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 Post subject: Meter problems
PostPosted: Fri Mar 19, 2004 6:15 pm 
Hiya

Im trying to get a meter fitted to a citroen C8 mpv and the company I went to had a problem finding the pulse, i contacted Citroen who wernt much help and said everythings linked thru the ABS. Has anyone heard of this prob before or knows anyone who can help?

Cheers

Steven


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 Post subject: c8 meter
PostPosted: Fri Mar 19, 2004 8:15 pm 
cable number 1622 behind speedo head (yellow) or ring voyager m.p.v. in crewe. tel 01270 256670.


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 Post subject: Re: Meter problems
PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2004 4:19 am 
Guest wrote:
Hiya

Im trying to get a meter fitted to a citroen C8 mpv and the company I went to had a problem finding the pulse, i contacted Citroen who wernt much help and said everythings linked thru the ABS. Has anyone heard of this prob before or knows anyone who can help?

Cheers

Steven




Steven mate if it aint got a pulse its dead! :roll:

we are having loads of problems these days with the modern cars
soon they will have to have all taxis with meters inbuilt :roll:

hope the voyeger lot can assist you.

(they did not assist me, Ive crossed them off my cake list)


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PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2004 6:23 pm 
Talking of meters, have you seen the trade prices on them lately. There is little or no mark-up. The manufaturers expect you to earn your money from fitting it without any commission on the sale.

Frankly, I think its disgusting. It makes being a proper meter agent a totally worthless occupation. Cannot see why people do it anymore.

Thus, if they come already fitted, so much the better.

Best thing, is to buy your meters direct from the manufacturer rather than the importer, its the only way you can earn a proper mark-up.


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PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 5:05 am 
Anonymous wrote:
Talking of meters, have you seen the trade prices on them lately. There is little or no mark-up. The manufaturers expect you to earn your money from fitting it without any commission on the sale.

Frankly, I think its disgusting. It makes being a proper meter agent a totally worthless occupation. Cannot see why people do it anymore.

Thus, if they come already fitted, so much the better.

Best thing, is to buy your meters direct from the manufacturer rather than the importer, its the only way you can earn a proper mark-up.



hey mate if you earn nowt now things are to get worse we have now to barter!

went to the garage tonight filled up with fuel then went in to barter!

soon I wont be able to get fuel anywhere.


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 Post subject: Re: Meter problems
PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 1:15 pm 
Anonymous wrote:
Guest wrote:
Hiya

Im trying to get a meter fitted to a citroen C8 mpv and the company I went to had a problem finding the pulse, i contacted Citroen who wernt much help and said everythings linked thru the ABS. Has anyone heard of this prob before or knows anyone who can help?

Cheers

Steven




Steven mate if it aint got a pulse its dead! :roll:

we are having loads of problems these days with the modern cars
soon they will have to have all taxis with meters inbuilt :roll:

hope the voyeger lot can assist you.

(they did not assist me, Ive crossed them off my cake list)


What did we do wrong to take us off your cake list?


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PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 2:35 pm 
After struggling for 4 years to get a scheme to tender, and I know it was a difficult vehicle tender for you to price, to decided you were not building mini buses to concentrate on taxis.

hense, the only alternative taxi builder with any credibility couldnt give a price, we were told, at the last minute!

The next best option was at the last minute was to try patons, whos taxi is built by voyager?

yer going to have to learn Jude, that having a monopoly, even if given by lousy competition has its responsibilities!

I hope the scheme is still achievable.


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PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 2:36 pm 
Hi Judy,

Will you fit a bulkhead in a Merc V112 for me?

If so, how much and when could you do it?

Only problem is, I want proper rear-facing seats that are as comfortable as the forward facing ones. Possible?


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PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 2:23 am 
Anonymous wrote:
Hi Judy,

Will you fit a bulkhead in a Merc V112 for me?

If so, how much and when could you do it?

Only problem is, I want proper rear-facing seats that are as comfortable as the forward facing ones. Possible?



(no they are too busy building taxis to do anything else like build minibuses
and it will take 2 weeks to tell you)


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PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 8:19 am 
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(no they are too busy building taxis to do anything else like build minibuses
and it will take 2 weeks to tell you)


Well I suppose at least if he is having a pop at them, Diplomat are getting a rest. :wink:

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 1:48 pm 
Sussex wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
(no they are too busy building taxis to do anything else like build minibuses
and it will take 2 weeks to tell you)


Well I suppose at least if he is having a pop at them, Diplomat are getting a rest. :wink:





Who are Diplomat?


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 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 8:56 pm 
Ive a problem wityh my meter, the bugger dont click over quick enough. :D


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 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 10:15 pm 
Anonymous wrote:
Hi Judy,

Will you fit a bulkhead in a Merc V112 for me?

If so, how much and when could you do it?

Only problem is, I want proper rear-facing seats that are as comfortable as the forward facing ones. Possible?


Sorry, we don't do conversions on the Vito, we have built on the Toyota (unitl Toyota UK decided to stop importing the twin door hiace into the country - apparently there is no demand) and will be looking a the VW T5


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 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 10:20 pm 
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Hi Judy,

Will you fit a bulkhead in a Merc V112 for me?

If so, how much and when could you do it?

Only problem is, I want proper rear-facing seats that are as comfortable as the forward facing ones. Possible?



(no they are too busy building taxis to do anything else like build minibuses
and it will take 2 weeks to tell you)


mmmm. A bit of misuunderstanding here. We are not a big company, we have never been in the minibus market in a big way. Your council is a nightmare, their tendering questionnaire was far too intrusive and the sort of buses they were asking for we have never built. IF you have any further comments perhaps you would like to call or email me direct.


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PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 10:21 pm 
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Hi Judy,

Will you fit a bulkhead in a Merc V112 for me?

If so, how much and when could you do it?

Only problem is, I want proper rear-facing seats that are as comfortable as the forward facing ones. Possible?



(no they are too busy building taxis to do anything else like build minibuses
and it will take 2 weeks to tell you)


mmmm. A bit of misuunderstanding here. We are not a big company, we have never been in the minibus market in a big way. Your council is a nightmare, their tendering questionnaire was far too intrusive and the sort of buses they were asking for we have never built. IF you have any further comments perhaps you would like to call or email me direct.


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