Marston bailiff clamped my car!!

[CleverClogs]

Re: Marston bailiff clamped my car!!

Was there any evidence (abrasive debris, half links of chain) left by Angle-Grinder-Man? (link)

If you can move it to a locked garage, do so.

[kim481]

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Well it definitely wasn't the angle grinder man in the article I was sent. There is some kind of dark grey powder on the floor out there.
I do not have a garage to put the car in.
Do you think I should contact the bailiff to ask him or leve it until he comes?

[bizzybob]

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I hope this is right as I am very worried that somebody else tampered with it. As labman said I could be prosecuted for criminal damage I cut it off, that's why I left it as it was.

Shoulf I move the car or leave it where it is? If it wasn't the bailiff he will come an clamp it again

I reckon CleverClogs has hit the nail on the head, marstons have had a shuftie at the thread, and told their rottweiler to chew the clamp off before someone complains, to higher authority and proves vulnerability, after all TV licence fines are not exactly serious, the Licence itself is an anachronism. strangely many Expat US residents get caught out, and it was the main reason for a woman to be imprisoned in the 1980s-1990's, according to CAB data.

[kim481]

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I hope this is right bizzybob! I have asked my neighbour whose flat looks directly onto the car by she said she didn't see or hear anything so I'm not sure who took it off or when.

I am concerned that if it wasn't the bailiff I can get into trouble which is the last thing I want as my job requires me not to have a criminal record.

[wales01man]

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A bailiff would have to prove that you or someone took of the clamp as there is no proof you cannot be procecuted or get a criminal record

[bizzybob]

Re: Marston bailiff clamped my car!!

A bailiff would have to prove that you or someone took of the clamp as there is no proof you cannot be procecuted or get a criminal record

Exactly, unless he had set up a hidden camera, and he had not removed the clamp, where is his evidence? Don't worry.

[kim481]

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Ok thank you very much for your advice everyone. I will try not to worry so much now ( born worrier)

well considering he was giving me until Monday to pay and Monday is nearly over I have not received a call or text from him to ask if I have paid so maybe he did take it off or the other option is I will have a very peed off bailiff here sometime this week

[labman]

Re: Marston bailiff clamped my car!!

Just remember you still have a fine to pay which has been passed for enforcement.

[kim481]

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Yes I will pay the fine at the end of the week when I am paid. I understand I am not obliged to pay te bailiff fees.... Just the fine

[labman]

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Yes I will pay the fine at the end of the week when I am paid. I understand I am not obliged to pay te bailiff fees.... Just the fine

Could you enlighten us as to where you gleaned this understanding please - I gather it would have been from the internet, but if you could find the website again, that would be good. Was it a website you've used for other information?

Thanks.

[CleverClogs]

Re: Marston bailiff clamped my car!!

Yes I will pay the fine at the end of the week when I am paid. I understand I am not obliged to pay te bailiff fees.... Just the fine

Could you enlighten us as to where you gleaned this understanding please - I gather it would have been from the internet, but if you could find the website again, that would be good. Was it a website you've used for other information?

Can a woman actually be a FMOL? msl:

[CleverClogs]

Re: Marston bailiff clamped my car!!

Well it definitely wasn't the angle grinder man in the article I was sent. There is some kind of dark grey powder on the floor out there.

That may suggest that some kind person has taken an abrasive cutting disc to it.

If that was what happened, the bailiff and/or Marstons would need to prove that you'd done it yourself (unlikely) or that you'd asked for it to be done (also almost impossible to prove without the testimony of the person who had done it).

I do not have a garage to put the car in.

Does a friend or neighbour?

[kim481]

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Labman - I did read it on a couple of websites but to be honest I can't remember which ones as I have read so many different articles. I will do a search and see if I can find them again.

Out of interest, what does fmol mean?

[kim481]

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Thank you clever clogs! That is actually a relief to hear. I was told they can't prove it buy I'm sure they will try to say it was me. Nobody I know off hand has a garage by I will do a bit of ringing around tonight to try find someone

[nercol]

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I had the same thing but mine was a parking fine & the dog of a bailiff was a Gary Bright from Hoddesdon in Herts, im trying to find his car so i can clamp him !