Neighbour hit and run - Page 4

GreyGhost · 10th June 2009, 18:34

Glad to hear it has pretty much ended well.

kevin · 10th June 2009, 18:39

great news, well done for going to see him.

Tim · 10th June 2009, 19:02

Good stuff......but don't park there again!

Unless you have an existing dink you need repairing

StevenWilliams · 10th June 2009, 19:33

Glad it's all sort of sorted. If he is slow in resolving the issue just give me a PM and I'll pop up for a discount on the gassy installation

Raistlin · 10th June 2009, 19:38

I reckon he's been reading this thread and has decided he's on a hiding to nothing

Dallas · 10th June 2009, 22:08

So glad you got it all sorted and that your neighbour was a gentlemen in the end....

bluey9 · 11th June 2009, 08:29

Bernard
From what you said about the state of his bumper there may be a few people nursing bodyshop headaches due to this old fella's driving. I know it's an awful thing to contemplate, but I don't think he's fit to be in control of a car now. Knowing what you know about him and his driving how would you feel if he had an accident and badly injured himself or someone else? Might be an idea to try and find a way to get him to sit a test. I don't know if a discreet word with the police might help. Like I said it's an awful thing to consider that his driving license and independance might be taken away from him at the age of 90. But the possibility of him and others being injured or possibly killed due to his advancing years and it's effect on his judgement is a serious one to consider. If he has a few bob to his name then he'd still be able to afford taxis to get him about. On the other hand if he sat a driving test and passed then everyone's conscience would be clear. Anyone know how often the test should be taken after the age of 75?

Cheers
Bluey

Bernard LPG · 11th June 2009, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluey9

Bernard
From what you said about the state of his bumper there may be a few people nursing bodyshop headaches due to this old fella's driving. I know it's an awful thing to contemplate, but I don't think he's fit to be in control of a car now. Knowing what you know about him and his driving how would you feel if he had an accident and badly injured himself or someone else? Might be an idea to try and find a way to get him to sit a test. I don't know if a discreet word with the police might help. Like I said it's an awful thing to consider that his driving license and independance might be taken away from him at the age of 90. But the possibility of him and others being injured or possibly killed due to his advancing years and it's effect on his judgement is a serious one to consider. If he has a few bob to his name then he'd still be able to afford taxis to get him about. On the other hand if he sat a driving test and passed then everyone's conscience would be clear. Anyone know how often the test should be taken after the age of 75?

Cheers
Bluey

Strangely enough I followed him today for about 20 miles. Never seen him on the road when I've been out before. I have to say that his driving was exemplary except that his signalling at roundabouts could have been better. He's not alone there, just about every BMW driver seems the same if not worse. He was making good progress, overtaking safely and with confidence, keeping a good distance from vehicles and not exceeding the various speed limits that we passed through. I don't think he knew it was me behind him as there were a couple of other cars between us.
A bit disappointing in one way but reassuring in another!
His Mazda 6 is quite high backed, no reversing sensors, I'll suggest that next time he buys a new car that he considers these points!

bluey9 · 11th June 2009, 22:11

Sounds fair enough.

Get him to buy a 75 with reverse sensors

Out of interest, who's the oldest club member?

Cheers
Bluey

W953 BJX · 11th June 2009, 22:23

last time I was at mallory on a test morning there was a very very nice tatty old bugatti type 35 absolutely tearing around, turns out it won the gp multiple times and was owned by all kinds of big names, but still had its original paint etc, anyway, this car is worth a fortune not to mention rare, and being driven round like it was designed to, but not how you'd expect to see, anyway, the guy in it pulled into the paddock and got out/off it! And he was really nice old chap, not sure how old but didnt look much younger than the car! Brilliant! I thought that was fantastic, he says its his grandsons inheritance assuming he doesnt smash it up!

10th June 2009, 19:02	#33
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10th June 2009, 19:33	#34
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Glad it's all sort of sorted. If he is slow in resolving the issue just give me a PM and I'll pop up for a discount on the gassy installation __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater

10th June 2009, 18:34	#31
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Glad to hear it has pretty much ended well.

10th June 2009, 18:39	#32
kevin I really should get out more....... ford focus ghia Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: herts Posts: 2,553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	great news, well done for going to see him.

10th June 2009, 19:38	#35
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I reckon he's been reading this thread and has decided he's on a hiding to nothing

10th June 2009, 22:08	#36
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	So glad you got it all sorted and that your neighbour was a gentlemen in the end....

11th June 2009, 08:29	#37
bluey9 Banned 2004 Rover 75 2.0 CDTi Connoisseur Saloon, 2006 MG TF Spark 135, Jaguar XJ Sovereign TDVi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 805 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Bernard From what you said about the state of his bumper there may be a few people nursing bodyshop headaches due to this old fella's driving. I know it's an awful thing to contemplate, but I don't think he's fit to be in control of a car now. Knowing what you know about him and his driving how would you feel if he had an accident and badly injured himself or someone else? Might be an idea to try and find a way to get him to sit a test. I don't know if a discreet word with the police might help. Like I said it's an awful thing to consider that his driving license and independance might be taken away from him at the age of 90. But the possibility of him and others being injured or possibly killed due to his advancing years and it's effect on his judgement is a serious one to consider. If he has a few bob to his name then he'd still be able to afford taxis to get him about. On the other hand if he sat a driving test and passed then everyone's conscience would be clear. Anyone know how often the test should be taken after the age of 75? Cheers Bluey

11th June 2009, 22:11	#39
bluey9 Banned 2004 Rover 75 2.0 CDTi Connoisseur Saloon, 2006 MG TF Spark 135, Jaguar XJ Sovereign TDVi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 805 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Sounds fair enough. Get him to buy a 75 with reverse sensors Out of interest, who's the oldest club member? Cheers Bluey

11th June 2009, 22:23	#40
W953 BJX Loves to post 1953 and 1955 series 1 landrovers, two series 3 landrovers, range rover, rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 367 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	last time I was at mallory on a test morning there was a very very nice tatty old bugatti type 35 absolutely tearing around, turns out it won the gp multiple times and was owned by all kinds of big names, but still had its original paint etc, anyway, this car is worth a fortune not to mention rare, and being driven round like it was designed to, but not how you'd expect to see, anyway, the guy in it pulled into the paddock and got out/off it! And he was really nice old chap, not sure how old but didnt look much younger than the car! Brilliant! I thought that was fantastic, he says its his grandsons inheritance assuming he doesnt smash it up!