Ignition system – Harley-Davidson Center Austria bids farewell!
The Harley-Davidson authorized dealer „Ignition System Harley-Davidson Center“ from Strasshof near Vienna, is bidding farewell to its customers at the end of the year. The store will close on December 31, 2021, and the workshop will continue to operate until March 31, 2022—possibly beyond that date if someone else can be found to take over the workshop by then.
Harleysite wishes the entire team all the best and keeps its fingers crossed that things will continue. Stay healthy!
The Zündwerk team has sent us the following information!
In the beginning, there is always farewell...
In the beginning, there is always farewell...
Dear customers, partners, colleagues, and friends of Zündwerk!
On Saturday, March 16, 2013 we have opened our doors to you with joy and confidence. After 3,212 days we will on December 31, 2021 the doors to Harley-Davidson sales, After long and intensive consideration, close again.
We did not take the decision lightly., It was not made ad hoc or overnight, nor was it a financial emergency that led us to this decision. We have been considering it for some time. more than 2 years now We weighed up all the pros and cons and finally decided to take this step:
We look back with a happy smile on the good years back, in which we Passion for the brand were able to share with you:
- which community
- which festivals
- which outings
- that laughter and the happy, sparkling eyes at the takeover of a great desire: a Harley-Davidson!
We have been fortunate to gain many of you as friends. and are truly proud, these people „Friend of the Zündwerk family“ to be able to call!
On the other hand, however, the Management of HD in the last 4-5 years, its strategy and the daily work so that, in almost all areas, significantly changed, that it always more difficult, to nearly impossible has done, this Harley-Davidson attitude to life, from which we all benefit in different ways dream and want to experience and feel it, to live with you.
In addition, there are many Expressions of political will in Austria and the EU, that will determine the future of this wonderful brand increasingly receding from the light into the shadows.
The Delivery and order status - and that was always very challenging even before the coronavirus pandemic – for Motorcycles, parts, and apparel, which model policy, which Working relationship with the manufacturer as well as the manufacturer's orientation -Offline and online, how to sell motorcycles, accessories, and clothing, the frustration all of us increased almost daily across the entire team.
Through the Dealer agreement with HD are we at precise specifications bound, which gives us an extension of Does not make it possible to sort. The manufacturer takes a very strict view of dealers crossing a yellow line. Conversely, it is less strict. we as ignition system continuously and very intense with the German/Austrian and also the European HD Retailers Association for improvements, closer cooperation, greater transparency, and more customer-oriented approach by the manufacturer fought.
Unfortunately, with marginal success. It seems as if „Where there's no will, there's no way.“.
What we the last 20 months However, they have shown how important it is don't bury your head in the sand to plug in. Very positive 😉 to remain and the best possible to get the most out of the circumstances, no matter how difficult and challenging it turns out to be. And you also have to have a take a different path if the goal requires it. Even if it may be very painful for you.
This led to the decision to, that it is WE who are now turning off the lights at Zündwerk HD-Verkauf. WE turned it up. No one else.
The reason we waited so long to write this letter to you is as follows:
For several months now we are looking internally – as well as externally – for a New takeover of the workshop, since it is us extremely important is, at least in this area to remain available to you.
To this day but has unfortunately (still) nothing has been finalized. However, since time is already so far advanced, we did not want to wait any longer.
After the workshop with the almost existing team over the winter goes and Here for you until March 31, 2022 will be, we are optimistic that there will still be a good solution will find.
What will happen in the coming weeks:
- Our Vehicle, parts, and apparel sales is still until December 23, 2021 open.
- The workshop operation will still be done by us until March 31, 2022 continued, to complete all open orders as agreed.
- On our website we will be in the next few days one more list with the presumed Key questions and answers set to that.
As soon as we out of lockdown are allowed to reopen for customer traffic, we will be there for you. of course! also personally available.
Every beginning starts with a farewell.
That's why we're saying goodbye, the Harley-Davidson ignition workers, now in front of the fallen curtain with a deep bow full of gratitude and also pride in you.
With a tearful eye let's look at the last 9 years together with you back.
With a joyful eye let's look into the future and wish you from March 2022 at our „Ignition System – Living Room“ to welcome you.
The Zündwerk family continues! With this in mind: Stay loyal and well-disposed toward us!
We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to ALL of you for our time together with Harley-Davidson!
Best regards,
Erich Windisch and the Zündwerk Harley-Davidson crew
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