jothecat Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 As you may have seen on the news Unipart Automotive have gone into administration. No pay for July, so claim it back from the government. Same for notice. Kept on by kpmg for 2 weeks to help close it down. Therefore, if I can't find a similar job role pretty soon, the TR will have to go. It has won Pride of Ownership at the IWE a few times. Insured for 10k Hope to make it to IWE, but it seems a long way from Dorset, and cancelling the hotel would save shed loads of dosh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Sorry to hear that Joe, hope you are able to work it out. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Chin up joe, one door closes another opens etc. Hang onto the TR as long as poss, you never know, why not camp at the IWE? John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Best of luck, Jo. Life is strange, and when one door closes another often opens. Moving the TR on would be a tough decision, for sure, but one has to make those choices sometimes and there will be lots of options if a new TR has to join the stable down the road. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Hi Joe ~ Very sorry to hear of your bad luck. I hope that something comes your way pretty soon. Yes, hang on to the TR for as long as possible. Keep us posted on how you get on. Best of luck ~ Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Hi Jo, If you need a tent for IWE, I have a surplus one here about to go on the 'bay - yours foc if you'd like it. Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
North London Mike Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Hi Joe Yes, I was sorry to hear the general news and sadder still to hear about one of our own in trouble. A few years ago it happened to me and my TR served me well after I lost my company car, long tours now that I had time and well as trips to the shops and even the odd interview ! It kept me sane and whilst things looked grim at times, I'm glad I kept her, you will be too..........hang on, things have a way of working out when you least expect it Meanwhile, come and join us campers at the IWE, you can get a nice big tent in the boot of a 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jothecat Posted July 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Thank you all for your kind replies and wishes. Alec, thanks for the offer of the tent. If I go on my own, I may take you up on it, but Mrs JTC doesn't camp. Can I let you know? You are all wonderful, and my chin is up! ATB Jo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher Kenneth SMITH Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 .... if it has to go then please email me .... I will also put the caveat that you have the option to buy it back at the same price as sold for 12 months .... worth a thought! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Hi Jo, you can have the spare tent with pleasure, or borrow one of our others, no problem. We won't be at IWE, but you can pick up a tent en route . . . . Selling the car might be easy, replacing it might be a tad more difficult. Laying it up isn't expensive . . . . If Mrs JTC doesn't do camping, then maybe it's time she learned. No, let me rephrase that, it's time she bloody learned. No maybe. If you're over 40 and made redundant for whatever reason, then the odds aren't exactly stacked in your favour. That's life, been there etc. You forget the hotel lifestyle and move on. At least you're not looking the Grim Reaper in the eye or lounging six feet under on a permanent basis. Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jothecat Posted July 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) ". if it has to go then please email me .... I will also put the caveat that you have the option to buy it back at the same price as sold for 12 months .... worth a thought!" Thank you for your very generous offer Chris. If it comes to it I will definitely email you, All the best, Edited July 27, 2014 by jothecat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Horsley Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Hi Joe, Again sorry to hear about your situation, I've been there too, real c**p feeling, but I'm confident turn it'll turn positive like it did for me, although I'm sure the 'tunnel' looks long, try to keep the TR, it really helps lift you on those moments, hope to see you at the IWE, camping there is super, if the Mrs doesn't like, you could fit a tow bar like me and take a caravan (hired or loaned), home from home comfort and the V8 will cope easily Take care and good luck!!! Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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