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16 September 2015, 07:30 PM
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As for the police doing anything, we won't know unless the op reports the incident and gives them the footage, but it seems for whatever reason he doesn't want to.
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16 September 2015, 07:33 PM
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im guessing the police would have done something if he ripped past them and they had a camera pointed at him doing 70 in a 30 zone? if he went on a duel carriageway and did 70 then you can prob forgive it. more importantly it would have been LEGAL!
16 September 2015, 07:40 PM
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If one of your customers crashed their car and it was proved they were exceeding the speed limit would you pay out?
As for the police doing anything, we won't know unless the op reports the incident and gives them the footage, but it seems for whatever reason he doesn't want to.
As for the police doing anything, we won't know unless the op reports the incident and gives them the footage, but it seems for whatever reason he doesn't want to.
What if the Police flashed him? They would have done him for doing 35 in a 30 around Epsom, so are you saying 35 in a 30 would have been too much so he should be sacked?
Like I've said previously, it's not right. But trail by Scoobynet and the over reactions/worries are laughable
16 September 2015, 07:43 PM
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when i was 15 (going back to 1997, christ i'm getting old!!) i did my two week period of work experience as a mechanic in a toyota main dealer
the lead tech (lexus master tech if i remember) said i came at a good time, as there were several supra's and mr2's coming through the garage during my stint, and one of the supra's was somewhat 'enhanced'!
as a 15 year old i loved it, the tech was certainly not shy in showing me what they would do along the 180 and around great cotes
but through town all limits were obeyed, the cars were designed to have a hard life (subarus too apparently) but there is a time and a place for it, and i think that is the main issue people are taking
the lead tech (lexus master tech if i remember) said i came at a good time, as there were several supra's and mr2's coming through the garage during my stint, and one of the supra's was somewhat 'enhanced'!
as a 15 year old i loved it, the tech was certainly not shy in showing me what they would do along the 180 and around great cotes
but through town all limits were obeyed, the cars were designed to have a hard life (subarus too apparently) but there is a time and a place for it, and i think that is the main issue people are taking
16 September 2015, 07:55 PM
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sorry I would find the git how thought he could do whatever he thought he could with your car and I would punch the f....r in the mouth and say that's my car how dare you .
16 September 2015, 08:06 PM
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So you see no problem with a mechanic doing a 70mph test drive in a 30mph zone?
Better than that, the police arrive at your door because your car was caught on a fixed camera doing 71 in a 30 but you say "it's ok officer it wasn't me it was a mechanic doing a test drive to find a fault so he's allowed to exceed the limit"
Mind boggles.
Better than that, the police arrive at your door because your car was caught on a fixed camera doing 71 in a 30 but you say "it's ok officer it wasn't me it was a mechanic doing a test drive to find a fault so he's allowed to exceed the limit"
Mind boggles.
Worst case but I guess he has this post to prove if needed it wasn't him.
OPs car could of been reported etc. May have caused offense to other people, people hold grudges and could damage his car in the future.
70mph in a 30mph, was it really driven steadily and off boost to get to that speed in a 30 zone?
If the engine is cold and then thrashed it could have caused damage couldn't it?
Blown out of proportion some are saying but how would you honestly feel if it was your car?
16 September 2015, 08:10 PM
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If this was my evo I would of hit the fooooking roof big time!
I work damn hard to own my pride and joy for some t1t to hammer it around a built up area going more than double the permitted speed limit.
This is a hugely serious matter.
The police would of been called straight away as would a lawyer.
16 September 2015, 08:13 PM
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I'd suspect the majority of the members on here do that themselves quite often.
Like I keep saying, it isn't right but it happens.
I'm sure many on here would be shocked if they saw what goes on in garages (and on road tests).
If every mechanic was to be sacked for speeding in a customers car we'd all have our cars off the road!
I guess a few think that their cars are wrapped in cotton wool when they are in a garage. That simply isn't the case.
Maybe I'm too easy going, but if my car goes into a garage and needs a test drive I suspect it's going to go above 30mph.
When my Impreza went into a friends bodyshop he commented how quick it was when I picked it up.
I don't know where he went, or how fast.... but the car was in one piece and when I sold it 3 years later it was still going strong.
Like I keep saying, it isn't right but it happens.
I'm sure many on here would be shocked if they saw what goes on in garages (and on road tests).
If every mechanic was to be sacked for speeding in a customers car we'd all have our cars off the road!
I guess a few think that their cars are wrapped in cotton wool when they are in a garage. That simply isn't the case.
Maybe I'm too easy going, but if my car goes into a garage and needs a test drive I suspect it's going to go above 30mph.
When my Impreza went into a friends bodyshop he commented how quick it was when I picked it up.
I don't know where he went, or how fast.... but the car was in one piece and when I sold it 3 years later it was still going strong.
16 September 2015, 08:18 PM
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Moley, you honestly think that most of the people on this
site drive at 70 in 30 zones on a regular basis and that
there is no problem with that?
Are you serious?
site drive at 70 in 30 zones on a regular basis and that
there is no problem with that?
Are you serious?
16 September 2015, 08:21 PM
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16 September 2015, 08:23 PM
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Are you saying now that anyone who has their car remapped
automatically breaks the speed limit when they drive?
I don't believe what I am reading here.
16 September 2015, 08:23 PM
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16 September 2015, 08:26 PM
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I'm running over 500hp and drive it like miss daisy, I'm serious too, very rarely put my foot down, even if I did it's my choice to do so because I paid for it and own it, certainly not for a garage employee to decide.
16 September 2015, 08:27 PM
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as above if i go fast in my car thats my choice. whats the point in me letting the oil get up to temp before boosting etc and all the other things prob a lot of owners here do to look after our cars for some mechanic to razz the **** off it and im guessing he didnt drive round for 10-15 mins to let the oil get up to temp. what if he hit a kid doing 70 in a 30 zone?
16 September 2015, 08:30 PM
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as above if i go fast in my car thats my choice. whats the point in me letting the oil get up to temp before boosting etc and all the other things prob a lot of owners here do to look after our cars for some mechanic to razz the **** off it and im guessing he didnt drive round for 10-15 mins to let the oil get up to temp. what if he hit a kid doing 70 in a 30 zone?
the insurance will pay out and doing 70 in a 30 is fine because
everyone here does it anyway.
Apparently.
16 September 2015, 08:38 PM
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I was reading with interest and didn't feel the need to comment,but,after reading some of the latest comments I am shocked to think that ANYONE can defend this kind of behavior!
The 30 limit is there for a reason,built up area,kids playing ect.
I highly suspect that the LARGE % of members on here would not be going 70+ in any car,re mapped or not!
The 30 limit is there for a reason,built up area,kids playing ect.
I highly suspect that the LARGE % of members on here would not be going 70+ in any car,re mapped or not!
16 September 2015, 08:45 PM
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Ok, let me put this more simplistic for those struggling to comprehend my point.
71mph in a 30mph is unacceptable.
Speeding in a customers car is unacceptable.
However, it happens. It isn't right.... but it does.
Threats of violence, reporting to the police, and having the mechanic sacked are excessive.
Yes, he deserves a bollocking, and I'm sure he will get that.
However, how ever we might disagree with it it's something that happens on a regular basis. On this occasion the mechanic has been caught out.
I'm not condoning what he's done, I'd be a bit pissed if it was my car.
But the witch hunt seems a bit much.
This is probably an experienced mechanic who has experience of driving performance cars.
Do you really think that sacking him, as has been suggested, is the correct course of action?
To me it seems very excessive. A warning to the mechanic and a discount on the bill would be the best action in my opinion.
(Just to add, my point regarding re-mapping was concerning the road map. When your car is taken for a test drive to check and tweet the map do you think the speed limit is stuck to?)
71mph in a 30mph is unacceptable.
Speeding in a customers car is unacceptable.
However, it happens. It isn't right.... but it does.
Threats of violence, reporting to the police, and having the mechanic sacked are excessive.
Yes, he deserves a bollocking, and I'm sure he will get that.
However, how ever we might disagree with it it's something that happens on a regular basis. On this occasion the mechanic has been caught out.
I'm not condoning what he's done, I'd be a bit pissed if it was my car.
But the witch hunt seems a bit much.
This is probably an experienced mechanic who has experience of driving performance cars.
Do you really think that sacking him, as has been suggested, is the correct course of action?
To me it seems very excessive. A warning to the mechanic and a discount on the bill would be the best action in my opinion.
(Just to add, my point regarding re-mapping was concerning the road map. When your car is taken for a test drive to check and tweet the map do you think the speed limit is stuck to?)
16 September 2015, 08:49 PM
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Ok, let me put this more simplistic for those struggling to comprehend my point.
71mph in a 30mph is unacceptable.
Speeding in a customers car is unacceptable.
However, it happens. It isn't right.... but it does.
Threats of violence, reporting to the police, and having the mechanic sacked are excessive.
Yes, he deserves a bollocking, and I'm sure he will get that.
However, how ever we might disagree with it it's something that happens on a regular basis. On this occasion the mechanic has been caught out.
I'm not condoning what he's done, I'd be a bit pissed if it was my car.
But the witch hunt seems a bit much.
This is probably an experienced mechanic who has experience of driving performance cars.
Do you really think that sacking him, as has been suggested, is the correct course of action?
To me it seems very excessive. A warning to the mechanic and a discount on the bill would be the best action in my opinion.
(Just to add, my point regarding re-mapping was concerning the road map. When your car is taken for a test drive to check and tweet the map do you think the speed limit is stuck to?)
71mph in a 30mph is unacceptable.
Speeding in a customers car is unacceptable.
However, it happens. It isn't right.... but it does.
Threats of violence, reporting to the police, and having the mechanic sacked are excessive.
Yes, he deserves a bollocking, and I'm sure he will get that.
However, how ever we might disagree with it it's something that happens on a regular basis. On this occasion the mechanic has been caught out.
I'm not condoning what he's done, I'd be a bit pissed if it was my car.
But the witch hunt seems a bit much.
This is probably an experienced mechanic who has experience of driving performance cars.
Do you really think that sacking him, as has been suggested, is the correct course of action?
To me it seems very excessive. A warning to the mechanic and a discount on the bill would be the best action in my opinion.
(Just to add, my point regarding re-mapping was concerning the road map. When your car is taken for a test drive to check and tweet the map do you think the speed limit is stuck to?)
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16 September 2015, 08:53 PM
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16 September 2015, 08:57 PM
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Ok, let me put this more simplistic for those struggling to comprehend my point.
71mph in a 30mph is unacceptable.
Speeding in a customers car is unacceptable.
However, it happens. It isn't right.... but it does.
Threats of violence, reporting to the police, and having the mechanic sacked are excessive.
Yes, he deserves a bollocking, and I'm sure he will get that.
However, how ever we might disagree with it it's something that happens on a regular basis. On this occasion the mechanic has been caught out.
I'm not condoning what he's done, I'd be a bit pissed if it was my car.
But the witch hunt seems a bit much.
This is probably an experienced mechanic who has experience of driving performance cars.
Do you really think that sacking him, as has been suggested, is the correct course of action?
To me it seems very excessive. A warning to the mechanic and a discount on the bill would be the best action in my opinion.
(Just to add, my point regarding re-mapping was concerning the road map. When your car is taken for a test drive to check and tweet the map do you think the speed limit is stuck to?)
71mph in a 30mph is unacceptable.
Speeding in a customers car is unacceptable.
However, it happens. It isn't right.... but it does.
Threats of violence, reporting to the police, and having the mechanic sacked are excessive.
Yes, he deserves a bollocking, and I'm sure he will get that.
However, how ever we might disagree with it it's something that happens on a regular basis. On this occasion the mechanic has been caught out.
I'm not condoning what he's done, I'd be a bit pissed if it was my car.
But the witch hunt seems a bit much.
This is probably an experienced mechanic who has experience of driving performance cars.
Do you really think that sacking him, as has been suggested, is the correct course of action?
To me it seems very excessive. A warning to the mechanic and a discount on the bill would be the best action in my opinion.
(Just to add, my point regarding re-mapping was concerning the road map. When your car is taken for a test drive to check and tweet the map do you think the speed limit is stuck to?)
Is sacking the mechanic excessive? In my opinion no, he has broken the law and put the reputation of the company at risk.
As for mapping cars, as I understand it the mapper does the driving therefore takes the risk if he exceeds the limit all the while with the customers permission, so if anything breaks while being mapped its not the mappers fault.
16 September 2015, 08:58 PM
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I wouldn't like to see the guy sacked tbh,the bill for the service should be wiped and the mechanic should(if not already) make an apology.
I agree the police won't do anything but still be informed of what has happened.
I agree that violence isn't the answer,doesn't achieve anything.
As for road mapping,I do my own and take it on a safe road with a 60+ limit so I can do a 3rd gear pull as a suspect most mappers do,I certainly doubt that any remapping is done in built up areas!
I agree the police won't do anything but still be informed of what has happened.
I agree that violence isn't the answer,doesn't achieve anything.
As for road mapping,I do my own and take it on a safe road with a 60+ limit so I can do a 3rd gear pull as a suspect most mappers do,I certainly doubt that any remapping is done in built up areas!