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  • neilmcl
    neilmcl Posts: 19,460 Forumite
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    arcon5 wrote: »
    Right so the young lad has managed to release the handbrake and you lot think he wouldn't have managed to then wiggle a gearstick around whilst playing....

    Givingnop a bit of a hard time here. I'm betting a very small number of people would have done that whilst unloading shopping.

    Although you should have moved out of the way rather than try stop it from behind but the benefit of hindsight is a lovely thing.

    Hope you recover soon!
    The OP has already admitted they never leave the car in gear.
  • Exemplar
    Exemplar Posts: 1,610 Forumite
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    neilmcl wrote: »
    We were simply offering advice. There's absolutely no need to take that tone.

    Yes of course.....
    'Just because its on the internet don't believe it 100%'. Abraham Lincoln.

    I have opinions, you have opinions. All of our opinions are valid whether they are based on fact or feeling. Respect other peoples opinions, stop forcing your opinions on other people and the world will be a happier place.
  • Exemplar
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    OP: I live in Libya and I've been bombed

    Neilmcl: Move house then

    OP: Great advice!
    'Just because its on the internet don't believe it 100%'. Abraham Lincoln.

    I have opinions, you have opinions. All of our opinions are valid whether they are based on fact or feeling. Respect other peoples opinions, stop forcing your opinions on other people and the world will be a happier place.
  • neilmcl
    neilmcl Posts: 19,460 Forumite
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    Exemplar wrote: »
    OP: I live in Libya and I've been bombed

    Neilmcl: Move house then

    OP: Great advice!
    I simply answered your thread to show why it is a good idea to leave a car in gear, nothing more.

    Your post has been reported.
  • Exemplar
    Exemplar Posts: 1,610 Forumite
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    neilmcl wrote: »
    I simply answered your thread to show why it is a good idea to leave a car in gear, nothing more.

    Your post has been reported.

    You must feel great about yourself!
    'Just because its on the internet don't believe it 100%'. Abraham Lincoln.

    I have opinions, you have opinions. All of our opinions are valid whether they are based on fact or feeling. Respect other peoples opinions, stop forcing your opinions on other people and the world will be a happier place.
  • tonyh66
    tonyh66 Posts: 1,736 Forumite
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    I would imagine the majority of drivers do not leave their car in gear when parked.
  • Money_maker
    Money_maker Posts: 5,471 Forumite
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    I do. Hope your kids are ok.
    Please do not quote spam as this enables it to 'live on' once the spam post is removed. ;)

    If you quote me, don't forget the capital 'M'

    Declutterers of the world - unite! :rotfl::rotfl:
  • MikeWhite
    MikeWhite Posts: 624 Forumite
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    tonyh66 wrote: »
    I would imagine the majority of drivers do not leave their car in gear when parked.
    I'd imagine the split would be fairly even.
    Trouble with imagination - not fact based.
  • Exemplar
    Exemplar Posts: 1,610 Forumite
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    Money_maker wrote: »
    I do. Hope your kids are ok.

    Thanks. Both very upset, especially the youngest 'Daddy I'm super super sorry'. Bless him! I was trapped in the back for some time with my leg/ ankle pinned at a lovely angle in pain. Rather than shouting I just engaged them in conversation!

    My wife has been to the neighbour and given her a bottle of Champagne as a thank you!

    Work have been excellent and arranged for me to work from home.
    'Just because its on the internet don't believe it 100%'. Abraham Lincoln.

    I have opinions, you have opinions. All of our opinions are valid whether they are based on fact or feeling. Respect other peoples opinions, stop forcing your opinions on other people and the world will be a happier place.
  • Car_54
    Car_54 Posts: 8,939 Forumite
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    Exemplar wrote: »

    So the whole bootlid is shattered/ bent broken but the bumper is as new!

    Maybe the bumper looks ok, but best to get it checked for underlying damage .
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