I went to see Carl at Milners today. I needed some bits and bobs but asked him about bearings whilst I was there.
I told him how everyone was delighted that he was stocking genuine bearings at a really good price. This was in response to people wanting them, he said beaming from behind the counter. I know I said. There's just one thing says I......
What if they aren't genuine
He disappeared and came back with a carton.
"It says KOYO on the carton"
Carl opens the carton and takes out a boxed bearing
"It says KOYO on the box"
Carl opens the box and takes out the bearing in its wrapper
"It says KOYO on the wrapper"
Carl rips the plastic slightly and says
"It says KOYO and JAPAN on the bearing and do you know why?" Says he ......
BECAUSE THEY ARE F*****G KOYO, THAT'S WHY!!!!
"They don't only fit your hubs you know. We get containers full of these bearings for all sorts of cars. This isn't the Landcruiser 80 series only shop"
I left with the impression that Carl thought there were some people he just couldn't please.
If it says KOYO - it's KOYO. If it says Namichi or something, then guess what.......
You have to remember that Milners import this stuff and a good deal of it goes out wholesale to other factors. They don't just do over the counter sales. Lift kits are a case in point. They have those made. I know they do. If you look on line, you'll see lift kits on e-bay etc. Look carefully and you'll see that they come from Milner.
All part of the service folks.
Chris
I told him how everyone was delighted that he was stocking genuine bearings at a really good price. This was in response to people wanting them, he said beaming from behind the counter. I know I said. There's just one thing says I......
What if they aren't genuine
He disappeared and came back with a carton.
"It says KOYO on the carton"
Carl opens the carton and takes out a boxed bearing
"It says KOYO on the box"
Carl opens the box and takes out the bearing in its wrapper
"It says KOYO on the wrapper"
Carl rips the plastic slightly and says
"It says KOYO and JAPAN on the bearing and do you know why?" Says he ......
BECAUSE THEY ARE F*****G KOYO, THAT'S WHY!!!!
"They don't only fit your hubs you know. We get containers full of these bearings for all sorts of cars. This isn't the Landcruiser 80 series only shop"
I left with the impression that Carl thought there were some people he just couldn't please.
If it says KOYO - it's KOYO. If it says Namichi or something, then guess what.......
You have to remember that Milners import this stuff and a good deal of it goes out wholesale to other factors. They don't just do over the counter sales. Lift kits are a case in point. They have those made. I know they do. If you look on line, you'll see lift kits on e-bay etc. Look carefully and you'll see that they come from Milner.All part of the service folks.
Chris
Carl at Milners clearly has a point 
