Tyre damage from bad hedgecutting

forgotmyname

Fat_Walt wrote: »

He wouldn't have to, just on the balance of probability it would be a civil court not criminal.

Balance of probability or reasonable doubt means the same to me. Its just a case of would you believe my version of events.

Just curious how the OP will prove that their vehicle was damaged by the cuttings on the road in that exact spot and prove that tyre actually came from his car.

Or down to a piece of debris hidden under the cuttings that actually caused the damage not the cuttings.

neilmcl

forgotmyname wrote: »

Balance of probability or reasonable doubt means the same to me. Its just a case of would you believe my version of events.

Thankfully the OP doesn't have to rely on your interpretation as the balance of probability and beyond all reasonable doubt mean very different things in the eyes of the law.

forgotmyname wrote: »

Just curious how the OP will prove that their vehicle was damaged by the cuttings on the road in that exact spot and prove that tyre actually came from his car.

Or down to a piece of debris hidden under the cuttings that actually caused the damage not the cuttings.

He doesn't, he only needs show that on balance this was the likely turn of events.

BeenThroughItAll

I'd be interested to know if the OP would be as concerned if he'd suffered tyre damage as a result of good hedge cutting.

Fat_Walt

forgotmyname wrote: »

Balance of probability or reasonable doubt means the same to me. Its just a case of would you believe my version of events.

Just curious how the OP will prove that their vehicle was damaged by the cuttings on the road in that exact spot and prove that tyre actually came from his car.

Or down to a piece of debris hidden under the cuttings that actually caused the damage not the cuttings.

And for that reason your comment should be ignored.

loskie

many years ago 1991 I think I lived in a static caravan on a farm in an area I had newly moved to. In 1 week I had 2 punctures due to hedge clippings on the farm road. The first one I got mended the second was unrepairable. I spoke to the farmer (my then landlord) who kindly covered the cost of a new tyre just got it done at the local place he used and added to his account with his agreement. It was a 1985 polo Coupe S so 14" wheels I think.
So OP I think it is worth a try, speak to the guy politely (it wont be the first time he has been asked) but if you get nowhere possibly best just to let it go.

RobbyD

You will all be pleased to know i got a 2nd puncture today

Fat_Walt

RobbyD wrote: »

You will all be pleased to know i got a 2nd puncture today

And what did the farmer say?

RobbyD

yes i even have the car service print out done 8 days ago saying each tyre had 7 mm left on and 12500 miles left in them

RobbyD

Fat_Walt wrote: »

And what did the farmer say?

farmer lives 17 miles away and see them once a month if lucky

Fat_Walt

RobbyD wrote: »

yes i even have the car service print out done 8 days ago saying each tyre had 7 mm left on and 12500 miles left in them

I've never had any dealer tell me how many miles are left on a set of tyres.