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I'm still a member of the RS246 Forum as they are a top bunch over there. One of the guys on the Forum has had is Pride & Joy stolen and it seems the thievin' scumbag is making a career out of it!
Please read the link to the forum, very interesting.
Thanks guys, just thought I would let you know!
Oh! and keep an eye out for this car.
Please read the link to the forum, very interesting.
Thanks guys, just thought I would let you know!
Oh! and keep an eye out for this car.
996TT_STEVO said:
I have a pic of the vehicle, the only way you can view it is if you are a member of RS246, unless I can post it anywhere here!!!
If its uploaded to the web, right click on it and select properties then copy the URL of the image. Then in a new post type [pic] then the url [/pic] and it should come out fine.
Gazboy said:
PH Audi forum:
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?f=86&h=0
Start a thread there and it'll be stickied for you.
Was going to suggest very same.
Sounds bloody damn nasty and scary situation to get in.
Bet the the guy is more than upset
This is the full story from the seller,(from RS246), don't fall for it.
Details in case you see something like this - I should have seen it coming. Be careful out there, hope this helps.
Youngish guy, early-mid 20's, short blond hair, about 5'10", on his own. Rang three times during to the day to ensure the car was still for sale and to check where it was. Very keen on the phone, said it was exactly the car he'd been looking for, in retrospect possibly too keen. He was reasonably knowledgeable about RS4's - knew the different trim types so I'd guess not the first one he's nicked. Said he came from Rickmansworth but when I questioned him on that area which I know fairly well his knowledge was vague. I saw him outside my house for a good while before he rang me to ask where the house was from his mobile, which I thought was odd, asked him how he got there and said he'd got lost trying to find my house, parked his car and got a taxi from the station. No coat but it was raining, said he'd come from work. Well dressed, smart casual designer gear, looked like he could possibly afford it, when questioned on how he was going to pay said his dad was covering the extra. Story was he was in the fashion business and needed an estate to carry his samples round but wanted something a bit flash. Walked round the car and had a good look, came inside and looked at the documents, took a couple of calls on his mobile (said from his dad) while he was looking. Asked as it was dark and the street lights were not bright enough was there a garage nearby so he could get a good look at the bodywork. Drove to a local garage, he had a good look, said he was fairly certain he wanted it, could he have a test drive. He got in drivers seat (stupidly, but in retrospect possibly luckily keys were in ignition), I walked round (thankfully the back of the car) and as I was at the back of the car he started and floored it. Idiot of the month but I'm alive and in one piece.
>> Edited by FortJefferson on Sunday 26th March 11:57
Details in case you see something like this - I should have seen it coming. Be careful out there, hope this helps.
Youngish guy, early-mid 20's, short blond hair, about 5'10", on his own. Rang three times during to the day to ensure the car was still for sale and to check where it was. Very keen on the phone, said it was exactly the car he'd been looking for, in retrospect possibly too keen. He was reasonably knowledgeable about RS4's - knew the different trim types so I'd guess not the first one he's nicked. Said he came from Rickmansworth but when I questioned him on that area which I know fairly well his knowledge was vague. I saw him outside my house for a good while before he rang me to ask where the house was from his mobile, which I thought was odd, asked him how he got there and said he'd got lost trying to find my house, parked his car and got a taxi from the station. No coat but it was raining, said he'd come from work. Well dressed, smart casual designer gear, looked like he could possibly afford it, when questioned on how he was going to pay said his dad was covering the extra. Story was he was in the fashion business and needed an estate to carry his samples round but wanted something a bit flash. Walked round the car and had a good look, came inside and looked at the documents, took a couple of calls on his mobile (said from his dad) while he was looking. Asked as it was dark and the street lights were not bright enough was there a garage nearby so he could get a good look at the bodywork. Drove to a local garage, he had a good look, said he was fairly certain he wanted it, could he have a test drive. He got in drivers seat (stupidly, but in retrospect possibly luckily keys were in ignition), I walked round (thankfully the back of the car) and as I was at the back of the car he started and floored it. Idiot of the month but I'm alive and in one piece.
>> Edited by FortJefferson on Sunday 26th March 11:57
Gazboy said:
Check the garage for CCTV. Most are festooned with the damn stuff these days.
Do you reckon he still went to the garage to check the bodywork over then?
The way I read it, the owner drove to the garage so they could check the bodywork, the
asked for a test drive, the guy got in the drivers seat, the owner walked round the back to the passenger side, and the drive off. So the CCTV comment sounds fair from that point of view. I know it's all hindsight; but perhaps a few precautions would be in order if you are seeling a high value car or Blagger's wagon. a few options, not all ideal I know, but if it is the kind of motor that carries serious risk of being jacked, probably worth the effort. If it is genuinely desirable, a genuine punter will go the extra mile; remember scumbag will go an extra two...
Always insist on a landline to call punter back on.
Digital/video cameras are cheap; take his pic, or if you have friend/wife available, get them to take it on the sly while pretending to take a last 'memento' pic of car before it goes to new owner.
Tell him to bring genuine ID, passport/Driver's license (and genuine insurance, not a cover note)
Don't sell it at your own home, he may walk away whistling, and come back in silence. Meet him in a very public place, ask a friend to go with you, ideally in a second car.
Leave next to no petrol in the tank, if you are laying the car up nice n clean for a sale, run the engine till it drinks on it's reserve tank.
He may look like he can afford it, so talk to him about his job... If he's reluctant to talk about it, that's your first warning, most genuine punters/enthusiasts have more than talking cars in common...
If it's very large cash-ola, take him to a bank to make the desposit first.
Have a big stick/spanner handy (very...)
Always insist on a landline to call punter back on.
Digital/video cameras are cheap; take his pic, or if you have friend/wife available, get them to take it on the sly while pretending to take a last 'memento' pic of car before it goes to new owner.
Tell him to bring genuine ID, passport/Driver's license (and genuine insurance, not a cover note)
Don't sell it at your own home, he may walk away whistling, and come back in silence. Meet him in a very public place, ask a friend to go with you, ideally in a second car.
Leave next to no petrol in the tank, if you are laying the car up nice n clean for a sale, run the engine till it drinks on it's reserve tank.
He may look like he can afford it, so talk to him about his job... If he's reluctant to talk about it, that's your first warning, most genuine punters/enthusiasts have more than talking cars in common...
If it's very large cash-ola, take him to a bank to make the desposit first.
Have a big stick/spanner handy (very...)
my mate had his car nicked while trying to sell it. Some uy came roudn to the house to view the car, seemed genuine, gave the car a good going over, took it our for a test drive, then asked loads of questions about the alarm and immobiliser. was all Cat 1 as thats what the insurance company said had to be on the car....lil thieving scum came back that night and stole the car...obviously knew how to get around the alarm system
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