stopmybeat
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Originally posted by DaveyLC
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Originally posted by stopmybeat
So i found out the problem, at the traffic lights when i stopped it pulled steering track rod out which then caused the car to go rite into the the curb with popped the tyre then rite into a barrier with the car sticking out in the middle of the traffic lights, lol.
So hitting the kerb didnt break the steering rack no? 
Maybe your NOS solenoid wasnt purged?
[Edited on 22-10-2009 by DaveyLC]
yeh probly that too, it went through a MOT so dont get how the fuck this could of happened. Done worse in that car b4 n' nothing like as simple as stopping at traffic lights i've ever done that lol
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Ian
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MOT wouldn't necessarily spot a worn track rod end, particularly as there's usually not much clue that it's about to fail.
This is why I like having the ability to tow stuff. I crashed 12 years ago, similar story, they have your pants down because they know you can do nothing about it. The Police and the recovery garages are in cahoots to fleece people for as much as possible.
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a_j_mair
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i havent read it all as i can hardly understand a word being said
by the looks of the damage there is a new wing, new bumper, possibile suspension if bent
more than £50 anyway
and a track rod end doesnt just fall out especially if its just been mot'd
i smell shite
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stopmybeat
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i havent read it all as i can hardly understand a word being said
by the looks of the damage there is a new wing, new bumper, possibile suspension if bent
more than £50 anyway
and a track rod end doesnt just fall out especially if its just been mot'd
i smell shite
look i'm rounding it up! All i know is it's damaged to fuck and got written off due to the police bringing in 3rd party which fucked me over, if that never happened with them getting 3rd party, i'd be back on the road as i can strip a car apart.
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stopmybeat
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Originally posted by Ian
MOT wouldn't necessarily spot a worn track rod end, particularly as there's usually not much clue that it's about to fail.
This is why I like having the ability to tow stuff. I crashed 12 years ago, similar story, they have your pants down because they know you can do nothing about it. The Police and the recovery garages are in cahoots to fleece people for as much as possible.
Yeah.. the police said it wont cost nemore than, 125 for it to be taken there and nothing more..
as when i ring them up next day they said, it going to cost 125 + 350 each day, mate couldnt get trailer till next day after, which would of been ALOT.
can i sue them for this?
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x14xe sport
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wants crushing tbh,
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SXi_Tim
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Cut your losses mate. No offence but it doesn't look worth more than a few hundred quid anyway.
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djgritt
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Originally posted by stopmybeat
Yeah.. the police said it wont cost nemore than, 125 for it to be taken there and nothing more..
can i sue them for this?
No, did it cost you more than £125 to get it TO the Depot?
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gazza808
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that railing always get's hit
usually people going way to fast having to slam on cause it's shit road,
people going too fast over the round abouts, also it's only a 40 there.
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stopmybeat
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Originally posted by stopmybeat
Yeah.. the police said it wont cost nemore than, 125 for it to be taken there and nothing more..
can i sue them for this?
No, did it cost you more than £125 to get it TO the Depot?
cost 125 for them to take it to their DEPOT
NEVER them telling me how much it wil cost to keep it there, it happened at 4pm on a sunday, mate was willing to get trailer pick it up and take it back to his so we can get it back up to scratch for a few bob. ourself without insurence but the police insisted it will only cost 125quid, we was all ready to pick it up and the guy says, it will cost the 350pound for it been stayed there for the whole nite and plus 125 for them taking it to the DEPOT, what the fuck is this!
[Edited on 22-10-2009 by stopmybeat]
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stopmybeat
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Originally posted by gazza808
that railing always get's hit
usually people going way to fast having to slam on cause it's shit road,
people going too fast over the round abouts, also it's only a 40 there.
After coming across the roundabout near mc donalds it was 50mph limit mate. and yeh it is a shit road!
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djgritt
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The police aren't going to know how much the depot charges are are they?
You say the Police told you it will be £125 to recover it to the depot, which it did, so you can't sue them.
The depot can charge what they want, so you don't really have a leg to stand on to take either the Recoverers or Police to court.
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fir3vip3r
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the police didnt take your car!
the depot is within its right to charge what they like!
funnily enough your not allowed to leave your car crashed blocking road/pavement. police arent being impatient its the LAW!!
and the police told you how much it would cost to get it recovered? surely everyone knows you pay for storage these days!
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adz_gsi
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just read your story m8 n sorry to say that you were stopped(or stopping)
the t.r.e wont just ''fall out'' as you say.
the mot WOULD have noticed as they jack the front end and check for play.
only way a t.r.e would fail is if some amateur did the tracking eg wound all the threads out.
please explain acccident more accurately to re-asses.
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stopmybeat
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Okay.. passed the round about, there was a 50 sign, i was doing 45.. chilling, lights was on green then went quickly onto amber and getting ready for red light, which i had no chance to get passed so i braked like normally, maybe alittle harsh, but not as much, the left wheel on the car turned towards the curb(in speed) which then bursted the tyre then hit into the railings and stuck half way in the middle of the pavement of the pedistian crossing and the road.
It had it's mot less than a month ago. all breaks was fine, a machanic diagnosed the track rod worn out when did the breaking which cud of happened even on the motorway which would of been more deadly.
[Edited on 22-10-2009 by stopmybeat]
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stopmybeat
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after this there was a police holicopter in the air, then 2 mins later the police came.
and all off above was said. I said to them i didnt want to go by my insurence as it would be cheaper me fixing it but they insisted if i dont get it moved in 30mins they will move it, so i had no choice and rang up AA but they was useless.
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Nic Barnes
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tbh, ive had a ball joint snap which caused my car to fly off onto the other side of the road and bounce up the kerb. luckily it was late at night. the police came and got my car moved and i got charged a fortune. this was many many years ago so i can only imagine its worse these days.
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Nic Barnes
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Originally posted by adz_gsi
just read your story m8 n sorry to say that you were stopped(or stopping)
the t.r.e wont just ''fall out'' as you say.
the mot WOULD have noticed as they jack the front end and check for play.
only way a t.r.e would fail is if some amateur did the tracking eg wound all the threads out.
please explain acccident more accurately to re-asses.
yeah it can just fall out. it might be 10 years old or more. it might be rusted as hell on the threads. its entirely possible that it did happen.
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gtitim
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I work for a neighbouring police force.
At a RTC, police will arrange recovery if you cannot clear the road within a reasonable amount of time usually 30 mins or so. By clearing the road ie removing vehicle by trailer, recovery or just getting it right out of the way.
If you cannot, police will get a contractor out to recover the car, which is payable by your insurance company. This is £150-£250 in our foce, depending on the type of recovery - ie front end lift, full lift, hi-ab, rollover etc.
The recovery then charge a set amount per day (£20 a day here); this along with the recovery fee is paid by insurance company, generally, not in cash by the driver, unless they are not claiming on insurance.
I cannot see how a police-contracted recovery company will charge £350 a day. no way - can you imagine any insurance companies paying that?
Maybe £35 a day, after all, the car just sits there until the insurance assess it and then repair/write it off.
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mart08uk
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Ouch, life is not easy at times mate, my old corsa got stolen, and they recovered the car and took it to one of those companys...charged me a stupid fee to get it back, and the theif got away with it. You just have to move on, sucks though  
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redtop_tommy
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u must hav kicked its cunt in and whored it round corners as that fucks ur t.r.e lol tbh mate and no offence it wasnt a nice car and wouldnt even get 125 for the car if u sold it so as the sayin goes, "u only live once" so move on and stop dwellin over it mate.nobody is perfect and as in for the goverment(police)there just money grabbin cunts haha
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ed
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He's probably confusing the police depot with Ontime's.
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jake_rob
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what a bell end, why would anyone on this forum give a shit about you crashing your car
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Ian
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I give a shit about it? When did I appoint you to speak on my behalf?
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ed
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I think most people care about another member smashing their car. It's a bummer no matter who is to blame!
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