Autometer and Turbo Action

Keith 944 · 11-05-2013, 10:56 AM

I decided to post this because we don't hear much good these days. In the last few days these two companies made me look at racing and company support in a different view.

1st) Turbo Action
I won three IHRA divisionals this year with a shifter I purchased from them, they offer contingency money through an "in house" program. this has been great, they have paid quickly and I have paid off the cost of the shifter in one season.
The last race I won on September 20, 2013. I got their release form from them almost a week after. I have now collected most of the payouts from the other companies. Yesterday I received a letter from Turbo Action stating they realize they are behind in my contingency, apologized for the delay, and assured me they would have it out a.s.a.p.
I want to type the last line for all to see:
"We are sorry for the inconvenience in this matter. We definitely need to keep praying our country's issues will get better." signed, Paul & Hallie

What else can I say? You guys have a referring customer for life!

2nd) Autometer
A week ago I went digging through boxes in the basement and found a Auto Meter Level 3 External Digital Pro Shift Light that had quit on me many years ago. I remembered this thing cost well over $200. I have about 4 certificates from winning various races from them so I decided the $200. worth of gift certificates should cover the repair cost of the shift light. I sent it back to them, and they sent me a brand new one as a replacement, no questions asked! I now still hold the gift certificates that I will use for sure.
Autometer, you too, have a lifelong referring customer.

there are a lot of other great companies out there supporting our racing. just thought I would tell about a few that made me smile in the last week.
anyone want to post about something good that has happened to them lately?

Supershifter55 · 11-05-2013, 11:32 PM

Great Post Keith! I too believe things will get better in a positive way. Life is too short to always dwell on the negative. Thanks for sharing a positive story and I too will refer Auto Meter and Turbo Action. Gary Howe

Robert Simpson · 11-07-2013, 08:31 AM

My family and I have known Paul and Hallie of Turbo Action since I could walk. They are good people who do there best by there product and customers. They are a small family run business who I know have been affected by this economy. My fathers car is a stick and we run there stickers because we support them. I know they have been one of the oldest ongoing contendency sponsors for both NHRA and IHRA. That is until a couple years ago when NHRA and IHRA changed things and it was not possible for them to support the contendency program. So they do it "in house" I believe? He told me that NHRA and IHRA would not even call and ask them what was happening? He said considering how long they have supported the associations?? Over 30yrs each...... Crazy. But I will continue to support TA and Autometer in my car.

Robert

Ron Ortiz · 11-07-2013, 03:56 PM

I cannot say enough about Turbo Action and Auto Meter. Paul and his partner (can't remember his name, but I got it on the tip of my tongue) always come by my pit area and chat, great people. Paid me contingency for years, and quick. Always there if you need them.
Auto Meter has always taken immediate care of any problems I've had, they're on track presence is of great value and they really stand behind their products. They too came by pit area to see if everything was OK.

Great companies to deal with.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA I miss Steve Tanzi

11-05-2013, 10:56 AM	#1
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,195 Likes: 1,162 Liked 1,885 Times in 578 Posts	Autometer and Turbo Action I decided to post this because we don't hear much good these days. In the last few days these two companies made me look at racing and company support in a different view. 1st) Turbo Action I won three IHRA divisionals this year with a shifter I purchased from them, they offer contingency money through an "in house" program. this has been great, they have paid quickly and I have paid off the cost of the shifter in one season. The last race I won on September 20, 2013. I got their release form from them almost a week after. I have now collected most of the payouts from the other companies. Yesterday I received a letter from Turbo Action stating they realize they are behind in my contingency, apologized for the delay, and assured me they would have it out a.s.a.p. I want to type the last line for all to see: "We are sorry for the inconvenience in this matter. We definitely need to keep praying our country's issues will get better." signed, Paul & Hallie What else can I say? You guys have a referring customer for life! 2nd) Autometer A week ago I went digging through boxes in the basement and found a Auto Meter Level 3 External Digital Pro Shift Light that had quit on me many years ago. I remembered this thing cost well over $200. I have about 4 certificates from winning various races from them so I decided the $200. worth of gift certificates should cover the repair cost of the shift light. I sent it back to them, and they sent me a brand new one as a replacement, no questions asked! I now still hold the gift certificates that I will use for sure. Autometer, you too, have a lifelong referring customer. there are a lot of other great companies out there supporting our racing. just thought I would tell about a few that made me smile in the last week. anyone want to post about something good that has happened to them lately? __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

11-05-2013, 11:32 PM	#2
Supershifter55 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 12 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Autometer and Turbo Action Great Post Keith! I too believe things will get better in a positive way. Life is too short to always dwell on the negative. Thanks for sharing a positive story and I too will refer Auto Meter and Turbo Action. Gary Howe __________________ Custom construction

11-07-2013, 08:31 AM	#3
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 808 Likes: 7 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Autometer and Turbo Action My family and I have known Paul and Hallie of Turbo Action since I could walk. They are good people who do there best by there product and customers. They are a small family run business who I know have been affected by this economy. My fathers car is a stick and we run there stickers because we support them. I know they have been one of the oldest ongoing contendency sponsors for both NHRA and IHRA. That is until a couple years ago when NHRA and IHRA changed things and it was not possible for them to support the contendency program. So they do it "in house" I believe? He told me that NHRA and IHRA would not even call and ask them what was happening? He said considering how long they have supported the associations?? Over 30yrs each...... Crazy. But I will continue to support TA and Autometer in my car. Robert

11-07-2013, 03:56 PM	#4
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Autometer and Turbo Action I cannot say enough about Turbo Action and Auto Meter. Paul and his partner (can't remember his name, but I got it on the tip of my tongue) always come by my pit area and chat, great people. Paid me contingency for years, and quick. Always there if you need them. Auto Meter has always taken immediate care of any problems I've had, they're on track presence is of great value and they really stand behind their products. They too came by pit area to see if everything was OK. Great companies to deal with. Ron Ortiz U/SA I miss Steve Tanzi __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK