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Title: Not A Happy Chappy
Post by: Cav9_4 on 22 April 2008, 22:17:47

Got a phone call from a friend today asking if i could go and give his Dad a jump start,anyway went jump started his car then went in for a cuppa,when i came back out noticed something all over the drivers and passenger door and was taking the paint and laquer!quickly got some water and washed it off but too late.Asked his Dad what had happened and he told me he was clearing some stuff from the garage and came out with a bottle of brake fluid and tripped!Bit disappointed he didn't at least try to wash it off instead of just leaving it.He then went on to say that it was my fault for parking on his drive in the first place! Only consolation is that i wasn't in my Omega but the wife's Pug!,not told her yet either,she was on a high after son's footy match tonight as they won 3-2 and he scored their first and the winner :)

Title: Re: Not A Happy Chappy
Post by: Entwood on 22 April 2008, 22:20:45

Nasty ....  :( :(

Would have been nice if he had either cleaned it or told you .... >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: Not A Happy Chappy
Post by: Vamps on 22 April 2008, 22:24:55

You helped them out and that happens, could have told you, and how can he blame you, regardless of which car you were in.  :( :( :(

Title: Re: Not A Happy Chappy
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 April 2008, 22:25:02

There's gratitude for you. >:(

Kevin

Title: Re: Not A Happy Chappy
Post by: Cav9_4 on 22 April 2008, 22:26:07

Taking it for a quote tomorrow,a friend of mine usually charges me £30 per panel,either way i don't see why it should come out of my pocket!

Title: Re: Not A Happy Chappy
Post by: Richie London on 22 April 2008, 22:29:10

i find its not worth the bother sometimes. some people are so friggin ungrateful. i say im busy now. i drylined my m8s loft ,free!! his wife did nothing but moan about the dust. never again


richie

Title: Re: Not A Happy Chappy
Post by: waspy on 22 April 2008, 22:29:15

Quote

Taking it for a quote tomorrow,a friend of mine usually charges me £30 per panel,either way i don't see why it should come out of my pocket!

Agreed bod. You did him a favour & this is how he repays you  :(
It's his fault for tripping, not your's for parking there

Title: Re: Not A Happy Chappy
Post by: V6drift on 22 April 2008, 22:29:47

i cant believe that,
cheeky git...

Title: Re: Not A Happy Chappy
Post by: Debs. on 22 April 2008, 22:32:55

 >:( Unbelievable and disgraceful! >:(

Title: Re: Not A Happy Chappy
Post by: Martin_1962 on 22 April 2008, 23:46:18

Send the bill >:(

Title: Re: Not A Happy Chappy
Post by: Ken T on 23 April 2008, 09:07:45

Next time his Dad's car needs a jump start, tell him to call the AA, not you.  >:( >:( >:( The words Sod Off spring to mind

Ken

Title: Re: Not A Happy Chappy
Post by: Golfbuddy on 23 April 2008, 09:13:16

Seems an unreasonable response. Was he being serious when he blamed you for parking on the drive? :(

Title: Re: Not A Happy Chappy
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 April 2008, 09:35:42

It should be covered by his household insurance policy......

Title: Re: Not A Happy Chappy
Post by: albitz on 23 April 2008, 10:05:22

take him to the small claims court,just to teach the old barsteward a lesson in civilised behaviour. >:(

Title: Re: Not A Happy Chappy
Post by: Paulus on 23 April 2008, 16:29:17

Time to open a can of whupass!!!!

Title: Re: Not A Happy Chappy
Post by: Andyswad on 23 April 2008, 16:40:25

Accidentally fall over and grab his wing mirror ripping it off ;)

Title: Re: Not A Happy Chappy
Post by: HolyCount on 23 April 2008, 22:38:13

Beat me to it Andy -- was going to suggest "tripping" with the can of paint you bought for the repair --- and his car accidentally getting in the way !

Title: Re: Not A Happy Chappy
Post by: amigov6 on 23 April 2008, 23:50:41

I feel a rant coming on, that's fricking outrageous!!! :-?