Towing services

[irishlad]

Bit fucked off at the moment. Came back from supermarket to find some cunt had parked in my space.
I live in a complex with 105 units. Rang up towing service to get them shifted. Was told they had a job in Wellsford & would do it in 1.5 - 2 hrs. Rang 2hrs later to find that no one'd had passed on message. Went through yellow pages on web to get someone else. After ring around found no one wants to tow from Albany.
Anyone now where I can get this towed? Probably a losted cause tonight. This is the second time RJ Don couldn't be arsed to do there fucking job.
If not I'm going back to pelting cars with flour & eggs.

[scracha]

Block them in with your vehicle.

[Conquiztador]

Bit fucked off at the moment. Came back from supermarket to find some cunt had parked in my space.
I live in a complex with 105 units. Rang up towing service to get them shifted. Was told they had a job in Wellsford & would do it in 1.5 - 2 hrs. Rang 2hrs later to find that no one'd had passed on message. Went through yellow pages on web to get someone else. After ring around found no one wants to tow from Albany.
Anyone now where I can get this towed? Probably a losted cause tonight. This is the second time RJ Don couldn't be arsed to do there fucking job.
If not I'm going back to pelting cars with flour & eggs.

And ppl are dying in Africa...

[irishlad]

Block them in with your vehicle.

Did that for about half an hour. Didn't want to annoy neighbours that didn't do anything wrong!

[irishlad]

And ppl are dying in Africa...

Only certainty in life is that we die

[Drunken Monkey]

Alternatives:

Get 2 trolley jacks and move the car yourself.

If it's a concrete floor, get a can of CRC and a couple of mates and just push it.

You could bounce the car as well, like the firemen do.

Failing all that, yeah, go for the eggs...

[sAsLEX]

And ppl are dying in Africa...

They are also breeding like rabbits......

[sAsLEX]

Alternatives:

Get 2 trolley jacks and move the car yourself.

If it's a concrete floor, get a can of CRC and a couple of mates and just push it.


or Mc Donalds plastic trays, quite slippy on concrete and only need to jack a wheel at a time........

[irishlad]

or Mc Donalds plastic trays, quite slippy on concrete and only need to jack a wheel at a time........

I like the way you think!!:yes:
Cowbar & then cut brake cable.
Hopefully no one'll die in the space:rockon:

[irishlad]

They are also breeding like rabbits......
People are dying in Auckland. Just not near me

[imdying]

Super glue the locks is one option. Take a big crap, take said crap and rub it under their door handles. They won't know it's there until they try the handle, if you do it right.

[sAsLEX]

Super glue the locks is one option. Take a big crap, take said crap and rub it under their door handles. They won't know it's there until they try the handle, if you do it right.

Cut up some bait fish from the servo station and drop it down the vent in front of the windscreen for a delicious air conditioning aroma!

[Conquiztador]

that when you put this problem in context...

Tomorrow the one in your parking space is gone and life returns to "normal" for you. You might have to walk 50m more tomorrow morning to get to your car.

For the ones who are dying of starvation, disease and war the extra 50m might be a price they would happly pay to be able to live.

[James Deuce]

that when you put this problem in context...

Tomorrow the one in your parking space is gone and life returns to "normal" for you. You might have to walk 50m more tomorrow morning to get to your car.

For the ones who are dying of starvation, disease and war the extra 50m might be a price they would happly pay to be able to live.
Not even VAGUELY on topic.

The chap IS allowed to complain about his car park being nicked without the need for a social conscience lecture.

[Indiana_Jones]

Be sure to tell us what you did :D

and pics lol

-Indy

[0arbreaka]

Get your mits on a ceramic glass hammer (like on the buses) use it on the drivers side window or if you dont want it to get messy a screwdriver to the lock will do the job, put the vehicle in neutral and take the handbrake off and roll it where ever the fuck you want, if its got a steering lock a bit of brute force will brake that. Just make sure you wear gloves and get the fuck outa there REAL quick. either that or just shove shit up the exhaust untill you cant fit anything else in, it'll take the bastard about a week to work out whats wrong with his car.
I used to work at a car yard, so you learn a few tricks from the mechies on this topic.

[SARGE]

just call your building manager and tell them if the tow service isnt there in 10 minutes ,, the fire service WILL be ..

pretty sure that will work..

[Conquiztador]

Not even VAGUELY on topic.

The chap IS allowed to complain about his car park being nicked without the need for a social conscience lecture.

Well said.

And lets hope it gets returned to him in one piece. After all, it must be tough knowing that while you are in bed someone else is taking advantage of your car park. (And perhaps, while the car park is lying there with a different car on top of it, god forbid, it might actually even enjoy it...)

;)

[kevfromcoro]

Got any mates with a 4WD.drag it out and park it in and illegal car park..u wont have to get it towed then..someone will do it for u..

[irishlad]

Be sure to tell us what you did :D

and pics lol

-Indy

Body corp AGM on tuesday night. I'm working on proposal to start clamping cars. should only cost about $200 for a good quality wheel clamp & $100 for a pay as go mobile. Then if we sort a rota of 1-2 people a night to sort this out.
Someone parks in your space you ring mobile.
We go round clamp car and leave note.
Person comes out & gets a shock.
Has to pay $50 to have car released
Won't take anothers space in a hurry next time.

Will see how the vote goes. I was hopeing people could suggest other towing services that operate in albany.:second: Not to worry

[irishlad]

Well said.

And lets hope it gets returned to him in one piece. After all, it must be tough knowing that while you are in bed someone else is taking advantage of your car park. (And perhaps, while the car park is lying there with a different car on top of it, god forbid, it might actually even enjoy it...)

;)

Fuck your a bit of a sad cunt aren't you:yes:

[Beemer]

that when you put this problem in context...

Tomorrow the one in your parking space is gone and life returns to "normal" for you. You might have to walk 50m more tomorrow morning to get to your car.

For the ones who are dying of starvation, disease and war the extra 50m might be a price they would happly pay to be able to live.

I bet this guy, as part of his body corporate fees, PAYS for this parking space so he has a right to complain. If he can't park in his own space, he then has to park elsewhere - which inconveniences him. It sounds like this has happened more than once, whether to him or to someone else is irrelevant, and it also sounds like the people who are meant to do something about it aren't doing their job.

If you are so bloody concerned about the ones dying of starvation (who are also prolific breeders and often disease carriers), fuck off over to those countries and put your money where your mouth is. As for me, I'm with parking space guy - this would piss me off and I'd feel quite justified doing something about it. I don't give a shit about the starving in other countries so don't try laying that tired old guilt trip on us.

[marty]

i'd just go for the 2 trolley jacks thing - keep it easy. park it out on the road, or just leave it in the middle of the drive (so you can get around it). it will be moved pretty quickly after that.

or, call 111 and tell them you think there's a P-Lab in the boot.

[FROSTY]

Irish--Do you have a sighn saying that the space is PRIVATE PROPERTY?
A simple sighn saying the car will be clamped if parking in your space and a $50 release fee will be charged--Think of this as a money maker--pretty soon you'll be cheeriing if someone parks in your space.

[marty]

that when you put this problem in context...

Tomorrow the one in your parking space is gone and life returns to "normal" for you. You might have to walk 50m more tomorrow morning to get to your car.

For the ones who are dying of starvation, disease and war the extra 50m might be a price they would happly pay to be able to live.

fuckin hell - i know social workers who are less idealistic than you are.

[imdying]

No way $50... even 10 years ago ECPP here in Chch were charging $67.50.... apparently they wanted the personalised plate '6750' just to rub it in :lol: So yeah, $100, or no car. Only has to happen twice to pay for your clamp then :yes:

[TLMAN]

Bit fucked off at the moment. Came back from supermarket to find some cunt had parked in my space.
I live in a complex with 105 units. Rang up towing service to get them shifted. Was told they had a job in Wellsford & would do it in 1.5 - 2 hrs. Rang 2hrs later to find that no one'd had passed on message. Went through yellow pages on web to get someone else. After ring around found no one wants to tow from Albany.
Anyone now where I can get this towed? Probably a losted cause tonight. This is the second time RJ Don couldn't be arsed to do there fucking job.
If not I'm going back to pelting cars with flour & eggs.


Try WD Price on Ellice Road. Failing that then vaseline all the windows up, that really ruins someones day.

[irishlad]

:yes:
Irish--Do you have a sighn saying that the space is PRIVATE PROPERTY?
A simple sigh saying the car will be clamped if parking in your space and a $50 release fee will be charged--Think of this as a money maker--pretty soon you'll be cheeriing if someone parks in your space.

FROSTY - Whole complex is private property. Signposted for tow away. Signs cost $60 or $80 each from RJ Don. So that we can give him buisness. He still doesn't do the job.
Suggesting this at AGM with body corp lawyer present. We can vote & be advised on legal aspects.
Fees would go to body corp. Will be cheering as it'll go towards reducing body corp fees.
:yes:

[JimO]

it would be pretty unusual for a towing company not wanting to tow a car, if i was you i would be wanting a explanation and if their service doesnt improve get somebody else, i wouldnt stoop to damaging the car as they will know where you park your car and the damage may come back and bite your ass, a couple of days ago i watched a towie picking up somebodys car from a carpark he had it on the truck when a woman who had been shopping turned up loaded with bags, she had a major hissy fit at the towie who just stood there and pointed at the sign saying private parking etcetc, so anyhoo she had to pay him some $$$ and he put the car down for her, at the same time a drunk guy was throwing up in the gutter, so it was like a double feature for free

[Patrick]

Seek a refund for signs from R.J. Dons as they clearly don't work... (the signs or RJ Dons... and give them a massive rev up about it).

Get a new firm... there are plenty around who will be keen enough to contract out to your place. Most even supply the signs for free!!

If you rang another firm, they would want you to pay $$ up front to do it and you would then have to recover your loss from the car owner? (Dunno if other arrangements can be made, I assume they could).

RJs' were fairly dodgy in my time up there... Prices were good buggers.

[Conquiztador]

The guy has the right to use the space he pays for. No issue there. And I hope some sort of solution is sorted out here. And the ones using it should be confronted about it. Fully support that view.

But lets look at it. A whole evening (maybe even night?) was consumed. And as a result of what? That someone had parked in his space. He was unhappy, probably pissed off and had a beer or two to calm down. His g/f / mates / kids noticed it and kept their distance. He was walking around planning how to get to the bastards. Revenge! Everyone who came close yesterday (probably today also) heard about it. The cu..s that used his space took all his focus.

But they did not deserve more then a minute of his time(probably less). And his time could have been put to much better use.

How about this: He comes home, sees that some azzhole has parked in his space. He writes a note and sticks it on their windscreen. It says: "Hey, I pay for this spot. I be back in a few hours and U better move this car or it will be towed!" Then he gets his g/f and says: "Hey sweety, some dork has taken my space, so I thought that instead of wasting an evening fuming about it, how about if we go and see that movie we were talking about, then have late dinner. And when we come home he will be gone and I be in such a good moode that you will not be able to keep your hands away from me..."

See, why waste energy on negative stuff when U can use it better.

That is all I was on about.

And dude, I sincerely hope you have the spot back today!!

[Beemer]

How about this: He comes home, sees that some azzhole has parked in his space. He writes a note and sticks it on their windscreen. It says: "Hey, I pay for this spot. I be back in a few hours and U better move this car or it will be towed!" Then he gets his g/f and says: "Hey sweety, some dork has taken my space, so I thought that instead of wasting an evening fuming about it, how about if we go and see that movie we were talking about, then have late dinner. And when we come home he will be gone and I be in such a good moode that you will not be able to keep your hands away from me..."

And in the REAL world:

Guy comes home, arsehole is in his parking space, he leaves a note on the windscreen and has to park out on the road. He goes back out two hours later and the car is still in his spot, so he gives up and goes to bed. In the morning, the car has gone - in fact he heard it roar off at 5am - and his car is vandalised/stolen/sideswiped/clamped/ticketed/towed. His wife yells at him for not "being a man" and getting the offending car towed the night before. Now she is going to be late for work because he can't drop her off.

And meanwhile a little girl waits... their little girl... to be dropped off at school!

[irishlad]

The guy has the right to use the space he pays for. No issue there. And I hope some sort of solution is sorted out here. And the ones using it should be confronted about it. Fully support that view.

But lets look at it. A whole evening (maybe even night?) was consumed. And as a result of what? That someone had parked in his space. He was unhappy, probably pissed off and had a beer or two to calm down. His g/f / mates / kids noticed it and kept their distance. He was walking around planning how to get to the bastards. Revenge! Everyone who came close yesterday (probably today also) heard about it. The cu..s that used his space took all his focus.

But they did not deserve more then a minute of his time(probably less). And his time could have been put to much better use.

How about this: He comes home, sees that some azzhole has parked in his space. He writes a note and sticks it on their windscreen. It says: "Hey, I pay for this spot. I be back in a few hours and U better move this car or it will be towed!" Then he gets his g/f and says: "Hey sweety, some dork has taken my space, so I thought that instead of wasting an evening fuming about it, how about if we go and see that movie we were talking about, then have late dinner. And when we come home he will be gone and I be in such a good moode that you will not be able to keep your hands away from me..."

See, why waste energy on negative stuff when U can use it better.

That is all I was on about.

And dude, I sincerely hope you have the spot back today!!

Came home found space gone.
Had to park elsewhere.
Had to cart 2wks of groceries into house.
Rang towing company.
Watched some tv.
Checked to see if I could move my car back.
Couldnt.
Rang company.
Then had to start ringing round.
20-30mins frustration.
Walked out to check space.
Found people getting into car.
I asked why theyd parked there? I told them it wasn't ok! I told them not to do it again.

I then went an put a post on KB.
Then I had my first encounter with you!!:gob:
Now I remember why I dont post much on websites.
Sorry for annoying you.
Sorry people are dying in Africa, Asia & Auckland.
Man I must be such a shallow piece of work!
How many people have you saved? :innocent:
How many relationships have you put right?

How about in future you dont analyse people from your ivory tower!
If you cant say anything nice or helpfull. Don't say anything at all !!

[PuppetMaster]

If you cant say anything nice or helpfull. Don't say anything at all !!

Well Im fucked then:dodge:

[irishlad]

Well Im fucked then:dodge:

We all are. But right now I'm on moral high ground. Not sure if I like it:second:

[Dilligaf]

We all are. But right now I'm on moral high ground. Not sure if I like it:second:

Enjoy the views before the clouds roll in...

[driftn]

Get a spark plug smash the porcelan off, get mortar a pestal grind up the porcelan in to a powder and spinkle said powder on there window wipers.
When they turn them on it will scratch the f@#k out the windscreen.:yes:

[Macktheknife]

Walked out to check space.
Found people getting into car.
I asked why theyd parked there? I told them it wasn't ok! I told them not to do it again.
!

Now I am fascinated, what was there excuse and did you take a note of who they went to see in the building?
You are so much more restrained than I would have been, I would have given them a big serve!

[peasea]

Bit fucked off at the moment. Came back from supermarket to find some cunt had parked in my space.
I live in a complex with 105 units. Rang up towing service to get them shifted. Was told they had a job in Wellsford & would do it in 1.5 - 2 hrs. Rang 2hrs later to find that no one'd had passed on message. Went through yellow pages on web to get someone else. After ring around found no one wants to tow from Albany.
Anyone now where I can get this towed? Probably a losted cause tonight. This is the second time RJ Don couldn't be arsed to do there fucking job.
If not I'm going back to pelting cars with flour & eggs.

Don't forget to knife the tyres, key the paint and bust all the glass.

[peasea]

just call your building manager and tell them if the tow service isnt there in 10 minutes ,, the fire service WILL be ..

pretty sure that will work..

Yeah, and give the fire service a reason for coming.

[SARGE]

Yeah, and give the fire service a reason for coming.

kinda what i was hinting at Poindexter

[Conquiztador]

How about in future you dont analyse people from your ivory tower!
If you cant say anything nice or helpfull. Don't say anything at all !!

Yep, sorry that I was the only one that did not offer any nice or helpfull advise. I should have done that like all others. Joined in and offered helpfull advice like: Spray some brake fluid on the fucken car. (You would have thanked me!!) Tag the bloody car with a can of fluro paint (That would have made your day!!) Put dogshit on the door handles. (Would have made U sleep soo well!!) Or my favorite: with a hammer and a nail make a hole in their radiator. (Tha'll teach the phuckers to park in your spot!!)

Dude, from what I read of your version of what did happen, all well. Now is when U need to do something to try to make so this can be solved next time. What can be done? Signs? Better relationship with towing company? Change towing company? Get a meeting with others there and come up with a solution? Put together a note/letter re the issue and forward to all there?

All the "road rage" solutions would only have made it worse and if the guys in the other car were any of the ones from KB you would now have a war. (You did realise that they knew where your car would be parked that night...)

[Conquiztador]

I then went an put a post on KB.
Then I had my first encounter with you!!:gob:
Now I remember why I dont post much on websites.
Sorry for annoying you.
Sorry people are dying in Africa, Asia & Auckland.
Man I must be such a shallow piece of work!
How many people have you saved? :innocent:
How many relationships have you put right?

When you post on a web site like KB you have no idea what the response will be. But is that not part of the attraction? If you want the same answers that you would give, you might as well stand in front of the mirror.

Yes, I have a totally different view on it to all other posters here. It is my view and you asked for it so I gave it. If you do not want it, why ask for it? Or maybe you should state: "Only road rage replies wanted" Or you can in the future state: "Conquiztador's opinion not wanted" and I be happy to leave you alone.

And re saved people? Hard to say. But if my opinions have made a positive difference in one persons life, then has it not been worth the time it took?

Sadly I am not in to fixing relationships, if I was, perhaps I could have fixed mine??

When younger I was quick to get in to confrontations. But as the hair has gotten thinner and greyer I have realised that wasting time and energy on "I phucking get you" is not where it is.

Take care.

[irishlad]

Fair enough Con. Many thanks for all advice given. Will contact people who PM with company names to get details. meeting cancelled last night due to power out.
Will put 3 options forward at AGM
1 Do nothing. Get frustrated. Then next year moan yet again about parking.
2 Change towing services to someone that'll do the job.
3 Set up residents own clamping service. Nice idea, potential nightmare to run.

No I will not trash other peoples cars. Egged a nice 5 series BMW one night when I came home after 11.5hr working day. No retaliation on my car. So got off lightly on that one.