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scoobyman.matt 10 November 2013 03:58 PM

Shes dead
 
Right so what can only be described as a fooking massive tree parked itself on top of my scoob that I was going to prep as a track toy.
So a headsup for anyone wanting some free spares, you are more than welcome to come and take what you like until its taken away.
I hope this isn't breaking any forum rules as im not trying to sell anything, just hoping that my misfortune can help out some other members.
im in the Northwood Hills area of west London (Hillingdon)

Take a look at some pictures anyway for your amusement.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/c...109_143334.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/c...109_143322.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/c...109_143312.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/c...109_143304.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/c...109_143243.jpg

Tidgy 10 November 2013 04:01 PM

duck me sideways :)

glad you wern't in it at the time

scoobyman.matt 10 November 2013 04:03 PM

Very luck that people weren't hurt. A 61 plate Insignia parked next door wasn't so lucky!

tubbytommy 10 November 2013 04:03 PM

Ouch

Tidgy 10 November 2013 04:04 PM

ouch, can just see it in the final pic. can you claim against coucil or is it on your own insurance?

scoobyman.matt 10 November 2013 04:12 PM

Im not chucking away 10 Years ncd for a car that's worth a grand tops so im just going to take it on the chin. Im pretty sure council wont pay out for "an act of god", not unless I can prove it was not maintained / trimmed properly. Also a strange one as it fell from council land onto my private road...

I don't know if any legal buffs on here could shed any light??

leecalcars 10 November 2013 04:40 PM

Where there's a blame there's a claim !! Get protected then sue the F*****s

dpb 10 November 2013 04:57 PM

...

<< That'll polish out >>

ALi-B 10 November 2013 05:02 PM

Owch. Good god free Subaru parts!?!?! I can hear the rumbling of feet of vultures ready rip bits off it from here LOL.

As for the tree; the owner of the tree is liable for damages it causes, ( which is why I get so pissed off at the council who won't allow me to responsibly maintain my OWN trees due to TPOs being served on them :mad: ). But seeing its the council's tree (if the thee is on council land) I can see them playing hard ball with regards to responsibility, even if they are liable.

ps. Not got a clue if free stuff is allowed to be advertised for free or not; its not mentioned in the rules so it stays. :o

yabbadoo4 10 November 2013 05:08 PM

theres easier ways to get a roof chop. glad you were not in it. now it looks like something andy saunders created lol.

thenewgalaxy 10 November 2013 05:12 PM

Bad luck there matey. Gutted for you. Shame it didn't fall on one covered in stickers...

Hope you get it sorted of course the council will try to wriggle out of it but you have to be very firm with them from the off.

Any plans for a replacement?

rossyboy 10 November 2013 05:16 PM


Originally Posted by thenewgalaxy (Post 11260537)
Bad luck there matey. Gutted for you. Shame it didn't fall on one covered in stickers...

On the plus side.....at least it's a green one ;)

Bad luck though mate.

riiidaa 10 November 2013 05:28 PM

#sadface

what a horrid end


Originally Posted by rossyboy (Post 11260545)
On the plus side.....at least it's a green one

Bad luck though mate.

+1

hedgecutter 10 November 2013 08:43 PM

There does appear to be some heartwood rot on the chainsawed stumps visible, so if the tree had rot they would certainly be liable. A customer of mine was sued when some overhanging branches from his property damaged a passing yacht on a trailer. Good firewood, poor wagon

EssexJamie 10 November 2013 09:50 PM

Ouch that sucks mate, have you got legal cover as they could fight the council for you and not lose you NCB as it's technically not your fault!

Paulo P 10 November 2013 11:38 PM

That's really bad news but if you're handy with the spanners you could break it and get most of that grand back.

scoobyman.matt 12 November 2013 05:23 PM

I was going to break it but the road where I live the people living there wouldn't appreciate a car being gradually broken up and looking tatty.
I have a good relationship with my neighbours' and am fortunate enough to live in a peaceful little cul-de-sac, so I wouldn't want to upset them (even if its none of there business as its private land and my parking space...).
Either way I hope that the parts taken can help someone before it taken away come the start of next week.

nyscooby 12 November 2013 07:14 PM

I need some firewood if you could cut that tree up...

scoobyman.matt 12 November 2013 07:19 PM

The tree surgeons (looked more like lightly educated apes, hahahaha surgeons) took all of the wood away sorry bud.


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