If you get the train ticket from the right place (and travel the right times) it will only be £1 extra for the return than the single! ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 4:09 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Transporting a 2+2
That was my original plan, however I'm trying to cover all the possible outcomes. If the car should fail its MOT and turn out to be something that isn't easily fixed, then I'd be stuck with a costly train ticket back home and the prospect of having to go back out to Bristol again at a later date. On Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:07:03 +0000, Jim Hearne <[email protected]> wrote: > Ok. > > Can't you book it in for a MOT at Bristol ? > And then get the tax locally. > > Jim > > > [email protected] wrote: >> But the risk of being charged with driving an unsafe vehicle (lets face >> it, >> they'll find something!) would result in a probable fine, points on the >> license and also being excluded from the club's insurance scheme for >> having >> a conviction. 160 miles is a lot of road to get caught on! >> >> I'd rather pay a bit more and not have to worry about that. :) >> >> T >> >> On Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:57:55 +0000, Jim Hearne <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Theres nothing that says it has to be a reasonable distance. >>> As Martin says it may be considered as taking P but if theres no maximum >>> >>> distance specified i don't see what you can be done for. >>> >>> You can drive to and from a pre booked MOT, even if it fails (as long as >>> >>> it's roadworthy). >>> So you can drive it from Bristol to your local garage and then take it >>> home if it fails. >>> Even if it costs you a retest is still cheaper that trailer rental. >>> >>> Jim >>> >>> >>> [email protected] wrote: >>> >>>> I've read that on a few forums, but I was under the assumption that the >>>> MOT >>>> had to be within a reasonable distance? >>>> >>>> I suspect there will be a few MOT failure points that I'd like to >>>> >> address >> >>>> before I put it in for the MOT though. (Headlight alignment is the >>>> >> usual >> >>>> sticking point). >>>> >>>> T >>>> >>>> On Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:33:41 +0000, Jim Hearne <[email protected]> >>>> >> wrote: >> >>>> >>>> >>>>> If it needs a MOT you can just book one at a centre near your home and >>>>> >>>>> then drive it there. >>>>> You don't need Tax for a pre-arranged MOT. >>>>> >>>>> Doesn't sound legal but whenever anybody has checked it seems to be. >>>>> >>>>> Jim >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> [email protected] wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>> >>>>>> At some point I'm going to have to get my 2+2 from Bristol out to >>>>>> >> where >> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> I >>>> >>>> >>>>>> live now in Bishop's Stortford, it's going to need an MOT and tax so >>>>>> I >>>>>> can't just take a train and then drive it back. >>>>>> >>>>>> I've been considering hiring a car transporter and bring it back that >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> way >>>> >>>> >>>>>> (much preferred), or buying a towbar for my Focus and hiring a >>>>>> trailer >>>>>> for >>>>>> the day. >>>>>> >>>>>> Does anyone have any other suggestions / recommendations for hire >>>>>> companies? >>>>>> >>>>>> Tony >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >> >> > > > > > > -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.24/1947 - Release Date: 15/02/2009 00:00 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
