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  On 12/03/2024 at 16:09, juular said:

It was a fun weekend.

Pinging @dollywobbler on the customer service line, for what I hope is taken as constructive feedback for next time and not an old man rant.  TLDR; I enjoyed it and I will come back, but there's scope for betterness(tm) without big changes.

Having to apply separately for a parking space within the event is a stupid idea.  The distinction between attendee and exhibitor was made so blurry it didn't exist. I bought a ticket (very early),  it was weeks before I realised the need to apply to park. Many said they didn't know about having to apply until the last minute when it was too late. As a result some interesting stuff wasn't there, or was parked miles away. That's a little sad really. Having a default first come first served space with a block at the museum reserved for mobility seems fairer.

Communication.  Almost everything official was posted on Facebook. Facebook is an echo chamber unrepresentative of the outside world, and more people I know are off it than on it. We had to rely on word of mouth or continually pinging the Rustival email address for clarity. To their credit they were shit hot at replying and were nice about it, so kudos.

I found that facebook information conflicted with what was on the Rustival website and differed again from what was being said on the Gaydon website. To compound; there was a video doing the rounds of what to expect, details differed again.  9 mostly serious adult people were sitting round a table the evening before the event trying to arrange a convoy, but we had all gleaned different details from the scraps we picked up.

I wasn't emailed tickets, so I'm glad I screenshotted the website booking confirmation otherwise I'd have done a 700 mile trip for nowt. It might be worth looking into that, as I definitely wasn't the only one.

It may not have been intended this way, but Mayfair did feel a little out on a limb and that cars were a bit scattered and/or grouped into bunches of car clubs. We really felt that Mayfair was Rustival Unofficial, a separate event for those that didn't get the memo. Meanwhile, notable empty spaces in VP, or they were taken up by modern yawn that I could enjoy* outside Tesco any day of the week. An age limit or some other gatekeeping just to gently press the ethos might be a good thing.

Positives, and there are plenty.

It's got a nice feel. Really friendly. A refreshing absence of rivet counting. Lots of people saying hello and welcoming inspection of their shitheaps. 

On the whole the cars that showed up were ones that we wanted to look at.

Despite my comments about organisation, we all just rolled off the M40 and slotted into a parking space. It was fairly seamless in the end. @Talbot however did not have the same experience.

Being at Gaydon and having access to the museum and its facilities was tremendous and sets it apart from FOTU in that regard. 

I mean the ticket price was a positive too, no doubt. FOTU is going to shoot itself in the foot with that.

ANYWAY.

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I shall echo all of the above comments, as they are very much in line with my experience.

The comment that I did not have the same experience needs expanding on:

I simply did not appreciate that the procedure here was to pay for a Gaydon ticket, and then you had to book something extra on a completely unrelated platform.  I did not watch any youtube videos about this process, as I do not subscribe to any of the youtube-based organisers of this event.  I've very little interest in youtube subscriptions tbh.  Equally, I don't do Facebook for very much more than local marketplace, hence did not read anything on there about the booking process.  As far as I was concerned I'd paid my money for a ticket, and that was that.  I'm there for the show, not the Anti-Social Media experience.

The blokey checking tickets on the way in (after absolutely no queue, which is bloody excellent!) was remarkably non-understanding of this, as when pressed for "where are you parking?", my reply was "I've no idea, that's up to you isn't it??".  After a somewhat drawn out back-and-forth, I got a remarkably rude "well, I'll let you in, but next time, fucking sort yourself out will you"

Quite frankly I'd have happily run him over after a comment like that.

As it happens, I had every intention of needing to pay for my additional passenger, but I never did in the end.  Even the blokey on the museum desk didn't want to take my cash.  So I spent it on other things at the event.

Excellent event.  Much more laid-back and pleasant compared to FOTU.  Youtube stage with amplified people was easily avoided and I met a lot of friends I haven't seen in a very long time.  It was quite remarkable spotting how many (mainly Citroen BXs) cars had been on my driveway some 15-20 years ago.

Only other comment was my not really understanding why some sub-5-year-old cars were in the display areas.  I'm glad there's no strict age limits, but a BrandNewCar is rather pointless being "displayed" in a slot where something MuchMoreInteresting could be.

But I will definitely be back.  Especially if the booking method is simplified.

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  On 13/03/2024 at 11:34, juular said:

I forgot to mention the autojumble. Something sorely missing from FOTU.  It was excellent!

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That was a bonus! Absolutely unrelated to the event. I didn't even know about it until someone mentioned it on the day.

Posted
  On 13/03/2024 at 14:58, Talbot said:

I shall echo all of the above comments, as they are very much in line with my experience.

The comment that I did not have the same experience needs expanding on:

I simply did not appreciate that the procedure here was to pay for a Gaydon ticket, and then you had to book something extra on a completely unrelated platform.  I did not watch any youtube videos about this process, as I do not subscribe to any of the youtube-based organisers of this event.  I've very little interest in youtube subscriptions tbh.  Equally, I don't do Facebook for very much more than local marketplace, hence did not read anything on there about the booking process.  As far as I was concerned I'd paid my money for a ticket, and that was that.  I'm there for the show, not the Anti-Social Media experience.

The blokey checking tickets on the way in (after absolutely no queue, which is bloody excellent!) was remarkably non-understanding of this, as when pressed for "where are you parking?", my reply was "I've no idea, that's up to you isn't it??".  After a somewhat drawn out back-and-forth, I got a remarkably rude "well, I'll let you in, but next time, fucking sort yourself out will you"

Quite frankly I'd have happily run him over after a comment like that.

As it happens, I had every intention of needing to pay for my additional passenger, but I never did in the end.  Even the blokey on the museum desk didn't want to take my cash.  So I spent it on other things at the event.

Excellent event.  Much more laid-back and pleasant compared to FOTU.  Youtube stage with amplified people was easily avoided and I met a lot of friends I haven't seen in a very long time.  It was quite remarkable spotting how many (mainly Citroen BXs) cars had been on my driveway some 15-20 years ago.

Only other comment was my not really understanding why some sub-5-year-old cars were in the display areas.  I'm glad there's no strict age limits, but a BrandNewCar is rather pointless being "displayed" in a slot where something MuchMoreInteresting could be.

But I will definitely be back.  Especially if the booking method is simplified.

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That's bloody horrific. We'll definitely feed that back.

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I'd have loved to have attended the show, but it clashed with the best day of Crufts i.e. the working and pastoral breeds/freestyle heelwork to music day.  I hope that I'll be able to attend next time, perhaps with The Volvo.

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Only one slightly negative point was that me and the chap I sold a ticket to had screenshotted and printed out the QR codes from the tickets.

When we got there the guys on the gate didn't have a scanner and needed to see a different part of the ticket so we were madly scrolling through old emails to find the right information (helped by the free WiFi).

This is massively outweighed by how helpful you all were about swapping a ticket round a couple of days before and how brilliant the show was.

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Nobody checked my ticket at all, they just took a look at the pass and pointed me towards Mayfair!

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Some complimentary comments on Rustival in the latest edition of PC.

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Just in case anybody here is as thick as I am:

The website states:

"Your ticket includes entry into one of England’s best tourist attractions, the British Motor Museum. The Museum has over 400 iconic historic British cars on display and our hosting trio has a longstanding love of the venue and exhibits."

So:

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"Display your vehicle at the event, includes admission for the driver on the day"

"Please select passenger tickets for any other passengers in your vehicle"

On the basis of the above, the selections I've made will allow myself, my car and my other half into the event and the museum. Or do we need to click a pair of extra £16s to get into the museum itself?

(EDIT: Aha, yep, I think that's right)

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@RoadworkUKyou're correct, the display car option allows you access to the museum 

the £16 ticket is effectively a visitor ticket 

once you buy a ticket you need to fill out this form to book the display parking. First 350 get the VDP parking which is closer to the museum. Be quick as these go fast 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_fDKqBxbl3_owKyPz5h1dPoOxStNa-LHNV4X5ItCToxUGFQ/viewform

if you miss out on the 350 you are in the upper car park, still part of the show but not the main car park but you still need to fill out this form otherwise you won't get any display pass and will be relegated to the visitors car park 

 

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Blimey monzo gave me 3 screens when I tried to pay, it thinks the vendor is a scam

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I assumed it isn't and carried on anyway, thank goodness my mum and stepdad are over 60 and can have cheaper tickets 😂 (£62 all in) 

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Well, I'm looking forward to this a lot - booked tickets for the wife and kids as well, although it'll be a very early alarm (3am!) and a late night home to get back to Cornwall the same day.

 

Thanks to @wesacosa selling his ticket, I'm in VDP parking and the BX should hopefully not embarrass itself too much :D 

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Very, very disappointed to see the hard work of the Rustival team getting slagged off because someone doesn't like a YouTube guest they've invited.

Worse still, I believe they're on here.

Would Nico like to make themselves known and justify their comments?

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Posted
  On 19/09/2024 at 07:01, fatharris said:

Very, very disappointed to see the hard work of the Rustival team getting slagged off because someone doesn't like a YouTube guest they've invited.

Worse still, I believe they're on here.

Would Nico like to make themselves known and justify their comments?

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Not sure who he's talking about but methinks he is missing the point of Rustival. The whole idea right from the start has been inclusivity and it has never been promoted as a show for any particular type of car. It's always been emphasised as a "car event" not a "classic car show" where anyone with any interest in vehicles of any kind is equally welcome, whether they like old bangers or modern supercars. If his rant was about FOTU I could see his point but Rustival isn't like that. Besides, if he doesn't like that particular guy, Gaydon is plenty big enough that he could simply go elsewhere and ignore him.

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So... he apparently doesn't understand the (fairly simple) concept of a show for literally any sort of car, and then accuses others of 'playing thick'.

It'd be laughable if it weren't so pathetic. But what the heck, I'll laugh anyway. :D 

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  On 19/09/2024 at 07:35, quicksilver said:
Not sure who he's talking about but methinks he is missing the point of Rustival. The whole idea right from the start has been inclusivity and it has never been promoted as a show for any particular type of car. It's always been emphasised as a "car event" not a "classic car show" where anyone with any interest in vehicles of any kind is equally welcome, whether they like old bangers or modern supercars. If his rant was about FOTU I could see his point but Rustival isn't like that. Besides, if he doesn't like that particular guy, Gaydon is plenty big enough that he could simply go elsewhere and ignore him.
Apologies for lack of clarity, he's having a go at Steph Holloway, of idriveaclassic because they've announced Scotty Fairno is coming to the event.

Scotty is a popular (very funny IMHO) tiktoker and more recently has been involved in getting used fire engines to Ukraine, amongst other highlights.
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  On 19/09/2024 at 08:20, fatharris said:

Apologies for lack of clarity, he's having a go at Steph Holloway, of idriveaclassic because they've announced Scotty Fairno is coming to the event.

Scotty is a popular (very funny IMHO) tiktoker and more recently has been involved in getting used fire engines to Ukraine, amongst other highlights.

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I thought he was complaining about JayEmm and his love for expensive exotica. From what I've seen of Scotty he definitely fits the Rustival vibe and should be made welcome - he's a Scotsman who likes Volvos so I'm sure he has a few fans here for that reason alone.

In a weird twist of fate, the first video of his I saw was him driving a fire engine to Ukraine that used to be based at the station I can see from my house and was still in exactly the same state as when it came out of service.

Posted
  On 17/09/2024 at 07:12, fatharris said:

I'm in VDP parking and the BX should hopefully not embarrass itself too much :D 

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Park next to the Dyane - your BX will shine by comparison!

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Was hoping to have purchased something else for this… but looking like the Saab will be making an appearance again!

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Going to be a very early night in the Fatharris household  - kids in bed for 7pm, we'll be in bed for 7:30, then up at 1:30 am to set off :D

 

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  On 27/09/2024 at 09:09, fatharris said:

Going to be a very early night in the Fatharris household  - kids in bed for 7pm, we'll be in bed for 7:30, then up at 1:30 am to set off :D

 

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did you sort out the parking pass?

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  On 27/09/2024 at 09:11, wesacosa said:
did you sort out the parking pass?
Printed and in my glovebox, although I'm adopting the name Wesley for the day
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  On 27/09/2024 at 09:16, fatharris said:

Printed and in my glovebox, although I'm adopting the name Wesley for the day emoji1787.png

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ha , enjoy!

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  On 26/09/2024 at 22:08, brownnova said:

Was hoping to have purchased something else for this… but looking like the Saab will be making an appearance again!

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Educated maun in organising error shocker

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I was invited to Rustival and did consider going but we have our last Shite in the park of 2024 happening the next day and it would have been too much effort to do both.

If any of next years dates don't clash it's worth a visit.

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Well bollocks, family hassle means I'm going to be sitting up all night so won't be joining @chaseracer in the morning. 😫

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I'm getting up early to collect @Brodders and then heading over in the XR3i, slight nervous about it as it's been of the road for 24 years until a few months ago and this will be it's first long drive, I'm sure it be fine.

Hopefully I'll be there by 9.30am to get into the VDP parking, if you see me then say hi, I'll be in this!

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