Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 4:48 pm
Can you improve Boxsters? Youll have a big queue
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Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 4:48 pm
PaulJ wrote: Fri Nov 19, 2021 2:28 pm My car has cost me approx. £2k today and there's nothing wrong with it! It's just the pesky paperwork of insurance, tracker monitor subs and road tax stuff.(Might have to spend a few quid at the local later to help me get over the financial body blow).
I'm guessing insurance is a big chunk of that? Also, doesn't everyone pay tax monthly now? /s£971 for insurance? Are you not telling us youve a DD and 12 points tallyspeedingfine wrote: Sat Nov 20, 2021 7:32 pm
Yes, the insurance was £971 and I did 2 years tracker subs at once as it works out cheaper in the long run. Tax is cheaper to buy by the year too, so as you can tell I’m very sensible with money really!
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 4:57 pm
I pay VED annually too, fuck paying more taxes than necessary
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 5:24 pm
My entire fleet comes in just over £1600, FWIW.Rich B wrote: Sun Nov 21, 2021 2:54 pm £971? Blimey - I thought you were old!
Insurance on the M2 is £650 for reference!
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 6:46 pm
Broccers, you've managed to completely Barry that quote.
But £971 does seem high? Paul's either a maniac or lives in the ghetto...I've not paid more than £600 on anything since I was 25!
But £971 does seem high? Paul's either a maniac or lives in the ghetto...I've not paid more than £600 on anything since I was 25!
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 7:06 pm
Probably! Never tried….
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 7:14 pm
Not sure how old Paul is but I've heard from the farmer that insurance for performance cars goes up massively once you're over 70.Matty wrote: Sun Nov 21, 2021 6:46 pm Broccers, you've managed to completely Barry that quote.
But £971 does seem high? Paul's either a maniac or lives in the ghetto...I've not paid more than £600 on anything since I was 25!
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 8:50 pm
I’m fairly sensible and live in a reasonably pleasant area. The car is always garaged too. It’s a Porsche specialist firm and the policy includes things like track days, and also let’s you choose your repairer in the event of any damage. FWIW everyone you deal with seems really pleasant, and if you have occasion to meet them looks like a super model!Matty wrote: Sun Nov 21, 2021 6:46 pm Broccers, you've managed to completely Barry that quote.
But £971 does seem high? Paul's either a maniac or lives in the ghetto...I've not paid more than £600 on anything since I was 25!
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 6:01 pm
Try
Apols for the Barry.
Guess if you've trackdays and a nosh when you crash it's good Paul
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 6:53 pm
I mean, I'm still with A-Plan despite not being cheapest because of their flexibility and ease to deal with, so I can see where you're coming from.PaulJ wrote: Sun Nov 21, 2021 8:50 pm I’m fairly sensible and live in a reasonably pleasant area. The car is always garaged too. It’s a Porsche specialist firm and the policy includes things like track days, and also let’s you choose your repairer in the event of any damage. FWIW everyone you deal with seems really pleasant, and if you have occasion to meet them looks like a super model!
And do Boxsters need fixing? I thought they and the Cayman were pretty much as good as it gets in that sector
If you want a challenge, fix the 4C
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 7:31 pm
With any insurer you can choose who repairs - you may waive your right to an insurer supplied courtesy car.PaulJ wrote: Sun Nov 21, 2021 8:50 pmI’m fairly sensible and live in a reasonably pleasant area. The car is always garaged too. It’s a Porsche specialist firm and the policy includes things like track days, and also let’s you choose your repairer in the event of any damage. FWIW everyone you deal with seems really pleasant, and if you have occasion to meet them looks like a super model!Matty wrote: Sun Nov 21, 2021 6:46 pm Broccers, you've managed to completely Barry that quote.
But £971 does seem high? Paul's either a maniac or lives in the ghetto...I've not paid more than £600 on anything since I was 25!
Try getting a quote for the car parked on your drive every night too.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 7:33 pm
More POWAMatty wrote: Mon Nov 22, 2021 6:53 pm And do Boxsters need fixing? I thought they and the Cayman were pretty much as good as it gets in that sector
If you want a challenge, fix the 4C
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 1:13 pm
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With any insurer you can choose who repairs - you may waive your right to an insurer supplied courtesy car.
Try getting a quote for the car parked on your drive every night too.
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I actually made a claim about 12 years ago. They offered me a BMW courtesy car which I rejected in case anyone I knew saw me driving an automatic. They immediately sourced me a Cooper S to use, and apologised for the rather ‘boy racer’ colour scheme. Not cheap premiums, but faultless service.
With any insurer you can choose who repairs - you may waive your right to an insurer supplied courtesy car.
Try getting a quote for the car parked on your drive every night too.
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I actually made a claim about 12 years ago. They offered me a BMW courtesy car which I rejected in case anyone I knew saw me driving an automatic. They immediately sourced me a Cooper S to use, and apologised for the rather ‘boy racer’ colour scheme. Not cheap premiums, but faultless service.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 1:17 pm
PaulJ wrote: Tue Nov 23, 2021 1:13 pm They offered me a BMW courtesy car which I rejected in case anyone I knew saw me driving an automatic.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 5:16 pm
Pleasingly only the clutch needed doing, DMF was fine. The release bearing started squealing and the pedal was heading to the floor on the ten mile journey, wasn't entirely sure I was going to make itspeedingfine wrote: Sat Nov 20, 2021 7:32 pmCan't not post as it's entertaining, clutch starting to go alreadyspeedingfine wrote: Thu Nov 04, 2021 12:17 pm Old addition to the fleet - 2003 Citroen C5 110 HDI. One owner from new complete with beaded seat covers. It's in great condition and no issues in the MOT history, but they kept no history whatsoever and the fella said he serviced it himself
Only problem I can see so far is the clutch is biting high, but no actual slipping. Yet. I appreciate this may eventually scrap the car, but as I paid £500 I can live with this
Good to be back in a shonky French car, it's a lot more comfortable than the BX was
£350 and they did it same day. I shall now be praying to the French car Gods that this is the last of it for a while. I will be fitting a new set of wiper blades tonight as a peace offering to them
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 9:28 am
Quite pleased with my fuel economy since switching to smaller wheels and winter tyres:
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 10:55 am
What was it before? I've switched back to my narrower eco-tyres on the Up and gained +5mpg....at the cost of significant ride comfort!Jobbo wrote: Wed Nov 24, 2021 9:28 am Quite pleased with my fuel economy since switching to smaller wheels and winter tyres:
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 12:49 pm
I was averaging about 43-44mpg before, could eke out up to 47mpg on one journey. But last night's was a bit trafficked hence the slightly slow average speed, so not even a special economy run. Not bad for a 1950kg 4wd estate.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 12:50 pm
Short-term memory. I know what you mean. I think.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 1:07 pm
Short term, i.e. for the journey shown - 70 miles.