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Title: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: Dodger on 05 January 2010, 21:07:28
Wanted to join their gang,
been on the website, www.autobahnstormers.org, and have e-mailed the person (Chris Woods) who it says is their membership secretery, three weeks ago, but have not had a reply.
Also wrote to him at the address given for him, again, two weeks ago, but not heard anything.
Downloaded the 'info' pack, and it gives his name and address.
Wondered if anyone here knew what the score is with them??
last entries on their site was mid 2008??
Assume they are still around, as heard them mentioned several times on this site..
Amy info would be much appreciated.. :y 
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: Entwood on 05 January 2010, 21:10:29
If you've downloaded the info pack .. fill out the form and post it with your cheque ... bet you get your card within 7 days ..  :)
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: unlucky mark mv6 on 05 January 2010, 21:14:37
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Wanted to join their gang,
been on the website, www.autobahnstormers.org, and have e-mailed the person (Chris Woods) who it says is their membership secretery, three weeks ago, but have not had a reply.
Also wrote to him at the address given for him, again, two weeks ago, but not heard anything.
Downloaded the 'info' pack, and it gives his name and address.
Wondered if anyone here knew what the score is with them??
last entries on their site was mid 2008??
Assume they are still around, as heard them mentioned several times on this site..
Amy info would be much appreciated.. :y 
I was thinking of joining them myself. :y
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: Entwood on 05 January 2010, 21:15:55
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Wanted to join their gang,
been on the website, www.autobahnstormers.org, and have e-mailed the person (Chris Woods) who it says is their membership secretery, three weeks ago, but have not had a reply.
Also wrote to him at the address given for him, again, two weeks ago, but not heard anything.
Downloaded the 'info' pack, and it gives his name and address.
Wondered if anyone here knew what the score is with them??
last entries on their site was mid 2008??
Assume they are still around, as heard them mentioned several times on this site..
Amy info would be much appreciated.. :y 
I was thinking of joining them myself. :y


well worth it ... you'll save the cost on your first visit to the stealers ..  :)
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: unlucky mark mv6 on 05 January 2010, 21:18:38
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Wanted to join their gang,
been on the website, www.autobahnstormers.org, and have e-mailed the person (Chris Woods) who it says is their membership secretery, three weeks ago, but have not had a reply.
Also wrote to him at the address given for him, again, two weeks ago, but not heard anything.
Downloaded the 'info' pack, and it gives his name and address.
Wondered if anyone here knew what the score is with them??
last entries on their site was mid 2008??
Assume they are still around, as heard them mentioned several times on this site..
Amy info would be much appreciated.. :y 
I was thinking of joining them myself. :y


well worth it ... you'll save the cost on your first visit to the stealers ..  :)
and im quite a regular down at my local vx bicknells. ;)
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: Dodger on 05 January 2010, 21:19:35
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If you've downloaded the info pack .. fill out the form and post it with your cheque ... bet you get your card within 7 days ..  :)

Entwood, the address to send the form to is the address I wrote to, (same person) but I wanted to know who to make cheque out to? (assume its autobahnstormers) but if the person doesn't reply to a letter requesting further info, how do I know the cheque will not just 'vanish' never to be seen again??  :-/

Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: Squealey on 05 January 2010, 21:20:27
I printed off the info pack 2 weeks before chrimbo, sent it off with the cheque and had all the bumf back within 4 days. Bloody brilliant service if you ask me.

Haven't used the trade card yet but will be on Friday, what do I have to take with me the first time I use it????
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: Martin_1962 on 05 January 2010, 21:21:55
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Wanted to join their gang,
been on the website, www.autobahnstormers.org, and have e-mailed the person (Chris Woods) who it says is their membership secretery, three weeks ago, but have not had a reply.
Also wrote to him at the address given for him, again, two weeks ago, but not heard anything.
Downloaded the 'info' pack, and it gives his name and address.
Wondered if anyone here knew what the score is with them??
last entries on their site was mid 2008??
Assume they are still around, as heard them mentioned several times on this site..
Amy info would be much appreciated.. :y 
I was thinking of joining them myself. :y


well worth it ... you'll save the cost on your first visit to the stealers ..  :)
and im quite a regular down at my local vx bicknells. ;)


They went bust - the day I needed some spares so urgently it was silly
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: Entwood on 05 January 2010, 21:23:45
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If you've downloaded the info pack .. fill out the form and post it with your cheque ... bet you get your card within 7 days ..  :)

Entwood, the address to send the form to is the address I wrote to, (same person) but I wanted to know who to make cheque out to? (assume its autobahnstormers) but if the person doesn't reply to a letter requesting further info, how do I know the cheque will not just 'vanish' never to be seen again??  :-/



Looks like he's changed the "write up" ...  Cheques used to be made out to "The Autobahnstormers" .. simple as that  :)

I'll stick a comment on the ABS site if you wish ???
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: unlucky mark mv6 on 05 January 2010, 21:31:08
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Wanted to join their gang,
been on the website, www.autobahnstormers.org, and have e-mailed the person (Chris Woods) who it says is their membership secretery, three weeks ago, but have not had a reply.
Also wrote to him at the address given for him, again, two weeks ago, but not heard anything.
Downloaded the 'info' pack, and it gives his name and address.
Wondered if anyone here knew what the score is with them??
last entries on their site was mid 2008??
Assume they are still around, as heard them mentioned several times on this site..
Amy info would be much appreciated.. :y 
I was thinking of joining them myself. :y


well worth it ... you'll save the cost on your first visit to the stealers ..  :)
and im quite a regular down at my local vx bicknells. ;)


They went bust - the day I needed some spares so urgently it was silly
yep i remember going past that day,and all the cars had disappeared off the forecourt,and wandered what was going on,but at least its up and running again now under the brindley banner. :y
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: Dodger on 05 January 2010, 21:31:13
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If you've downloaded the info pack .. fill out the form and post it with your cheque ... bet you get your card within 7 days ..  :)

Entwood, the address to send the form to is the address I wrote to, (same person) but I wanted to know who to make cheque out to? (assume its autobahnstormers) but if the person doesn't reply to a letter requesting further info, how do I know the cheque will not just 'vanish' never to be seen again??  :-/



Looks like he's changed the "write up" ...  Cheques used to be made out to "The Autobahnstormers" .. simple as that  :)

I'll stick a comment on the ABS site if you wish ???


Would be much appreciated if you could Entwood. Might make it a little easier for some of us of 'advancing years'  :)
If it's still 'The Autobahnstormers', might pop a cheque off to Mr Woods, and see what happens. :y
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: Entwood on 05 January 2010, 21:33:57
Consider it done .. :)
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: Martin_1962 on 05 January 2010, 21:42:36
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Wanted to join their gang,
been on the website, www.autobahnstormers.org, and have e-mailed the person (Chris Woods) who it says is their membership secretery, three weeks ago, but have not had a reply.
Also wrote to him at the address given for him, again, two weeks ago, but not heard anything.
Downloaded the 'info' pack, and it gives his name and address.
Wondered if anyone here knew what the score is with them??
last entries on their site was mid 2008??
Assume they are still around, as heard them mentioned several times on this site..
Amy info would be much appreciated.. :y 
I was thinking of joining them myself. :y


well worth it ... you'll save the cost on your first visit to the stealers ..  :)
and im quite a regular down at my local vx bicknells. ;)


They went bust - the day I needed some spares so urgently it was silly
yep i remember going past that day,and all the cars had disappeared off the forecourt,and wandered what was going on,but at least its up and running again now under the brindley banner. :y


Ours is Bayliss now.

Is Bayliss Gloucester anything to do with Skippers?
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: dbug on 06 January 2010, 00:09:01
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I printed off the info pack 2 weeks before chrimbo, sent it off with the cheque and had all the bumf back within 4 days. Bloody brilliant service if you ask me.

Haven't used the trade card yet but will be on Friday, what do I have to take with me the first time I use it????

Yer card and yer money mate  ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: Andy B on 06 January 2010, 09:21:47
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I printed off the info pack 2 weeks before chrimbo, sent it off with the cheque and had all the bumf back within 4 days. Bloody brilliant service if you ask me.

Haven't used the trade card yet but will be on Friday, what do I have to take with me the first time I use it????

Yer card and yer money mate  ;D ;D ;D ;)

Some dealers need a bit of a kick up the harris to register ABS on their system & at best will put your purchase against a local garage who has Trade Club membership.
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: Entwood on 06 January 2010, 11:45:27
Had a reply from Chris Woods on the ABS site .. :)

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Hope this is useful .. although you probably know already ..
Indeed I do. Unfortunately it's all out of my hands.

Best thing to do in the mean time is put people on to me at memsec@autobahnstormers.org and I'll send them an info pack.


HTH   :)
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: Dodger on 17 January 2010, 19:35:25
Latest update on Autobahnstormers...........
NOTHING...................
e-mailed the addy that Entwood mentioned, ('twas the same as I'd already sent three e-mails to!!)
Also sent off a signed form, and a cheque for the £20, both on 6th Jan.
E-mailed again on the 12th.................
To date...........Nil, nought, nada, nothing..........

Seriously thinking of cancelling the cheque, and telling them where to stuff the membership, if that's the way they treat people!! (not that there appears to be anybody actually listening).....

Total waste of time and effort as far as I am concerned..... Might be worth warning others of the hassle this 'club' causes  >:( >:(
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: Andy B on 17 January 2010, 20:38:51
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Total waste of time and effort as far as I am concerned..... Might be worth warning others of the hassle this 'club' causes  >:( >:(

A bit harsh I think, but I do think you've been given the $hitty end of the stick. It is usually & has been a pretty painless opperation joining the club ..... or it was about 10 yrs or more when I joined  :y
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: Martin_1962 on 17 January 2010, 20:45:42
Last time I renewed it was very quick, reminds me I need to send my renewal off.
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: pedroMV6 on 18 January 2010, 22:32:00
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Latest update on Autobahnstormers...........
NOTHING...................
e-mailed the addy that Entwood mentioned, ('twas the same as I'd already sent three e-mails to!!)
Also sent off a signed form, and a cheque for the £20, both on 6th Jan.
E-mailed again on the 12th.................
To date...........Nil, nought, nada, nothing..........

Seriously thinking of cancelling the cheque, and telling them where to stuff the membership, if that's the way they treat people!! (not that there appears to be anybody actually listening).....

Total waste of time and effort as far as I am concerned..... Might be worth warning others of the hassle this 'club' causes  >:( >:(

WHOA WHOA WHOA, SWEET CHILD O' MINE!!!!! :o :o :o

At risk of upsetting you, I'd like to say that the ABS Membership secretary has a full time job.
He's had a lot on recently due to people sending him work-related stuff to sort out as he probably got a sackful of mail in one go due to Christmas and the recent inclement weather.
Some people have sent to the old secretary, even though the name and address of the new secretary is clearly there to for all to see!
I admit, I wouldn't want his job plus being the membership secretary of the Autobahnstormers, so please, have a little think about your rather rash comments before denouncing the ABS!
The "club" has been going for years and many an ABS member has kept their car on the road due to advice, information and general help available through the "closed to members" internet forum, the very well presented Club newsletter and alot of willing and knowledgable members, that they might not otherwise have had access to.

Calm down dear!!!!!! ;)
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 18 January 2010, 22:35:24
Not a menber of ABS, but surely a return  (Automated) email would put all/any problems in focus,
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: Tony H on 18 January 2010, 22:39:24
I've always been very impressed with the efficiency of the administration side of ABS
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: Entwood on 18 January 2010, 22:50:39
From the ABS website ... Dave Kember should have been in contact with Dodger by now .. he was e-mailing to sort it out.

Chris Wood may be a tad busy with end of year tax returns ... thats his full time occupation

Alf Langley (past memebership secretary) has been incorrectly still getting mail which has been frowarded but takes time ...


So .. all in all there are several "senior" members trying to sort this out for you .. and being very open and honest about the problems

http://www.autobahnstormers.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=19521

With any luck and a little time it should be sorted.  ABS are very good normally .. please give them a litle more time  :y :y :y
Title: Re: Autobahnstormers...
Post by: Darkus Lordus on 19 January 2010, 23:29:55
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From the ABS website ... Dave Kember should have been in contact with Dodger by now .. he was e-mailing to sort it out.

Chris Wood may be a tad busy with end of year tax returns ... thats his full time occupation

Alf Langley (past memebership secretary) has been incorrectly still getting mail which has been frowarded but takes time ...


So .. all in all there are several "senior" members trying to sort this out for you .. and being very open and honest about the problems

http://www.autobahnstormers.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=19521

With any luck and a little time it should be sorted.  ABS are very good normally .. please give them a litle more time  :y :y :y

Yup, I can confirm this. There have been some 'senior' members that have got involved with this application & the Membership Secretary does have a day job, just like the rest of us & unfortunately, his means that this time of year just happens to be the busiest for him.

It doesn't help with the old Membership Secretary sending him the applications that go to the old address & Royal Mail delivering the post in batches due the effects of the mail strikes.

It also doesn't help that I plagued him with a few requests as I got my wallet knicked between Christmas and New Year.

The advice I have is to be patient as the result of being an ABS member is more than worth the membership fee, from the technical knowledge, trade club card & the events that the ABS arrange.

DarkusLordus
OOF Member & ABS Comittee Member