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  • redofromstart
    redofromstart Posts: 4,167 Forumite
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    oh dear, hopes its something simple and easy.
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  • doingitanyway
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    I know there is an issue and I hope it gets sorted but still massively jealous that you have a Camper van at all :)
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  • RosaBernicia
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    doingitanyway wrote: »
    I know there is an issue and I hope it gets sorted but still massively jealous that you have a Camper van at all :)


    I am still a bit flummoxed at it myself DIA :rotfl:


    Maybe something for your long term goals list? :D
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  • beanielou
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    I would be terrified to drive it :eek:
    Well done you :)
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  • doingitanyway
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    RosaBernicia wrote: »
    I am still a bit flummoxed at it myself DIA :rotfl:


    Maybe something for your long term goals list? :D
    Haha, I am still disbelieving that I will be driving a car again after so many years. Like beanie said there is a bit of a terror there for me let alone a van! :)
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  • RosaBernicia
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    I was a bit anxious about driving it but figured I have to get past that if there is to be any point to having it at all. And I had to get it home once I'd bought it :rotfl: so I just got in and set off slowly (I did have someone following behind as I needed a lift to get there to pick it up). It was fine - it's nice to drive - just a bit heavier and less responsive than my car, and obviously bigger for parking. Fortunately it has sensors!


    Cross everything that it's OK when I get it looked at!
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  • RosaBernicia
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    doingitanyway wrote: »
    Haha, I am still disbelieving that I will be driving a car again after so many years. Like beanie said there is a bit of a terror there for me let alone a van! :)


    You will be fine, especially as you have a couple of lessons to build up your confidence. And having the phone do the navigating makes things much easier too.
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  • beanielou
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    Positive vibres for when it gets looked at.
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  • kerri_gt
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    Fingers crossed on the van Rosa hope it's just a little minor issue
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  • RosaBernicia
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    Van has new filter and provisional bill of good health from garage :T:j will get it serviced before warranty runs out, but very pleased they said it looks a nice van and seems to have been well looked after. Will be buying it a cover and fast charger to celebrate!


    Thank you for all the positive vibes :A




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