People Asking You To Do Them a Favour in Your Car!
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I've been approached by email a few time now (5 or 6 maybe more) by people I don't know to do them a favour and drop their son, daughter, brother whatever at a special event, wedding, birthday party and so on and I'm not quite sure how to respond. If it's a favour for a friend or even a friend of a friend I'm usually quite happy to help out it gives me to good excuse for a drive but when it's someone completely random I can't help but think I'd be a bit of a mug getting involved.
Part of me wants to send them a link to a super car hire company to give them an idea what kind of a favour they're asking a stranger to do.
Am I just being miserable?
Steve
Part of me wants to send them a link to a super car hire company to give them an idea what kind of a favour they're asking a stranger to do.
Am I just being miserable?
Steve
No - is the simple answer
It's your pride and joy that you have worked bloody hard for and you should do what you want with it.
I thinks it's different if it were friends or family asking for a ride, but random strangers is just cheeky, especially if its for a wedding or school prom (do they ask you to dress up as well???).
If they wanted to hire a Lambo for the going rate it would cost a fortune - they should do that...
If they cannot afford the going rate, there are plenty of events that sporting bears do or at dunsfold, where it is not a fortune for a ride.
Edit - £2k per day
http://www.signaturecarhire.co.uk/lamborghini-hire...
It's your pride and joy that you have worked bloody hard for and you should do what you want with it.
I thinks it's different if it were friends or family asking for a ride, but random strangers is just cheeky, especially if its for a wedding or school prom (do they ask you to dress up as well???).
If they wanted to hire a Lambo for the going rate it would cost a fortune - they should do that...
If they cannot afford the going rate, there are plenty of events that sporting bears do or at dunsfold, where it is not a fortune for a ride.
Edit - £2k per day
http://www.signaturecarhire.co.uk/lamborghini-hire...
Edited by SydneyBridge on Wednesday 29th October 13:21
I've always wondered how this works in practice. I guess there are probably exceptions, but I remember seeing someone on here recently who first posted on the Lambo subforum who said their son (or whoever, I forget) was a "huge Lambo fan" and would like a ride to some such event. Then because there wasn't an instant (?) response they posted the same on the Ferrari forum. Guess it didn't really matter then what they turn up in as long as its flash...
Also, once you've dropped them off - what then? Do they just go "oh cheers for that" and expect you to go on your merry way? Clearly they're not prepared to pay anything like the sort of money that a day hire would cost, otherwise that's what they'd do.
I guess I'm being miserly as well, but to be honest I don't think you should feel bad about passing on these requests.
Also, once you've dropped them off - what then? Do they just go "oh cheers for that" and expect you to go on your merry way? Clearly they're not prepared to pay anything like the sort of money that a day hire would cost, otherwise that's what they'd do.
I guess I'm being miserly as well, but to be honest I don't think you should feel bad about passing on these requests.
Sone
I understand your predicament. It's a tough call. I often get asked to "do someone a favour". Whether its at petrol stations (how much , how fast, how many miles per gallonn, can I take a picture, can my son/daughter sit in your car etc.) to making kids days - letting them sit in it, letting them start it (pressing the button), taking them for a drive etc.
When I was a little boy, I used to pass Portman concessionaires in Portman Square - and a kind man called Del Hopkins (UK Lambo legend) - used to have to wipe my drool off his windows (of the showroom). One day, totally unexpectedly, he asked if I'd like to go out for a ride with a car in the showroom, not far - around the square - and it made my day. I can still remember the feeling of getting into the car - the car starting up and everybody just staring at the car - and me! I loved it - and Del is the reason why I've been in Lamborghini's for nearly 20 years!
I'll never forget how patient Del was with me - asking the same questions that you have been asked by people/kids - and now feel duty bound to allow a few mins extra at every fuel stop to answer questions, with a smile on my face.
Last summer, I was sitting out enjoying the sun at local pub, when this 12 year old boy was sitting behind me, with his parents and grandparents. Suffice to say, he and his dad were only in town to go super car spotting, whilst his mum and gran were out shopping. We got chatting, and lo and behold, the only car he wasn't able to see was an Aventador. So, I offered to take him to my house, which was a 30 second walk away, (with his father!) and let him sit in the car, take photo's and then to start the car. Suffice to say, he was blown away - and burst into tears - and had an experience that he'll never forget - and he also learned that achieving his dream is entirely in his hands - and that he too could be the owner of a super car if he works hard at school or whatever job/work he tries his hand at. His parents have now become friends.
You are in a position that most people will never be in - and, without trying to sound melodramatic, you are in a position to change peoples lives. I find it helps me to feel good about driving about is fun cars - knowing that I enjoy what I do - and can make a difference.
Whatever you decide to do - enjoy your toy - because you should!
Here endeth the sermon!
A
I understand your predicament. It's a tough call. I often get asked to "do someone a favour". Whether its at petrol stations (how much , how fast, how many miles per gallonn, can I take a picture, can my son/daughter sit in your car etc.) to making kids days - letting them sit in it, letting them start it (pressing the button), taking them for a drive etc.
When I was a little boy, I used to pass Portman concessionaires in Portman Square - and a kind man called Del Hopkins (UK Lambo legend) - used to have to wipe my drool off his windows (of the showroom). One day, totally unexpectedly, he asked if I'd like to go out for a ride with a car in the showroom, not far - around the square - and it made my day. I can still remember the feeling of getting into the car - the car starting up and everybody just staring at the car - and me! I loved it - and Del is the reason why I've been in Lamborghini's for nearly 20 years!
I'll never forget how patient Del was with me - asking the same questions that you have been asked by people/kids - and now feel duty bound to allow a few mins extra at every fuel stop to answer questions, with a smile on my face.
Last summer, I was sitting out enjoying the sun at local pub, when this 12 year old boy was sitting behind me, with his parents and grandparents. Suffice to say, he and his dad were only in town to go super car spotting, whilst his mum and gran were out shopping. We got chatting, and lo and behold, the only car he wasn't able to see was an Aventador. So, I offered to take him to my house, which was a 30 second walk away, (with his father!) and let him sit in the car, take photo's and then to start the car. Suffice to say, he was blown away - and burst into tears - and had an experience that he'll never forget - and he also learned that achieving his dream is entirely in his hands - and that he too could be the owner of a super car if he works hard at school or whatever job/work he tries his hand at. His parents have now become friends.
You are in a position that most people will never be in - and, without trying to sound melodramatic, you are in a position to change peoples lives. I find it helps me to feel good about driving about is fun cars - knowing that I enjoy what I do - and can make a difference.
Whatever you decide to do - enjoy your toy - because you should!
Here endeth the sermon!
A
sone said:
I've been approached by email a few time now (5 or 6 maybe more) by people I don't know to do them a favour and drop their son, daughter, brother whatever at a special event, wedding, birthday party and so on
Steve
Why do these people always want to be "dropped off" somewhere ???Steve
It's just pathetic....
If they would be real car people/petrolheads/pistonheads, or whatever you want to call them, they would've want to experience the car, not "show off" something......in this case something that's not even their own....
When I was 12 I was with my dad at the seaside and spotted a Ferrari 308 I instantly walked over to it and was walking around it drooling, the owner walked up and asked my dad if I would like to sit in it and he showed me the controls and let me start it up and gently rev it! He took the time to show me the car and had a chat and my dad took photos of me in the car and the owner couldn't have been nicer
I've never forgot that moment I'm 46 now and it really made a young lad ecstatic
I've never forgot that moment I'm 46 now and it really made a young lad ecstatic
Anjum said:
Sone
I understand your predicament. It's a tough call. I often get asked to "do someone a favour". Whether its at petrol stations (how much , how fast, how many miles per gallonn, can I take a picture, can my son/daughter sit in your car etc.) to making kids days - letting them sit in it, letting them start it (pressing the button), taking them for a drive etc.
When I was a little boy, I used to pass Portman concessionaires in Portman Square - and a kind man called Del Hopkins (UK Lambo legend) - used to have to wipe my drool off his windows (of the showroom). One day, totally unexpectedly, he asked if I'd like to go out for a ride with a car in the showroom, not far - around the square - and it made my day. I can still remember the feeling of getting into the car - the car starting up and everybody just staring at the car - and me! I loved it - and Del is the reason why I've been in Lamborghini's for nearly 20 years!
I'll never forget how patient Del was with me - asking the same questions that you have been asked by people/kids - and now feel duty bound to allow a few mins extra at every fuel stop to answer questions, with a smile on my face.
Last summer, I was sitting out enjoying the sun at local pub, when this 12 year old boy was sitting behind me, with his parents and grandparents. Suffice to say, he and his dad were only in town to go super car spotting, whilst his mum and gran were out shopping. We got chatting, and lo and behold, the only car he wasn't able to see was an Aventador. So, I offered to take him to my house, which was a 30 second walk away, (with his father!) and let him sit in the car, take photo's and then to start the car. Suffice to say, he was blown away - and burst into tears - and had an experience that he'll never forget - and he also learned that achieving his dream is entirely in his hands - and that he too could be the owner of a super car if he works hard at school or whatever job/work he tries his hand at. His parents have now become friends.
You are in a position that most people will never be in - and, without trying to sound melodramatic, you are in a position to change peoples lives. I find it helps me to feel good about driving about is fun cars - knowing that I enjoy what I do - and can make a difference.
Whatever you decide to do - enjoy your toy - because you should!
Here endeth the sermon!
A
That's a really nice attitude Anjum - kindness is never wasted !I understand your predicament. It's a tough call. I often get asked to "do someone a favour". Whether its at petrol stations (how much , how fast, how many miles per gallonn, can I take a picture, can my son/daughter sit in your car etc.) to making kids days - letting them sit in it, letting them start it (pressing the button), taking them for a drive etc.
When I was a little boy, I used to pass Portman concessionaires in Portman Square - and a kind man called Del Hopkins (UK Lambo legend) - used to have to wipe my drool off his windows (of the showroom). One day, totally unexpectedly, he asked if I'd like to go out for a ride with a car in the showroom, not far - around the square - and it made my day. I can still remember the feeling of getting into the car - the car starting up and everybody just staring at the car - and me! I loved it - and Del is the reason why I've been in Lamborghini's for nearly 20 years!
I'll never forget how patient Del was with me - asking the same questions that you have been asked by people/kids - and now feel duty bound to allow a few mins extra at every fuel stop to answer questions, with a smile on my face.
Last summer, I was sitting out enjoying the sun at local pub, when this 12 year old boy was sitting behind me, with his parents and grandparents. Suffice to say, he and his dad were only in town to go super car spotting, whilst his mum and gran were out shopping. We got chatting, and lo and behold, the only car he wasn't able to see was an Aventador. So, I offered to take him to my house, which was a 30 second walk away, (with his father!) and let him sit in the car, take photo's and then to start the car. Suffice to say, he was blown away - and burst into tears - and had an experience that he'll never forget - and he also learned that achieving his dream is entirely in his hands - and that he too could be the owner of a super car if he works hard at school or whatever job/work he tries his hand at. His parents have now become friends.
You are in a position that most people will never be in - and, without trying to sound melodramatic, you are in a position to change peoples lives. I find it helps me to feel good about driving about is fun cars - knowing that I enjoy what I do - and can make a difference.
Whatever you decide to do - enjoy your toy - because you should!
Here endeth the sermon!
A
Anjum said:
Sone
When I was a little boy, I used to pass Portman concessionaires in Portman Square - and a kind man called Del Hopkins (UK Lambo legend) - used to have to wipe my drool off his windows (of the showroom). One day, totally unexpectedly, he asked if I'd like to go out for a ride with a car in the showroom, not far - around the square - and it made my day. I can still remember the feeling of getting into the car - the car starting up and everybody just staring at the car - and me! I loved it - and Del is the reason why I've been in Lamborghini's for nearly 20 years!
I'll never forget how patient Del was with me - asking the same questions that you have been asked by people/kids - and now feel duty bound to allow a few mins extra at every fuel stop to answer questions, with a smile on my face.
A
Here, here.When I was a little boy, I used to pass Portman concessionaires in Portman Square - and a kind man called Del Hopkins (UK Lambo legend) - used to have to wipe my drool off his windows (of the showroom). One day, totally unexpectedly, he asked if I'd like to go out for a ride with a car in the showroom, not far - around the square - and it made my day. I can still remember the feeling of getting into the car - the car starting up and everybody just staring at the car - and me! I loved it - and Del is the reason why I've been in Lamborghini's for nearly 20 years!
I'll never forget how patient Del was with me - asking the same questions that you have been asked by people/kids - and now feel duty bound to allow a few mins extra at every fuel stop to answer questions, with a smile on my face.
A
A very, very rare sort in the car world Del.
Knowledgeable, trustworthy, honest and always worked on your car in the way he thought you wanted it worked on.
Helped you with buying the right car for you too.
He even suggested people joined LCUK at a time when the club had gone through some turmoil in the late 80s.
Shame that there aren't more like him.
Hi sone
As a member of sporting bears, if anyone asks me, ( other then family members and very close friends), I always say, I'm happy to if you will make a donation to charity,base the cost of the donation on what sporting bears pitch your car at and then every one is happy.
Usually go away is you say, yes, I can do that for you if you make a £300 donation to a charity of my choice
Will
As a member of sporting bears, if anyone asks me, ( other then family members and very close friends), I always say, I'm happy to if you will make a donation to charity,base the cost of the donation on what sporting bears pitch your car at and then every one is happy.
Usually go away is you say, yes, I can do that for you if you make a £300 donation to a charity of my choice
Will
Thanks for replies so far but another thing that strikes me is that the minute you talk of reward for anything any of us do in these cars your insurance will be void in most cases.
It's not abou the money for me I've done a good few prom evenings weddings etc and refused payment and more to the point enjoyed the whole process but some stranger emailing me asking me to turn up at his house who knows where to meet who knows who is a bit dodgy.
It's not abou the money for me I've done a good few prom evenings weddings etc and refused payment and more to the point enjoyed the whole process but some stranger emailing me asking me to turn up at his house who knows where to meet who knows who is a bit dodgy.
May sound harsh but you should ignore them for good reason rather than it being miserable.
It could just turn into a world of problems. What if the car isn't available? All of a sudden your holding the problem, the big let down etc. What if they allege inappropriate behavior, god forbid!
I don't own an Aventador level machine but I do go to meets and more than happy to let people sit in my car. I've even taken people for a blast round the block when it's been appropriate and appreciated. A bit like Anjum's experience where you can assess the situation first rather than it being random contact.
I'm happy for mates to ask to take sons/daughters to events etc but it would be on the strict understanding that if the car isn't available then that's that and we will not fall out over it. That's the difference with friendship versus working with strangers.
M
It could just turn into a world of problems. What if the car isn't available? All of a sudden your holding the problem, the big let down etc. What if they allege inappropriate behavior, god forbid!
I don't own an Aventador level machine but I do go to meets and more than happy to let people sit in my car. I've even taken people for a blast round the block when it's been appropriate and appreciated. A bit like Anjum's experience where you can assess the situation first rather than it being random contact.
I'm happy for mates to ask to take sons/daughters to events etc but it would be on the strict understanding that if the car isn't available then that's that and we will not fall out over it. That's the difference with friendship versus working with strangers.
M
Edited by mike01606 on Thursday 30th October 11:27
I think you can tell the difference between genuine petrol heads and those wanting to show off in your car.....
I have spoken to many owners at petrol stations and people have come over to us when we are driving nice cars and that's a lovely way of spending a few minutes with genuine petrol heads....
However, I am at a loss when people request the use of cars for weddings etc. it doesn't make any sense - if it's so important then hire one but why would it be?
OP - I would ignore the requests from people you don't know or use a different email address and let them know when you are next at a major PH event etc. and tell them they can see the car there, along with many others - that way you aren't the "rich lambo owner who never replied"
I have spoken to many owners at petrol stations and people have come over to us when we are driving nice cars and that's a lovely way of spending a few minutes with genuine petrol heads....
However, I am at a loss when people request the use of cars for weddings etc. it doesn't make any sense - if it's so important then hire one but why would it be?
OP - I would ignore the requests from people you don't know or use a different email address and let them know when you are next at a major PH event etc. and tell them they can see the car there, along with many others - that way you aren't the "rich lambo owner who never replied"
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