Car parked in front of drive, can't leave.

pookiesboo

Sorry if this is the wrong forum (it probably is) but what do I do with a car that is parked in front of my drive since today. It was there today when I came back and I had to park away from my house. When it left after an hour or so I pulled into my drive. Went to drop my boyfriend off tonight and the car is now right in front of entrance to my house so I cant leave. Its been there for a few hours now even though right across the street is a car park and also they could have parked anywhere else on my road but chose to in front of a drive where they have now enclosed a car.

MuppetCheck

Knock on a few neighbours doors and ask. Some people just don't have common sense and if you politely remind them it should sort it.

Nekarsulm

shake it around and see if you can set off the alarm. Hopefully owner will appear.

punisher5112

I had this years ago.

Try sounding horn for a bit before 2330 or after be ilegall.

Take a hammer and make a lot of noise they will come running:pac:

Thats what I done they really thought was going to smash window to move it.

pookiesboo

MuppetCheck wrote: »

Knock on a few neighbours doors and ask. Some people just don't have common sense and if you politely remind them it should sort it.

we have new neighbours so it might be somebody belonging to them. However I've rang their doorbell and knocked already now and they wont answer, even though they're home. Wouldn't be any of the other neighbours.

ba_barabus

Call the cops. They can get it towed at this hour for causing an obstruction

pookiesboo

Thanks for all the suggestions. Would I be charged if I got it towed by the guards? Its a very fancy Audi and if it is to do with anyone in the house next door, well lets just say they're not the sort I want to get on the wrong side of.

ba_barabus

pookiesboo wrote: »

Thanks for all the suggestions. Would I be charged if I got it towed by the guards? Its a very fancy Audi and if it is to do with anyone in the house next door, well lets just say they're not the sort I want to get on the wrong side of.

No. Call the cops and ask them to come out. Tell them you've tried the neighbours but nobody owns it and you can't leave you're driveway. Won't cost you anything.

punisher5112

Defo call cops say you need to get out of house as need to get something or make up story then get towed especially if you think next door are to0;)ls

colm_mcm

In the interests of inter-neighbour relations I wouldn't be calling the cops

michael999999

colm_mcm wrote: »

In the interests of inter-neighbour relations I wouldn't be calling the cops

Wouldn't be too worried about relationships if there so ignorant as to block up OPs drive!

colm_mcm

michael999999 wrote: »

Wouldn't be too worried about relationships if there so ignorant as to block up OPs drive!

This is what they are like before you call the cops.

pookiesboo

I've to leave the house around 8 in the morning, if they're still there and not answering the door still I'll ring the guards. Not looking forward to the reaction however..

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy

colm_mcm wrote: »

In the interests of inter-neighbour relations I wouldn't be calling the cops

I did this once before when I was blocked into my drive way. The garda took the reg, said she'd try call them and get it moved, then she rang me back and said they were on their way (the owner)

I was wondering how dafuq did she have the number, then I noticed a space for your mobile on the car tax forms last time I filled one out, so they must have been able to access that.

ba_barabus

colm_mcm wrote: »

In the interests of inter-neighbour relations I wouldn't be calling the cops

If they've tried to find them and failed it's not their fault. Of course it could also be stolen. In all honestly the cops would try find them also and if they have drink taken will move it if they give them the keys (from what I've seen before)

wexie

The Cunning Linguist wrote: »

I did this once before when I was blocked into my drive way. The garda took the reg, said she'd try call them and get it moved, then she rang me back and said they were on their way (the owner)

I was wondering how dafuq did she have the number, then I noticed a space for your mobile on the car tax forms last time I filled one out, so they must have been able to access that.

You can have it added to the car registration as well. (logbook)

MuppetCheck

I'd second not calling the cops.

Try the neighbours again. They're new, you don't know them so tread carefully this time. Some people are that silly - I have an uncle who blocks gates when he visits. It doesn't even dawn on him what he's up done.

ixus

ba_barabus wrote: »

No. Call the cops and ask them to come out. Tell them you've tried the neighbours but nobody owns it and you can't leave you're driveway. Won't cost you anything.

I made the mistake of blocking someone's access before (didn't think a car would fit). Was towed. It's fair game if they're doing this.

I understand your reluctance but ringing cops just before you need to leave isn't a great idea. May take a while for them to turn up.

Ring doorbell again, leave note in letterbox loudly if they won't answer. Leave note on car incase they move so won't do again.

dr.fuzzenstein

pookiesboo wrote: »

we have new neighbours so it might be somebody belonging to them. However I've rang their doorbell and knocked already now and they wont answer, even though they're home. Wouldn't be any of the other neighbours.

pookiesboo wrote: »

Thanks for all the suggestions. Would I be charged if I got it towed by the guards? Its a very fancy Audi and if it is to do with anyone in the house next door, well lets just say they're not the sort I want to get on the wrong side of.

Where do you live? All this sounds very dodgy. If it's a bad area I would be wary of any house with a fancy car outside, really bad estates always have one fancy house with an expensive sitting outside that even the worst scrotes won't go near and for good reason.
Your comment about not wanting to get on their wrong side stands out to me. Unless you mean that they're nice and you wish to keep good neighborly relations, but it doesn't sound like that.
First step was trying to ask the neighbors, didn't work but at least you tried. If that doesn't work you could put a polite note on their window asking them not to block your drive. If you need to go somewhere and no-one has answered, then that car will have to move, one way or the other.

pookiesboo

dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »

Where do you live? All this sounds very dodgy. If it's a bad area I would be wary of any house with a fancy car outside, really bad estates always have one fancy house with an expensive sitting outside that even the worst scrotes won't go near and for good reason.
Your comment about not wanting to get on their wrong side stands out to me. Unless you mean that they're nice and you wish to keep good neighborly relations, but it doesn't sound like that.
First step was trying to ask the neighbors, didn't work but at least you tried. If that doesn't work you could put a polite note on their window asking them not to block your drive. If you need to go somewhere and no-one has answered, then that car will have to move, one way or the other.

no its definitely not cos "they're nice." cant collect my boyfriend from work now. Fed up doesn't describe it. Area is fine, its just them.

Tristram

Why is it?

bidiots

pookiesboo wrote: »

no its definitely not cos "they're nice." cant collect my boyfriend from work now. Fed up doesn't describe it. Area is fine, its just them.

Did you ring the cops?
No point complaining and giving out if you didn't.
Otherwise, drive your car right up to the Audi, ring the cops and say you've been almost hit by a car that's now been abandoned, things will move quickly then.

wandererz

OP, most people out there just don't care nor give a damn.
Stuff like this will just gnaw at you and lead to frustration.

As an example, i have an upstairs neighbour who does their washing through the night. This leads to the water pump coming on every few minutes for hours on end.
I've been nice, knocked on their door and asked nicely. I've rung their intercom at 3am and promised to continue to do so until they stopped. They continued.

I had to get the management company to write them a warning letter.

Previously i had the MD of a large organisation do his wood working through the night above me. I had to get the Gards to intervene.

People just don't give a sh1t.
Just do what you have to do to get it sorted. If it means calling the Gards then do it.
It will lead to a calmer you.

Topper Harley

I'd definitely ring the Gardaí. If it does belong to your new neighbours and they take umbrage at the Gardaí being involved just explain to them that after calling to their door and getting no answer, you assumed it wasn't theirs and apologise for the misunderstanding (despite the fact that they should be apologising to you.)

You can't be walking on eggshells around these neighbours at your own expense but you can still be somewhat diplomatic in your dealings with them in order to sustain civility in the long run.

Good luck!

K.Flyer

+1 on calling the Garda to gave it moved.
Nobody has the right to park across your driveway and block you in. Apart from being one of the most ignorant and inconsiderate things to do, it is also illegal.
You have knocked on the doors and done your best to find the owner and either they are not around or you are being ignored and their having a good laugh at your expense. Don't accept it and don't feel intimidated or bullied by this, call out the Garda, get it moved.

J Mysterio

bidiots wrote: »

Did you ring the cops?
No point complaining and giving out if you didn't.
Otherwise, drive your car right up to the Audi, ring the cops and say you've been almost hit by a car that's now been abandoned, things will move quickly then.

This is really ridiculous advice.

pred racer

Ok Im interested. What did you do OP?

punisher5112

In a rage she drove her car into the Audi and a big fire ball.

wexie

punisher5112 wrote: »

In a rage she drove her car into the Audi and a big fire ball.

Or woke up the big bad neighbours early this morning and is now stashed in the boot of the Audi

(if this turns out to be true I'll feel really bad)

kbell

Op, in future, park across your driveway (I know you shouldn't have to).
They might get the message.

dr.fuzzenstein

kbell wrote: »

Op, in future, park across your driveway (I know you shouldn't have to).
They might get the message.

If it is them, we don't know yet.

kbell

dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »

If it is them, we don't know yet.

Will still deter whoever is doing it and they'll park somewhere else.

pookiesboo

It was gone this morning when i got up just put cones out from now on

salmocab

If it happens again break a window take off the hand brake and move it

pookiesboo

kbell wrote: »

Op, in future, park across your driveway (I know you shouldn't have to).
They might get the message.

ya I've that done now. I wont make it a permanent thing though cos little ****s kick the wing mirrors off.

beertons

The mirrors could go missing on their car too. Scummy thing to do though.

corktina

when I was growing up we had a shared drive and you wouldn't believe the number of times we had to knock up the neighbours to move as they were blocking us in. I guess some folk are selfish and ignorant.

Kevin McCloud

Had this happen in a housing estate i was renting in before, herselfs car was blocked in. Called the guards they did nothing. Got sick of it and needed to get car free so put a strap on it and pulled it with the jeep.

Kenny Logins

In the days before the internet we used to just find the owner and ask them to move the car.

Now, nuke from orbit is the only solution.

bidiots

J Mysterio wrote: »

This is really ridiculous advice.

As ridiculous as this entire thread.

ShaunieVW

About 15 years back someone parked over our drive. We live in a small village and there was no need to block it at all. Was there the next morning so a neighbour arrived with a JCB to move it a bit with a tow rope. However, he got carried away and pulled it 300m or so to the car park "where it belongs he said" lol! The owner arrived at 5pm that evening. A right p*ick of an older man. He knocked looking for his car all he got back was "what car" from the father. I presume he found it.

bidiots

salmocab wrote: »

If it happens again break a window take off the hand brake and move it

Just let it roll and walk off like

kbell

bidiots wrote: »

As ridiculous as this entire thread.

How come?

corktina

bidiots wrote: »

Just let it roll and walk off like

wow, now that's flatulence!

testicle

Kenny Logins wrote: »

In the days before the internet we used to just find the owner and ask them to move the car.

Now, nuke from orbit is the only solution.

They tried to find the owner. What else would you have done?

Kenny Logins

testicle wrote: »

They tried to find the owner. What else would you have done?

Tried harder.

Teyla Emmagan

People are so ignorant. I have a neighbour who used to block me in and the eff off for the night with the car keys so even anyone left in the house couldn't move it. Rang the guards a few times and they informed her of the illegality of her actions. She is an odd one though and is always pushing her luck/ behaving like a right cow. I think she actually enjoys causing trouble.

pookiesboo

Kenny Logins wrote: »

Tried harder.

and how exactly was I supposed to "try harder" to find them?! knocked on their door several times. What would you have done?

knucklehead6

I blocked a car into a driveway once. I was out all day, had moved into the house about 4 weeks before. Came home and found a car in MY driveway.

I parked across the drive way and about 4 hours later there was a knock on the door. "Here, do you own that car? Can you move it?" I asked him why he thought it was ok to park in someone's driveway, his answer "the other people who lived here didn't have a car (a lie) so I parked here when I was visiting". No word of an apology. So I said I'd be out shortly.

Left him waiting about 15 minutes before I went out.

stimpson

My mother lives near a theatre and often has people park across her drive when they are late or too cheap to pay for the multi story. I take great pleasure in calling the clamper as they will send a tow truck and lift the feckers. It's always good fun to see them panicking thinking that their car has been nicked.

Kenny Logins

pookiesboo wrote: »

and how exactly was I supposed to "try harder" to find them?! knocked on their door several times. What would you have done?

You assumed it was that door? Could it have been a visitor to another house?

It has happened here a few times, knocking on a few doors has always sorted it with no drama.