Cops looking round my car

Third Opinion · 7 Mar 2014 at 18:18

I am sure I have nothing to worry about but just wondered if any of you guys might have any reason why they might be.

I haven't used my Alfa in about a month, it is parked on the roadside, taxed, MOT'd and insured.

Last night we had a bit of a gathering and wanted to get some more wine. My neighbour who doesn't drink drove my other half to the shop in my car. No incidents and I trust both the girls.

Only thing is we had to jump it as the battery had gone flat due to lack of use. The neighbour and my other half are named om my policy so insurance isn't an issue.

The traffic cops turned up in a Land Rover and had a good look around it, I couldn't go out as I was taking a business call. By the time I finsidhed they left.

I am probably worry unnecessarily as they could have knocked on my door if there was a problem. Just get worried as I have another neighbour who is a complete pain in the backside who seems to spend most of his life making stories up to the police.

spoffle · 7 Mar 2014 at 18:19

Maybe that Tesco employee has been having words with the police.

Rroff · 7 Mar 2014 at 18:21

Standard GD reply: lube up.

Does seem a bit odd though. I suspect they would have knocked on the door though if there was anything to it.

Third Opinion · 7 Mar 2014 at 18:26

spoffle said:
Maybe that Tesco employee has been having words with the police.

Oh don't that would be really bad. I refuse to shop in there now lol.

Kaeo · 7 Mar 2014 at 19:07

I wouldn't worry about it. If the police want something, they'll soon find you.

Craig321 · 7 Mar 2014 at 19:11

The car is legal, nothing to worry about. Be glad they're doing their job and checking whatever they were checking

4T5 · 7 Mar 2014 at 19:14

There'll be back to Blow it up later so I'd get anything out the car you want to keep.

Sho · 7 Mar 2014 at 19:37

4T5 said:
There'll be back to Blow it up later so I'd get anything out the car you want to keep.

Lol.

slick rick · 7 Mar 2014 at 19:52

Traffic cops are petrol heads so probably wanted to check out that awesome Italian styling

Scuzi · 7 Mar 2014 at 19:54

You sure do lead an eventful life.

Conscript · 7 Mar 2014 at 20:25

If your worried, ring the local cop shop, explain what happened and why you couldnt speak to the officers at the time, and ask if theres anything you can help them with.

R.C.Anderson · 8 Mar 2014 at 00:26

Third Opinion said:
I haven't used my Alfa in about a month, it is parked on the roadside

My guess would be that's why... Someone's seen it sitting there unused for a month, and assumed it was abandoned & therefore reported it. Police came round to check it was taxed & wasn't a clone etc, found all was fine & went away again.

Feesh · 8 Mar 2014 at 00:30

R.C.Anderson said:
My guess would be that's why... Someone's seen it sitting there unused for a month, and assumed it was abandoned & therefore reported it. Police came round to check it was taxed & wasn't a clone etc, found all was fine & went away again.

This. If there was a problem you would've had a knock at the door.

It's taxed, insured and parked outside the keepers address. No Problem.

fadetoblack · 8 Mar 2014 at 06:13

Cool story bro

teenwolf · 8 Mar 2014 at 07:46

Your shady and they know it.

Dr Who · 8 Mar 2014 at 10:00

teenwolf said:
Your shady and they know it.

Whose shady?

spoffle · 8 Mar 2014 at 10:08

Dr Who said:
Whose shady?

Their shady! Lawdy lawd! :rolleyes:

Uriel · 10 Mar 2014 at 13:37

I've had a letter through to say that police spotted a satnav mount in my car while it was parked near a friend's house.

A colleague of mine has also had a letter to say that they found his car unlocked.

It seems in Sheffield at least, police patrol the streets looking for stuff on display and trying car doors when there are no baddies to nick.

Third Opinion · 10 Mar 2014 at 13:42

Well they haven't been back and I have received no letters so hopefully all is ok.

Speculation from one of the neighbours is the busy body neighbour was trying to frame me for something like drink driving. Like I said I had been drinking but the driver and my partner hadn't. I haven't used the car since but I am wondering if I am going to get a lot pulls now.

Just have to wait and see.

Sasso · 10 Mar 2014 at 14:01

inside job. cops are gunna half inch your car!!

if in doubt, as stated, just give ya local coppers a call. I mean they are there to protect and serve (or is that just an american thing) so you should have aright to know why they are snooping around your car

and booooooooooooo to meddling neighbours!