Poisson's Motoring Mishaps

[Poisson96]

Well, a solution has been found. Sheddage ahoy. 22k miles, £650.

[Poisson96]

TR4man said:

That looks like a bargain and such a low mileage too!

Yeah it seems decent enough. Short MOT but apart from CV boots can't see why it wouldn't pass. Only two other niggles are fan speeds don't work (£6 fix on the way) and the clock is dead (who cares)

[Poisson96]

RC1807 said:

Poisson96 said:

Update: Car has been found dumped 4 miles from home. Smashed ignition barrel is the only obvious sign of damage, Police have taken it for prints.

Any news on the Metro? Have the Feds given it back, yet?

The chaps still have it for now.

[Poisson96]

Roverload recovery.



So two of the fleet are now dumped, one failed in service and one a bit smashed up. Good thing is the Metroshed drove onto the low loader and didn't feel completely knackered. Also the Panda is going to be given to my dad as his Punto is not long for this world. 164k though, it's a trooper.

[Poisson96]

Spinakerr said:

Just catching up on the thread - really sorry to hear the Metro got stolen - gits! Hopefully spares still available and no other damage. Future classic alongside the K11 micra in my view.

As long as it's straight (which it feels like, but getting it checked by someone who isn't an idiot like me) the steering lock + barrel assembly is available for about £75 and then it's just some messing with plastics (new cowl, new fuse box cover pegs) and remounting the passenger side glove box. Hopefully.

It has just been a massive PITA and not great on the mental health during a bloody lockdown.

[Poisson96]

The story of the Metro is finally at it's end. The car returned, was driving well and had dropped the 25 in for timing belt, MOT and service and all was well, until disaster struck on my way to work on Thursday evening...

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Much worse IRL, it's properly bent with severe suspension and A pillar damage. Luckily happened under 1/4 mile from the garage the 25 was at which was luckily still open. Limped it there and collected the 25. I was fine on the night except my knee but since have developed neck, back and arm pain and am on a cocktail of painkillers to make it manageable, which isn't much fun. Mainly okay though, the car died a warrior's death and kept me mainly in one piece.

[Poisson96]

Sticks. said:

Very sorry to see that, not what you need at all. I hope you're OK but suggest you see a Dr Monday morning,

Thanks. I've already had a call with the doctor (COVID procedure to avoid face to face unless I start with pins and needles) and am on Co-Codamol and Naproxen and resting.

[Poisson96]

The Minor was moved to covered storage after 14 months dumped in the open air. Apparently started and moved under it's own power amazingly after being dumped with the battery attached and OMGHGF. The 25 is in limited service with me (still off work recovering from the accident) and the Metro is on Synetiq for breaking although I kept the plates (and you can see my PH smiley in the back window). Now need this Covid to bugger off and to be less broken and things should hopefully start improving. Hopefully. January 20 - January 21 was horrendous, I need a break (phone stolen, ended LTR, COVID, bottled a promotion, Metro nicked, Metro written off and injuries are a bit of a mickey take all at once.)