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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Dec 23, 10:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 882
Posted By garryboy11
Agree - as above the champions gate junction is...

Agree - as above the champions gate junction is now much better with the diverging diamond thing and it’s easy to use.

Also agree the 417 onto I4 is a nightmare as we were stuck on it for around...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Oct 23, 10:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 870
Posted By garryboy11
Suburban. As above for 7 people you’d need all...

Suburban. As above for 7 people you’d need all the seats up which in the Tahoe means limited room for luggage (but it still might be ok depending on size of cases and your jenga skills)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Oct 23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
Dont know if it’s still there but this is what...

Dont know if it’s still there but this is what you used to get when you placed an order online

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/104752/59ed53789793c9.jpg
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Oct 23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,180
Posted By garryboy11
Agreed. I only put ‘one in the bank’ when it’s at...

Agreed. I only put ‘one in the bank’ when it’s at a level I would be ‘happy’ to pay - like worst case scenario I would choke it down. Then cancel / re-book from there.

Not at that stage yet for...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Oct 23, 09:45 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
Did you checkout? - need to see the Tesla...

Did you checkout? - need to see the Tesla hedgehog 😀
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Oct 23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,180
Posted By garryboy11
Whhhaaaaaaat! What class is that and how...

Whhhaaaaaaat!

What class is that and how long for?

Did you tell them you just want to borrow it for a bit not buy it 😀
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Oct 23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 676
Views: 1,293,497
Posted By garryboy11
Explorer is a weird one as it’s often in the...

Explorer is a weird one as it’s often in the standard SUV section but is technically a class above (8 seater standard suv or something like that).

Had a long debate about that with Alamo employee...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Oct 23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,180
Posted By garryboy11
Yes. Check it daily 😂 Currently €1400 for full...

Yes. Check it daily 😂
Currently €1400 for full size SUV 14 day hire from 25th July from MLB 😱

I’m sure it will come down thought - at least I hope it does!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Oct 23, 08:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,180
Posted By garryboy11
I ended up with an 8 seat suburban this year from...

I ended up with an 8 seat suburban this year from MLB, although I had only booked a 7 seat full size SUV.

I’ve seen 8 seater SUVs come up for MLB before via the Italian Alamo links and other...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Oct 23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
Mines is through a salary sacrifice scheme so it...

Mines is through a salary sacrifice scheme so it all came bundled - insurance, tyres, maintenance and ev charger install

But yeah I expect / hope not to have to rely on maintenance for much.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Oct 23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
Yeah. That’s for a direct replacement hankook one...

Yeah. That’s for a direct replacement hankook one with sound absorption.

Thankfully I’ve got tyres and maintenance as part of my lease deal.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Oct 23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
Painful. Looks like new tyre for me too - screw,...

Painful. Looks like new tyre for me too - screw, very close to edge / sidewall.

Worse time of the week to get one as nobody can fit a new one till Tuesday 🙄
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Oct 23, 10:03 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
First puncture 😢 ...

First puncture 😢
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/104752/f9d7a7d91bed8b.jpg
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Oct 23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
One pedal driving is one of things I like best...

One pedal driving is one of things I like best about Tesla / EVs
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Sep 23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
Sadly, you can also open it with the voice...

Sadly, you can also open it with the voice command ‘open butthole’. Elon is such a child 😂
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Sep 23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
Agree I’m same, just meant those are likely to be...

Agree I’m same, just meant those are likely to be the features that end up on the upgraded Y.

Getting used to indicators as buttons on the steering wheel and no stalks will be fun.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Sep 23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
The model 3 upgrade is pretty nice, some cool...

The model 3 upgrade is pretty nice, some cool stuff like the rear screen - although not sure I’d have much use for ventilated seats in Scotland 😂
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Sep 23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
I’d say you’re looking at early 2025 for upgraded...

I’d say you’re looking at early 2025 for upgraded Y, based on length of time to get the upgraded 3 to market.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Sep 23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
It’s anytime for EV charging only, not everything...

It’s anytime for EV charging only, not everything (unlike octopus).

With OVO they measure what your car has consumed in kWh and credit you at the end of the month - meaning it’s equivalent to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Sep 23, 11:32 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
That’s about $120k worth of car. But have a...

That’s about $120k worth of car.

But have a look at their share price - very ropey outlook and only still surviving due to being Saudi owned.

Would take a Model x Plaid over it any day 😀
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Sep 23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
Don’t have any detail but was partially...

Don’t have any detail but was partially interested in this myself - payback periods seem to be anywhere between 7 and 15 years.

Unfortunately they’ve done away with the solar & battery grant here...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Sep 23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
Yeah. 7.5p seems to be quite common now for EV...

Yeah. 7.5p seems to be quite common now for EV charging.

I only charge once, maybe twice a week (and even then they are more top up charges than empty to full) and I can’t really load shift...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Sep 23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
Have a look at octopus intelligent - it has a...

Have a look at octopus intelligent - it has a notional cheap window but actually integrates with the car so that it will ‘always’ charge at cheap rate - even if that’s means a longer window.

It...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Sep 23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
7kwh is standard unless you have a 3 phase supply...

7kwh is standard unless you have a 3 phase supply (and get a 3 phase charger) in which case you can get 11kwh. (3 phase actually allows 22kwh, but Tesla AC charging is limited to 11)

Time to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Sep 23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
Yes - all UK model Y’s come from China 100%. ...

Yes - all UK model Y’s come from China 100%.

You can also tell origin from the VIN number - digit 11 will be C for China (F for Fremont, B for Berlin).
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Sep 23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
All new Tesla’s supplied to the UK come from...

All new Tesla’s supplied to the UK come from China. Not sure about older cars but expect everything after about 2020 will have come from China
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Sep 23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
Don’t think that price includes tax though (not...

Don’t think that price includes tax though (not saying it still doesn’t work out cheaper).

As Mr YorkshireT pointed out though, UK models are built in China - which has demonstrably better build...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Sep 23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
Try four clicks of the column in quick succession...

Try four clicks of the column in quick succession for an Easter egg. (Also switches on autopilot)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Sep 23, 11:34 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
No option to swap for a different roof I’m...

No option to swap for a different roof I’m afraid.

It’s not really a huge deal in Uk to be honest. You just need to give it 15-20 mins to bring temp down via app when it’s hot (or more likely...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Sep 23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
Ok. Eats maybe not, but consumes battery it...

Ok. Eats maybe not, but consumes battery it definitely does.

Car stays more awake than it otherwise would and obviously consumes energy if the overheat Protection is triggered.

Let’s face...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Sep 23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
Having overheat protection on eats the battery -...

Having overheat protection on eats the battery - best to leave it off and just do what you did - activate the climate control when you are 10-15 mins away from the car.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Sep 23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
Interesting! Must give that a try

Interesting! Must give that a try
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Sep 23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
You need to keep the app open all the time and...

You need to keep the app open all the time and Bluetooth on - if you want to use your phone as a key. But no, the app doesn’t need to be - and shouldn’t be - connected to the car at all times (it...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Sep 23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
You can make it fart. Can’t tell you how many...

You can make it fart. Can’t tell you how many times I do this whilst looking at the cameras / people passing via sentry mode. It’s sad I know 😀
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Sep 23, 09:29 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
Yea. Haven’t needed to use it yet. But just in...

Yea. Haven’t needed to use it yet. But just in case.

The other option is, if you have another authorised driver of the app, ask them to remote open and start the car for you.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Sep 23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,779
Posted By garryboy11
You can now. Tesla just announced that all...

You can now. Tesla just announced that all rentals via Hertz can now be accessed via app.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Sep 23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 821
Posted By garryboy11
There are a few as Tom said, but my goto is...

There are a few as Tom said, but my goto is usually
Discountfloridacarhire.com. (Also see advert above)

It’s run by Andy who is well known and respected around here and is usually the cheapest -...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Sep 23, 10:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,557
Posted By garryboy11
We’ve flown twice with TUI Glasgow to Melbourne...

We’ve flown twice with TUI Glasgow to Melbourne (premium) and really enjoyed the flights. Dreamliners feel quite spacious.

Melbourne airport is great, small meaning you are through immigration...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Sep 23, 08:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 507
Posted By garryboy11
Had a suburban from Alamo in July this year and...

Had a suburban from Alamo in July this year and it had three seats (bench) in the second row.

(I didn’t book it specifically - had booked a 7 seat SUV, it’s just what they offered).
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Sep 23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 472
Posted By garryboy11
Ah yes the days of tipping the guy in the garage...

Ah yes the days of tipping the guy in the garage a $20 and getting a two or three class upgrade are over I’m afraid.
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