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OK so who brought their Kit to work today
Vindi_andy - 29/5/09 at 10:48 AM

Basically as above.

I did Had a great drive except the speedo stopped working so had to gauge speed by that of other cars and the vibrating of aeroscreen thing


spud69 - 29/5/09 at 11:08 AM

I didn't but i'm just about to go home for it


pewe - 29/5/09 at 11:21 AM

Does working from home but due to go for a test drive later once I've fitted the new fuel pump count?
Cheers, Pewe


kipper - 29/5/09 at 11:23 AM

Mine is at work all the time, I am just going to the bank, I don't want anything but the bank is 5 miles away.
Denis.


Mr Whippy - 29/5/09 at 11:41 AM

sorry I can't stop using the motorbike, its just way too much fun

just back from a run in the country, blue skys and roasting up here


wilkingj - 29/5/09 at 11:43 AM

Hmmm.. Who doesnt have a Commuting restriction on their Insurance?

I would have done, but to drive uninsured and then have an accident, even if not your fault would be a real problem.


Dont get caught out. Check your insurance before driving to and from work (ie Commuting) to see that your are covered.

Most Kit and classic cars specifically exclude Commuting as a use.

Spoil-sports


Andi - 29/5/09 at 11:43 AM

I cant as I work in one of Leicesters deprived and vile estates.
You cant see the car park from the office and our CCTV doesnt cover it.


nib1980 - 29/5/09 at 11:53 AM

I can't cos i mullered the engine


David Jenkins - 29/5/09 at 12:03 PM

I choose not to...

45 miles each way on the A12 in heavy traffic ain't fun in a little open car...

Also, I have "don't take it to work" clause in bold letters on my insurance policy (see Geoff's post above).


Richard Quinn - 29/5/09 at 12:08 PM

Same here. 47 miles each way, 42 of which are motorway including the M6 over Thelwall. I also have the commuting to and from my permanent place of work exclusion. As I get my fuel paid for I suppose I could bring it on the trailer then just take it out at lunchtime?


Daddylonglegs - 29/5/09 at 12:08 PM

Love to, but it may take a little time to do the 12 miles at the moment.....





Came in on the bike instead


Mr Whippy - 29/5/09 at 12:09 PM

^ you could get towed to work and back


quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
I choose not to...

45 miles each way on the A12 in heavy traffic ain't fun in a little open car...

Also, I have "don't take it to work" clause in bold letters on my insurance policy (see Geoff's post above).


really? I always make it a condition that its for going to work in, never noticed any increase in the premiums for that. Only thing usually left out is motorsport.

[Edited on 29/5/09 by Mr Whippy]


roadrunner - 29/5/09 at 12:09 PM

I brought mine to work yesterday, great drive especially homeward bound, A Porshe tried to keep up on the overtaking but he didnt stand a chance.


Kriss - 29/5/09 at 12:53 PM

played witht he idea, but nearly all my drive is on the M23 and really isnt fun. I also predicted the drive home to me a nightmare with sunny weather and saturday looming (POETS day and all) - Piss Off Early Tomorrows Saturday

Will be picking up my GF from the station in it, going to the gym in it and probably waxing it tomorrow


Vindi_andy - 29/5/09 at 01:27 PM

45 miles including A46 M1 M69 and M6. Didnt care, wasn't overly happy looking at the HGV wheels but ive only been on the road 2 weeks so its still fun.

Re insurance I made sure I had commuting on it as I knew Id want to bring it to work occasionally


Vindi_andy - 29/5/09 at 01:55 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Daddylonglegs
Love to, but it may take a little time to do the 12 miles at the moment.....





Came in on the bike instead


OOOOOhh you know what that needs

A nice range rover 3.5 l V8


Danozeman - 29/5/09 at 03:19 PM

I didnt but wish i had. Iv got to go and pick some wheels up in a min from norwich and wish i could fit 5 aloys in it so i could take it instead of my tin top. 1 good thing i have climate control.


MkIndy7 - 29/5/09 at 03:30 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Vindi_andyRe insurance I made sure I had commuting on it as I knew Id want to bring it to work occasionally


Surely thats the point.. you don't often commute in it!
For the high days and holidays that you do ever go in it why should you pay extra all the time.

I'd like to see them prove you were on your way to work... " I was going to the sandwich shop next door officer"

I thought with social domestic and pleasure use you were allowed to drive to and from 1 place of work.


phoenix70 - 29/5/09 at 03:34 PM

Mine is still in too many pieces, but I've got my twin top, so it'll be open on the way home. Not quite as much fun as the 7 but hey ho

L8R

scott


stevegough - 29/5/09 at 04:40 PM

quote:
Originally posted by kipper
Mine is at work all the time, I am just going to the bank, I don't want anything but the bank is 5 miles away.
Denis.


You could always bank in scotland?


ditchlewis - 29/5/09 at 07:12 PM

I was VISITING friends at the office today in mine.

David J I'm disappointed I did 50 miles each way on the A12.. Ipswich to Brentwood.

serious fun and i couldnt wait to finish for the day and drive to 50 miles home, i was in nivana still hyped.

ditch


SteveWalker - 29/5/09 at 07:18 PM

I might have if the car wasn't in bits and I currently had a job

On the other hand, the weather is glorious and I got one of the rear wings repainted today - only the other one to do, some tidying in the boot area and a job to get so I can insure, MOT and tax it!


NeilP - 29/5/09 at 07:18 PM

Me!

Paid for the Commuting cover - glad I did as its a cracking little country run to work the back way.

Scared a colleague on a roundabout - she didn't know cars could corner like that...


David Jenkins - 29/5/09 at 07:24 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy

really? I always make it a condition that its for going to work in, never noticed any increase in the premiums for that. Only thing usually left out is motorsport.



It's very specific! The wording is:

"Limitations as to use
Use only for social, domestic and pleasure purposes excluding use by any person for travelling to and from his/her place of work/business or study..."

However, next renewal I plan to get it modified so that I can use it to work occasionally. I would never use it regularly, because of the A12.

Or I'll go to a different insurance agent...

[Edited on 29/5/09 by David Jenkins]


Daddylonglegs - 29/5/09 at 08:33 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Vindi_andy
quote:
Originally posted by Daddylonglegs
Love to, but it may take a little time to do the 12 miles at the moment.....





Came in on the bike instead


OOOOOhh you know what that needs

A nice range rover 3.5 l V8


Wet myself laughing

Your'e not a salesperson by any chance are you lol!

JB


RoadkillUK - 30/5/09 at 02:19 AM

I live about 3/4 of a mile away from work, speed bumps all the way.



I took the long way ... 20 mins


Vindi_andy - 30/5/09 at 09:54 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Daddylonglegs
quote:
Originally posted by Vindi_andy
quote:
Originally posted by Daddylonglegs
Love to, but it may take a little time to do the 12 miles at the moment.....





Came in on the bike instead


OOOOOhh you know what that needs

A nice range rover 3.5 l V8


Wet myself laughing

Your'e not a salesperson by any chance are you lol!

JB


lol jb no im not a saleman i just see a big gap in ur chassis that needs filling (oooer) and a 3.5 v8 would go real nice and sound lovely

i am tempted myself but just got on the road and wife said no.

hmmmm wonder if i can do the womans trick and buy it hide it at the back of garage and when winter comes pull it out and fit it. If she notices just say "oh his old thing ive had it ages"