Aspman

the installer turned up last week and stared putting the charger, he ran the cable all the way to the fuse box then.... How many electric showers do you have? We have 2 (house came with a silly amount of bathrooms and we spit the showers half electric half mixer). And you cooker is electric? Yes we've no gas. And you heating is electric? Yes we've no gas Ah sorry the potential load is too high I need to get it signed off. At no point before this did anyone ask, "what electrical appliances do you have in your house?" they only asked for a picture of the fuse cuboard and a video of the location for the charger. We've the max 100A domestic supply so upgrading isn't an option. started making enquiries about canceling the order.

Sold my old man's honda jazz through motorway, got about £2000 more than a local non-franchise offered and about £1500 more than local Honda. Motorway took it down about £500 from the initial temptation price based on a few scratches (they got quite confused about it not having alloys) and it sold for that to another Honda dealer further south. No argument on collection, guy didn't even bother to test drive

I have the CTek charger, easy to use but it couldn't tell my battery was duff.

Profit margin? If their salesguys are given targets to sell EVs that's what they will do.

Indeed and that's what loses me with EVs. I'm getting one but purely as cheap transport. I love cars, I've always loved cars but what I love isn't just performance it's the noise. The noise of my dream car isn't an electric whoosh, it's the grumble of a big block 70s American V8, or a Ferrari flat 12 at full chat. It's also the smell, the smell of oily bits and fuel is special thing. And the enginering, I appreciate that there is a super engineeing in these electric motors to make them powerful but I don't find it intersting. I find big bits of metal flying around interesting, turbos, superchargers, Victorian beam engines, ship engines etc etc. I still like mechnical watches even though digial is cheaper and more accurate. I'm not agains EVs but they'll never tickle my interest like an Aston Martin V12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MndoKnIMMA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvwNXNJqg3U

Indeed, was no skin off my nose it only being 10min away and he immediately considered me a straight bat and didn't challenge anything. win win. P.S. the car was completely and truthfully listed and has no issues other than it reeked of dog.

Common in Glasgow he said. I assume they hope that because the buyer might have come some distance they will take the car anyway rather than have wasted the journey. Never underestimate how stupid and greedy people can be. Most live in their own little worlds these days and probably genuinely think they did nothing wrong by taking photos of another car. The chap that took my Dad's car didn't even take it for a test drive. He was friendly towards me anyway because I'd offered to pick him up from the local station which he appreciated. Said he knocked £300 off a car the week before just because the guy left him hanging 10 miles away with no taxis and laughed at him for being stuck.

To the OP, yup sounds scammy. Especially the fake urgency. To add to the Motorway comments. I sold my Dad's car through that and got about £2000 more than the local dealers were offering. No hassle at all. Probably helped that the car was reasonably good condition and was going to a honda main dealer. I've heard some bad tales about Motorway but you can refuse the sale and as long as you have not misrepresented the car Motorway apparently Motoway will sanction the dealers for mucking around if you complain. The driver who collected my Dads car did say that he had seen the reverse as well with sellers using pictures of other cars to list theirs, bit like catfishing. https://help.motorway.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/4515953597980-Will-the-dealer-try-to-change-the-sale-price-on-the-day

It's a 2019 JCW. So nowt like a hybrid I'm afraid. 30mpg if you're lucky

It was on the other side of the road so just a flash but very distinctive. Today TVR Griffith

I believe I saw a Lotus Elite or possible an Eclat on the road between Perth and Dundee, never seen one before

There is the inbetween option. You can sell with Motorway, it is you selling privately but to dealers only. Sold my Dad's car through that and it went well. Got about £2000 more than a local dealer was offering to buy it. Will help that your car is main dealer ready. I sold my Dad's to a Honda main dealer. Dealers will buy anything that they think they can make a profit on. Bear in Mind Motorway will lure you in with a high ball estimate then knock it down with every bump and scratch but not to the silly extent that WBAC do. Plus it is still an auction and you could get more. I think they knocked £500 off the estimate for me (as said still much more than local Honda dealers), and it sold for that estimate. Dealer sent a guy up to collect the car no argument, money in my Dad's account within the hour. I have heard of sharp practice but you can say no and apparently motorway will kick them out the system if they abuse it. We'll be selling the countryman when the ID3 arrives and I will use Motorway again.

I think we've already got a 100A main fuse, it's max domestic supply without going 3 phase

Charger installation approved remotely via photo/video. Monkey with powertools arriving on 15 Aug to install. Estimated delivery of EV a month later.

We're getting an Ohme, no choice really, that or cough £1000. Waitng on the power company to assess the meter cupboard. It's quite crowded and I refused to say if there was 'enough' space on the basis that I'm not a fecking installer. It's amazing how uppity companies get when you refuse to sign off on things you have no qualification to do so. BA don't ask me to confirm the plane is safe and flightworthy when I book the tickets.

News to me that the charger must connect directly to the electric meter point. Which is a PITA since we've a detached garage so where we'd like to charge is a looooong way from the meter. Luckily we do have spaces at the house too but didn't really want the ugly black box out front.

You'll get it in shares next

Pulled the trigger on the ID3, the numbers were too good to say no to right now. Bumped the mileage to 15k for another £15 a month as long as it's silver. Black is cheaper than silver on 12k. Have asked if we can get a red one anyway as it seems nust that the colour changes the value based on mileage but must be some residual value calculation going on

will probably add the charge for it by default, then suggest your engine is coked up ad you need a clutch repacement too

Mrs said "I'm not driving a Ford", not quite sure what's behind the vehemence of that reply but I shant challenge it. I've not had a Ford since about 2001 when I had a Mk1 Focus but tbh I quite liked that.

I wasn't denied but seemed cheeky to push when I was in no way interested in the car they had. Didnt have much time anyway with kids and dog in the other car. There is another dealer closer to us with a used ID3 I'll go myself and get a drive in that.

Going OT but yeah attitude in the industry is an issue and it doesn't matter the brand I've been treated like a king in high end dealerships and like scum in low end and vice versa. Experience can be night and day between staff at the same dealership and doesnt seem to matter how much money you have in your pocket. I've always found Honda pleasent to deal with, and the guys at Ian Grieve in Falkirk have been excellent to me in all their franchises (Suzuki, Mazda, Jeep and Subaru), I bought cars from 3 out of 4 of them (no Jeeps). We went to look at the ID3 at a local dealership in Perth, I let slip we were leasing so didn't blag a test drive. It was a young guy in a sharp suit that came up to us, normally I avoid them as they have all been to sent to 'how to sell cars school' which is really "how not to sell cars to me school", but actually he was a nice chap and no bother.

Mini not an option or I think the Mrs would push for it. Allegedly mini has moved production to China and now won’t guarantee prices or delivery times so the lease firm is refusing to offer for now

Were the same, likely to move in the roi period stops us putting in solar/battery. Neighbour has and is very happy.

Yes confirmed no deposit today. Shant get into specifics over salaries here but i am a higher rate tax payer, plus Scotland bonus taxes. We do need to try car to check and we’d only be signing up for 3yr. So should the deals turn sour we’re not in for the long term. Work colleague has an id4 and other than niggles is happy.