For recreational boaters in Perth, there’s nothing worse than unnecessary downtime due to maintenance and repairs.
It’s a scenario any good boat mechanic is acutely aware of, including Damon Johns, who runs Pleisure Marine in O’Connor.
“With any boats, you’re always going to have something that’s unforeseen so to provide that support when those issues arise is important – it’s crucial to the customer to get them back boating again,” Damon said.
Damon knows that his ability to complete maintenance and repairs quickly and effectively for his customers can make or break his reputation.
That’s why he, along with Perth boat mechanics and service centres from as far south as Mandurah right up the coast to Hilary’s, choose Volvo Penta as their preferred supplier of marine engines and parts.
Boaters benefit from ‘second-to-none’ support
Many boat mechanics in Perth choose Volvo Penta for its robust support – both from the local distributor, Ches Power Group (CPG), as well as directly from Volvo Penta in Sweden.
“The support network is second to none,” said Grant Hilbrook who runs Bay Marine in Crawley.
“Having someone to talk to and reach out to on a straight way basis is really beneficial for us and that transfers to the end user – our customers.”
Sam White, operations manager at White Knight Marine in Hilary’s, said the support from CPG and Volvo Penta was one of the biggest selling points for their boating customers, highlighting the quick turnaround times when spare parts were needed.
Volvo Penta engines ‘top of the food chain’
But it’s not just the support that these mechanics and service centres appreciate – they also wholeheartedly believe in the product as well.
Just ask Nick Amps, who has been running Total Marine Repairs in Mandurah for more than 20 years.
“Volvo Penta does meet most recreational boaters’ needs,” said Nick. “We feel the Volvo Penta product is a superior product.”
It’s a sentiment shared by boat mechanics right across Perth including fellow Mandurah mechanic Kevin Mason who runs Mariner Diesel Services.
“I started Mariner Diesel Services about 7 years ago and I’ve had the Volvo Penta product for that long as well and I’m really enjoying it,” he said. “The product is definitely top of the food chain.”
Perth dealer network offers unmatched service
With an expanding network of boat mechanics and service centres who offer Volvo Penta engines and parts, recreational boaters in Perth are spoilt for choice.
There are also a number of benefits of engaging a certified Volvo Penta dealer as well, as James Collings of Collings Marine in Myree explains.
“Volvo Penta have such a vast range, so they have everything covered,” James said.
“You’re a lot better sticking with the Volvo Penta dealer network because you’ve got the warranty system – parts and labor up to 2 years – and we can do software updates on all your equipment.”
One simple, shared philosophy
Despite being sprawled right across the Perth metro area, in some cases up to 100 kilometres apart, these boat mechanics and service centres all share the same philosophy, according to Mike Cippitelli, director of CPG which is the WA state distributor for Volvo Penta products.
“The philosophy with the Volvo Penta dealers is to make sure that both preventative maintenance and breakdown maintenance is done effectively and efficiently so we get you back on the water as soon as possible,” he said.
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