Which brand to buy - Wolf Brand, Bintelli, Puma or used?  By  adamjthompson (Read 14,627 times)

What is your price range? A decent Bintelli or Puma is going to run you around $1500. You can get used Hondas or Yamahas for about the same price, but who knows what headaches you would inherit. If you don't mind wrenching, you can get a decent Znen (they make many of the higher end chinese models that are rebranded under many names) for less than a grand.

I know Bintelli started carrying Adleys this past year, but I think the models you are talking about are all Znen manufactured for Bintelli. I'm almost positive the Scorch is, not sure about the Havoc. Great thing about Bintelli is you get a dealer network and a decent warranty.

That's a great question. While all three brands are made by the same factory, they all differ a bit. Firstly, Puma closed up shop last year, so getting parts for that brand may start to get a bit difficult. Some dealers still have stock and are selling them for good prices. We at Bintelli are proud to have one of the better dealer networks in the country. Our dealers stand behind their sales and do a great job of representing our brand well. All of our scooters come with manufacture backed warranties and are fully loaded with upgraded components. You can't go wrong with a Bintelli scooter, no matter which model you wind up with.

If you have any specific questions on our particular models, please let me know and I'd be happy to assist you. Have a great weekend.

I wouldn't say there is any standard. I've hired employees with no experience and trained them and we've hired really experienced guys. The most important thing is just general knowledge of how engines and electrical systems work. If you know the concept behind engines running, being calibrated, etc, then you can learn anything. Scooter engines are very easy to work on for those who understand the concepts. Understanding the "Why" will help you to troubleshoot and find a solution faster. When all else fails, get your hands dirty - rip things apart and put them back together again. Get an internship with a local shop to get some experience if no paying jobs are available.

As a follow up, here's two videos you can watch to get yourself started:

How to do an oil change:

How to do a valve adjustment:

Im curious as well to become a small dealer for Taotao and SYM someday for supplemental income....

I did talk to Tomos a while back and they said I would have to put out the $$ for 5 new 150 scooters on crates,,it came to $4k around about,,the resale was around $1700 each for them thats $4500 in your pocket,but don't forget you need to do all the PDI and sell them first lol,there is work involved,,I would like to do about 5 a month out of my 12x24 shed here..Tomos said that would be no problem,,just need to cough up four grand..lol

It would be wise to offer two types of quality,,the lower more affordable Taotao then a Tomos or SYM,,best of both worlds.

A very good customer service plan is important,,also servicing and repairing the scoots will be your bread and butter when sales are slow.
Offer plans from full service that includes complete inspection,carb adjust,fuel lines/filter,CVT,belt,gear box,oil change,valve inspection adjustment if needed,cables lubed,air filter,plug,brakes,plastics are tight..the list goes on and on...washing/degreasing their scoot is always a good practice in keeping a customer happy too.

Going the extra mile and doing these things correctly will put you above the other shops!

Tom

I have a quick question about one of your models.

The Bintelli Vibe.... I do not see it on Bintellis website but Grand Rapids Scooter has them on their website. Is this a new or discontinued model? Also, does Bintelli produce this scooter in the 150cc?