Andy I was being a bit tongue in cheek, Mike was happy to run me to the station, it was just an awkward place to get too and from without having someone to get a lift home with, baring in mind the car will usually be there a day or two. It basically wiped out two working days for me, for a run each way, which adds to the cost!
With a bit of planning it wouldn't be difficult, but he could do with a couple of snotter 147's to lend out!!!
Dem the chains themselves aren't dear, it's the labour, but Mike's labour is a lot less than everyone elses because he doesn't charge VAT on an already very fair hrly rate. From memory Emblem used to quote £1200 for the chains, but that was a few years ago.