“Wow, 20 years has passed,” says our dealer profile star Tom Hicks. “We were planning a huge 20th Anniversary Open House, but because of the virus situation not only is that cancelled but now we have to work on the immediate future. Who would have ever thought after making it 20 years that it has come to something like this?
“When I opened Southern California Triumph 20 years ago everyone told me I was crazy and there was no way I would succeed. There were a whole six new Triumph motorcycles in the showroom because that was all I could afford with my tiny credit line. My friend Hector Cademartori displayed some of his fantastic artwork because I didn’t have the money to fill the walls with apparel and accessories. I was the only salesman. There was a Service Manager who also worked on bikes and Danny who is still here as a master technician. And, my mother in law handled my parts department. I also did all of the accounting as well as janitor and anything else that needed to be done.
“Well, we have made it 20 years and we will make it to 30! I have the best staff and customers one could ever dream of and I know we have the enthusiasm, staff and recipe that will insure we get through this.
“We are open during this situation because we are classified as an essential business and are following all CDC recommendations to insure that you can feel secure when doing business with us. We have also greatly extended our pick-up and delivery services.
So many people and businesses have a great struggle ahead but we are Americans and we will prevail!
Let’s keep riding and when we all get through this we can get together and celebrate.
#RideItOut
