Have no fear, the company hiding behind the name of British gas (Centrica) will still continue to rip you off by inflating their gas prices above all others in equal measure whether you have a new or old meter.
As for their boiler salesmen , they are nothing short of crooks.
I was recently approached by one of these shysters to replace a ten year old boiler without moving it from its original position.
They came in with a price of £3700 ....when I told him I could get a complete system installed for that money he magically dropped his price to £2000. No explanation as to why?
I wrote to the company that uses the name 'British gas' and strangely enough, they didn't reply. Thats German 'oops'... British gas for you............a joke behind a cloak.
P.s I have since replaced the boiler for a brand new all singing and dancing condenser exactly where the old one was,for £1200 all inclusive by a good Corgi registered plumber..... A fair, half a days work for a reasonable price!
I may not have answered your question, but I feel a lot better now i've had a good rant.
If any British gas salesmen are reading this , please sue me as a few bob at this time of year always comes in handy!