Geez, gut punch today:
My old 2012 with liability and comp has been cheap. I took collision off it years ago - not worth it IMO.
I added the 2024 650 - and 2026 ZR 858 - both with same deductibles, liability, and both with collision et.al:
$$$$$$.
Not the end of the world - but a much bigger bill 1 month before the holiday season then I'm used to.
Going newer has its disadvantages
Gord and Mike still own it. They are great guys. They didnt go broke or anything. They are just getting older and couldnt find a buyer and decided to just shut it down. Mike had a heart attack a little while ago and that probably made the decision easier.
That is sad to hear….. not sure if still family owned, but Gord would feel devastated for things to come to this stage!…. Spent many of years buying parts from there… Sad to see another legendary/long time dealer close their doors!…. They were a staple in the Powersports industry for sure!
My dealer retired, Was bought out by another dealer in SW Ontario with 3 stores selling BRP, and many more stores selling Ag and Construction equipment of many different colours except green.
I felt like a customer number instead of a name.
My new ATV that I purchased was back to another local dealer I haven't dealt with before, but still a Mom and Pop business. Hopefully they can stick around and keep my business.