Car Park Scam: Car Washing.

emz118

Hi everyone,

I'm not sure if this is the best place to post this, but I'm really not sure what to do.

At about 12.30 today I parked in a car park where there is a hand car washing company operating. My car was filthy so I decided to have it washed. The car 2 cars to the left had been washed and they'd done a good job. So the man came over, I paid £5.75, he wrote down the car details, asked when we'd be back and said he'd have it done.

I'd said we'd be back between 3 and 3.30, so when we arrived back at 3.45, expected it to be done. Except it wasn't.
There was a phone number on all the signs around their shed in the middle of the car park, which I have phoned lots of times, but it just goes to answerphone. I don't know what to do. I have emailed the council parking office and explained what happened.

I'm absolutely fuming that I've fallen for a stupid scam. :mad:

Any ideas on what I can do?

anotherbaldrick

Put your Doc Martin's on and give their shed a right good kicking .
If they are regular in this car park though you only have to wait till they are operating and nail them .

forgotmyname

Just wait until they are around and tell them they didnt wash your car.

Failing that leaving leaflets warning people of a carwash scam operating in the carpark may help them decide to do the right thing.

d-seven

I would be inclined to report them to immigration. Just say that you think there are people working there illegally.

s_b

looks like you were cleaned out
or not in this case:D

emz118

Thanks people.

The trouble is it's about a 40 minute drive from me, I took my future MIL shopping for a wedding outfit.

My Mum works in the town though, so she's gonna pop over and try and get my money back.

If they'd answer the mobile I wouldn't be so cross about it!!!

caeler

Put it down to experience?

Sgt_Pepper_2

Post the number so the night workers can ring them.

dacouch

When I read the title, I thought it was going to be that joke about the female car washers again

muckybutt

Send a text that way they'll get the message pardon the pun

sinizterguy

Why did you pay before it was cleaned? You are unlikely to see your money back.