Somerset Black Tulip TC Update

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Somerset Black Tulip TC Update

Post by MikeyB » Mon May 13, 2013 1:00 am

Hi everyone,

Just thought I'd post an update on the current status with myself and my Dad's car.

Mum and I took the car into the garage for it's MOT last Tuesday and it passed with flying colours!! :-D (Was nice to know that my greasing of the front suspension was up to scratch!)

Also, as of last Wednesday, I am now officially insured on the car and have already had the pleasure of driving it which went well. :-D

Hopefully, providing that no unexpected problems occur, I shall be able to bring the car down to the National in July where I look forward to meeting many of you!

Thanks again to all of you for your support over the last few months.
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Re: Somerset Black Tulip TC Update

Post by balmy » Mon May 13, 2013 7:45 am

Morning.
Good to hear from you Mike and brilliant news-the cars roadworthy and being used! :)
It would be great to see you and the car at the nationals. Hope you carry on enjoying driving it! :)
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Re: Somerset Black Tulip TC Update

Post by MarinaCoupe » Mon May 13, 2013 8:21 am

That's great news Mike. See ya at the Nationals.


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Re: Somerset Black Tulip TC Update

Post by fruity » Mon May 13, 2013 10:22 am

Well done mike, you will do your Dad proud! ;)


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Re: Somerset Black Tulip TC Update

Post by JoshWard » Mon May 13, 2013 10:24 am

Nice one 8-)

Who did you get insured with in the end?
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Re: Somerset Black Tulip TC Update

Post by SLOW ITAL » Mon May 13, 2013 11:13 am

Yes well done mike...

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Re: Somerset Black Tulip TC Update

Post by terrytibbs » Mon May 13, 2013 2:38 pm

Well done Mike-Look foward to seeing you at this years National Rally.
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Re: Somerset Black Tulip TC Update

Post by ClaytonSpeed » Mon May 13, 2013 2:59 pm

Well done Mike ! :-)
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Re: Somerset Black Tulip TC Update

Post by MikeyB » Wed May 15, 2013 9:10 pm

I'm with an insurer called Peter Taylor. All that I know is that they work with Allianz as it's on the official documentation.

Mum rang up a couple of companies and they all said 'no' straight away because of my age. But, this one said 'yes' to add me as a named driver and with Mum staying as the policy holder. Mind, the only reason they let me on this policy was because I'm insured on another car!
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Re: Somerset Black Tulip TC Update

Post by LIL1937 » Wed May 15, 2013 9:59 pm

Hi Mike, good to meet you at Abingdon a couple of weeks ago! i'm glad you came and said hello,
Good news getting insurance and the mot,
Catch up again soon,
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Re: Somerset Black Tulip TC Update

Post by JoshWard » Thu May 16, 2013 8:36 am

Peter S Taylor didn't really want to know when I called them :lol:

Most companies are pretty picky now about young classic drivers being insured on another car. Not so bad after a couple of years of driving but would be crippling financially in the first year or so (I'm paying less for two cars this year then I did for one last year!).
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Re: Somerset Black Tulip TC Update

Post by Barmy » Thu May 16, 2013 9:33 pm

Well done on the MOT & insurance Mike :thumbup: looking forward to seing you & the car the nationals :thumbup:
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