I was parked in Sainsburys and when coming out of the store i saw a mercedes back into my car leaving a nasty crack in my front bumper and then pull away very quickly obviously realising what he'd done. I chased the car on foot to the exit barrier only for him to pull onto the main road just before i'd reached him. I called the police and tried to report it but was astounded to hear that they were powerless as it was private ground!!
So what I want to know is as I have this guy's reg number how do I get hold of the spineless ba$tards details so I can sue him for the damage. Anyone have any ideas?
2006-10-05 08:57:11 · 9 answers · asked by GARTH H 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
interesting responce from the police , sounds like they are totally disinterested as usual ,im sure if you had no insurance and drove around a sainsburys car park theyd soon arrest you ,as for finding out who owns the vehicle ,not sure other than having a contact either in the filth force or at the dvla, good luck
2006-10-05 09:09:50 · answer #1 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a bent copper. There are plenty out there and they usually run the plates for about £10.
Better still, wait around on the car park at roughly the same time/same day to see if he comes back. (Keep the reg number somewhere in your car you can see it.) Then put a brick through his windows (all of them and better in the rain). And a few big dents in the panels as well.
The chances are that he has no insurance and therefore will not be able to afford to replace all the windows. As soon as the police see him driving around in a smashed up car they will stop him and ask for his details. No insurance = no more car and possibly no more licence.
It may take a while to catch him, but when you do, satisfaction is guaranteed. Especially if you are just around the corner watching as he comes out.
2006-10-05 09:17:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The police were the easy way to find out, but since they are useless tossers you need to find an alternative. Try phoning the DVLA, they might be able to help if you explain the situation, if not, I'd just keep my eyes peeled for this git, and if you see them, go after them!
2006-10-06 07:42:42 · answer #3 · answered by Alf Garnet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to tell you this but im almost sure the police ar telling the truth any accident that occurs in a private parking area cannot be claimed unless the person just coffs up which im sure he would have done if he hadnt have been a spineless dimwit sorry
2006-10-05 09:09:37 · answer #4 · answered by leanne_on_line 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to be honest i think you will have a lot of trouble finding anything out. the police wont help as you said and everywhere else that holds the details will no doubt hide behind the data protection act as an excuse not to give you the information.. as usual it is the 'criminal' who is protected by the law
2006-10-05 09:07:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
is there any law against posting for requests of sightings of vehicle on Ebay by listing as a DO NOT BID auction. e.g. You auction a picture of the damage of your car for 99p stating in header description details of Offending vehicle.
"Photo of damage done by Silver Mercedes ?????? please help"
Please check Ebay rules first (you may find owner emails you to ask you to remove listing)
2006-10-08 08:44:55 · answer #6 · answered by david s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your insurance company will be able to trace the owner. I had the same experience. Police couldn't be arsed, but my insurance company found them. However you will need a witness.
2006-10-05 09:09:30 · answer #7 · answered by rx8killer 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
call dvla and pretend your a police officer investigating a car crime....well its worth a blagg you never know,you may get lucky!
2006-10-05 09:11:23 · answer #8 · answered by trevor d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's stupid of course your insured on private property otherwise they wouldn't pay up if you car was nicked out of your garage. sounds more like he needs a kicking than to be sewed. i hope you find him mate.
2006-10-05 09:15:46 · answer #9 · answered by dublover 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋