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buzzy bee · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire

Hi

I have just done my good deed of the day, saw a little A7 with his breakdown triangle behind it, so pulled in behind him and offered some assistance. Anyhow as it turns out it was quite a major problem, the clutch had gone!

Had a little chat, and the A7 had got them from there home in Derby, all round ireland and they were on the way home to Derby, they had done 3000 miles so far roughly.

Ah well, I couldn't drive past, incase all they needed was a few bolts of a lift to the garage, I also thought of towing them to the pub, but he had called the recovery, and they were on there way, so thought if they did move the recovery wouldn't know where they were, so I left them be.

Also saw a late 30's early 40's Bently on the way home, and what looked like a Alvis. Aswell as a few minis, one of which looked very smart, mk 1 era.

Cheers

Dave

Roverron · Joined: 04 May 2008 Posts: 134 Location: Yorkshire

I always stop for older cars and any motorcycle. A motorcyclist will never pass a motorist whose car has broken down so I always return the favour.
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Greeney in France · Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 6:12 pm Post subject:

I couldnt drive past anyone broken down even if its to offer a phone.

In France it is actually against the law to pass an accident unless there are others giving assistance which is why a first aid kit and fire extinguisher must always be carried
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buzzy bee · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire

Hi

You have to be careful, who you stop for that is the only thing, there are some rough people around.

But in general terms it is nice to stop.

Cheers

Dave

Dirty Habit · Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 398 Location: West Midlands, UK

buzzy bee · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire

Ha, reminds me of a dopey mate, we went to the garage at Safeways, and he filled up with fuel, only to go a few pounds over! he was in shear panic, it was so funny, I didn't have any cash, it ended up he rung his mum to bring him some money all two or three pounds, his mum would have used 5 times that much to get to him.

It is nice to help someone, I am a firm beliver of if you help someone, someone will help you when you need it!

Cheers

Dave

62rebel · Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:39 pm Post subject:

you chaps can still pump petrol without paying for it beforehand? the local stations set up such a row about "drive-offs" that the govt set up a mandatory pre-pay scheme. (scheme is the word, too) you either have to stand in line while some pollock buys scratchoff tickets and a pack of fags or you put the petrol on your card. so much for convenience.

it's a matter of balancing the danger versus the reward of doing the odd good deed; i tend to err in favor, and will still stop for most folks.

Brian M · Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 7:30 am Post subject:

pigtin · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1879 Location: Herne Bay

Rdover · Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 413

As a 15k mile pa biker I always stop for a broken down bike. Usually it's a fag break or run out of petrol. I've got a 35 litre tank (on bike? yes!) and carry a syphon.

I've had people go well out their way for me and I always return the favour. IN Scotland some of the places people break down are very picturesque but exceptionally remote and even during the summer you can die from the weather if it turns nasty.

I've not yet broken down in the Alldays but that will, no doubt, change!
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