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Car has been recovered :D :D :D :D :D :D

 

 

Guess what! Just got a call from the police and they found my CAR!!!! ITS A MIRACLE!! It was found on rivenhall Gardens near Epping forest E18 area in a car park next to a house o.O, i am very surprised at how the police did nothing watsoever to secure the car, they just rang me to tell where it was and left it there!!. Unfortunately when i went to pick it up i can see some serious bumper and side wing damage as whoever took it for a joy ride was a new driver. Random but there was a fire extinguisher and a 1.8 carat diamond holder stating a price of £2150:w00t:, *******s also sprayed the car full of the powder from the extinguisher too :S. Really pissed of with the damage but the garage who lost it has agreed to repair and do all work for free. So right now i am thinking abot how to proceed. I am amazed that the police even found the car so deep in a block of houses/flats, i think someone might have reported the car. Also 20% of the other cars i saw had broken glasses no surprise there at all. Seems they only drove just under 30 miles till the petrol was about to finish and they couldn't probably afford to put more in. Also the passenger side window was pushed down and then they broke the key insert, so had to start it with a screw driver myself!!

 

BiG thanks to all your support and advice!!!! Lov you all!! :P

 

So if anyone has a OEM UK SPEC front bumper do let me know, was smiling from ear to ear driving it back home :D

 

Happy days ahead!! Hopefully

 

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Hey Guys,

 

I need some advice, i gave my car is for some work to a mechanic yesterday. He rang me up today saying that he parked the car on the road and that its gone!!!!:cursing:

 

Firstly i was pissed of that he would park my car on the road cause he didnt have enough space in his garage and worst of all he is trying to say that he is not liable. When clearly the car was left in his care and is his responsibilty to keep it safe. :mad:

 

What do you guys reckon my options are and is it worth taking it legally??

 

GUTTED!!!

 

Please keep an eye out for me!!

Edited April 12, 201114 yr by Javelin

@Vijay small courts only deal with values up to £750, ok ill give consumer direct a ring and see what they say too.

 

County Courts deal with claims larger than £750, Have you a valuation of the car? Claims under £5000, are usually allocated as small claims. You can file a claim yourself at the court using an N1 form or online. You will need to fill in a POC (Particulars of Claim) which will outline the details of claim.

 

If you do use this route, PM me and I will help you do it, as you need to get the details right. I've sent you a link by PM, (I'm not sure if I can post a link to another website) although it is its completely free and will give you important information and help.

 

Thanks a lot for the info mate, i am going to pm you to find out some more information!!

 

@Vijay thanks again!

Mate,

 

I have my own bodyshops etc in east london...what is the name of the garage?..or just give me the postcode of where he is based...I can ask around.

 

Kash

Mate,

 

I have my own bodyshops etc in east london...what is the name of the garage?..or just give me the postcode of where he is based...I can ask around.

 

Kash

 

Hey Kash thanks for that, its on 429 Avenue Rd, Forest Gate. The guy running is called John and its called Autos something. if you can keep an eye and ear out for me mate!

Edited April 10, 201114 yr by Javelin

http://www.accessplace.com/car-garage/london/forest-gate.htm#

Report it to the police, whether they do jack or not isn't the point - they will have it on record and you can use this as evidence when it comes time for claiming against his insurance.

Following this, call up Trading Standards and state your case, they will be able to find out whether he has the required insurance, and will advise exactly how liable he is or is not. In any case don't delay. Good luck

Well i have reported it to the police and got crime refrence but right not thinking about the best way to get my money back!!!

 

What would trading standard do exactly??

Well i have reported it to the police and got crime refrence but right not thinking about the best way to get my money back!!!

 

What would trading standard do exactly??

 

http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/

hth

you mean forest gate?

you mean forest gate?

 

Yeah sorry typo, meant Forest Gate! Why do you know any people that can help!?

Edited April 10, 201114 yr by Javelin

I have pm'd you aj.

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Car has been recovered :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

 

 

Guess what! Just got a call from the police and they found my CAR!!!! ITS A MIRACLE!! It was found on rivenhall Gardens near Epping forest E18 area in a car park next to a house o.O, i am very surprised at how the police did nothing watsoever to secure the car, they just rang me to tell where it was and left it there!!. Unfortunately when i went to pick it up i can see some serious bumper and side wing damage as whoever took it for a joy ride was a new driver. Random but there was a fire extinguisher and a 1.8 carat diamond holder stating a price of £2150, *******s also sprayed the car full of the powder from the extinguisher too :S. Really pissed of with the damage but the garage who lost it has agreed to repair and do all work for free. So right now i am thinking abot how to proceed. I am amazed that the police even found the car so deep in a block of houses/flats, i think someone might have reported the car. Also 20% of the other cars i saw had broken glasses no surprise there at all. Seems they only drove just under 30 miles till the petrol was about to finish and they couldn't probably afford to put more in. Also the passenger side window was pushed down and then they broke the key insert, so had to start it with a screw driver myself!!

 

BiG thanks to all your support and advice!!!! Lov you all!! :P

 

So if anyone has a front bumper do let me know, was smiling from ear to ear driving it back home :D

 

Happy days ahead!! Hopefully

Edited April 12, 201114 yr by Javelin

Good news aj glad you got it back just watch the garage keeps hold of it this time.

Glad your sorted aj

Good news :)

congratulations mate!

 

I hope the damage isnt to serious, got any pictures?

 

I'm sure Murt was offering a free 89 Spec standard front bumper in the forsale section, they do crop up for free or buttons (I think I sold one in good condition for about £20? a while ago)

great news pal, cudda been a lot worse!!!!

That's excellent news!! Mate your one in a million having that kinda luck - congrats

Yeah i cant beileve it, it for sure one in a million chance. :D

thats excellent news Aj, really happy for you mate :thumbup1:

I'm pleased you got it back AJ....

 

....but like Gary says - do make sure the garage keeps their word mate. And make sure you are happy with the work; just because they are not charging you, doesn't mean they can get away with doing a half arsed job!

 

Richard:chef:

get it in writing from the garage and signed by the managment or owner that they will repair it at their cost you have proof then if they try to back out. good to hear you got it back

Glad you got it back mate. :)

Mate, theyy had their chance and the f*ckers who nicked it know where to go pick it up again!

Get yourself a decent garage and get the first one to pay for the repairs rather than give them your zed again!