Motoring
SUL MOTO If you've ever thought about putting on a set of leathers, jumping on a bike and riding off into the Algarvian sunset, Sul Moto in Tavira and Faro is the place to start your journey
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ernando and Lucilia, together with daughters Patricia and Carolina are the owners of Sul Moto, the official Honda dealership in both Tavira and Faro. Fernando started selling bikes in 1985 in a small shop in the centre of Tavira. He started with Yamaha, and since then has sold many different makes, until he 'won' a coveted contract with Honda in 2013. Since then, business has gone from strength to strength. In 2019 Sul Moto sold 500 new motorbikes and 200 used. They also stock all accessories; helmets, gloves, leathers, goggles and saddle bags.
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Between the two shops, they employ 11 staff, both sales and in their workshops. Sul Moto also repair all makes of bikes. Fernando's advice to anyone thinking of buying a bike would be to buy a prime brand and avoid the cheaper Chinese copies. He says that although they are cheap, they are difficult to buy parts for, whereas with a decent brand, you will be able to source parts from anywhere in the world. Fernando has a love for both bikes and people. He takes a photo with averyone he sells a bike to, because he's made a new friend. Service is friendly and caring, with the best advice given. You can be assured that you are buying the right
bike for your needs, with no language barrier, and no pressure to buy. Fernando will also help with the registration of used bikes, and can point you in the right direction for a good deal on insurance. For example a Honda 125 pcx 2017 cost only 90 euros to insure, 2,300 euros to buy. So, before you think about setting off on your journey into the sunset, make sure you visit Fernando first. Contacts: Tel. Tavira 281 325 439 Faro 289 154 736 Email: info@sulmoto.pt Website: www.sulmoto.pt
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