Small Claims against car thief?

Saban

Could I get some advice? My car was broken into last June, the window was smashed and the stereo stolen. The thief was later arrested for a different offence and admitted around 20 other car break-ins including mine.

Would it be possible to take him to small claims court to recover the cost of the broken window, stereo etc? What would be the best way to do this? I have used the MoneyClaim website to reclaim bank charges in the past and found this very easy to use.

One of my friends has suggested going to a 'No win no fee' claims company but I am a bit wary after hearing only bad things about them!

If anyone has any suggestions it would be muchly appreciated!

Happychappy

Total waste of time as most thieves are on benefits and therefore have no need to work as they get more from benefits and thieving.

They will have no assests you can claim against and you have no chance of getting money from them, a no win no fee ambulance chaser type firm will not take the case on as it has absolutely no chance of getting its fee from the scum.

Wouldnt even bother suggesting putting his windows in as that would be totally illegal and I would never suggest such a thing, you could cause him hassle by contacting the Inland Revenue and Benefits line and let them know he is working ?

Saban

Happychappy wrote: »

Total waste of time as most thieves are on benefits and therefore have no need to work as they get more from benefits and thieving.

They will have no assests you can claim against and you have no chance of getting money from them, a no win no fee ambulance chaser type firm will not take the case on as it has absolutely no chance of getting its fee from the scum.

Wouldnt even bother suggesting putting his windows in as that would be totally illegal and I would never suggest such a thing, you could cause him hassle by contacting the Inland Revenue and Benefits line and let them know he is working ?

Wouldn't the amount of the claim be deducted from their benefits? I know it might be something like £5 a week but I can live with that. It would be nice to get some kind of'justice'.

As for putting in his windows I would never dream of such a thing! And I dont have his address........;):D

Barneysmom

Go for it hun, do it for the victims. He shouldn't be able to get away with it, it might force him to get a job?
Even if you only get £1 a week.

Hintza

Where are the Kray brothers when you need em? Did they not keep their local streets crime free...;)

dacouch

You are going to need his address if you want to take out a county court judgement on him / her

swiftnick

Saban wrote: »

Could I get some advice? My car was broken into last June, the window was smashed and the stereo stolen. The thief was later arrested for a different offence and admitted around 20 other car break-ins including mine.

Would it be possible to take him to small claims court to recover the cost of the broken window, stereo etc? What would be the best way to do this? I have used the MoneyClaim website to reclaim bank charges in the past and found this very easy to use.

One of my friends has suggested going to a 'No win no fee' claims company but I am a bit wary after hearing only bad things about them!

If anyone has any suggestions it would be muchly appreciated!

Wouldn't waste your time.

Had my van stolen from outside my house, found damaged the crim was caught finger printed and owned up then let off.

Worrying thing was he had loads of previous

Nick

goldspanners

your right nick, the only car crime the police are interested in is easy to target motorists who pay thier taxes and occasionally cross the speed limit then hit them for a fixed penalty fine and 3 points which increases your insurance premium for the next 5 years.

1984ReturnsForReal_2

Yes, it is possible to take him to court.

Yes, more than likely you will get a judgement bearing in mind he admitted it.

Yes, you will be awarded cost & damages.

Yes, he will be ordered to pay it back at £1 per week.

Yes, financially you will be even worse off.

Happychappy

goldspanners wrote: »

your right nick, the only car crime the police are interested in is easy to target motorists who pay thier taxes and occasionally cross the speed limit then hit them for a fixed penalty fine and 3 points which increases your insurance premium for the next 5 years.

Why are we plagued with !!!!!! like this who havent a clue, why is it in your opinion that the police are at fault ? What make you think the police are at fault, mate down the pub told you, heard it in a gay bar ?

The police arrest the scum and take them before the court made up of volunteer magistrates taken from members of the public. The police do not sentence, the magistrate does! you the members of the public who make up the magistrates.

So what are you suggesting 3am vigilante police death squads. Clearly one of the "I was only doing 31 mph" brigade "why arent you out catching proper criminals"

They did ? but you still whinge and whine.

Oh and yes, the missus got a fixed penalty and 3 points and yes I paid extra on the insurance for five years.... but at the end of the day she broke the law, and didnt claim the chav excuse of "it wasnt inappropriate speed" which no one yet has told me how that works, but that's another whinge from the great unwashed.

goldspanners

Happychappy wrote: »

Why are we plagued with !!!!!! like this who havent a clue, why is it in your opinion that the police are at fault ? What make you think the police are at fault, mate down the pub told you, heard it in a gay bar ?

The police arrest the scum and take them before the court made up of volunteer magistrates taken from members of the public. The police do not sentence, the magistrate does! you the members of the public who make up the magistrates.

So what are you suggesting 3am vigilante police death squads. Clearly one of the "I was only doing 31 mph" brigade "why arent you out catching proper criminals"

They did ? but you still whinge and whine.

Oh and yes, the missus got a fixed penalty and 3 points and yes I paid extra on the insurance for five years.... but at the end of the day she broke the law, and didnt claim the chav excuse of "it wasnt inappropriate speed" which no one yet has told me how that works, but that's another whinge from the great unwashed.

what !!!!!! like us that pay your wages in tax?
nice argument from a copper, because i think you do a sh1te job all of a sudden i frequent gay bars?

i speak from personal poor experiences with your lot,when ever ive needed help and offered evidence about crimes commited against me you lot are never interested, too much like hard work,we wouldnt want to take you away from your coffee and donuts chief wigam.
you get no help or respect from me.