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Car I wanna scrap is clamped

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  • 04-07-2008 10:10am
    #1
    Obscure
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭


    I'm planning on scrapping my car in the next few days. Unfortunately it got clamped out in Airside there yesterday! If i refuse to pay the clamping fee what would be the worst that could happen? I want to scrap it anyway so can i tell them to take the car as payment and **** off!?


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    #2
    seamus
    Registered Users Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    Depends on where it's parked.

    Whatever kind of costs will be incurred by your parking will be sent to you. If the council have to lift and remove it, they will also charge you for towing, storing and crushing the vehicle.

    Long story short, it will be less hassle and cost in the medium term to just get it unclamped.


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    ShayK1
    Registered Users Posts: 5,602 ✭✭✭ShayK1


    scrap it with the clamp on it !!!

    :D

    PS: don't take this advice seriously. I've no experience in this matter


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    ShayK1 wrote: »
    scrap it with the clamp on it !!!

    :D

    PS: don't take this advice seriously. I've no experience in this matter

    ++1 !!

    And you'll be doing the next motorist a favour........by 'taking out' a clamp ! :D

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    #5
    kmick
    Registered Users Posts: 3,375 ✭✭✭kmick


    Hire a tow truck and pick it up yourself? If anyone asks - your are from NCPS or one of those. Then you can do what you like with it.


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    Obscure
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭Obscure


    seamus wrote: »
    Depends on where it's parked.

    Its in a private car park (one of those big outlets with B&Q/Atlantic Homecare/etc) wouldnt have anything to do with county council.


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    eringobragh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    Obscure wrote: »
    Its in a private car park (one of those big outlets with B&Q/Atlantic Homecare/etc) wouldnt have anything to do with county council.

    There's a scrappies across the road @ airside so ask him does he want your car.


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    how'd you get clamped at a B & Q ??

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    #9
    Obscure
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭Obscure


    eringobragh wrote: »
    There's a scrappies across the road @ airside so ask him does he want your car.

    Doubt if he wants to take the clamp as well, would constitute theft!


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    seamus
    Registered Users Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    Obscure wrote: »
    Its in a private car park (one of those big outlets with B&Q/Atlantic Homecare/etc) wouldnt have anything to do with county council.
    If there are parking fees in the car park then you would be liable for them.

    Otherwise just remove the clamp (I hear deflating the tyre and using a jack to give you some room can work). You're under no obligation to pay an unclamping fee on private property.


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    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,978 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    seamus wrote: »
    If there are parking fees in the car park then you would be liable for them.

    Otherwise just remove the clamp (I hear deflating the tyre and using a jack to give you some room can work). You're under no obligation to pay an unclamping fee on private property.

    Hmmm sounds interesting method.:D


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    dr.bollocko
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 35,943 Mod ✭✭✭✭dr.bollocko


    I hope you get out of it without paying those bastard clampers.


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    #13
    cormac_byrne
    Registered Users Posts: 487 ✭✭cormac_byrne


    A while back I heard a lot of revving going on outside my house. I looked out the door to discover a dense black cloud and stench of burning rubber.

    A guy was in a car revving the engine, obviously in gear as the clamped front wheel was spinning. His mate was bouncing the wing of the car up and down.

    I presume the strategy was to lift the wheel off the ground so it could spin then drop it on the ground and see if the torque would break the clamp.

    I didn't see what happened but there was no trace of them, the car or the clamp 5/10 mins later.

    Anyone got any more info on this, obviously am NOT recommending this as a sane method of removing a clamp.


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    zuroph
    Registered Users Posts: 11,097 ✭✭✭✭zuroph


    just drive it to the scrap yard, clamp on, a la homer simpson in new york. KA-THUNK! KA- THUNK! imagine how satisying it would be. also, make sure to film it for youtube fame.


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    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    zuroph wrote: »
    just drive it to the scrap yard, clamp on, a la homer simpson in new york. KA-THUNK! KA- THUNK! imagine how satisying it would be. also, make sure to film it for youtube fame.

    I was just thinking the same thing! Now that would be one hell of a sight!


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    eringobragh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    zuroph wrote: »
    just drive it to the scrap yard, clamp on, a la homer simpson in new york. KA-THUNK! KA- THUNK! imagine how satisying it would be. also, make sure to film it for youtube fame.

    Now thats some thing i'd love to see :p


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    #17
    bdixon
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭bdixon


    Hi

    I was wondering did you scrap the MX5 .

    I am looking for the seats from an MX5 for a Triumph Spitfire project.

    Any help?

    Thanks

    Brendan


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    #18
    LolaDub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,181 ✭✭✭LolaDub


    Despite the old thread i'll post anyway http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=xZeSzPdilvQ Clamping the clampers-i love it!


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    #19
    Cookie_Monster
    Registered Users Posts: 24,511 ✭✭✭✭Cookie_Monster


    Just take off the plate and discs and leave it there...

    Edit: just saw the date, never mind

    Edit again: Future reference, just burn it out:D


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    #20
    Phoole
    Registered Users Posts: 375 ✭✭Phoole


    You're a few days too late. The skangers that set fire to Euro Cycles could've set your car alight at the same time. Problem solved!!! :D


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    #21
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    Phoole wrote: »
    You're a few days too late. The skangers that set fire to Euro Cycles could've set your car alight at the same time. Problem solved!!! :D

    he's 4 months early by my count.


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    #22
    peasant
    Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    I think it's ok to close this now, it's old and tired ...:D

    @bdixon
    Send the OP a private message and ask your question there


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