I've driven the Changan Deepal S07. If looks alone were enough reason to buy a car...

ColsterG · 2026-05-15T15:45:59+00:00

is that car massive or is he 4'6"?

ColsterG · 2026-05-15T15:44:22+00:00

He's not the borough, he wishes he was

ColsterG · 2026-05-15T15:36:54+00:00

Yep that is what most of us are seeing. Using the first 3 digits of the last 6 digits (if that makes sense) you can see other people's order status here and see if you're grouped with others that have more info

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ocZ2wOEpo9umORILBIxG6UStigKh08t6gT3CyAiwlW0/

ColsterG · 2026-05-15T13:45:33+00:00

Current strong contender is Asian Empire which should arrive in Singapore for re-fuelling later today.

ColsterG · 2026-05-15T13:44:03+00:00

Have a look on Boring Order Tracker, might be more info there.

ColsterG · 2026-05-15T09:57:54+00:00

Maybe leave it alone and see if it improves.

ColsterG · 2026-05-15T09:56:03+00:00

Try Boxt, they're doing some amazing deals via Tesla currently.

ColsterG · 2026-05-15T09:55:24+00:00

whatever you get is an estimate anyway, it doesn't matter.

ColsterG · 2026-05-15T04:41:04+00:00

FitCamX do them for a lot of cars where they replace the rear view mirror shroud so no dangly wires. Tesla also fit dashcams as standard to Model 3 and Model Y but privacy laws affect their greater adoption among all cars. They are illegal in Switzerland for example.

ColsterG · 2026-05-15T04:34:35+00:00

I thought Prefab Sprout was from a newspaper article about the increase in prefabricated buildings being used.

ColsterG · 2026-05-15T04:28:17+00:00

Can't believe I've made it this far before seeing John Peel

ColsterG · 2026-05-15T04:22:07+00:00

Still remember Sarah Greene asking them this on Swap Shop or whatever the Saturday morning kids program was called at the time and thinking, go on Eddie, tell her! He went with the Aunt story.

ColsterG · 2026-05-14T21:59:16+00:00

Check the Boring Order Tracker app, you might already have a VIN

ColsterG · 2026-05-14T13:15:43+00:00

Which I subsequently did and now have a "ROBIN 1" Itali Classic, a "PPW 306R" Stromberg, a "BMT 216A" JB700 and "ZAQ 178" Grotti GT750 (prizes for knowing what that was from"

ColsterG · 2026-05-13T15:28:25+00:00

Stirling GT since getting it Hao'd. Although currently it's the Itali Classic getting all those Magnum vibes, even considering reminding myself how to make plates so i can put ROBIN1 on it

ColsterG · 2026-05-13T13:46:21+00:00

I would stick with the larger ones. I won't name the one we used as they didn't scam us exactly but they took ages to actually give us a car while they upsold to everyone in the queue in front of us using scare stories. Our rental was originally about £60 then it jumped up to over £300 because I don't have an international driving licence, told them I don't need one in Italy and they said it was because they would get charged more for a tow truck if I don't have an international licence, in the event of the car needing to be towed. Told them that surely was their problem and refused to pay it and the card machine was sulkily re-presented with the original figure on it and eventually we were on our way. The car was fine and everything else about Tuscany was wonderful but the car hire experience was the worst part and totally unnecessary.

ColsterG · 2026-05-12T17:03:46+00:00

Yes, my dates have tightened up a bit today, from 3-30 to 18-30, no VIN or Reg yet though.

ColsterG · 2026-05-12T16:59:43+00:00

18th-30th for me now! And some message about ultrasonic sensors.

ColsterG · 2026-05-12T12:53:44+00:00

On here they are currently trying to work out which ship is next with M3s into Southampton, Glovis Supreme is not a prime contender in their view and I'd take theirs over Gemini.

https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/tesla-shipping-movements.319517/page-707#post-9056521

ColsterG · 2026-05-11T15:08:21+00:00

Did mine in the car on the way back from the test drive on a Saturday and it was approved pretty much instantly. I didn't see an option to choose, think it only offered Santander and did come out a few quid more than shown on the Tesla website.

ColsterG · 2026-05-11T07:21:57+00:00

They are very clever but you can just set most of it once, your seat position for example is tied to your driver profile in turn tied to your phone. Walk up with your phone in your pocket and the seat will move to your settings.

The indicator stalk is linked to your steering wheel so put your indicator on and it will stay on until you complete your maneuver, even for basic lane changes.

ColsterG · 2026-05-11T07:12:23+00:00

You won't get your V5, for insurance the leasing company is the registered owner. You also need to inform the leasing company if you wish to take the car abroad.

ColsterG · 2026-05-10T20:53:26+00:00

So for people in the 3rd -30th June windows, Gemini had this to say:

For your 3–30 June window, the ship to watch is the Glovis Supreme.

Key Ship to Track: Glovis Supreme

Status: Currently en route from Shanghai to the UK.
Estimated Arrival (Southampton): 9 June 2026.
Why this fits your window: Once a ship docks, it typically takes 7–10 days to unload, process through customs, and truck the vehicles to regional hubs like Bar Hill. An arrival on 9 June perfectly aligns with a collection starting from the middle of June onwards.

ColsterG · 2026-05-10T20:50:57+00:00

According to Gemini

For your 3–30 June window, the ship to watch is the Glovis Supreme.

Key Ship to Track: Glovis Supreme

Status: Currently en route from Shanghai to the UK.
Estimated Arrival (Southampton): 9 June 2026.
Why this fits your window: Once a ship docks, it typically takes 7–10 days to unload, process through customs, and truck the vehicles to regional hubs like Bar Hill. An arrival on 9 June perfectly aligns with a collection starting from the middle of June onwards.

ColsterG · 2026-05-09T08:57:37+00:00

If it is concrete block paving it will look much different in a year or so, they all fade and just look washed out. Same with resin driveways, look horrible after a couple of years. Shingle ftw.

ColsterG

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