Newcastle to Slough

[jpaul]

can't they transfer car to a local dealer and you complete the transaction with them , where you would have time for a full inspection/drive.
(would the local dealer be your point of contact under their warranty if you had any warranty issue anyway)

 

[Em3bbs]

Train down to Kings Cross (Lumo probably the best option), Northern Line tube down to Waterloo (probably?), then train out to Slough

Waterloo doesn't go to Slough! The best route is Tube from Kings Cross to Paddington, then you can get a fast GWR train that takes about 15 minutes.

 

[Dis86]

Weird, I have 2 cars on the driveway that were bought from opposite ends of the country without me ever having to go near their dealerships.

At the time I pointed out Jaguar were pure trash, seems this is being reinforced.

 

[Em3bbs]

Weird, I have 2 cars on the driveway that were bought from opposite ends of the country without me ever having to go near their dealerships.

At the time I pointed out Jaguar were pure trash, seems this is being reinforced.

It's not Jaguar though, it's a franchised dealer, Jardines, who have dealerships for many makes including BMW, Audi, Merc, Aston, Ferrari, Land Rover.

 

[~Mike~]

Move to Slough, it's a lovely place so I heard.

Problem solved.

 

[Bear]

Looks like the dealer is Jardine Motors (it used to be a Stratstone). Cant you get it transferred to the closest Jardines to you, which would be in Manchester. Not close but closer than Slough

 

[randomshenans]

I'd BA it first class Newcastle to LHR and Uber Lux it to Slough. Other than private, this is the nicest way and easiest way to get there.

 

[Megahurtz400]

Waterloo doesn't go to Slough! The best route is Tube from Kings Cross to Paddington, then you can get a fast GWR train that takes about 15 minutes.

Paddington would indeed be correct, I was just running off of memory, I don't tend to head West that often on trains and am usually around Clapham/Battersea/Waterloo area

 

[Megahurtz400]

I'd BA it first class Newcastle to LHR and Uber Lux it to Slough. Other than private, this is the nicest way and easiest way to get there.

A PJ would probably cost £20-30k do you think?

Go on @LeeUK, get a private jet

Mind you a helicopter would probably be cheaper/quicker but I don't trust them at all

 

[Terminal_Boy]

What is the best/easiest way to get to Slough from Newcastle (upon-Tyne) via public transport?

I need to go and collect my new (to me) F-PACE SVR sometime as the Jag dealership are refusing to deliver. Their excuse is something about them not being allowed to due to distance selling rules even though their website said and still says that they do a delivery service.

I've already paid a deposit and I have been accepted for the finance through JLR finance.

To be honest I really can't be chewed with the 5 hour+ drive back, I only went ahead with the deal as I thought I could have got it delivered.

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[Dis86]

It's not Jaguar though, it's a franchised dealer, Jardines, who have dealerships for many makes including BMW, Audi, Merc, Aston, Ferrari, Land Rover.

I imagine they have to abide by some Jaguar based code of conduct, no?

 

[randomshenans]

A PJ would probably cost £20-30k do you think?

Helicopter would be I think about a couple of grand for that flight.

PJ would probably be more like 8-9k

EDIT: Heli is more than I thought! 4.5k!

 

[Chris Wilson]

People seem to be missing the obvious, they don't want to deliver it as they ain't at all sure it will get that far

 

[Bassmansam]

Use your lottery money to get a limo filled with booze and hookers.

 

[Mercenary Keyboard Warrior]

I wouldn't go falling out with Jaguar dealerships, you're probably going to be seeing quite a lot of them during your tenure.

Its a hell of a walk from Newcastle to Slough when it breaks down

 

[200sols]

Just make sure you can get it fixed at a local dealer when it goes wrong.

 

[PapaLazaru]

I'd cancel the sale because of their stance and see what they say. I expect your car will be delivered quite soon it's not like they are selling many.

 

[LeeUK]

I fully expected to pay them to deliver it, I wasn't expecting them to deliver it for free.

I'm just pee'd off at them saying they can't deliver "thems the rules" when their website still says they can deliver, yep it's Jardines. If they moved it up to Manchester then that would be easier but I doubt they would as the guy am dealing with will prob miss out on his commission.

There is a Stratstone JLR in Newcastle ready for any future snags tho

 

[sHo0sH]

What is the best/easiest way to get to Slough from Newcastle (upon-Tyne) via public transport?

I need to go and collect my new (to me) F-PACE SVR sometime as the Jag dealership are refusing to deliver. Their excuse is something about them not being allowed to due to distance selling rules even though their website said and still says that they do a delivery service.

I've already paid a deposit and I have been accepted for the finance through JLR finance.

To be honest I really can't be chewed with the 5 hour+ drive back, I only went ahead with the deal as I thought I could have got it delivered.

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But definitely threaten to pull out of the sale - I imagine they would get something sorted.

 

[EvilRob]

You're inconveniencing yourself and losing rights by doing this.
As others said, I'd pull out of sale and I'd also make a complaint to the head of the dealership and see what happens.