hazelgirl Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Hi all, I have seen something worrying on a separate social media outlet that you have to leave your car keys when you hire from Barns. Is this true? It's been a long time since I last hired from them and to be honest in the past it wouldn't have been a problem. I read that they take your car and park it up, then bring it back when you are due to return, I'm afraid they won't be able to do that with our car, it's heavily immobilised with a button sequence to start it. My partner would not be happy at all with someone moving it. It does have a tracker so we would know if it was taken for a spin. Is there any truth in this? as we are due to go on Friday and it's one more worry I don't want to tell my fella, he's already fretting about his first boating holiday lol. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 6 minutes ago, hazelgirl said: Hi all, I have seen something worrying on a separate social media outlet that you have to leave your car keys when you hire from Barns. Is this true? It's been a long time since I last hired from them and to be honest in the past it wouldn't have been a problem. I read that they take your car and park it up, then bring it back when you are due to return, I'm afraid they won't be able to do that with our car, it's heavily immobilised with a button sequence to start it. My partner would not be happy at all with someone moving it. It does have a tracker so we would know if it was taken for a spin. Is there any truth in this? as we are due to go on Friday and it's one more worry I don't want to tell my fella, he's already fretting about his first boating holiday lol. Why don't you phone the yard and ask them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 I remember when my parents hired from Alan & Janet Royall. They always had custody of the car keys though never mentioned the value of the boat we were taking from them. On one occasion there was one of those fuel scares, all the queues at the pumps etc. Alan checked our tank and topped it up so we had enough fuel to get us home. Your worry Hazelgirl can cut both ways, but you have given me an idea. If a boat is returned damaged, a similar amount of damage should be inflicted on the hirers car. Well, they're both insured ain't they! 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Yes, Barnes normally ask for your keys and park your car for you and then get it out when you return. The reason is they have very limited space, so they park the cars up tightly end to end. They do have some "normal" spaces on the right as you approach though, next to their marina. On my last hire, they directed my daughter to park there on the basis she was leaving midweek. Hopefully, if you phone and explain your situation they'll be able to accommodate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 55 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said: but you have given me an idea. If a boat is returned damaged, a similar amount of damage should be inflicted on the hirers car. Well, they're both insured ain't they! I'd vote for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 is it like mad max's car, if you dont get the button sequence correct it blows up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelgirl Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Broads01 said: Yes, Barnes normally ask for your keys and park your car for you and then get it out when you return. The reason is they have very limited space, so they park the cars up tightly end to end. They do have some "normal" spaces on the right as you approach though, next to their marina. On my last hire, they directed my daughter to park there on the basis she was leaving midweek. Hopefully, if you phone and explain your situation they'll be able to accommodate. Thank you for the only helpful reply 😂😂. You'd think it was bad that we care about the security and safety of our car. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikertov Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, hazelgirl said: Thank you for the only helpful reply 😂😂. You'd think it was bad that we care about the security and safety of our car. You do hear some real horror stories from Airport parking companies, so I don't blame you for asking. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelgirl Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Bikertov said: You do hear some real horror stories from Airport parking companies, so I don't blame you for asking. It's not even that, if we don't run through how to start the car with someone it won't be going anywhere. I've rung them now and they have said they handle all sorts of cars so not to worry. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelgirl Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Happy said: Why don't you phone the yard and ask them? Have done now, thanks for the suggestion, thought there was no harm in asking on here first lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelgirl Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 35 minutes ago, grendel said: is it like mad max's car, if you dont get the button sequence correct it blows up? Unfortunately not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelgirl Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 1 hour ago, MauriceMynah said: I remember when my parents hired from Alan & Janet Royall. They always had custody of the car keys though never mentioned the value of the boat we were taking from them. On one occasion there was one of those fuel scares, all the queues at the pumps etc. Alan checked our tank and topped it up so we had enough fuel to get us home. Your worry Hazelgirl can cut both ways, but you have given me an idea. If a boat is returned damaged, a similar amount of damage should be inflicted on the hirers car. Well, they're both insured ain't they! Pretty sure we have paid money for the use of their boat for them to take that risk lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Just now, hazelgirl said: Pretty sure we have paid money for the use of their boat for them to take that risk lol. Fair point, and one can hardly expect the personal service from a yard as big as Barnes that we received from Royalls. Sadly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 23 minutes ago, hazelgirl said: Thank you for the only helpful reply 😂😂. You'd think it was bad that we care about the security and safety of our car. I fully understand you asking Lynsey but did you really expect sensible replies from this lot You and your man have a lovely time x 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Every time we hired from Barnes we have left the keys to the other halves Sierra XR4i with them. Never had a problem. It was/has always returned as we left it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgregg Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 It's quite a different scenario from airport parking companies I think. Mainly it's so that if they needed to urgently move vehicles then they have the ability to do so. You're not going to see it cruising around the Hoveton area methinks. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelgirl Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 26 minutes ago, oldgregg said: It's quite a different scenario from airport parking companies I think. Mainly it's so that if they needed to urgently move vehicles then they have the ability to do so. You're not going to see it cruising around the Hoveton area methinks. Fully understand that and didn't expect so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelgirl Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 54 minutes ago, Gracie said: I fully understand you asking Lynsey but did you really expect sensible replies from this lot You and your man have a lovely time x I should have known better, just wish we were going in a car that didn't have this complicated immobiliser business it's a faff wherever we take it, the mechanics we go to have to ask every time lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 There was a time they used to park them the other side of the river in the old Moores yard. I assumed they had an insurance policy that allowed them to drive the cars on the road. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Before we first hired I read a load of reviews of different boat yards. I must admit the thing about Barnes needing to move cars around put me off hiring with them. There were some negative reviews that were specifically about that aspect but I’ve no idea whether they were a fair reflection. The majority of customers don’t seem to be bothered. Barnes do seem to have good policy toward encouraging customer loyalty by offering a hamper to returning customers. Assuming they still do that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargeandParge Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 I'm with you hazeĺ girl I like to park our cars and leave them locked up with the keys either in my pocket or Marges hand bag. Kindest Regards Marge and Parge 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 We left our car with them a couple of times. There were no problems at all. Cars are left on site at most yards. We also left keys at Ferry Marina as they wanted to be able to move the car if the road flooded. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 I don't think it's much different from taking your car for a service and leaving your key so they can move the car around. Not all airport parking companies are bad. The one we used recently at Bristol Airport provided a "meet and greet" service for a reasonable price and they were excellent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydraser Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 "Hello. Are you having a nice holiday? Well I just wondered if you are anywhere near to the marina as your car alarm is going off. I wouldn't want you to come back to a flat battery. Not to mention it's chuffing annoying!" 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 23 hours ago, Gracie said: I fully understand you asking Lynsey but did you really expect sensible replies from this lot You and your man have a lovely time x Well said Gracie. Someone asks a sensible question and on a forum of this standard you would expect to receive helpful replies. Just lately this forum is looking more and more like Facebook. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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