grrhhh need to rant - Page 2 - SV650.org

21QUEST · 03-07-13, 08:26 PM

lol

...but yeah, they should provide the appropriate car

andrewsmith · 03-07-13, 08:35 PM

First world problem Tim

Makes the office's lifes hell and book... BMW M5 F10

21QUEST · 03-07-13, 09:49 PM

I'm surprised you've had so many instances of the same 'problem' reoccurring.

I've hired one or two cars in my time and I can't think of a single time I've actually been downgraded when the car booked hasn't been available...always been a free upgrade

tigersaw · 03-07-13, 09:57 PM

Our company force us to use hire cars because they cost feck all since we self insure.
Number of times I've been presented with an auto as its 'all thats left', when I can see a car park full of alternatives.

Bri w · 03-07-13, 10:10 PM

Same thing 3 times since late March. Supposed to be comparable with the company car that's been playing up, an A6. They've delivered a Seat Ibiza, a Fiat xxxx which I told them to take back, and the last one being a Focus 1.4 - there's more engineering in a loaf of bread than in the Focus.

04-07-13, 07:20 AM

You are a customer through a company, therefore im guessing they arent so fussed on keeping you happy, knowing its not you thats out of pcoket. Bit ridiculous to cancel a meeting as the car is too small, ive driven from reading to scotland in a 1.3 with back pain, i just got an orthopedic cushion insert. Perhaps you should consider buying one, it was £20.

timwilky · 04-07-13, 07:31 AM

The cancelling has worked in that my boss has now agreed to up the spec of car that I can hire. He is of the opinion the company rules are a bit naff in that they seem to target the local intra site travellers with about 100mile trips.

Whereas I am doing 500 mile plus trips and working full days as well.

Paul the 6th · 04-07-13, 08:07 AM

The other day I was in Starbucks & asked for a mocha but they dudnt havng any hot chocolate to put in so had to make do with a latte. Feckin ruined my day.

yorkie_chris · 04-07-13, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

we must use public transport or hire cars for certain journeys.

Lol. That would be funny.

Start work 0830 and depart for site... break for lunch 1230-1300... turn back and arrive home 1700 having got 1/3rd of way to customer.

yorkie_chris · 04-07-13, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timwilky

Hence me keeping a record of issues. It would appear the new manager of the local Hertz is taking the proverbial in what she supplies.

that explains it. Probably thinks a micra is the weapon of choice to do 500 miles on the motorway because it's easy to park in the services and has an arrow on the screen to remind her where the filler cap is.

03-07-13, 08:35 PM	#12
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: grrhhh need to rant First world problem Tim Makes the office's lifes hell and book... BMW M5 F10 __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

03-07-13, 09:57 PM	#14
tigersaw Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Llanwrtyd Wells Powys Posts: 1,146	Re: grrhhh need to rant Our company force us to use hire cars because they cost feck all since we self insure. Number of times I've been presented with an auto as its 'all thats left', when I can see a car park full of alternatives.

03-07-13, 10:10 PM	#15
Bri w Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Turre, Almeria Posts: 668	Re: grrhhh need to rant Same thing 3 times since late March. Supposed to be comparable with the company car that's been playing up, an A6. They've delivered a Seat Ibiza, a Fiat xxxx which I told them to take back, and the last one being a Focus 1.4 - there's more engineering in a loaf of bread than in the Focus. __________________ *"It's not the years in your life, it's the life in your years."* Currently - Fighting the urge... seen a nice Triumph America Previously - Honda CB125, Honda CB400-4 & BSA B40, Moto Guzzi 850, Yamaha RD250, Suzuki GT380, Kawasaki Z1B, Kawasaki Z650, Honda VFR, Triumph Street Triple R.

04-07-13, 07:20 AM	#16
stuR Guest Posts: n/a	Re: grrhhh need to rant You are a customer through a company, therefore im guessing they arent so fussed on keeping you happy, knowing its not you thats out of pcoket. Bit ridiculous to cancel a meeting as the car is too small, ive driven from reading to scotland in a 1.3 with back pain, i just got an orthopedic cushion insert. Perhaps you should consider buying one, it was £20.

04-07-13, 07:31 AM	#17
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: grrhhh need to rant The cancelling has worked in that my boss has now agreed to up the spec of car that I can hire. He is of the opinion the company rules are a bit naff in that they seem to target the local intra site travellers with about 100mile trips. Whereas I am doing 500 mile plus trips and working full days as well. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

04-07-13, 08:07 AM	#18
Paul the 6th Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 4,790	Re: grrhhh need to rant The other day I was in Starbucks & asked for a mocha but they dudnt havng any hot chocolate to put in so had to make do with a latte. Feckin ruined my day. __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012 - You were awesome Cbf600, sv650, sv1000, gsxr 750 srad, KTM adventure 950, gsxr 750 k1, gsxr 750 srad, fazer 1000, zx9r ninja..

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