Tewkesbury OPC closing due to the Coronavirus

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MikeM
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Toddie wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:07 pm Just had an email to say that JCT600 are closing all their showrooms from tonight, a reduced service dept will still be operating, with preference given to NHS staff, who becoming increasingly important to the whole country.
Not sure many NHS staff driving Porsche’s 🤔
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2008. 987 Boxster S Sport basalt
2012. 991 Carrera S aqua
2016. Macan Turbo volcano
2020. Macan GTS crayon (sold 04/24)
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2024. Macan GTS gentian. mid May https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR8H7WC6

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MikeM wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:52 pm
Toddie wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:07 pm Just had an email to say that JCT600 are closing all their showrooms from tonight, a reduced service dept will still be operating, with preference given to NHS staff, who becoming increasingly important to the whole country.
Not sure many NHS staff driving Porsche’s 🤔
Not many nurses, maybe. But consultants, managers and directors... Now that’s a whole different story.
VG Petrol S http://www.porsche-code.com/PHIVCQU7           And a GT3 RS... by Lego! Not crash-tested! 😀
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Toddie wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:07 pm Just had an email to say that JCT600 are closing all their showrooms from tonight, a reduced service dept will still be operating, with preference given to NHS staff, who becoming increasingly important to the whole country.
As I supply the NHS do I qualify? :roll:
VG Petrol S http://www.porsche-code.com/PHIVCQU7           And a GT3 RS... by Lego! Not crash-tested! 😀
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Dandock wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:15 pm
Toddie wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:07 pm Just had an email to say that JCT600 are closing all their showrooms from tonight, a reduced service dept will still be operating, with preference given to NHS staff, who becoming increasingly important to the whole country.
As I supply the NHS do I qualify? :roll:
If it’s ventilators, Yes 🤨
Previous Porsche’s
2008. 987 Boxster S Sport basalt
2012. 991 Carrera S aqua
2016. Macan Turbo volcano
2020. Macan GTS crayon (sold 04/24)
Awaiting delivery
2024. Macan GTS gentian. mid May https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR8H7WC6
Rigger
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“ All non-essential businesses...”

Very true but I wonder where MOT services and general motor consumables (E.g. tyres and brakes) fit in this? If your MOT is due and you aren’t able to get a test then You could be left high and dry with an illegal vehicle...... no mot...... no tax..... no insurance and, perhaps, no alternative vehicle to go in search of food. Wonder what the police stance will be in respect of such vehicles if they catch them on the road?
2017 - Macan GTS ~ now sold
2007 - 997.1 Turbo (Manual)
2021 - GR Yaris
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Sytner are closing the showrooms but honouring existing service bookings according to the e-mail I just received.....(and yes, setting up on-line purchase and home deliveries etc)
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In this list of businesses required to shut and those exempt garages are an exemption.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... inalVF.pdf

see page 3
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pmg wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 11:44 pm In this list of businesses required to shut and those exempt garages are an exemption.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... inalVF.pdf

see page 3
Good to see. Hopefully the garage where I have an MOT booked for one of the cars has enough business to stay open.

On the down side, looks like the massage parlour is cancelled ! :D
2017 - Macan GTS ~ now sold
2007 - 997.1 Turbo (Manual)
2021 - GR Yaris
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MikeM wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:52 pm
Toddie wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:07 pm Just had an email to say that JCT600 are closing all their showrooms from tonight, a reduced service dept will still be operating, with preference given to NHS staff, who becoming increasingly important to the whole country.
Not sure many NHS staff driving Porsche’s 🤔

I'm a GP and got a Macan Turbo earlier this month, so some lucky NHS staff do drive Porsches!

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mb8388 wrote: Tue Mar 24, 2020 7:04 am
MikeM wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:52 pm
Toddie wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:07 pm Just had an email to say that JCT600 are closing all their showrooms from tonight, a reduced service dept will still be operating, with preference given to NHS staff, who becoming increasingly important to the whole country.
Not sure many NHS staff driving Porsche’s 🤔

I'm a GP and got a Macan Turbo earlier this month, so some lucky NHS staff do drive Porsches!

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Yes there are a few of us that drive Porsches but too busy to drive them at the moment.
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Previous Macan SD, Macan Turbo, Macan Turbo, 991.1 C4GTS coupe, 996 C4S coupe, Macan Turbo, 991.2 C4GTS coupe; 991.2 GT3; 992 C2S; 991.1 Turbo S
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