Matthias Sammer Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Just got to my parents some an hour ago and the only space left was within 2 cars (non enforced residential car park), but a Peugeot 307cc had parked really close (practically overhanging) to the separating line. Having no choice, I parked in the space, well within my bay but still close to the pug's drivers door (1 foot maybe). My mum just go in 15 mins ago and says there's a 50 cm scratch on the side. I go out and true enough, I can feel a key scratch. It's too dark to tell, but I think it may just be the top coat only. It really hacks me off this, people think I am paranoid parking away from cars in supermarket car parks etc, and typically, when I don't have the choice, a moron decides he/she'll scratch my car because they parked badly in the first place! Now, I am well aware of what happens in that car park and have always had a habit of taking pics or number plates when I have to park close to another car so I do have the number plate written down (anyone willing to help me get some details from it?). THis is the first time in 6 years it's proved useful. I don't know if it's a local car or not. Whilst in an ideal world, I'd challenge the driver if I saw them again, I have no evidence...I have never been the one to think "an eye for an eye" but I serisouly think I'd return them the favour. My dad reckons I should file a report for vandalism, saying I suspect that car owner, but I doubt much would come of it. :P :hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbdags Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Always sad to hear this kind of story. What have you got to lose mate by reporting it? Do it - don't let the bastards get away with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juicygoolies Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Well if it's residential parking surely the Pug will be there often? But without evidence you can't do much. Don't key the Pug if you see it again as it might not have been them and that would make you as bad as the offender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe588 Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 You have the numberplate? Write to DVLA, they'll give you the details of where the car is registered. For an extortionate fee of course.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tintin.c. Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 soz mate ..had someone keying my wifes ka at tesco the other day and its very deep dunno why ppl would do that i guess they dont like other ppl having sumthing nice !!! i know its a ka but i look after the cars ie polish and wax both our car as mush as i can then someone does that !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthias Sammer Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 (edited) Spurred on by people I've mentioned this to and the post above, I reported it and got a crime reference number. Nothing to lose I guess indeed... I now definitely will not be returning the favour, as I would obviously be a suspect in return! Although the car park labelled is residential, anyone can park into it as it's not enforced, especially as it's opposite a local pub. If I do see the car/driver again, do I scare them by telling them I've reported it to try to get repair costs out of them, or not? I visit my parents every other week, so my car will often be parked there, so would always be at risk or more damage. Even if I never seen them again, but if the police goes round to theirs (big if), they might do something else again. Edited February 11, 2011 by Matthias Sammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy 190 Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 soz mate ..had someone keying my wifes ka at tesco the other day and its very deep dunno why ppl would do that i guess they dont like other ppl having sumthing nice !!! i know its a ka but i look after the cars ie polish and wax both our car as mush as i can then someone does that !!! I have had mine done to 3 weeks ago right from the front to the back not good quite deep to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffy69 Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Sorry to hear about this mate. Made me angry just reading it. The thing is with people like that is if are willing to do it in the first place they are more likely to do more some other time if you tackle them about it - maybe get physical as well. Pisses me right off that they feel they have the right to go around doing this and then even worse of they are tackled about it. Glad it's been reported though mate, just hope it ends here. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 there is no point reporting it the same thing happened to my girlfriends sister in work they parked up, keyed her passenger side, went shopping, came out and put the shopping in the boot and keyed the drivers side had it all on the stores cctv, saw the woman doing it and her silver fiesta's licence plate showed the police and they just gave her a £60 fine and left it at that, they wont even pass us the details so we can claim in the small claims courts for criminal damage (event though thats what the police told us to do) so she is now £350 out of pocket i say just get them back, just dont leave any witnesses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzla_c_red Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 i say just get them back, just dont leave any witnesses deff get em back, i DO belive in eye for a eye.. dnt key the motor tho i dnt belive in that... its the worst thing that can happen to a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmawd Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Well if it's residential parking surely the Pug will be there often? But without evidence you can't do much. Don't key the Pug if you see it again as it might not have been them and that would make you as bad as the offender. You could have a quiet word...... or theres always a petrol bomb? :P N.B - I am not endorsing this action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slix03 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) Just a thought as an alternative to let 2 flats on the pug, teach them a lesson, snip the valve off the tyres. They will have fun lol. Not that I am saying you should, it's just a thought of how funny it can be . Edited February 16, 2011 by Slix03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthias Sammer Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Well, the peugeot was back in the car park on Sunday, so it must be local. And parked liked a tool again, straddling 2 bays. I won't do anything but my dad will keep an eye out to see if he recognises the driver. I am really interested to know who he/she is. Police rang back Monday morning saying they won't do anything due to lack of evidence (predictably) so there you go. I'm not going to retaliate as it will only fuel things as I have to use that car park until my parents move later this year. At the end of the day it's only a car, even though it's my pride and joy. My anger's subsided now. I have ScratchX but I doubt it'll be of any use. I've always wanted to have the car detailed so maybe I'll see if I can pay extra to have some corrective work done. Otherwise, any tips/guides to sort it out myself would be welcome. Apologies for the filthy car! I need a day free to give it some much overdue TLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzzzythedog Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 why not ask him , wait around untill he shows then go complaining at him telling him theres a whitness , take the piss and see if he confesses , tell him the cops are looking for him and give him a sheet of paper with the crime number and officers name and number and ask what hes going to do about this ,,,, you never know it may work , if hes a pub dweller then call the cops on seeing him leave , phone the local station and say you have seen a drunk man get into his car , struggle out the car park and weave down the road , you never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bRinkz Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 So, the tool is local and uses said car park regular - you have the makings of a revenge plan Take your time mate, get your baby sorted out first, and when enough water has passed under the bridge... ...well lets just say i'd make sure his inconvenience was much more than mine. And if you're not the type - pay someone who is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen6GT Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 So, the tool is local and uses said car park regular - you have the makings of a revenge plan Take your time mate, get your baby sorted out first, and when enough water has passed under the bridge... ...well lets just say i'd make sure his inconvenience was much more than mine. And if you're not the type - pay someone who is x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsolentMinx Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) is it a diesel or petrol Pug? if petrol: buy a fuel can fill it with diesel and maybe some piss gain access to his petrol cap, might need a screwdriver. empty diesel contents into his engine. put petrol cap back on Edited February 17, 2011 by InsolentMinx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen6GT Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 So, the tool is local and uses said car park regular - you have the makings of a revenge plan Take your time mate, get your baby sorted out first, and when enough water has passed under the bridge... ...well lets just say i'd make sure his inconvenience was much more than mine. And if you're not the type - pay someone who is x2 If he's done that to your car it's likely you're not the only one, in which case he has lots of people he could suspect if his own car is... errm... discommoded. So wait a while and then, well, you can't get far on tyres which have been knifed through a sidewall, can you? Just watch out for cameras and, even better, follow the guy somewhere away from the car park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthias Sammer Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 You lot are vicious; I wouldn't want to cross your paths! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Is the car taxed and insured? Only doing your public duty if you should happen to spot a bald tyre, no tax or suspect the driver has been drinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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