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Nickbat

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How puzzling
« on: 15 October 2008, 21:39:35 »
This Merc appears to have been abandoned. It has not moved for the last 6-8 weeks, has two flats on the front and is not parked outside any house. It is taxed to end-Oct 08, however. The local plod say they have no interest. It is an E220 CDI on a Y plate with leather interior.

It puzzles me as to why a car like this has been left to almost certain council crushing come the end of the month.

Very strange.  :-?

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Re: How puzzling
« Reply #1 on: 15 October 2008, 21:55:36 »
I`ve heard of a a few of these 'unwanted' cars left at Hospital carparks (often for months on end before anyone realises)...It seems that when a Doctor (whom has been working legally in the U.K) decides to leave and return to whence they came, they often just leave the car as there`s too much hassle in trying to sell them.
Evidently (so I`m told by a car-park security officer) there`s a perfectly legal way of assuming legal-title to such 'unwanted' cars via the DVLA....`takes while to sort-out the paperwork; but it happens regularly.
Now, that`s what I call 'a result'! ;)
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Re: How puzzling
« Reply #2 on: 15 October 2008, 21:58:59 »
It's mine, :-[ :-[ :-[ now what is the reg number? and where did Ileave it???

 ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #3 on: 15 October 2008, 22:05:53 »
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I`ve heard of a a few of these 'unwanted' cars left at Hospital carparks (often for months on end before anyone realises)...It seems that when a Doctor (whom has been working legally in the U.K) decides to leave and return to whence they came, they often just leave the car as there`s too much hassle in trying to sell them.
Evidently (so I`m told by a car-park security officer) there`s a perfectly legal way of assuming legal-title to such 'unwanted' cars via the DVLA....`takes while to sort-out the paperwork; but it happens regularly.
Now, that`s what I call 'a result'! ;)


Are you saying that I could acquire it? Not sure I want it, mind.

What would it be worth, I wonder?
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« Reply #4 on: 15 October 2008, 22:11:22 »
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I`ve heard of a a few of these 'unwanted' cars left at Hospital carparks (often for months on end before anyone realises)...It seems that when a Doctor (whom has been working legally in the U.K) decides to leave and return to whence they came, they often just leave the car as there`s too much hassle in trying to sell them.
Evidently (so I`m told by a car-park security officer) there`s a perfectly legal way of assuming legal-title to such 'unwanted' cars via the DVLA....`takes while to sort-out the paperwork; but it happens regularly.
Now, that`s what I call 'a result'! ;)


Are you saying that I could acquire it? Not sure I want it, mind.

What would it be worth, I wonder?

Around 4k, I would hazzard a guess...
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« Reply #5 on: 15 October 2008, 22:14:01 »
The E220CDI is very much sought after, so should keep its value well. (and the Estate is even more so...)

So even if it has serious problem i.e. very high mileage and bust engine, it will definitely be worth repairing.

The owner may have perished / left the country or whatever... ?
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« Reply #6 on: 15 October 2008, 22:15:35 »
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I`ve heard of a a few of these 'unwanted' cars left at Hospital carparks (often for months on end before anyone realises)...It seems that when a Doctor (whom has been working legally in the U.K) decides to leave and return to whence they came, they often just leave the car as there`s too much hassle in trying to sell them.
Evidently (so I`m told by a car-park security officer) there`s a perfectly legal way of assuming legal-title to such 'unwanted' cars via the DVLA....`takes while to sort-out the paperwork; but it happens regularly.
Now, that`s what I call 'a result'! ;)


He'll still need to cut some keys and get into it to drive it away...

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Re: How puzzling
« Reply #7 on: 15 October 2008, 22:26:34 »
Get it recovered, new locks not the end of the world.
But may I remind you it is my car............... ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #8 on: 15 October 2008, 22:35:05 »
Outside my friends house three years ago a Renault Lagonda was 'abondoned' outside for about five months, with no one in the road knowing the owner, the DVLA showing no interest, and the Police taking no action as it was not stolen and had a valid tax disc.

The tax disc eventually ran out, and big yellow notices were posted on the car warning of removal by DVLA authorities within seven days as it was untaxed.  Within two days a car turned up, a man jumped out and unlocked the car, removed all the stickers, cleaned the filthy windows and just drove off!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

Work that one out!! ::) ::) ::) ::)
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« Reply #9 on: 15 October 2008, 22:37:26 »
Mind you, the folding mirrors on the merc are manual, not automatic, so someone must have parked it very carefully before leaving it there...  :-?
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« Reply #10 on: 15 October 2008, 22:38:28 »
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Outside my friends house three years ago a Renault Lagonda was 'abondoned' outside for about five months, with no one in the road knowing the owner, the DVLA showing no interest, and the Police taking no action as it was not stolen and had a valid tax disc.

The tax disc eventually ran out, and big yellow notices were posted on the car warning of removal by DVLA authorities within seven days as it was untaxed.  Within two days a car turned up, a man jumped out and unlocked the car, removed all the stickers, cleaned the filthy windows and just drove off!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

Work that one out!! ::) ::) ::) ::)


Well if it was a LAGONDA I would claim it  ;D
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« Reply #11 on: 15 October 2008, 22:41:40 »
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Outside my friends house three years ago a Renault Lagonda was 'abondoned' outside for about five months, with no one in the road knowing the owner, the DVLA showing no interest, and the Police taking no action as it was not stolen and had a valid tax disc.

The tax disc eventually ran out, and big yellow notices were posted on the car warning of removal by DVLA authorities within seven days as it was untaxed.  Within two days a car turned up, a man jumped out and unlocked the car, removed all the stickers, cleaned the filthy windows and just drove off!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

Work that one out!! ::) ::) ::) ::)


Well if it was a LAGONDA I would claim it  ;D

Yes, ok I got the name wrong clever glogs.........as I know you know I meant the Renault name that is similair!!! ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

Whatever, the Renault was only three years old! :D ;)
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Re: How puzzling
« Reply #12 on: 15 October 2008, 22:42:59 »
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It puzzles me as to why a car like this has been left to almost certain council crushing come the end of the month.

Very strange.  :-?
Thats 'cos I bet the owner doesn't even know its there!!
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« Reply #13 on: 15 October 2008, 22:45:22 »
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It puzzles me as to why a car like this has been left to almost certain council crushing come the end of the month.

Very strange.  :-?
Thats 'cos I bet the owner doesn't even know its there!!


Not "lost or stolen" according to the police.
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« Reply #14 on: 15 October 2008, 22:46:52 »
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Mind you, the folding mirrors on the merc are manual, not automatic, so someone must have parked it very carefully before leaving it there...  :-?

Driver's mirror is folded, passenger's isn't.
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