Dave T
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Slightly off topic, but I found it very considerate that this document was also going to be made available for all the blind and partially sighted people, presumably waiting on a car!   Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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DG
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Gareth wrote:That's an interesting document
Yes it does answer why there is frustration....and give a clear idea of the scale of the problem
These are telling lines on pages 4 \ 5
Quote:The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) said the shortage
of transporter capacity could lead to contractual requirements not being met, reduced customer satisfaction due to late deliveries, and cancelled orders.
The Department agreed with the majority of responses that there was a capacity
problem during the peak registration periods which meant that car manufacturers
and retailers were unable to reliably meet customer demand.
.........this should be good news for independents like Character though I guess.  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 15th Mar 2013 9:14 am |
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Gareth
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Yes, you would think that Character would be picking up business from this situation. Maybe he would like to go and pick up my car  .
If you remember our tour a few weeks ago, the sheer number of cars stored at Solihull presumably awaiting transportation, there was not an inch of space left, they were even parked on the flower beds!
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| 15th Mar 2013 9:56 am |
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sacimiddx
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peak times
like the 1st of March and 1st of Sept just rear up out of the blue 
planning gentlemen planning
PS sorry you haven't got your motor yet I belive it's what is called a right big  off
and frankly unacceptable Illegitimi Non Carborundum
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| 15th Mar 2013 10:11 am |
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Gareth
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Woohoo! Its arrived at the dealer
I'm away on business , but will be picking it up Thursday morning. 3 sleeps to go
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| 18th Mar 2013 7:16 pm |
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MrH
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Happy to go pick it up tomorrow for you Gareth, could give it a good run to iron out any bugs before you get home 
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| 18th Mar 2013 7:19 pm |
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DG
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Excellent  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 18th Mar 2013 7:19 pm |
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DSL
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MrH wrote:Happy to go pick it up tomorrow for you Gareth, could give it a good run to iron out any bugs before you get home
Or you could pass it up to me and I'll have a play in the snow to check the TR gizmos work. Will try not to bash it but no promises.
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| 18th Mar 2013 7:25 pm |
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Hairy Dan
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At last eh!! Great news Cheers Ian
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| 18th Mar 2013 7:34 pm |
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ronp
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Glad they found it ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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| 18th Mar 2013 7:51 pm |
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Gabbo
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Great news!!!
Have I mentioned id like to see some photos?  D4 Fuji White HSE with Black Pack, TV, RSE, Tow Pack, Side Steps & Heated Steering Wheel
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| 18th Mar 2013 8:32 pm |
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DG
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ronp wrote:Glad they found it
Apparently it was in the cupboard under the stairs all along 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 18th Mar 2013 8:37 pm |
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DSL
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Or someone else with a white D4 Lux on order with black pack is wondering where theirs is.
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| 18th Mar 2013 8:38 pm |
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DG
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Final sleep 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 20th Mar 2013 11:26 pm |
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Gareth
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oh yes! probably won't sleep though. Snow forecast here for Friday, so will have to be careful not to loose it!
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| 20th Mar 2013 11:32 pm |
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