Write off, that.
Car stuck in a drain
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No dinner missed considering the drain in question is on my own property
That changes everything.
Also for some reason I read your post as if you were leaving work to go home and were stranded at work.
I retract all the mean things I said.
bet he logged on here quick and read Hades' post above ;-DAll done!
Had a recovery guy out, he managed to jack it up from near the back and get axle stands in, then jacking a bit more to get the axle stands nearer to the front to where he wanted them. Then he used one of the metal ramps that you would use to drive a car onto the recovery truck under the front wheel so the car was like sitting on a bridge over the drain and then drove the car off.
Zero damage, can't even find a scratch on the paint work in that area either.Although I'm now 30 notes lighter.
Edit: I know in theory I could have done it all myself but I don't have a trolley jack or axle stands or any thing suitable to rest car on. Trying to call in favours from friends and family is a challenge to get everyone with the right components at the right time.
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Blimey, 30 quid is a bargain considering there's a callout involved. I'd be keeping that guy's number handy.
Good stuff. If your car has a spare wheel then it will also have a scissor jack in the boot. If you have those then you could use the jack and then the spare wheel placed flat under the car for support (it might damage the wheel due to the weight but could get you out of a bad situation if no other option).All done!
Had a recovery guy out, he managed to jack it up from near the back and get axle stands in, then jacking a bit more to get the axle stands nearer to the front to where he wanted them. Then he used one of the metal ramps that you would use to drive a car onto the recovery truck under the front wheel so the car was like sitting on a bridge over the drain and then drove the car off.
Zero damage, can't even find a scratch on the paint work in that area either.
Edit: I know in theory I could have done it all myself but I don't have a trolley jack or axle stands or any thing suitable to rest car on. Trying to call in favours from friends and family is a challenge to get everyone with the right components at the right time.
It was a proper lid, an old metal, maybe cast iron, one made donkey years ago probably. Mind it does have a paving slab over it at the moment until I can source a replacement cover. The generic one B&Q (and Amazon & eBay) sell is too small to fit so looks like I will have to hunt for a second hand one.
Maybe I could but they saved me getting dirrty.
Number kept but not sure about waiting 3 hours if I'm stranded at the side of a motorway like.
Not being funny but it's not like the ground the drain is in is pristine or newly paved, just buy a new cover and replace the existing
Yes but the cover I buy needs to fit..?
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Got a pic of the old lid etc. Was it in 2 halves and joined by a pin?
That is the most important thing about this whole storyNo dinner missed considering the drain in question is on my own property
Am I right in thinking that you're replacing the broken cover?
If so, why?
From what I can tell you did nothing wrong and the only reason the cover collapsed was because it was in a shocking state to begin with. If anything, I'd say those responsible for its maintenance owe you to the tune of at least £30.
If so, why?
From what I can tell you did nothing wrong and the only reason the cover collapsed was because it was in a shocking state to begin with. If anything, I'd say those responsible for its maintenance owe you to the tune of at least £30.
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think you missed the bit where he said this was his own property.
he should have a good old time chasing himself for the recovery money he now owes himself
think you missed the bit where he said this was his own property.
he should have a good old time chasing himself for the recovery money he now owes himself
Yup. I definitely missed that bit.
You know how a differential works?
And then spend twice the difference from the cost of a base model to the top spec model making it look like the top spec model .....
Or showing off on YouTube and having your finance cancelled.....