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o-marek
 Post subject: Re: Driving a hybrid
PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2014 12:46 am 
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So a first aid kid and extinguisher are needed to pass an ph mot?.. It doesn't say that in my handbook.. :roll:

...and full, inflated spare wheel (not repair kit) and set of "no smoking" stickers and.... :shock:
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grandad
 Post subject: Re: Driving a hybrid
PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2014 5:37 am 
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o-marek wrote:
jman316 wrote:
So a first aid kid and extinguisher are needed to pass an ph mot?.. It doesn't say that in my handbook.. :roll:

...and full, inflated spare wheel (not repair kit) and set of "no smoking" stickers and.... :shock:

We can have the repair kit or a space saver wheel.

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roythebus
 Post subject: Re: Driving a hybrid
PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2014 7:53 am 
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the general condition of the car here must be of a high standard; no worn or torn interior, and underneath they certainly look a lot harder for items that may be worn or may fail in service.
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jman316
 Post subject: Re: Driving a hybrid
PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2014 8:29 am 
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wannabeeahack wrote:
matty86 wrote:
Surely its got to have its taxi MOT yet?


its took him 9 months to get this far, why rush?


btw it didnt take me nine months I kind of started the process back in Nov. :)

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jman316
 Post subject: Re: Driving a hybrid
PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2014 8:30 am 
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Better get on to ebay for extinguisher and first aid kit then!!!

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jman316
 Post subject: Re: Driving a hybrid
PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2014 8:54 am 
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When filling out forms how much mileage am i supposed to estimate? 30k to 40k is what I have been putting so far!

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wannabeeahack
 Post subject: Re: Driving a hybrid
PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2014 9:49 am 
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jman316 wrote:
Better get on to ebay for extinguisher and first aid kit then!!!


ask your LA first

id never use mine but have to have them

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jman316
 Post subject: Re: Driving a hybrid
PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2014 11:14 am 
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This insurance is going to kill me!!! 4k quotes!!!

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wannabeeahack
 Post subject: Re: Driving a hybrid
PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2014 11:19 am 
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jman316 wrote:
This insurance is going to kill me!!! 4k quotes!!!


So find a rental deal

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jman316
 Post subject: Re: Driving a hybrid
PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2014 11:42 am 
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wannabeeahack wrote:
jman316 wrote:
This insurance is going to kill me!!! 4k quotes!!!


So find a rental deal


As in rent a car with everything included including the insurance? I think ive come a bit far for that now that ive actually bought a car :D

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Blackcab Bob
 Post subject: Re: Driving a hybrid
PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2014 12:00 pm 
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jman316 wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
jman316 wrote:
This insurance is going to kill me!!! 4k quotes!!!


So find a rental deal


As in rent a car with everything included including the insurance? I think ive come a bit far for that now that ive actually bought a car :D


You did your home work then #-o #-o #-o
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jman316
 Post subject: Re: Driving a hybrid
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As in rent a car with everything included including the insurance? I think ive come a bit far for that now that ive actually bought a car :D[/quote]

You did your home work then #-o #-o #-o[/quote]

Yes I did :) I knew how much the insurance was when i started on this venture. Just now that I have to pay for it, makes it real ! lol going to be an expensive month!

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grandad
 Post subject: Re: Driving a hybrid
PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2014 1:14 pm 
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jman316 wrote:
As in rent a car with everything included including the insurance? I think ive come a bit far for that now that ive actually bought a car :D


You did your home work then #-o #-o #-o[/quote]

Yes I did :) I knew how much the insurance was when i started on this venture. Just now that I have to pay for it, makes it real ! lol going to be an expensive month![/quote]
Most insurance can be paid on a 10 monthly repayment plan with 20% deposit.

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jman316
 Post subject: Re: Driving a hybrid
PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2014 1:30 pm 
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Yes I did :) I knew how much the insurance was when i started on this venture. Just now that I have to pay for it, makes it real ! lol going to be an expensive month![/quote]
Most insurance can be paid on a 10 monthly repayment plan with 20% deposit.[/quote]

Yep thats the route im going to take. Deposit first then just monthly instalments. Insurance will come down next year so have to bite the bullet! :mrgreen:

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tangarinearmy
 Post subject: Re: Driving a hybrid
PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2014 1:32 pm 
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seems alot
have you tried freeweay mine was £2400 first year 2 years ago
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