hastobe Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Got my OH one for his birthday - can't wait to try it out next week. Having a RHD car I have the delightful task of being 'peage monitor' - quite a neat present really - don't think he's cottoned on to the fact yet that he doesn't benefit too much by having the thing [;-)] Kathie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 [quote user="Ian Horn"]My doofer is now emitting more of a strangled croak ...[/quote] Ooo-er, Ian. You don't think that means its battery is running out do you? Somewhere on this forum there was mention that they can run down, and I was wondering how on earth one would know. Or would it not be till that embarrassing moment when you are stuck in the T lane and find the gadget won't work! If you have had it for a year or two, it might be wise to take it to a Sanef station sometime and swop it for a new one.Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 I was wondering the same thing, Angela. I don't remember seeing anything in the instructions that come with it about the possibility of its battery packing in or ever needing to replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alane Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Our battery failed after just over 3 years of use. I recall some others had the same problem after a similar period. It's obviously expected, as when we had problems the person in the booth diagnosed the problem - luckily ours failed at a small station with only one lane for both telepeage and payments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 So what happened, Alan - did you just send the doofer back with a note and they sent you another? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 [quote user="Loiseau"][quote user="Ian Horn"] My doofer is now emitting more of a strangled croak ...[/quote] Ooo-er, Ian. You don't think that means its battery is running out do you? Somewhere on this forum there was mention that they can run down, and I was wondering how on earth one would know. Or would it not be till that embarrassing moment when you are stuck in the T lane and find the gadget won't work! If you have had it for a year or two, it might be wise to take it to a Sanef station sometime and swop it for a new one.Angela[/quote]Could well be that, like me, it's getting past it's sell-by. Will take your advice and drop by one of the 'boutiques' (as they now seem to call them) and tell the lady that my doofer is knackered. Should make for a stimulating conversation ...................."Mon doofer est foutu""Comment ???????" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Agreed - "doofer" is a vastly more satisfying and descriptive term than "badge". Maybe we could get the French to adopt it, as long as the Académie Française doesn't get wind of the plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alane Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 CassisI called SANEF and they sent me a new one PDQ. They charged me a deposit on the new one and I had to post the old one back and they then refunded the deposit on that one although the refund took a while to come through. I think I could have just taken it into one of the bureaux for replacement but I was on my way back to the UK and didn't have the opportunity to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Thanks, Alan, good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiras_Back Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 One of you was going through the Narbonne peage the other day obviously with a doofer intact Really got my goat as I was in a govt. registered car for work and had to go through the paying section Kira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Oh dear, what a shame. Fancy having to dip down to the level of mere mortals and 'working' for the govt. to. I do hope that it won't make the tax bills any higher here in the Aude![:-))] [6][+o(]... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilec Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I must admitMon doofer est le canard Donald just doesn't quite have the same ring to it.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I'm getting a bit nervous - I'll be using my doofer for the first time on Friday afternoon on the A16, heading down from Calais. Just me and the cat. What if it doesn't work - I'll feel such a fool! Reassurance needed please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I felt exactly the same the first time I used ours; it was at a telepeage only lane. I had to stop for a moment before the doofer beeped and the barrier went up. Much relieved when it did! It seemed to operate more quickly after the first one. [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh4 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 FayIn 4 years my doofer has only failed once. So it doesn't happen very often.If it does and you are entering the peage (as I was) the machine will issue a ticket. Take the ticket and at the exit use a normal lane and hand over the ticket and the doofer. They will scan the bar code on it, give it back and let you on your way. If it fails at the exit then press the help button and someone will come. Absolutely nothing to worry about really but I do understand how you feel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 It's a well-known medical condition, known as 'DP' - doofer paranoia.Happily treatable, as Andy has explained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyH Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 [quote user="Fay"]I'm getting a bit nervous - I'll be using my doofer for the first time on Friday afternoon on the A16, heading down from Calais. Just me and the cat. What if it doesn't work - I'll feel such a fool! Reassurance needed please![/quote]I felt the same last month using mine for the first time - just mind and point it the right way - if it doesn't work, turn it round and you will get the reassuring beep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Many thanks, everyone! Yikes, which way round is an issue that didn't cross my mind - it seemed to me the only way round that it clipped in to the holder was with the bar-code-type stuff facing inwards...Hey ho, with all your advice I am sure it will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh4 Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Unless SANEF is different to SAPPR the bar code faces out through the screen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Eek! It didn't seem to attach that way round. Any SANEF users out there who can tell me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 The holder and doofer should only fit one way around, regardless of supplier. Best position the holder up behind the rear view mirror - just make sure you can get the doofer in and out in case you have to take it out for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 ...and if its any additional help thats the flat side onto the windscreen. Also if any help to anyone else, after having a new windscreen fitted, blue tac works very well as a non permanent replacement adhesive for the holder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 [quote user="George"] blue tac works very well as a non permanent replacement adhesive for the holder[/quote]Or if you want to transfer your doofer to a hire car or a friend's car use it to tack the doofer itself.And in next week's Blue Peter ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattjazz Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 My doofer lays on the dash ,never had to wave it about at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Who would ever have thought that a thread about a small white plastic box, which speeds your passage through a motorway toll, would have generated 4k+ 'hits', 120+ posts and lasted months?Are we sad, or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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