Removing clamp from car.

ANXIOUS

Hi all, I thought would be the most suitable location for this. Basically I got clamped by a cowboy firm. I am going to try and remove it today, I seen these Bolt cutters in aldi.

http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/special_buys3_22133.htm

Just wondering do people here feel they would be up to the job? I am in Dublin 15 if anyone here has a hobby of removing these.

Thanks

juan.kerr

Go for it. Although next time save yourself the bother by following the rules.

ANXIOUS

Thanks for the advice.

ANXIOUS

Would any around Dublin 15 have a lend of a bolt cutters 24 inches +

moy83

ANXIOUS wrote: »

Would any around Dublin 15 have a lend of a bolt cutters 24 inches +

Did you not get it off yet ? Keep us posted when you do

ANXIOUS

Will do just need a bolt cutters. Should have one in the next hour or so.

Apelles

My brother removed one before with a petrol powered angle grinder, when he finished he was applauded by a large group of onlookers that had gathered around.

Stark

You can rent industrial strength bolt cutters from places, would be your best. Would cost you several hundred to buy one that's likely to cut the lock. I know there's one place in Rialto for example (Rialto tool hire) that will hire out heavy duty cutters for a reasonable fee. Safer than the angle grinder option.

Also worth looking at what type of lock it is. If it's a standard padlock, you could probably pick it easily enough. (The tubular style locks are a lot tougher unfortunately).

andrewg82

hope it works out ok!

ANXIOUS

That you for all your responses. Having read up and looked at YouTube. I think the aldi bolt cutters will do the job. I will keep people updated.

SpodoKamodo

Apelles wrote: »

My brother removed one before with a petrol powered angle grinder, when he finished he was applauded by a large group of onlookers that had gathered around.

Was that down in Grand Canal Dock?

ANXIOUS

Do anyone have a lend of bolt cutters in Dublin?

gsxr1

buy a cheap cordless grinder. Sparks will ignite fuel and mark glass and paint so deflect with a bit of cardboard.

FIGHT THE POWER!

Sonnenblumen

gsxr1 wrote: »

buy a cheap cordless grinder. Sparks will ignite fuel and mark glass and paint so deflect with a bit of cardboard.

FIGHT THE POWER!

Yeah, do the right thing:D

ANXIOUS

I don't really think the grinder is the way to go. I am on the way back with an 18in bolt cutters think this may be slightly to small. Again if any one has a lend of a larger one please pm me.

Stark

I wouldn't use the angle grinder. Not worth risking blinding yourself to save a few quid even if it does mean having to hand that money over to scumbags. Just rent bolt croppers from a tool hire shop.

GoodisonPark

I saw a guy one day deflating the tyre and removed the clamp with a bit of puffing and groaning , he then removed the wheel and put the spare on , tossed the clamp into the canal then happily drove off.

ANXIOUS

Clamp off. If anyone has the same problem pm me, and I will supply the tools.

moy83

Fair play u deserve a beer man

Jarren

How did you do it OP?

Kurz

juan.kerr wrote: »

Go for it. Although next time save yourself the bother by following the rules.

Your name really suits you.

ANXIOUS

Jarren wrote: »

How did you do it OP?

I bought a 36 inch bolt cutters off with in minutes. The lock is the weak point.

Apelles

ANXIOUS wrote: »

I bought a 36 inch bolt cutters off with in minutes. The lock is the weak point.

Well done mate, delighted to hear that you bet the clamp. 36 inch bplt cutters eh! . . . I'm gonna have to get me one of them . . . Mmmn now if only there was some sort of celebration for fathers where they were appreciated with presents.

KoolKid

ANXIOUS wrote: »

Clamp off. If anyone has the same problem pm me, and I will supply the tools.

Any Pics?:rolleyes:

EURATS

KoolKid wrote: »

ANXIOUS wrote: »

Clamp off. If anyone has the same problem pm me, and I will supply the tools.

Any Pics?:rolleyes:

Would be best to stash the clamp..get rid of evidence!!!

ANXIOUS

KoolKid wrote: »

Any Pics?:rolleyes:

Pics over on motors :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Right Back at yeah

zenno

Come on people just pick the lock, simple. if it's a county council clamp don't touch it you will be done either way but if it's a private company go ahead and pick it, i've been through this before but people keep going for consaws and all sorts of ridiculous stuff so just pick it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=238rg_hFlgM

ANXIOUS

zenno wrote: »

Come on people just pick the lock, simple. if it's a county council clamp don't touch it you will be done either way but if it's a private company go ahead and pick it, i've been through this before but people keep going for consaws and all sorts of ridiculous stuff so just pick it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=238rg_hFlgM

Ideally I would have gone this way, that however requires skill. When brute force was easier.

zenno

Whatever works for you but it's not skill that is needed in picking, you can even craft those two main picks from metal lying around and improvise and make the shape as it just saves the hastle and no damage left to either clamp or car/van etc... keep that lock if you can and use it as a tool for picking and you will manage it in no time. handy to be able to do it quick and then you can get on your way faster. Glad to hear you got it off ok.

gsxr1

ANXIOUS wrote: »

I don't really think the grinder is the way to go. I am on the way back with an 18in bolt cutters think this may be slightly to small. Again if any one has a lend of a larger one please pm me.

to break a lock like clampers use, you may need bolt croppers over 4 foot long.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpf35C7wu6Q

ANXIOUS

gsxr1 wrote: »

to break a lock like clampers use, you may need bolt croppers over 4 foot long.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpf35C7wu6Q

It worked with a 36in bolt cutters.

gsxr1

ANXIOUS wrote: »

It worked with a 36in bolt cutters.

fair play to ya. did it take much effort?

How much where they ?

ANXIOUS

gsxr1 wrote: »

fair play to ya. did it take much effort?

How much where they ?

It didn't actually look like it took that much effort. Along the lines of that video. They were €50.

rmoyles

maybe they have pictures before it was removed?
May not be a good idea

My da took one off before and sold it on ebay,
ended up making 30 quid being clamped

a serious 2 fingered salute to the clampers

Apelles

SpodoKamodo wrote: »

Was that down in Grand Canal Dock?

No it was in London a few years back. Someone else must have done the same thing in Grand Canal Dock.

BTW Whatever you do, never replace the D in Dock with the C from Canal.

It's just too scary.:eek:

Stark

Apelles wrote: »

BTW Whatever you do, never replace the D in Dock with the C from Canal.

It's just too scary.:eek:

What about replacing it with the C from Cock?

manniemazing

Ah I'm having the same issue. I am parked outside my house and the parking permits have expired. The management company haven't issued the new permits yet and I got clamped. I called the clampers and they said they got the go ahead to start clamping. So I'm trapped in a loophole. Are bolt cutters the way to go? Where can I get ones good enough. The lock is an abus 41/50

Wanderer78

manniemazing wrote:

Ah I'm having the same issue. I am parked outside my house and the parking permits have expired. The management company haven't issued the new permits yet and I got clamped. I called the clampers and they said they got the go ahead to start clamping. So I'm trapped in a loophole. Are bolt cutters the way to go? Where can I get ones good enough. The lock is an abus 41/50

Did you forget to apply for permit or is this management companies fault? If so I'd be onto them. Never used bolt cutters before but I'd say I'd give it a go. Best of luck with it

manniemazing

Wanderer78 wrote: »

Did you forget to apply for permit or is this management companies fault? If so I'd be onto them. Never used bolt cutters before but I'd say I'd give it a go. Best of luck with it

Well I am renting and I was onto the landlord, apparently he hasn't received the permits yet and he had already been in touch with the management company who assure him that there would not be any clamping done. When he called again to tell them about my car being clamped they just said that they would have to get back to him in relation to that, and he has heard nothing yet. Its awkward because obviously I cant get on to the management company directly, and I'm not really involved in whatever arrangement they have/had with my landlord. Im still waiting to hear back but judging by what I have read chances are I'll be the one being left to pay the fine regardless and I am not going to be doing that

johnty56

Take a look on adverts, and buy a bolt cutters for 20-30 euro. Two minutes and the lock is removed.
I would not advocate this if it was the council clampers or if you were genuinely in the wrong:)
If you are anywhere near D15 I could lend you one.

Wanderer78

manniemazing wrote: »

Well I am renting and I was onto the landlord, apparently he hasn't received the permits yet and he had already been in touch with the management company who assure him that there would not be any clamping done. When he called again to tell them about my car being clamped they just said that they would have to get back to him in relation to that, and he has heard nothing yet. Its awkward because obviously I cant get on to the management company directly, and I'm not really involved in whatever arrangement they have/had with my landlord. Im still waiting to hear back but judging by what I have read chances are I'll be the one being left to pay the fine regardless and I am not going to be doing that

snip snip!

manniemazing

johnty56 wrote: »

Take a look on adverts, and buy a bolt cutters for 20-30 euro. Two minutes and the lock is removed.
I would not advocate this if it was the council clampers or if you were genuinely in the wrong:)
If you are anywhere near D15 I could lend you one.

Im in Blanchardstown, if I could get a lend of the bolt cutters you'd be doing me a massive favour. I can pm you and we can arrange it if yore up for it

johnty56

Yes, thats not a problem.. I'm actually heading over to Tesco in Roselawn now.. I'll PM you my number, and you can give me a shout.. I'll have the cutters with me

Amfyoyo

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Thanks all.

Diemos

manniemazing wrote: »

Ah I'm having the same issue. I am parked outside my house and the parking permits have expired. The management company haven't issued the new permits yet and I got clamped. I called the clampers and they said they got the go ahead to start clamping. So I'm trapped in a loophole. Are bolt cutters the way to go? Where can I get ones good enough. The lock is an abus 41/50

Given that you've contacted them and acknowledged that you know your car is clamped you are in a delicate position.
Sounds like your issue is with the management company and not the clampers.
I would contact your management company and have them pay your fine.
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jd

Diemos wrote:

Given that you've contacted them and acknowledged that you know your car is clamped you are in a delicate position. Sounds like your issue is with the management company and not the clampers. I would contact your management company and have them pay your fine.

Management company quite probably will tell him to talk to landlord. Also quite possible is that landlord has not paid his service charges, hence no permits?

manniemazing

Well there was an unexpected development. My landlord came through, got the management company to admit they were in the wrong so they're paying for it. I was kinda looking forward to being a rebel, but alas it was not to be today.

In any case clamping companies are w*nkers!

Thanks everyone for your suggestions and help! Much appreciated

Amfyoyo

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