Discussion
"Total Pro Sports - Unlike in North America, where exotic cars like Ferrari F40s, F50s, and Enzos are immune to all parking laws, European law enforcement officers do not look favorably upon illegally parked sports cars. And the Bugatti Veyron is no exception.
So what happens when the driver of such a vehicle leaves his car in a non-designated parking space as he goes shopping for an Armani suit to wear to the gym? He gets the boot. Or, at least his car does.
You can not possibly feel bad for this guy. In fact, you should probably envy him. Is his car too good for the real parking spot? Okay, so maybe it is. But at least he will not have any problems paying the fine."
So what happens when the driver of such a vehicle leaves his car in a non-designated parking space as he goes shopping for an Armani suit to wear to the gym? He gets the boot. Or, at least his car does.
You can not possibly feel bad for this guy. In fact, you should probably envy him. Is his car too good for the real parking spot? Okay, so maybe it is. But at least he will not have any problems paying the fine."
AngryApples said:
I'd get someone with specialist knowledge to inspect the alloy for damage, then sue for criminal damage
Guessing that might outweigh the parking charge a tad
Yes, bearing in mind a set of rims cost £60,000! Friend who has a Veyron informed me face to face, and tyres £25,000 a set.Guessing that might outweigh the parking charge a tad
Now, that would be fun presenting the clamper with a bill....
Exoticaholic said:
Yes, bearing in mind a set of rims cost £60,000! Friend who has a Veyron informed me face to face, and tyres £25,000 a set.
"The cost of the first scheduled service on a Veyron is £13,645 ($22,322), with later services getting more expensive. Tires need to be replaced approximately every 4,000 kilometres (2,500 mi). The cost of tires for a Veyron is £6,325 ($10,347) a set, and they can only be fitted by Bugatti. Bugatti says that labour is the bulk of the cost at £6,000 ($9,815), which also includes checking the many complex systems on the car. At every third tire change, the roadwheels must be replaced."http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugatti_Veyron#Mainte...
steve06 said:
Exoticaholic said:
Yes, bearing in mind a set of rims cost £60,000! Friend who has a Veyron informed me face to face, and tyres £25,000 a set.
"The cost of the first scheduled service on a Veyron is £13,645 ($22,322), with later services getting more expensive. Tires need to be replaced approximately every 4,000 kilometres (2,500 mi). The cost of tires for a Veyron is £6,325 ($10,347) a set, and they can only be fitted by Bugatti. Bugatti says that labour is the bulk of the cost at £6,000 ($9,815), which also includes checking the many complex systems on the car. At every third tire change, the roadwheels must be replaced."http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugatti_Veyron#Mainte...
The wheels (which need to be replaced every 7500miles
) are only £29,000 a set though, not £60000 as previously stated......even so in 7500miles your bug will cost around £104900 just in the boot department.
Edited by Civpilot on Saturday 31st October 14:47
What the feck are the wheels made from to cost that much?
Jeez, that clamping company are probably feeling quite sick at the moment
What kind of retarted t
t* would clamp a car like that?, most people, even when they know jack all about cars, have a rough idea what the Veyron is worth
Jeez, that clamping company are probably feeling quite sick at the moment
What kind of retarted t
t* would clamp a car like that?, most people, even when they know jack all about cars, have a rough idea what the Veyron is worth- (oh yeah, a clamper.......)
After a legal nightmare between a good customer of mine and a parking enforcment firm here in the UK, where the subject was a chipped carbon ceramic disc and a scratched wheel cause by a clamp, it would seem that by parking in an unauthorised place, you are entering a contract whereby any damage sustained in the clamping, towing or removal of a vehicle is not the responsibility of the parking firm. Thus it matters not if the car is a Veyron or Escort.
Gentlemen and Madam, please read the small print on the clamping notices before you park, it may not be just a £60 fine.
VML
Gentlemen and Madam, please read the small print on the clamping notices before you park, it may not be just a £60 fine.
VML
Exoticaholic said:
AngryApples said:
I'd get someone with specialist knowledge to inspect the alloy for damage, then sue for criminal damage
Guessing that might outweigh the parking charge a tad
Yes, bearing in mind a set of rims cost £60,000! Friend who has a Veyron informed me face to face, and tyres £25,000 a set.Guessing that might outweigh the parking charge a tad
Now, that would be fun presenting the clamper with a bill....
Civpilot said:
steve06 said:
Exoticaholic said:
Yes, bearing in mind a set of rims cost £60,000! Friend who has a Veyron informed me face to face, and tyres £25,000 a set.
"The cost of the first scheduled service on a Veyron is £13,645 ($22,322), with later services getting more expensive. Tires need to be replaced approximately every 4,000 kilometres (2,500 mi). The cost of tires for a Veyron is £6,325 ($10,347) a set, and they can only be fitted by Bugatti. Bugatti says that labour is the bulk of the cost at £6,000 ($9,815), which also includes checking the many complex systems on the car. At every third tire change, the roadwheels must be replaced."http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugatti_Veyron#Mainte...
The wheels (which need to be replaced every 7500miles
) are only £29,000 a set though, not £60000 as previously stated......even so in 7500miles your bug will cost around £104900 just in the boot department.
Edited by Civpilot on Saturday 31st October 14:47
Gassing Station | Supercar General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff