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Warning about "geronimo cages" www.geronimocages.co.uk |
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Saturday, 16 August 2008 17:58 |
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Advice to all mini owners thinking of using Geronimo Cages
Back in January i brought one of there six point cages, i paid for it by paypal so we thought i would have no worries...
5 weeks later the cage arrived all packaged up ready to fit, i had to wait a few days for help to fit it as i didn't want to catch the car, then the fun began!
In short the cage will not fit without being modified, which is not what it says on Geronimo cages website!
I emailed them with the mail below:
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Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 8:03 PM
Subject: Roll Cage Quality and Fitment
Good Evening Andy
My other half Sonia Riley brought one of your standard cages back in January 2008 and received it last week.
Couple of major points really,
Fitment: There is no way the cage as it has been built will fit a standard mini saloon car without some major modification, I have included some pictures:
With the front hoop in place and following the windscreen pillar so the connecting bars run parallel I assume this is correct?
Rear cage fitted so the floor bars touch the floor inside the rear bins, fitted as far back as it goes, the rear brace bars NEARLY come close to fitting onto the rear wheel arch but roof bars are miles too long
Rear cage fitted so the roof bars NEARLY fit, the floor bars come no where near touching the floor, however the rear brace bars would fit to the wheel arch
Quality: I have to rate your welding skills as poor to mediocre at best with your finished article looking rushed and poorly finished, the cage we have received is no where near ready for paint and will take some time to grind back your messy and poor welds to make this look like a professional job, not something made in a garden shed!
Where do we go from here,
We ordered a professionally built roll cage that takes aprox 30minutes to fit, Details below are direct from your website http://www.geronimocages.co.uk/id15.html
STANDARD SIX POINT CAGE
Our standard six point cage made from 33.7mm CHS tube. These cages can be either bolted or welded in. The roof bars are connected to the front and rear hoops via slide in tube joints. For fitting simply drill through and insert bolt or weld around the seam. Very easy to fit, takes approx 30 minutes. Arrives ready for paint.
DEAL PRICE - 150.00 GBP
This is not what we have received!
This is a formal request to provide us with a Professionally Built Roll cage that will fit without modification in aprox 30mins or our money back, obviously collection and re-delivery will be at your expense as this is no fault of us as the consumer
This email address is checked 10 times a day so feel free to respond or you can call me on 07725 646132
I can see no reason why this matter should take more than 7 days to resolve
Regards
Darren Newton
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Since then we have had communication back, and they have not offered a replacement (i dont think they do a cage that fits!) however they did offer a refund if we return the cage to them at our cost.
Now this didn't seem right to me, as a consumer if you are supplied with something that is not fit for purpose or as described it is the trader responsibility to cover any costs, this includes return postage. I further had this confirmed by Trading Standards!
I then called Geronimo Cages back to explain this and i was told that they do not care what the sales of goods act says, they are not going to cover the cost, they then promptly hung up.
Does this sound like a trader you wish to deal with? The chat continues here http://www.minidirectory.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=7246 |
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Scottish Mini Splash Dash 2009 |
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Tuesday, 12 August 2008 15:03 |
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SCOTTISH MINI SPLASH DASH 2009 1st,2nd,3rd & 4th May 2009 In Association with: Cumbria Mini Cruisers Printable booking form: www.cumbriaminicruisers.co.uk Dear Mini Club, Cumbria Mini Cruisers would like to invite you and your mini club along to the Scottish Mini Splash Dash 2009. We currently have 250 places waiting to be filled by both classic and BMW mini owners from all over Europe. The Scottish Mini Splash Dash 2009 will be held in the Scottish Borders, at Lauder. Here we have located the most beautiful, breathtaking picturesque Castle, set in a location with panoramic views, fresh country air, outstanding scenery and some amazing wildlife. We know that Thirlestane Castle will have you memorised by its shear and utter beauty. Scottish Mini Splash Dash - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th May 2009 We would like both Classic and BMW mini owners to enjoy a full Bank Holiday weekend away from home. Set up camp along side Thirlestane Castle, sit back and relax while other mini owners arrive, or take a look around the beautifully restored castle rooms, some of which hold the most unique plasterwork ceilings in Scotland. Walk around the stunning gardens or sit and have a bite to eat in the castles café. Wake up early and see the sunrise over Thirlestane or listen to the birds in the morning, take part in our Treasure Hunt or Rolling Road that have planned. With a kid’s outdoor play area open all day at Thirlestane castle we can guarantee that the kid’s wont get bored, not only that but they can take part in the ‘’Find the Eagles’’ competition and be in with a chance to win a prize. Sit back under our large marquee at night and enjoy a glass or wine or a beer with our special Hog Roast and BBQ Night, male and female toilet and shower blocks will provided with hot and cold water all weekend, enter our charity raffle or play with some of our large outdoor garden games. After a long jam–packed day, head to bed under the stars and wake up to a beautiful new day with a driving experience you’ll never forget! Take part in the unforgettable Scottish Mini Splash Dash Run, experience some of the most scenic roads in the Scottish Borders, and pass through some of the smallest villages. Breath in the fresh county air, stop for a bite to eat in a local pub or take pictures of the stunning scenery along the way. Not to forget – test out your splash guard through some of the best splashes in the Borders. ‘’We hope you’ll bring the WD40’’ Ticket Prices:
£12 a ticket – One mini, Driver and Navigator
£2 Each - For extra passengers
(Under 16’s free of charge)
Camping Prices: Payable at the entrance gate, on arrival. (All camping money goes to Thirlestane Castle) Camping Prices:
£9 a night - Two people and a tent £3 a night - one extra person in a tent £6 a night - One person and a tent
The Scottish Mini Splash Dash Guide Lines:
The Scottish Mini Splash Dash Run' route is not a race, we ask everyone who attends to take into consideration on-coming traffic, wildlife, narrow roads and tracks and to be aware that pheasants have a mind of there own!! There is no time limit on this run, so feel free to stop any where you like along this run but be aware that standard driving laws are abided by at all times. We look forward to hearing back to you soon; it would be much appreciated if you could post this event up on your mini forum for other mini owners to read. If you would any more information then please do not hesitate to contact me via my email address or mobile number I am happy to answer any questions. Clubs can pre book camping space in advance if they wish to camp together and have there club banner put up in front of there pitch, additional space can be reserved if the club has a small club gazebo, for commuting purposes. Many Thanks Kayley Owner / Admin Cumbria Mini Cruisers Email:
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Why are some users "Purple" and how can i be one? |
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Friday, 08 August 2008 14:51 |
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Hey guys we are in the middle of updating MD, these purple people are "Club Sponsors", these guys have donated £10 or more towards the running of minidirectory.
To Stay a club sponsor you will need to do this each year
Over the next couple of months there will be lots of extra stuff on, some for normal uses and some for sponsors and lots of advantages for being a club sponsor.
If you wish to become a sponsor before i finish the site off and join in with the "Sponsors Lounge" then please paypal your donation of £10 or more to
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If i havent activated you in 24hours just drop me a pm and i will get right on it!
Dazzler Chat about it here |
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ATT all users, MiniDirectory as we know it is changing!!! |
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Sunday, 20 July 2008 20:06 |
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 Its true guys, we are having a total shake up of the club and the people who run it, there roles and the people who run the forums.
First off, due to rising costs and the fact i am no longer funding Mindirectory out of my own pocket we have had to look towards finding a main sponsor for the club. This has happened and we now for the for the near future at least have a stable club with 75% of running costs covered.(more very soon)
The long timers will have noticed that MD which was once set up as a group of clubs (it still is but) has now got its own core "members". These people treat MD as a club in its own right, which it is. We are now taking steps to make sure that MD is now run as a club in its own right and not a part or group of something else
How do you take part, well it has been talked about in the past and half done before we are looking for people to donate towards running the club, we have already started putting extra features in like the new "club Sponsors" lounge. More on this soon! However we will be looking for around £10 per year to gain all the extra features, membership status and free sticker!. Also this will give you first dibs on any events or club stand as well as other stuff
For those of you who have never seen behind the scenes at MD the moderators and admins have had a private area called "executive lounge" well with the shake up, i am closing down this section of the site, this is going to be replaced with 2 boards, one for moderators chat (any grade) and one for the Comitee to leave notes about running the club.
New User Groups coming
Registered User = Normal User
Club Sponsor = a user that has dontated to running Md, this person is allowed a greater say on how the club is run and is to have first dibs on club stands and events
Club Comitee = Formally Known as Club admins, these people are the people that run the club, however depending on user will depend on forum control
Moderator (local and global) = These are the people that will run the forum, this is different from running the club, there will prob be a mix of comitee and sponsors in this group
There is also going to be a shake up of team members, mainly with who has permissions
So there you have it, over the next few weeks you will see lots of change around here, we are also looking for keen members to come on board with running the club and the forums.
Chat about it here http://www.minidirectory.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=7656 |
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