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Offline allycat45

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Warning triangle in boot
« on: 05 November 2013, 06:47 »
Has anybody had a fold-out warning triangle supplied with their car? There is a small flap secured by a twist knob on the underside of the hatchback which is designed to secure a squarish tube holding a warning triangle for emergencies but nothing was supplied with mine. Should I ask the dealer or did nobody get one? Similarly did anybody get a first aid kit or any other safety equipment?
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Offline monkeyhanger

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Re: Warning triangle in boot
« Reply #1 on: 05 November 2013, 07:54 »
We don't get these as standard in the UK. Despite all the safety equipment that does come as standard, VW thought it wise not to include something that retails for £4.50. Could save your life, so i'd get one bought.
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Offline allycat45

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Re: Warning triangle in boot
« Reply #2 on: 05 November 2013, 08:06 »
Thanks Monkeyhanger. Seems like the one in the boot of an old bmw at work that we are disposing of to webuyanycar.com today is going to mysteriously find its way into my boot this morning then ...  :wink:
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Offline GTI-7-Performance

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Re: Warning triangle in boot
« Reply #3 on: 05 November 2013, 08:51 »
I am surprised that warning triangles are not a legal requirement in the UK.

Quite how useful they are is another matter...
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Offline monsta

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Re: Warning triangle in boot
« Reply #4 on: 05 November 2013, 09:47 »
If you buy the VW accessory that is the first aid kit and high visibility vests etc you get the warning triangle in there.

Then you're covered for Euro driving requirements too.
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Offline monkeyhanger

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Re: Warning triangle in boot
« Reply #5 on: 05 November 2013, 12:19 »
Quote from: GTI-7-Performance on 05 November 2013, 08:51
I am surprised that warning triangles are not a legal requirement in the UK.

Quite how useful they are is another matter...

I wonder how many people get run over when placing these triangles 450m back from their car, if they're not wearing a reflective vest when doing so.
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Offline peterdoherty

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Re: Warning triangle in boot
« Reply #6 on: 05 November 2013, 13:19 »
Dealer threw the safety kit in for me without even asking.
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Offline dubber36

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Re: Warning triangle in boot
« Reply #7 on: 05 November 2013, 14:41 »
Quote from: GTI-7-Performance on 05 November 2013, 08:51
I am surprised that warning triangles are not a legal requirement in the UK.

Quite how useful they are is another matter...

Not very useful at all when people put them out about 10 feet from the back of their car.  :rolleyes:
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Offline DasAuto

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Re: Warning triangle in boot
« Reply #8 on: 13 November 2013, 21:21 »
Warning Triangle came with car
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Re: Warning triangle in boot
« Reply #9 on: 13 November 2013, 22:32 »
Quote from: dubber36 on 05 November 2013, 14:41
Quote from: GTI-7-Performance on 05 November 2013, 08:51
I am surprised that warning triangles are not a legal requirement in the UK.

Quite how useful they are is another matter...

Not very useful at all when people put them out about 10 feet from the back of their car.  :rolleyes:

Best is when the breakdown is over and they drive off leaving the triangle in the road.  :grin:

Also France requires bright fluorescent jackets for breakdowns/accidents. Presumably these are because so many people got hit when putting out their warning triangles.

At least France dropped the requirement to carry a breathalyser in every car....
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