Old (Disabled People) + 06 RED Fabia...

Robshaw · 21-12-2006, 17:16

Hello all.. right...ready for this Parked in Marlborough High Street - immaculate parking as per normal. Busy but still managed to get a free space outside waitrose behind a disabled spot...(never mind only be gone a min)

10 min later its a hey why is my wing mirror in against the glass (Drivers side) push it back out.. Ow pain - all my pastic shattered! no glass!! no note to say sorry i was a TARD and hit ur car.... then im like right pick up all the parts from the ground - dont feel like messin up my tyres - BUT THEY HAD ALL GONE!!

So today drove to fish brothers in swindon to THE MOST UNHELPFUL Parts sales man in the history of Sales men decided after an hour that he didn't have a wingmirror in stock and that it would take until Sat to order...

With that.. I end up near a dealer in Devizes 'I will never be beaten by a) A sales man or b) Old People (No Offence- I mean like 90+) place called TURNERS - Brilliant man in there helped me out - got the part to be picked up tomorrow at 8.30 was really helpful even offered to check out the rest of my car

With the grand total inc Paint and petrol of £75 i think i did rather well ... all i can say as its coming up to christmas is Im thankful he didnt hit my bodywork and it was only a wingmirror... I will prob post up sum pics of the damage soon lol...

- To the person who hit my car! Oh and

to Fish brothers in Swindon - your not gettin an Xmas card off me!!!

Babs · 21-12-2006, 23:11

it's a lesson learnt, don't park near disabled bays... the occupants are likely (or maybe not in this country) disabled

devonutopia · 21-12-2006, 23:26

If the bits had gone, had the person stopped, cleaned up, then driven off thinking no-one would notice?

Octygone · 22-12-2006, 07:04

I saw what was left of Robs mirror .....smashed .........there must of been pieces everywhere so not sure how picking up the bits helped really.

Have to say I have always found Turners helpful.....it's a small family run garage

Robshaw · 22-12-2006, 09:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

had the person stopped, cleaned up, then driven off thinking no-one would notice?

I dont know.. all i know is I am fitting my new mirror today

Wouldnt more people notice an old man under an 06 plate RED car picking up parts ??

Kandy · 22-12-2006, 16:09

I wonder if it got hit somewhere else and you only noticed when you came back to the car. Sounds like it was hit at high (not parking speeds) and the absence of peices on the ground - who would bother picking all that up???

Robshaw · 22-12-2006, 17:39

I think I would of noticed it... I think its just the fact the mirror is a thermoplastic at a guess hence the ammount of damage...

Exactly Why pick up all the Bits!!

heresmo · 22-12-2006, 17:53

FWIW Everyone around the roads I drive on pull their wing mirrors in when they park (as do I). I was slightly miffed when someone clipped my mirror even whilst I was sitting in the car last week (luckily no damage).

Now that you have a nice shiny new mirror fixture, perhaps fold it in as a matter of course when you park? Like wot we do?

Regards
Mo

Robshaw · 26-12-2006, 19:18

Good idea

Emily-Elizabeth · 26-12-2006, 19:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robshaw

Hello all.. right...ready for this Parked in Marlborough High Street - immaculate parking as per normal. Busy but still managed to get a free space outside waitrose behind a disabled spot...(never mind only be gone a min)

Are you related to Lorna?

jec · 27-12-2006, 12:50

I always turn my mirror in when parking, but lately, cos I have a new job, I now park in a different area, very quiet. When I got back to my car 'other day, the mirror had been turn back outwards. I clearly remember pushing it in so that traffic could pass and when I looked at it, it was covered in muddy handprints so obviously someone had touched it, why would anyone do this

couldn't see any damage but there are some workmen working further up the road, must have been them

but I'll park elsewhere in future

gulliverp · 27-12-2006, 13:32

Not really on the old people but interested in the experiences with Fish Brothers in Swindon and Turners in devizes though.

I went into fish brothers to buy a new VRS on a 56 plate and after three weeks and numerous calls they could not even work out a price with a part exchange for my old car.

Rang the Managing Director Mr Fish (There is actually one) to make him aware of the situation and funny enough he never returned the calls after promising to - they were wasters.

Went to Turners in devizes and they were fantastic with the best price and great personal service.

Would I use Fish Brothers for anything - NO!

Robshaw · 29-12-2006, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by gulliverp

Went to Turners in devizes and they were fantastic with the best price and great personal service.

Would I use Fish Brothers for anything - NO!

- Thought I wasn't the only one with problems... They just didnt seem interested in making a sale or actually helping? Customer satisfaction - Pardon?

chris_newell41 · 29-12-2006, 13:16

I remember when I got my clio. Brand new and just pulled in and parked to do my 2nd year exams at uni.got out my car and went to the boot for my bag.

Shut the bot and then noticed a guy on cycle driving past my car...SMACK right into my winf mirriow bending it the wrong way. He just carried on.....

Crocodile hunter esque I picked up a can of beans and lobbed it at his head...he wont do it again

PEMBO · 29-12-2006, 13:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by heresmo

Now that you have a nice shiny new mirror fixture, perhaps fold it in as a matter of course when you park? Like wot we do?

Regards
Mo

I do that too

Its what the feature is therefore so I always fold it in if Im parked out on the road or in a parking bay. It also stops the local scrotes from dangling on them as they do

Would be nice if they automatically fold though

Octygone · 29-12-2006, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robshaw

- Thought I wasn't the only one with problems... They just didnt seem interested in making a sale or actually helping? Customer satisfaction - Pardon?

A couple of years ago I saw one of the sales men swap a used tyre and wheel out of his own fabia for a new one out of an unsold fabia......haven't been back since

chris_newell41 · 29-12-2006, 13:30

Mine fold in automatically...ACE!

well if you class "automatic" as me getting out of the car and pushing them in unconciously.

Most disabled badge holders are people you wouldn't class as being disabled.

I mean I know someone who has one because they are obese!!!

Wardy · 29-12-2006, 14:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robshaw

With the grand total inc Paint and petrol of £75 i think i did rather well ... all i can say as its coming up to christmas is Im thankful he didnt hit my bodywork and it was only a wingmirror... I will prob post up sum pics of the damage soon lol...

So you got a new wing mirror, fitted and painted for £75? I think you've done exceedingly well there. I had to get a driver's one replaced when I had a Fabia and it came to £140.

Steve

Robshaw · 09-01-2007, 19:33

Yeah worked out well in the end

- doesnt include my time and effort fitting it... and my dad spraying it (I cant spray paint - dont know how ***** do it

)

~~****~~ · 09-01-2007, 19:40

I know Fish Brothers Skoda read this forum (having had them complain to me about comments I once posted) so hopefully they'll realise I'm not the only one who thinks their service isn't up to scratch.

I have also found myself going to Turners in Devizes for parts and they were able to provide both parts for immeadiate collection. Helpful, friendly and polite. They'll definately get my business again.

Ps. Last car I bought from Fish Bros (late last year), as soon as I left the forecourt they couldn't have cared less (I was dealing with the manager as well). I ended up resolving most of the issues at my own expense (hence visit to Turners).

21-12-2006, 17:16	#1
Robshaw .:Robbo:. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,191 Thanks: 168 Thanked 99 Times in 84 Posts	Old (Disabled People) + 06 RED Fabia... Hello all.. right...ready for this Parked in Marlborough High Street - immaculate parking as per normal. Busy but still managed to get a free space outside waitrose behind a disabled spot...(never mind only be gone a min) 10 min later its a hey why is my wing mirror in against the glass (Drivers side) push it back out.. Ow pain - all my pastic shattered! no glass!! no note to say sorry i was a TARD and hit ur car.... then im like right pick up all the parts from the ground - dont feel like messin up my tyres - BUT THEY HAD ALL GONE!! So today drove to fish brothers in swindon to THE MOST UNHELPFUL Parts sales man in the history of Sales men decided after an hour that he didn't have a wingmirror in stock and that it would take until Sat to order... With that.. I end up near a dealer in Devizes 'I will never be beaten by a) A sales man or b) Old People (No Offence- I mean like 90+) place called TURNERS - Brilliant man in there helped me out - got the part to be picked up tomorrow at 8.30 was really helpful even offered to check out the rest of my car With the grand total inc Paint and petrol of £75 i think i did rather well ... all i can say as its coming up to christmas is Im thankful he didnt hit my bodywork and it was only a wingmirror... I will prob post up sum pics of the damage soon lol... - To the person who hit my car! Oh and to Fish brothers in Swindon - your not gettin an Xmas card off me!!!

21-12-2006, 23:11	#2
Babs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newport/Preston Posts: 3,977 Thanks: 167 Thanked 125 Times in 111 Posts	Re: Old (Disabled People) + 06 RED Fabia... it's a lesson learnt, don't park near disabled bays... the occupants are likely (or maybe not in this country) disabled __________________ - Andrew Octavia For Sale!

21-12-2006, 23:26	#3
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Re: Old (Disabled People) + 06 RED Fabia... If the bits had gone, had the person stopped, cleaned up, then driven off thinking no-one would notice? __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

22-12-2006, 07:04	#4
Octygone Old Git Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,689 Thanks: 181 Thanked 109 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Old (Disabled People) + 06 RED Fabia... I saw what was left of Robs mirror .....smashed .........there must of been pieces everywhere so not sure how picking up the bits helped really. Have to say I have always found Turners helpful.....it's a small family run garage __________________

22-12-2006, 16:09	#6
Kandy Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 548 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Old (Disabled People) + 06 RED Fabia... I wonder if it got hit somewhere else and you only noticed when you came back to the car. Sounds like it was hit at high (not parking speeds) and the absence of peices on the ground - who would bother picking all that up???

22-12-2006, 17:39	#7
Robshaw .:Robbo:. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,191 Thanks: 168 Thanked 99 Times in 84 Posts	Re: Old (Disabled People) + 06 RED Fabia... I think I would of noticed it... I think its just the fact the mirror is a thermoplastic at a guess hence the ammount of damage... Exactly Why pick up all the Bits!!

22-12-2006, 17:53	#8
heresmo Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,391 Thanks: 37 Thanked 129 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Old (Disabled People) + 06 RED Fabia... FWIW Everyone around the roads I drive on pull their wing mirrors in when they park (as do I). I was slightly miffed when someone clipped my mirror even whilst I was sitting in the car last week (luckily no damage). Now that you have a nice shiny new mirror fixture, perhaps fold it in as a matter of course when you park? Like wot we do? Regards Mo __________________

26-12-2006, 19:18	#9
Robshaw .:Robbo:. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,191 Thanks: 168 Thanked 99 Times in 84 Posts	Re: Old (Disabled People) + 06 RED Fabia... Good idea

27-12-2006, 12:50	#11
jec Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: * Posts: 1,136 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Old (Disabled People) + 06 RED Fabia... I always turn my mirror in when parking, but lately, cos I have a new job, I now park in a different area, very quiet. When I got back to my car 'other day, the mirror had been turn back outwards. I clearly remember pushing it in so that traffic could pass and when I looked at it, it was covered in muddy handprints so obviously someone had touched it, why would anyone do this couldn't see any damage but there are some workmen working further up the road, must have been them but I'll park elsewhere in future

27-12-2006, 13:32	#12
gulliverp Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Swindon, Wilts Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Old (Disabled People) + 06 RED Fabia... Not really on the old people but interested in the experiences with Fish Brothers in Swindon and Turners in devizes though. I went into fish brothers to buy a new VRS on a 56 plate and after three weeks and numerous calls they could not even work out a price with a part exchange for my old car. Rang the Managing Director Mr Fish (There is actually one) to make him aware of the situation and funny enough he never returned the calls after promising to - they were wasters. Went to Turners in devizes and they were fantastic with the best price and great personal service. Would I use Fish Brothers for anything - NO!

29-12-2006, 13:16	#14
chris_newell41 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,505 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Old (Disabled People) + 06 RED Fabia... I remember when I got my clio. Brand new and just pulled in and parked to do my 2nd year exams at uni.got out my car and went to the boot for my bag. Shut the bot and then noticed a guy on cycle driving past my car...SMACK right into my winf mirriow bending it the wrong way. He just carried on..... Crocodile hunter esque I picked up a can of beans and lobbed it at his head...he wont do it again __________________ Fabia Vrs Blackmagic! Xenons, Cruise Control, Heated Seats and ESP Wednesday 12th may 2006 was my VRS day

29-12-2006, 13:30	#17
chris_newell41 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,505 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Old (Disabled People) + 06 RED Fabia... Mine fold in automatically...ACE! well if you class "automatic" as me getting out of the car and pushing them in unconciously. Most disabled badge holders are people you wouldn't class as being disabled. I mean I know someone who has one because they are obese!!! __________________ Fabia Vrs Blackmagic! Xenons, Cruise Control, Heated Seats and ESP Wednesday 12th may 2006 was my VRS day Last edited by chris_newell41; 29-12-2006 at 13:34.

09-01-2007, 19:33	#19
Robshaw .:Robbo:. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,191 Thanks: 168 Thanked 99 Times in 84 Posts	Re: Old (Disabled People) + 06 RED Fabia... Yeah worked out well in the end - doesnt include my time and effort fitting it... and my dad spraying it (I cant spray paint - dont know how *** do it ) __________________ Current: Clio 1.2 16v Dynamic Sold: Skoda Fabia vRS Honda Civic Type** R

09-01-2007, 19:40	#20
~~****~~ Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: --\|\|\|\|-- Posts: 80 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Old (Disabled People) + 06 RED Fabia... I know Fish Brothers Skoda read this forum (having had them complain to me about comments I once posted) so hopefully they'll realise I'm not the only one who thinks their service isn't up to scratch. I have also found myself going to Turners in Devizes for parts and they were able to provide both parts for immeadiate collection. Helpful, friendly and polite. They'll definately get my business again. Ps. Last car I bought from Fish Bros (late last year), as soon as I left the forecourt they couldn't have cared less (I was dealing with the manager as well). I ended up resolving most of the issues at my own expense (hence visit to Turners). Last edited by ~~**~~; 09-01-2007 at 19:46.

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