Ex-partner refusing to move his old car..

Pinklavacake · 02-11-2012 03:26PM #1

Hi folks, my husband and I separated three years ago and he moved out of the family home during that time. The break up was not a pleasant one and we are not on speaking terms. Our contact is through solicitors.

The problem I have is that my ex has left his car at my home and is blocking the oil tank to heat the house. The car is not taxed or insured and off the road. This is causing a major issue as the positioning of the tank makes it impossible to get around the car in the driveway. The car has been just dumped there blocking the tank and part of driveway. I have tried contacting his family members to no avail, I have asked him personally to which there is no response and I have instructed my solicitor to write to him on several occasions, all letters ignored.

As far as I'm aware, it is not a crime to leave a car on your own property as we still share the family home. However If there is a fire or an energency the car being there is a danger as it blocks half the driveway and cuts passage to the tank.

Would anyone have any suggestions as to what I can do? I need this problem resolved for my kids and my own sake.

Zen 2nd · 02-11-2012 03:33PM

For all the hassle it seems to be causing I'd say it would be worth just paying for a car removal service and be done with it. No point worrying more than you should about it.

Pinklavacake · 02-11-2012 03:42PM

Zen 2nd wrote: »

For all the hassle it seems to be causing I'd say it would be worth just paying for a car removal service and be done with it. No point worrying more than you should about it.

I'd say I could be liable for theft though?

godtabh · 02-11-2012 03:46PM

Pinklavacake wrote: »

I'd say I could be liable for theft though?

How? Your not divorced yet are you? You own half off everything

Zen 2nd · 02-11-2012 03:47PM

I presume if letters are being sent to him you have an address? Just have it shipped there.

If it has been 3 years and notice has been given to remove the vehicle then check with your solicitor if this is an acceptable course of action.

seamus · 02-11-2012 03:50PM

Have it delivered to his current address or his parents address. Since the car technically belongs to you too, there is no issue of tampering or interference and moving the vehicle is not an issue.

Pinklavacake · 02-11-2012 04:14PM

Zen 2nd wrote: »

I presume if letters are being sent to him you have an address? Just have it shipped there.

If it has been 3 years and notice has been given to remove the vehicle then check with your solicitor if this is an acceptable course of action.

This does seem like The most reasonable solution, thanks! Ill contact my solicitor to see if any issues could crop up!

edellc · 02-11-2012 04:15PM

get help to push it out onto the road in front of the house, then ring the council and say a car has been abandoned outside, they will come and take it away...if your ex inquires which I doubt he will since he isnt talking to you tell him you just presumed he took it

his problem not yours and you should be able to heat your home without the hassle of his car blocking things, its his not your and not your responsibility

here is the link, maybe just overlook the guards bit of it

http://environment.southdublin.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=105&Itemid=182

Big Bag of Chips · 02-11-2012 04:35PM

edellc wrote: »

get help to push it out onto the road in front of the house, then ring the council and say a car has been abandoned outside, they will come and take it away...if your ex inquires which I doubt he will since he isnt talking to you tell him you just presumed he took it

his problem not yours and you should be able to heat your home without the hassle of his car blocking things, its his not your and not your responsibility

here is the link, maybe just overlook the guards bit of it

http://environment.southdublin.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=105&Itemid=182

Probably wouldn't work as I'm sure the car is registered to him, at your address. So the reg would be checked, it would be seen to belong at your address and be left there.

How far from your house does he live? You'd be surprised at how little a tow truck costs.. or if you have a car/friend with a hitch just tow it to his house.

I'm open to correction, but I don't think a car needs tax or insurance if it is being towed.

Pinklavacake · 02-11-2012 04:39PM

Big Bag of Chips wrote: »

Probably wouldn't work as I'm sure the car is registered to him, at your address. So the reg would be checked, it would be seen to belong at your address and be left there.

How far from your house does he live? You'd be surprised at how little a tow truck costs.. or if you have a car/friend with a hitch just tow it to his house.

I'm open to correction, but I don't think a car needs tax or insurance if it is being towed.

He lives about 2 mins down the road in an estate, if it were to be towed his current partner will probably hit the roof. It would have to be left on the street outside their home.

Big Bag of Chips · 02-11-2012 04:55PM

Well then leave it there (outside their house). It's his job to worry about it, not yours.

ElleEm · 02-11-2012 05:33PM

Big Bag of Chips wrote: »

Well then leave it there (outside their house). It's his job to worry about it, not yours.

Great idea!

Having the car towed there would probably be cheaper than all the solicitor's letters!

edellc · 02-11-2012 06:33PM

Big Bag of Chips wrote: »

Well then leave it there (outside their house). It's his job to worry about it, not yours.

Totally do this its not your car not your problem and if you can have a friend do it better still will cost nothing, so what if his new partner goes ape **** not your problem

Luca Brasi · 02-11-2012 06:38PM

edellc wrote: »

Totally do this its not your car not your problem and if you can have a friend do it better still will cost nothing, so what if his new partner goes ape **** not your problem

I agree. Have it delivered to his house. How long are you going to let him take advantage of you?

Andy-Pandy · 02-11-2012 07:12PM

Why dont you sell it for scrap and send a cheque to his new address for half the amount?

castaway_lady · 02-11-2012 11:18PM

If it were my situation Id put ads all over free websites saying there's a free car on offer, give his address and phone number and have him plagued.

But getting it towed to his house would be the more mature thing to do!

doyle61 · 03-11-2012 04:43PM

Andy-Pandy wrote: »

Why dont you sell it for scrap and send a cheque to his new address for half the amount?

Was going to say sell it for scrap but ild keep all the money lol. Actually if you could arrange to store it somewhere (shed or garage) for a couple of months and see if he misses it. If he does tell him where it is, if he doesnt,well sell it for scrap and have a good night out with the money

jessiejam · 03-11-2012 08:49PM

Sell it and split the money would be my opinion on it. If you have requested that the car be removed already and hes ignoring the request.

The evil bitch in me would like to have a scrap yard remove it and crush it for 50 euro. send him 25 euro in the post.

Pataman · 05-11-2012 05:30PM

edellc wrote: »

get help to push it out onto the road in front of the house, then ring the council and say a car has been abandoned outside, they will come and take it away...if your ex inquires which I doubt he will since he isnt talking to you tell him you just presumed he took it

his problem not yours and you should be able to heat your home without the hassle of his car blocking things, its his not your and not your responsibility

here is the link, maybe just overlook the guards bit of it

http://environment.southdublin.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=105&Itemid=182

Now if the number plates were to fall off also, you would never know what might happen

Taltos · 05-11-2012 05:51PM

As the advice is now straying into that grey area we call illegal activities I am going to close this thread before we are force to issue bans.

Thanks
Taltos

Ex-partner refusing to move his old car..

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