New Hampshire
  • Old Glory Harley-Davidson in Laurel, Maryland
  • Brian’s Harley-Davidson in Langhorne, Pennsylvania
High Octane is where they were going to get the other Bike from. I have read bad reviews for them as well. I wonder if this is common practice at all PVM dealerships but I'll stay away from those listed as well.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2025 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mikefmoto
This is the crap that pisses me of. I live near Brian's, now Stars and Stripes. I feel like I need a shower after I leave that place and couldn't avoid a sales person. Harley is closing good family-run mom and pop dealers in favor of this cringy method of dealerships.
Mike - I totally agree... You need a shower just walking in the place... Barbs is the same - They told me I needed this and that and the other... Then I showed them the invoice that I had the work done not 200 miles earlier... Not to much further, Check out Williams. Ive dealt with them for years and never had a bad experience... And no dog in the fight....
 
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Old Mar 17, 2025 | 03:20 PM
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Same thing happened to me when trying to buy my truck.! I lost my ****! I hate dealers !
 
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Old Mar 17, 2025 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jake24lt
First off file a report with the NH AG's office. And this group of dealers is own by this guy, and I know factually that "high Octane Harley is known for the same BS..
Paul Veracka’s company of Harley-Davidson stores now includes:
  • High Octane Harley-Davidson in Billerica, Massachusetts
  • Palm Beach Harley-Davidson in West Palm Beach, Florida
  • Rockstar Harley-Davidson in Fort Myers, Florida
  • Motown Harley-Davidson in Taylor, Michigan
  • Alligator Alley Harley-Davidson in Sunrise, Florida
  • Manchester Harley-Davidson in Manchester, New Hampshire
  • Old Glory Harley-Davidson in Laurel, Maryland
  • Brian’s Harley-Davidson in Langhorne, Pennsylvania
HIgh Octane Harley, 10 years ago me and my buddy head up there as he had gone through the same sequence that you went through......bait and switch ********!
 
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Old Mar 17, 2025 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by RichM752
WTF is a "fit specialist"?
A fit specialist is one who recommends seat, high pegs position, handlebars, back rest etc ... Along with all the latest and greatest Pirate wear
 
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Originally Posted by Mattbastard
Wow, that's dirty. Good thing there's plenty of dealerships around who are willing to be more honest, for now anyway.

I would leave them a burning review on Google Maps as well.
I did just that! Also posted here and Yelp is next.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2025 | 03:54 PM
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If they're so into, "making appointments" to come in and make a deal.......

Maybe everyone here should bombard them with "appointments", and not show up. "Yeah, I'm gonna drive up tonight and spend the night....can you recommend any good hotels? I should be there as soon as you open".

Get them all lathered up......"we got another hot one coming in!" I'd even call them back 15 minutes prior to my expected time, and tell them I'm running a bit late......

I think after a beer or six, it would be a hoot just to see them wondering where all their potential "sales" went.

If they can eff around with customers, we should eff around with their "sales" tactics

I can't stand an effin' liar or thief. They get what they deserve.

Don't forget to block their number when youre done playing with them....wouldn't want any pesky calls from a disgruntled salesman
 

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