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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 04:06 PM
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I am currently shopping for a set of Hooker sidepipes and Martel Bros. are the lowest priced at this time. My question... has anyone dealt with Martels, were they happy with customer service and shipping? I understand that they are a large business, but I have never dealt with them before.
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 06:20 PM
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I've been very happy with them for many years:)
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 07:09 PM
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Can't say I would deal with them. About a month ago I called them about a slew of parts I was looking for and one of the sales people told me to e-mail all the specs to the engine & what I was looking for. I spent an hour composing that e-mail so they would have the best information. Never heard a word back from them. Their loss... $2-3 thousand dollars in parts. They would have had a hard time beating others though as they are local and I would have had to pay taxes.

I'm sure they are a great parts place... they've been in business for quite a few years. Just my experience.
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 08:22 PM
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bought some stuff from them before.. and no problems..

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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 08:52 PM
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I just bought a set of Hooker ceramic coated side-mounted headers for my '69 BB from them.

I was very pleased with the service. I called them, instead of ordering on-line, and the rep was very helpful.
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