Dumb gets dumber

unkel

Dumb idea to leave your car while the keys are in the ignition and the engine is running

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaVHn4lHiEI

The car wasn't insured because I was selling it that day and that's what I was panicking about. I think if it was insured I'd probably have been like 'just take the car'

Eh, no love. Even if the car was insured, you wouldn't get a penny if it was stolen while abandoned with the keys in the ignition

And what, you were going to drive the car while it was uninsured???

And then post proof of it all on the internet?

Dumbest thing I have seen in a very long time

Linky

Henry Ford III

Happens more than you think too.

corktina

Karma for using an Uninsured car? I don't condone car theft, but some people seem to invite it.

I suppose what happens is thieves are aware of people who do this regualarly and await their chance

challengemaster

Notice the end of the video? The car comes back and nearly runs over her again!

gallag

I start my car every cold morning then go back inside for a coffee! I like living on the edge and warmth!

Special Circumstances

The no insurance part is the dumbest part of that. We've all stepped away from the car for 10 secs unless it was in the type of neighbourhood where you'd think twice about coming to a complete stop at all!

Paulw

gallag wrote: »

I start my car every cold morning then go back inside for a coffee! I like living on the edge and warmth!

There have been a few thefts like this during the cold spell. One in Malahide, one in Swords, and another in between. Seems to be happening a few times. Car left running to warm up, owner goes back in to the house, then thief takes car - not covered on insurance then, so a major loss.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=797997566937133&id=152678961469000&fref=nf

Red Kev

No matter how much of a brain fart she had, she didn't deserve to be dragged around like that, fair play to her for giving it her best.

Felt sorry for the dog tbh.

West Midlands Police confirmed a 25-year-old man from Weoley Castle, Birmingham, was arrested on suspicion of robbery on Tuesday and has been bailed until March.
A spokesperson said the Mini was recovered a day after it was stolen on Friday outside a unit four miles away in Old Hill, West Mids.

UK is as mad as we are, the little ****er should be given a quick trial, hope he does 5 years for that.

Del2005

Special Circumstances wrote: »

The no insurance part is the dumbest part of that. We've all stepped away from the car for 10 secs unless it was in the type of neighbourhood where you'd think twice about coming to a complete stop at all!

There's a difference of stepping away for 10 seconds and starting the car and going inside for a cup of tea/coffee, though in both cases you're not insured. Scumbags hang around petrol stations when it's warm and suburban estates when it's frosty as they know that people will leave cars unattended with the keys in.

Insurance is to protect against unexpected events leaving a car open with the keys in the ignition and it getting stolen aren't unexpected in this country, unfortunately.

Special Circumstances

Oh I didn't mean to suggest it wasn't a dumb idea, just that the no insurance is dumber than dumb.
Not to mention her excuse is a little fishy... and the article I saw mentioned de-icing despite not looking icy at all...

Tea 1000

Special Circumstances wrote: »

Oh I didn't mean to suggest it wasn't a dumb idea, just that the no insurance is dumber than dumb.
Not to mention her excuse is a little fishy... and the article I saw mentioned de-icing despite not looking icy at all...

At 12 in the day you'd think the ice was gone too. Yer man wasn't as bad a scum as he could have been, there are plenty of scum out there that would have floored it with her hanging off rather than going kind of slowly. So in a way, she's lucky!

MugMugs

Quite a distressing time for this lady I imagine.

It's not unusual for somebody not to insure a vehicle when laying it up.

Granted it's not ideal but perhaps paying for Insurance on a vehicle off the road wasn't ideal for her either.

Ultimately however, thank god she is okay.

I was shocked to see a driver just drive on by her though in the road.

Tilikum

Didn't this happen to a girl on here recently?

As in.....she left the keys in the car outside her house. The car as robbed

MugMugs

Tilikum wrote: »

Didn't this happen to a girl on here recently?

Minus the being dragged along.

challengemaster

MugMugs wrote: »

I was shocked to see a driver just drive on by her though in the road.

You need to pay better attention Mugs - That was the guy who just robbed her car. There's a good reason he didn't stop! :pac:

Tilikum

MugMugs wrote: »

Minus the being dragged along.

Yeah, sorry I didn't actually watch the vid

Special Circumstances

MugMugs wrote: »

It's not unusual for somebody not to insure a vehicle when laying it up.

Maybe there was still ice. Maybe she was warming it up before someone came to view/buy it. Doubly unlucky for her if that was the case. More than likely was I suppose in the UK with ANPR etc. If it was here I'd just assume she had no insurance at all and was making it up.

MugMugs wrote: »

I was shocked to see a driver just drive on by her though in the road.

Yeah pretty shocking.

Tea 1000

challengemaster wrote: »

You need to pay better attention Mugs - That was the guy who just robbed her car. There's a good reason he didn't stop! :pac:

I think he meant the people carrier that passed her first, just after he shakes her free from the car!

MugMugs

Tea 1000 wrote: »

I think he meant the people carrier that passed her first, just after he shakes her free from the car!

Indeed, I believe there may have been an element of jest within CM's post however.

ardmacha

Who was filming this? There is a some shake, it isn't a fixed camera. They didn't rush out to assist the woman in the road.

Special Circumstances

ardmacha wrote: »

Who was filming this? There is a some shake, it isn't a fixed camera. They didn't rush out to assist the woman in the road.

Someone used a mobile to record cctv playback on a monitor I'd say!

punisher5112

Special Circumstances wrote: »

Someone used a mobile to record cctv playback on a monitor I'd say!

correct

gallag

ardmacha wrote: »

Who was filming this? There is a some shake, it isn't a fixed camera. They didn't rush out to assist the woman in the road.

Come on man, I know it's not CSI quality but you should really be able to work out what's happening here.

unkel

MugMugs wrote: »

It's not unusual for somebody not to insure a vehicle when laying it up.

Of course it isn't. But she had the engine running and was about to drive off. Uninsured.

ardmacha

gallag wrote: »

Come on man, I know it's not CSI quality but you should really be able to work out what's happening here.

My brain does not compute why someone would video a video.

Special Circumstances

unkel wrote: »

Of course it isn't. But she had the engine running and was about to drive off. Uninsured.

The cynic in me assumes this was the case alright.

Special Circumstances

ardmacha wrote: »

My brain does not compute why someone would video a video.

I'm fairly certain it's the same person that left their car running unattended and uninsured... not exactly the sharpest mind of our time I'd say...

MugMugs

unkel wrote: »

Of course it isn't. But she had the engine running and was about to drive off. Uninsured.

I can see no reference within that article advising of her intentions apart from de-icing the vehicle.

wonski

The whole idea of warming up a car, deicing etc makes me laugh sometimes.

Turn the engine on, use a scraper (keeps you warm), wipe the windscreen if there is a moisture, and drive off. You can drive with your hat on no problem.
Some cars have heated seats and front windscreen anyway.

It takes much more time to warm up the engine and get the heater working by idling than by driving it.

People who live in countries where the winter is real must laugh at UK and Ireland.

wonski

MugMugs wrote: »

I can see no reference within that article advising of her intentions apart from de-icing the vehicle.

Why would you de-ice the windscreen if you were not going to drive it, though. Makes no sense.

unkel

wonski wrote: »

The whole idea of warming up a car, deicing etc makes me laugh sometimes.

Exactly wonski. Bad for the engine too. Best way to warm up the engine is to let it deliver the most power with the least rpms. I.e. motorway speed in a high gear.

CiniO

On the other hand, I wonder how can insurer prove that car was abandoned with key in the ignition?
No insurer in Ireland yet asked me how many sets of keys I have for my car.

wonski

CiniO wrote: »

On the other hand, I wonder how can insurer prove that car was abandoned with key in the ignition?
No insurer in Ireland yet asked me how many sets of keys I have for my car.

Well, you have to tell them what happened;)

If the Garda finds your car abandoned with the keys, or (not very likely) find the thieves with keys in their possesion how would you explain it?

wonski

unkel wrote: »

Exactly wonski. Bad for the engine too. Best way to warm up the engine is to let it deliver the most power with the least rpms. I.e. motorway speed in a high gear.

I just drive it gently and get nice warm air after few minutes.

I was told diesels are slower in this regard, but no car will warm up quickly by just sitting on the driveway (electric cars excluded, as they are not classified as cars when it comes to "warming up the engine" discussion:D)

MugMugs

wonski wrote: »

Why would you de-ice the windscreen if you were not going to drive it, though. Makes no sense.

When selling a car recently, I took it for a spin. I warmed the motor up and removed all ice from the vehicle.

I did this for numerous reasons, one being, it saving the prospective buyer having to do it and secondly, a warm car is more welcoming than a cold car.

It's unfair to speculate about her intention of driving a vehicle uninsured. She has not stated her intention to do so.

wonski

MugMugs wrote: »

When selling a car recently, I took it for a spin. I warmed the motor up and removed all ice from the vehicle.

I did this for numerous reasons, one being, it saving the prospective buyer having to do it and secondly, a warm car is more welcoming than a cold car.

It's unfair to speculate about her intention of driving a vehicle uninsured. She has not stated her intention to do so.

I agree, but I would have no problem to sit in a cold car when buying the car.
I would prefer to start from cold and wouldn't mind helping you to de-ice it:D

As for the speculation bit - it is just that - a speculation.

I do feel sorry for the owner for what happened, and - at the end of the day - the low life form thief should be blamed. These days, however, you don't want to make it any easier for them, do you?

You don't leave your house door wide open to let the fresh air in during the summer heat. Especially whe you just cancelled your content insurance policy.

MugMugs

Oh don't get me wrong, she's a complete tool for leaving it there. I'd agree with that,

wonski

MugMugs wrote: »

Oh don't get me wrong, she's a complete tool for leaving it there. I'd agree with that,

When you are a young mother of 6 years old, 30 years old trained beauty therapist preparing to scrape the ice off your windows after your mum just gave you a load of stuff that you had to carry to your house and you receive a phonecal from your accountant you must take it. And you cannot take that phonecall next to your car, can you? Not when - imagine it - there is a potential buyer coming down to see the car.

Great story:

"The car door was open, the keys were in the ignition and it was on. My accountant phoned me, so I was on the phone."I opened the front door, my mum had given me a load of stuff which I was carrying into the house, so I chucked that on the stairs and as I turned around a lad has jumped in my car.
"The car wasn't insured because I was selling it that day and that's what I was panicking about. I think if it was insured I'd probably have been like 'just take the car'.

And below is why you should keep your policy, even if you don't drive.
I might not have it when I own an old banger, but 16000 Mini should be insured (Fire&Theft):

"Never in a million years did I think this would happen to me especially in broad daylight on my own drive."

Luckily the car was recovered day later.

wonski

Apologies for talking to meself in this thread, but if you look at her story again you will see that she has left the front door opened for a reason.

Has her mother delivered all the stuff to her car?

I am a young person in my 30's and I don't buy it tbh.

Del2005

wonski wrote: »

And below is why you should keep your policy, even if you don't drive.

Keys in the ignition and unattended means they won't pay out, waste of time paying insurance unless you secure the car and keys

wonski

Del2005 wrote: »

Keys in the ignition and unattended means they won't pay out, waste of time paying insurance unless you secure the car and keys

It was an accountant calling, shoud be covered:D

I meant if you have something worth more than your month wage - insure it.
She should have it covered even if it was sitting on her driveway.
Could be stolen with no key anytime.

CJhaughey

She was about 6 inches from having her leg/s broken or worse, if her leg got caught under the rear tyre she would have been in a bad situation.

punisher5112

She should have went for his eyes.

Would have been great to see him been pulled out and getting ran over.