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18 minutes ago, Empty It said:

Looking at a new car but the only problem is it's in Stockport, what is the covid rules regarding traveling down from Edinburgh as it's quite a specialist car I'd like to inspect myself and the fact I'm getting quoted about £300 for it being delivered to me and I can get a train down for £60.

It would be a fairly generous application of the rules maybe wait until mid march and we have a bit more detail? Unless you think it will be gone by then

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Looking at a new car but the only problem is it's in Stockport, what is the covid rules regarding traveling down from Edinburgh as it's quite a specialist car I'd like to inspect myself and the fact I'm getting quoted about £300 for it being delivered to me and I can get a train down for £60.
Is it through one of the bigger dealerships? Quite often they'll move it to a branch closer to you but usually charge a fee if you don't end up buying the car.
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3 hours ago, Empty It said:

Looking at a new car but the only problem is it's in Stockport, what is the covid rules regarding traveling down from Edinburgh as it's quite a specialist car I'd like to inspect myself and the fact I'm getting quoted about £300 for it being delivered to me and I can get a train down for £60.

Robbers.

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4 hours ago, Empty It said:

Looking at a new car but the only problem is it's in Stockport, what is the covid rules regarding traveling down from Edinburgh as it's quite a specialist car I'd like to inspect myself and the fact I'm getting quoted about £300 for it being delivered to me and I can get a train down for £60.

Can't leave us hanging.  Is it a new Batmobile? 

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7 hours ago, Empty It said:

Looking at a new car but the only problem is it's in Stockport, what is the covid rules regarding traveling down from Edinburgh as it's quite a specialist car I'd like to inspect myself and the fact I'm getting quoted about £300 for it being delivered to me and I can get a train down for £60.

Just go. A parallel story but got a dog from Barnard Castle (no joke!) at the weekend. (Animal welfare is allowable travel btw before the PnB qwality polis get to me).  

Just use common sense, stay outside and stay apart and you’ll be fine. Biggest danger IMHO in your plan is the train trip! Better driving yourself there n back. Despite what you might have been led to believe, there are no Border guards. 

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7 hours ago, Empty It said:

Looking at a new car but the only problem is it's in Stockport, what is the covid rules regarding traveling down from Edinburgh as it's quite a specialist car I'd like to inspect myself and the fact I'm getting quoted about £300 for it being delivered to me and I can get a train down for £60.

One of the guys from work drove up to Aberdeen during the last lockdown to pick up a Focus RS and was ok.

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8 hours ago, Empty It said:

Looking at a new car but the only problem is it's in Stockport, what is the covid rules regarding traveling down from Edinburgh as it's quite a specialist car I'd like to inspect myself and the fact I'm getting quoted about £300 for it being delivered to me and I can get a train down for £60.

Collecting a new car is an allowable exception.  The exception doesn't state brand new so you can always interpret it as "new to me"!

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10 minutes ago, strichener said:

Collecting a new car is an allowable exception.  The exception doesn't state brand new so you can always interpret it as "new to me"!

 

Or you could find a house for sale in Stockport and arrange a viewing.

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Just go. A parallel story but got a dog from Barnard Castle (no joke!) at the weekend. (Animal welfare is allowable travel btw before the PnB qwality polis get to me).  
Just use common sense, stay outside and stay apart and you’ll be fine. Biggest danger IMHO in your plan is the train trip! Better driving yourself there n back. Despite what you might have been led to believe, there are no Border guards. 
You've confused animal welfare with buying a dog.

I've heard of people travelling to Wales for new cars and mid england for dogs, but they did so knowing that they shouldn't.
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Just go. A parallel story but got a dog from Barnard Castle (no joke!) at the weekend. (Animal welfare is allowable travel btw before the PnB qwality polis get to me).  
Just use common sense, stay outside and stay apart and you’ll be fine. Biggest danger IMHO in your plan is the train trip! Better driving yourself there n back. Despite what you might have been led to believe, there are no Border guards. 
If I could convince my missus to drive me then I would, will just have to keep annoying her until she says yes
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1 hour ago, Empty It said:
10 hours ago, alta-pete said:
Just go. A parallel story but got a dog from Barnard Castle (no joke!) at the weekend. (Animal welfare is allowable travel btw before the PnB qwality polis get to me).  
Just use common sense, stay outside and stay apart and you’ll be fine. Biggest danger IMHO in your plan is the train trip! Better driving yourself there n back. Despite what you might have been led to believe, there are no Border guards. 

If I could convince my missus to drive me then I would, will just have to keep annoying her until she says yes

Politely inform her that you wear the trousers and she will do as you say.  You will then require new accommodation so get a house near the new car.  Problem solved.

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Anyone had a BMW X1? My work car is due to be changed in 2 weeks for something brand new, and the MD sent me an e-mail to ask if an X1 or 1 series is something of interest? I'll be honest I cant even think  if I've seen any X1 on the road, which tells me all I need to know about being memorable..  Any info would be appreciated, thanks.

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9 hours ago, ++Ammo - Airdrie++ said:

Anyone had a BMW X1? My work car is due to be changed in 2 weeks for something brand new, and the MD sent me an e-mail to ask if an X1 or 1 series is something of interest? I'll be honest I cant even think  if I've seen any X1 on the road, which tells me all I need to know about being memorable..  Any info would be appreciated, thanks.

Like all BMWs it will come without indicators and be driven by an arsehole. 😁

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23 hours ago, strichener said:

Collecting a new car is an allowable exception.  The exception doesn't state brand new so you can always interpret it as "new to me"!

1) In Scotland, whilst outdoor vehicle lots can remain open, they can only remain open to pick up cars that have been purchased. @Empty It has not decided whether to purchase the car yet - he's just going to examine it. 

2) As the car is a private sale, it's not likely to be on an outdoor vehicle lot anyway

3) Accordingly, he would have to satisfy one of the exceptions to the restrictions on movement. One possible example would be if he needed this specific vehicle for work purposes. 

If he takes your advice, and is stopped, at best the cops will turn him round and send him home with a warning. 

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On 04/03/2021 at 12:41, ++Ammo - Airdrie++ said:

Anyone had a BMW X1? My work car is due to be changed in 2 weeks for something brand new, and the MD sent me an e-mail to ask if an X1 or 1 series is something of interest? I'll be honest I cant even think  if I've seen any X1 on the road, which tells me all I need to know about being memorable..  Any info would be appreciated, thanks.

You've maybe bought one now, but there's a reason they're not popular. We've had 3 obliterate their transfer boxes because the owner didn't change all 4 tyres at once.

Shit, weak, cars.

On a happier note, there's a global shortage on glass batteries as they've run out of some mineral they need to make them. Every electric car, or car with start stop, is meant to use these batteries. So great fun awaits.

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1 hour ago, RandomGuy. said:

You've maybe bought one now, but there's a reason they're not popular. We've had 3 obliterate their transfer boxes because the owner didn't change all 4 tyres at once.

Shit, weak, cars.

On a happier note, there's a global shortage on glass batteries as they've run out of some mineral they need to make them. Every electric car, or car with start stop, is meant to use these batteries. So great fun awaits.

I've not bought heehaw yet! It was one of the cars the MD suggested but my car's not due to be changed for a fortnight so I think it's looking at what the leasing company have to offer within the budget just now. The new Passat is looking like the most reliable option ATM 

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12 hours ago, ++Ammo - Airdrie++ said:

I've not bought heehaw yet! It was one of the cars the MD suggested but my car's not due to be changed for a fortnight so I think it's looking at what the leasing company have to offer within the budget just now. The new Passat is looking like the most reliable option ATM 

Try to convince them to go for the i-pace.  Beautiful car to drive and cheap as chips to run as a company car.

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