What a sh!t weekend, impound and a smash!!!! **UPDATED PG4**

[Raj_p]

Cheers simon, i will defo be looking into it, the yard and office i went to was a sh!t hole... I was supprised that it was even used by the police. At the office there was others there getting their car back were arguing at the charges and how they were treat unfairly.

[magpie]

just thought we'd clear the question up before you got abused in the normal way,
p
pacer pete might give you a sweet if your woth it.

best of luck with the raw end of a weekend from hell.

[German-Whips]

Bad luck mate!

That's why whenever I see the rozzers I pull a swift U-turn and exit from the car and walk around till the coast is clear.
Even though I'm fully insured, they start pondering and asking stupid questions like "oh what make is it....just for reference purposes"

[E30BeemerLad]

Bad luck mate!

That's why whenever I see the rozzers I pull a swift U-turn and exit from the car and walk around till the coast is clear.
Even though I'm fully insured, they start pondering and asking stupid questions like "oh what make is it....just for reference purposes"

Dude, do you really look that dodgy?

[TouringTash]

Raj what a fluffed up one bud.

It doesn't look too bad from the pics as long as the front legs (either side of the engine) are straight it's worth sorting.
As for the plod I wouldn't have signed a thing and see if they fancy a night being shouted at by their Sargent for nicking this guy, then explain how you'll complain like hell when taken in and was that a little hint at skin colour?
You would have had them turning pale and saying sorry. A pair of jumped up muppets with a badge.

I'll get a care package together for ya fella just send a list once your have had a closer butchers at the damage.

[magpie]

Bad luck mate!

That's why whenever I see the rozzers I pull a swift U-turn and exit from the car and walk around till the coast is clear.
Even though I'm fully insured, they start pondering and asking stupid questions like "oh what make is it....just for reference purposes"

Dude, do you really look that dodgy?

maybe he has a pungent magic tree ?

[German-Whips]

Bad luck mate!

That's why whenever I see the rozzers I pull a swift U-turn and exit from the car and walk around till the coast is clear.
Even though I'm fully insured, they start pondering and asking stupid questions like "oh what make is it....just for reference purposes"

Dude, do you really look that dodgy?

No its just the area I live in, every young driver gets pulled over and questioned for at least half an hour...

I always make sure I carry my original insurance papers with me, and can happliy say I'm fully legit!


Had a bad weekend too, split up with the girlfreind and took some frustration out on the E30 and "tried" to fix the sunroof but ended up ruining it even more...

[dazleeds]

Bad luck mate!

That's why whenever I see the rozzers I pull a swift U-turn and exit from the car and walk around till the coast is clear.
Even though I'm fully insured, they start pondering and asking stupid questions like "oh what make is it....just for reference purposes"

Dude, do you really look that dodgy?

ahhh that maneuvere brings back some memorys

and i do look that dodgy without a doubt lol

[bss325i]

I got stopped on the way from work in my sport when I had no MOT or tax and had only insured the car the night before.

I was taking my car into work to be MOT'd and at lunch was going to tax it but there was a problem with our MOT computer system so my car couldn't get tested until the next day.

On my way home a police car that I noticed at the side of the road started to follow me so I pulled over where it was safe to do and the cop car pulled in behind me.

I said, "I know why you've stopped me, no MOT or tax" to which he replied "and no insurance"

I explained the situation to the officer and he tried to phone my company but could not get through. He saw I was in my work clothes and as we repair their cars (he was in an E61 5 series touring) and saw that the car was no old banger gave me the benefit of the doubt and let me on my way.

If he had been a c0ck and decided to have the car towed then things would have escalated as there is no way in hell I would let my car out of my sight into the hands of you typical recovery driver and no doubt pick up some sort of damage along the way!

[German-Whips]

Lol, I usually do it on the sly so they always manage to get caught up by a good 20 seconds, giving me enough time to turn off into the next road and quickly jump out and light a ciggarette looking all innocent

They can't prove it was me driving so legally they have no right to stop me, other than for a stop and search, which isn't related to the car

The look on their faces as they drive by with me smiling at them is jokes!

[magpie]

i'm glad they put un insured drivers off the road and crush their scrap!

no offence meant.

[dimebag_from_hell]

I would lodge a formal complaint against the officer right away.

Once they could verify your details, a producer is all they should have given you then waved you on your way.

Don't put up with this bollox.

[German-Whips]

I got stopped on the way from work in my sport when I had no MOT or tax and had only insured the car the night before.

I was taking my car into work to be MOT'd and at lunch was going to tax it but there was a problem with our MOT computer system so my car couldn't get tested until the next day.

On my way home a police car that I noticed at the side of the road started to follow me so I pulled over where it was safe to do and the cop car pulled in behind me.

I said, "I know why you've stopped me, no MOT or tax" to which he replied "and no insurance"

I explained the situation to the officer and he tried to phone my company but could not get through. He saw I was in my work clothes and as we repair their cars (he was in an E61 5 series touring) and saw that the car was no old banger gave me the benefit of the doubt and let me on my way.

If he had been a c0ck and decided to have the car towed then things would have escalated as there is no way in hell I would let my car out of my sight into the hands of you typical recovery driver and no doubt pick up some sort of damage along the way!

I remember when my uncle got caught for drink driving i think, they got his mercedes AMG recovered, when my dad collected the car he found that the alloys had been badly curbed and had a few scratches on the panels

My uncle wasn't a happy feller, but couldn't do anything about it apart from moan like a b*tch

[bmw9818]

you woudnt happen to be insured with churchill would you? i got pulled over today as well out of the blue never been pulled over in 3 years they said im not insured but ive been insured for over 5 months paid it off in one, but luckily they let me go as they coudnt prove that i had insurance as their systems were down...

sounds like you got some dikhead officers i doubt its the insurance companies fault, i checked askmid after i got pulled and i was insured!

ask them somehow not sure how youll approach them? if they had any problems with their database last week or something, and try file a complaint cause thats just wrong you shoudnt be paying that from your own!!

feel for you with the car man i would of gone fecking insane at that van driver if he did that to my car defo a write off wit insur ,on the plus side you should be able to claim 1k plus on accident claims so that can cover repair costs

[HJG-E30]

There was a big thing on Watchdog a couple of weeks ago about insurance companies not updating their systems...

[German-Whips]

you woudnt happen to be insured with churchill would you? i got pulled over today as well out of the blue never been pulled over in 3 years they said im not insured but ive been insured for over 5 months paid it off in one, but luckily they let me go as they coudnt prove that i had insurance as their systems were down...

sounds like you got some dikhead officers i doubt its the insurance companies fault, i checked askmid after i got pulled and i was insured!

ask them somehow not sure how youll approach them? if they had any problems with their database last week or something, and try file a complaint cause thats just wrong you shoudnt be paying that from your own!!

feel for you with the car man i would of gone fecking insane at that van driver if he did that to my car defo a write off wit insur ,on the plus side you should be able to claim 1k plus on accident claims so that can cover repair costs

Accident claims with the right solicitors is a 100% gauranteed £3500 minimum...

[HairyScreech]

and i bet you the same cunt that moans when his premium goes up year on year.

[Raj_p]

and i bet you the same **** that moans when his premium goes up year on year.

Who? Me? Im not looking to make a claim for injurys or owt, i just want my car fixed

[Morat]

No, he was talking to German-whips.

I'm disgusted by the charges that the pound levied by the way. In my suspicious mind, I wonder if that money found it's way back to the officers concerned.... not that you'd ever be able to prove anything.

[zaust]

Wow that is harsh, Hope it all get's better for you. I showed the thread to a friend who is in traffic, He rekons it's standerd to ring the insurance data base or company as most of them are manned 24hr anyway. Problem is you gave in and they can do what they want once you do. Easy money for them and counts towards there monthly target.

[TouringTash]

zaust any idea of what would have happened if he refused to sign their paperwork?

[dips346]

such a shame

[Felix79]

The Police wonder why so many people don't trust them and yet this kind of rubbish goes on. The way I see it is they are doing extorsion ( spelling ) against your car.

Sorry to hear you have gone through so a royal ball ache.

[zaust]

zaust any idea of what would have happened if he refused to sign their paperwork?

Not a clue fella. Have never been in these kind of situations.

When I see matey again I will ask.

[Raj_p]

Little update....

Spoke to the van drivers manager and they offered to repair the car upto the cost of £400 any more then that and it will be insurance job. I spoke to my insurance company and they said that they wont repair the car due to being to old and they most likly wont let me keep the car, as there are new laws about catagorised vehicles, not sure how true this is.

I might just take the 400 and if its anymore, pay out myself.

Also asked the insurance of the police issue and they said the mid had been informed 24hrs after my insurance was live, and that its a police issue. They are sending me a letter to prove that the mid was upto date, so i can show the police and try to claim all expenses back.

[TouringTash]

Fella I've got the bumpers, RHS lamps, bonnet and the plastic panels that will sort out most of it, just a wing and valance to find.
We'll sort something out with the price as it'll be a shame to leave this mortal coil.

[swali]

Sorry mate, had some daft c$@t run into my my 320i a month ago and despite there being very little damage they wrote it of as a Cat D which didnt require any vehicle checks etc. and they Gave me £2550 less 16% cuz i kept it. I would say def go through you insurance company and in the end wats a CAT C or D write off anyway if you still love the old girl.

[skipunda]

Fella I've got the bumpers, RHS lamps, bonnet and the plastic panels that will sort out most of it, just a wing and valance to find.
We'll sort something out with the price as it'll be a shame to leave this mortal coil.

Everyone's got to buy this man a drink one day or a few votes during the end of year zone awards.

Pardon me, back on topic and sorry to hear it OP

[Raj_p]

Fella I've got the bumpers, RHS lamps, bonnet and the plastic panels that will sort out most of it, just a wing and valance to find.
We'll sort something out with the price as it'll be a shame to leave this mortal coil.

Cheers mate, i will be intouch very soon, just waiting to hear back from the company to see what they come up with.

I dont mind if the car gets catagorised, as im keeping the car. I just dont want to lose it to some insurance company.

I spoke the the recovery company and they said the charges are correct and i can put in a complaint, to which they will investigate the matter.

Spoke to the local police here in bolton and they had advised me that they may have been an issue with the staff police systems and that they went about the whole situation in the incorrect manner. They have give me a contact number and a form to fill out to help me claim my funds back, but they said it can take well upot 12months before i see any return!!!

[TouringTash]

fill in the forms fella at the very least recoup the costs of them taking it, I'm sure without your signature it would have been a whole lot better. The police didn't follow procedure and any half baked solictor will draft a letter for a £10 fixed fee visit and maybe £20 for the letter. You will get your money back asap or you will take them to court including the officers for a breach of conduct and not following procedure.

[clarko74]

Everyone's got to buy this man a drink one day or a few votes during the end of year zone awards.

Pardon me, back on topic and sorry to hear it OP

He'll definitely be getting a few beverages from me if I ever find him in the vicinity of a licensed premises.

I'll vote for him in the best 'tache category of the zone awards too.

[Felix79]

Everyone's got to buy this man a drink one day or a few votes during the end of year zone awards.

Pardon me, back on topic and sorry to hear it OP

He'll definitely be getting a few beverages from me if I ever find him in the vicinity of a licensed premises.

I'll vote for him in the best 'tache category of the zone awards too.

Now I need to go to a meet that Tash is at just so I can admire the tash work!

[TouringTash]

its not pretty fella, I manage to avoid mirrors. Think Keith Lemon gone mad

[Felix79]

its not pretty fella, I manage to avoid mirrors. Think Keith Lemon gone mad

[polsta]

fill in the forms fella at the very least recoup the costs of them taking it, I'm sure without your signature it would have been a whole lot better. The police didn't follow procedure and any half baked solictor will draft a letter for a £10 fixed fee visit and maybe £20 for the letter. You will get your money back asap or you will take them to court including the officers for a breach of conduct and not following procedure.

good advice

theres no way id of signed over my car if i was legaly insured and their computer wasnt telling them, or waitr 12 months for a return of fess, no way , id rather get arrested to be honest