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Old Jan 8th, 2003, 11:55 AM
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Dear All,

Firstly can i say thank you to Paul. I know i requested my account be closed etc, but thanks for not doing so. Its so good to be back. I'd missed this place!

Secondly... this is a probably going to be a long thread, and a long first message so bare with me.

Ok, i first came on MINI2.com way back in August last year. I was wanting to sell my dated Seat Arosa for something a bit more beefy and was contemplating a few vehicles, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Golf GTi and of course Mini ONE/Cooper.

I got a bit of a shock from my insurance company with regard to the Mini, and so had to plump for the Golf. Thinking I had bought well, ya know, Volkswagen - well built german car... blah blah, however the grapes soon turned sour.

It is now January. The car has had a recorded 24 different faults in 3 months since i picked up the 2 1/2 year old car. It has been back to the dealership 4 or 5 times.

I have written 4 letters of complaint and have dealt with everyone Sales Manager, Service Manager, Dealer Principle, Deputy Chairman and the latest guy is the Operations Director, Sam David. Hi Sam if your reading this.

He is investigating my complaint. Which i am sure will enlighten him as to why I am requesting my £10,190 back in a full refund.

I have threatened them with legal action and trading standards and now have my insurance company fighting my case through a company known as "Motor Legal Protection". This is something i have included in my premium.

I am expecting to hear back from them in the next 48 hours with their proposal.

Can't wait personally.

Any messages of help, would be most gratefully recieved.

Thank you.

Simon J

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Old Jan 8th, 2003, 12:46 PM
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Quick update:

Just spoke to Tesco my insurance company and they have given me the contact number for Motor Legal Protection.

According to them I have been paying for it for ages, and is part of my annual premium.

Motor Legal Protection is usually used by people making a claim for accidents where they weren't the one responsible for the accident and this company legally fights for you on your behalf.

I'm going to get in touch with them later this week if my Volkswagen dealer *Rawsons of Tonbridge* fail to deliver the goods before their deadline of Monday 13th January.

Simon.

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Old Jan 8th, 2003, 01:10 PM
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Do you mean that a ONE was more expensive for insurance than a Golf GTI? Thats's weird as the ONE is only group 5. The Cooper is only 8. I thought any Golf GTI (they make about 10 variations don't they ) would be higher than 8.

Good luck with your fight. I'd bin in and get a MINI - much better build obviously

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Old Jan 8th, 2003, 01:19 PM
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I'd got a quote on a Cooper and at the time, they wanted more than my Group 10 Golf GTi. I know its strange, but its because the Cooper is quicker, because its lighter (although has same bhp - 115), and so more of an insurance risk. Also on the Golf i have CAT1 alarm and immobiliser, plus deadlocks and locking wheel nuts.

I am sure these are available for Mini though. I didn't get a quote on a One as i fancied something with a bit more poke. Might go and have a look at a ONE again though.

My Golf is the 2.0 litre, which is a slight monster. Its also a complete Fuel Addict and i'm hoping to improve on the current 23.3mpg when i purchase my MINI.

I know the Cooper Vs One rant goes on forever so i'm going for long test drives in both

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Old Jan 8th, 2003, 01:51 PM
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if you haven't already done so, get an online quote for the mini from elephant insurance . they were way, way cheaper than anyone else when i was getting quotes for my s (£585 for 31 yr old with 0 yrs ncb). several insurance companies would not quote me without 2 or 4 years ncb and some quoted over £2000.

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Directline are ALWAYS cheapest for me.

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Ooh thanks. I'll be sure to take a look at them.

Do you think my local dealer would be tempted to offer discounts on used Minis with just over 10 grand in my pocket - cash that is? :S

A little bit of finance for the difference and i'm home dry. No Problemo.
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Who's your local dealer or should I say who are you going to use.
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Old Jan 8th, 2003, 02:28 PM
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I will most likely to be using "L&C BMW" of Tunbridge Wells. I've known all the staff, first name terms, for over a year or so and they are all very enthusiastic and fun people.

They also have a nice selection of used MINI's on the forecourt! YEY!

Is there a recommendation on a specific dealer in West Kent to use? I've looked through the delear section and there wasn't anything much on their about my area.

Does anyone know anything about my situation legally with VW and Rawsons and whether i'm on stable legal turf etc? I don't want to go in over my head and have the rug pulled from under my feet - so to speak. A full list of faults can be provided to anyone!

Interestingly it makes interesting reading - but tends to cause nightmares for those who do it before sleeping!

Simon
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Old Jan 8th, 2003, 02:35 PM
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I would'nt touch L&C with a barge pole IMO.

Lind at maidstone are pants as well I'm afraid to say.

HOWEVER

Try MINI at Ruxley in Sidcup very nice people and very helpful as well and ask for Lee.
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Have you heard personal experiences with them? What happened?
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Interestingly my gripe with VW Rawsons could change at this point.

You see, Rawsons are owned by the Whitehouse Group - which is the owner of the dealershsip you mentioned. I could do a deal with Rawsons/Whitehouse.

That way they don't have to part with any £££££

Hmmmm - gonna have a think about this. obviosuly i won't tell them i'm interested.
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To cut a long storey short about L&C there service is terrible to say the least.

And Lind wanted me to place a deposit on a cooper S before they would allow me to have a test drive.
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Right - one bad comment is enough to put me off!

I'm going to look round to see whats available. I quite like the new Mini One in black with the union jack roof and bonnet stripes in silver. Looks really really smart. PLus it only about £12,400 with a host of extras!

Si,
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