In article , raden wrote:
At the time, I was working for the local authority as general foreman
on housing repairs and became involved with these problems generally
and know that BG had a rough time with them right up until they ended
their contract with the council.

But in general, they have a (well deserved) bad reputation for trying to
fleece the public

Just been happy to see a now retired old friend from work back in for a
day to cover an emergency. And on chatting at lunch - as you do - he told
the story of BG quoting to replace his ancient back boiler system which
was on one of their service contracts, but suddenly couldn't be maintained
anymore. 4000 quid. And the salesman said to expect savings of 80% on the
gas bills. Didn't know Drivel was now a gas salesman.

He got a mate of a mate to fit a condenser combi for 2000 quid - and by
the sound of it a good job. But now complains about how long the bath
takes to fill. ;-(

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*If they arrest the Energizer Bunny, would they charge it with battery? *

Dave Plowman London SW
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