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[gregh55]

yer will try and get the plates i see the van alot round and about but still police wont do alot

[buddylove]

That's horrible, try to get everything that is movable locked up. No sense in leaving it out in the open. Anyway you can make space in any of those garages to fit your Mini?

[mattdc2r]

Seems nothing is safe these days. About this time last year on another Forum, there was a similar discussion. Lads were having parts nicked from their back gardens and car ports. The main suspect were the local Gypsies/travellers that previously had come round asking people if they had anything they wanted rid of. They hadn't been round in a while and stuff was just getting taken instead.

[gregh55]

That's horrible, try to get everything that is movable locked up. No sense in leaving it out in the open. Anyway you can make space in any of those garages to fit your Mini?

unless somone wants to buy atleast one mini?

[panelbeaterpeter]

Try wiring the car up so they get an electric shock if they touch it!

[gregh55]

not a bad idea lol but if they want it they'll have it >

[mini-man-dan]

Well they can't officially weigh a car in for scrap without a V5 document now, the prob is the dodgy cash deals. If its just a shell how's about chaining it to a wall through one of the window openings (if the windows are out). Just an idea!

[gregh55]

Well they can't officially weigh a car in for scrap without a V5 document now, the prob is the dodgy cash deals. If its just a shell how's about chaining it to a wall through one of the window openings (if the windows are out). Just an idea!

yer actually that's a brill idea im sure we got a big ring we could fix on the wall. but like i said if they want it they'll have it and ill would only be a set of boltcutters to do the job

thanks for that will have a go at it lol

[minivanman]

Well they can't officially weigh a car in for scrap without a V5 document now, the prob is the dodgy cash deals.

Dodgy cash deals? EVERY scrappy pays in cash, no matter how legit you are. They just put it through their books as selling it to pikeys, everyone wins. The best way you have of securing it is to get it locked away.

[gregh55]

Well they can't officially weigh a car in for scrap without a V5 document now, the prob is the dodgy cash deals.

Dodgy cash deals? EVERY scrappy pays in cash, no matter how legit you are. They just put it through their books as selling it to pikeys, everyone wins. The best way you have of securing it is to get it locked away.

mini enyone? (not mine but my old chaps are filling all our garages)

[buddylove]

so tell them to come pick them up or put them on the street... I think your mini would come first...

[Ethel]

If you get the chance: confront them, but in as friendly a way as possible. Ask them if they are lost, or looking for an address etc. Also ask what line of work they are in, then ask for a phone number so you can get in touch if you need their pikey services in the future. They'll know you can identify them and they'll no longer have any excuse to be nosing around.

[MiniMonty]

Go back to the advice from Mini Mick - phone the old bill.
DON'T call 999 - just call your local cop shop (118 118 and ask) then have a chat with the desk sergeant.
They LOVE the idea of catching crims in "acts preparatory" or "going equipped" and
will keep a careful eye out for you - might even stake the place out.
Scrap is big bucks these days and three strong men can pick up a Mini, turn it on it's side and slide it into a transit (if no-one is watching).
Well worth a call I reckon...

Best wishes
Monty

Edit - can't spell when drunk.

Edited by MiniMonty, 24 December 2008 - 03:42 AM.

[gregh55]

yer ok will have a go

just popping out to check on the mini

[gregh55]

pics of mini
pics of mini

some pics of how the mini is at the moment

is it worth scrap lol