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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: GTI CV7 on 31 July 2006, 01:29
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A 6th Form kid thought it would be funny to smash an egg on my windscreen on Friday... ruining a great week of summer school (which I'd arranged for him too be paid for helping out at). I managed to get it all off with a water/vinegar mix as prescribed by a science teacher. Unfortunately some of the egg had splashed onto the bonnet and onto the roof. On washing the car I noticed that the paint had became dull in the areas where the egg was. I had the paint checked at VW's paint and body shop on Saturday and the guy said machine polishing should put it right (at a cost of £90 plus vat) If the damage is too deep, the panels will need to be repainted at a cost of £600 + vat approx. (apparently the protein in egg reacts with paint?!)
I'm not usually a violent person, but if I'd have got my hands on this character on Friday, I would be out of a job by now, if not banged up. This kid has just submitted an application form to join Warwickshire Police.
I'm going to get his details in the morning and ring his dad at work. I'm going to explain the situation as calmly as possible and point out that if I need to claim on the Schools/Unions insurance I'll need to report the incident to the police for a crime number... as, according to the union, it's criminal/malicious damage.
(not good for his application, me thinks)
I just hope his dad's a decent guy who will 'have a word in his ear' and sort something out. I don't want to bury the kid, I just want my car sorted...
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Silly little tw8t..
The kids of today need skining alive.
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:shocked: what an idiot... I remember being stupid when I was young, but damaging someone else's property - esp a £20k+ car was a redline that I certainly wouldn't have crossed...
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correction: I am quite stupid even now :laugh:
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To cut a very very long story short, the car's going to be repaired and will be paid for by the people concerned.
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what an idiot...
Silly little tw8t..
I couldn't agree more...
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What a little sod, you should knne-cap him ;)
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knee-cap him... sound's like a plan :grin: You could also consider taking him to your local Vet for castration :shocked: It would calm him down - all that testosterone coursing through his veins...
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No vet just a dark alley and two bricks :ouch:
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castration :shocked:
ilmao...
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they taking it out of his pocket money then?
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wow didnt know it damaged paint, i must have done some damage in my younger years all i did was egg cars every night, in fact i wouldnt mind doing it now.
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If you throw an egg at car paintwork it fractures the paint and looks terrible - even worse on metallics as it fractures below the laquer :sick:
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It's going in on the 16/8 to be polished. Hopefully that'll be the end of it, but if not, its a £600 +vat job.
they taking it out of his pocket money then?
Well it's a very long story. I rang the lad's dad who claimed he was encouraged to do it by another teacher. It turns out that a couple of teachers and a technician knew he was going to do it but thought I'd find it funny. Brainless and totally unbelieveable. The union guy said as the staff basically encouraged a criminal act by not stopping him (malicious/criminal damage) we can't make the lad pay as it would drop everyone involved in the sh!t. So I rang his dad back (who was sound about what had happened) and he was going to 'have a word in his ear' and say no more. The other staff have agreed to pay for the £90+vat polish, but nothing else at the moment... the plot thickens. BTW not all teachers are as clueless as the ones involved. anyway, here's some of the damage... (not the round water marks!?)
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-3/969979/dam.jpg)
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Castration has its positives - he won't go bald later in life :grin:
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Castration has its positives - he won't go bald later in life
The little tw4t wouldn't have a 'later life' if I had my way... I find it really difficult that a 17 year old can vandalise a three-week old car, blatantly admit it, give me attitude about it, not apologise and just get away with it. Yet if I was even to lay one finger on him I would have a criminal record, put on a child protection register and never be able to teach again.
Something's seriously wrong here...
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Where's your school fella :rolleyes:
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It's the largest comp in Warwickshire...
http://www.nctc-online.co.uk/index.php
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...pic of the chav in question?
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...pic of the chav in question?
I haven't got any of the chav, but even if I did I could get into deep sh!t if I uploaded them... he's got rights remember!?!?!?
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lol I'm messing mate I aint got the time to go slapping kids around the chops!
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lol I'm messing mate I aint got the time to go slapping kids around the chops!
What p!sses me off, is the fact that he's totally untouchable... No doubt he'll be boasting about this to his spotty mates. I just really hope that he keeps out of my way, as if he catches me on a bad day I'll be in trouble. Well it's judgement day on Wednesday, to see if in needs painting or just polishing. Fingers crossed. Anyway, he's 18 in a couple of months...!?!?
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Best of luck m8 :angry:
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Doc,
I'm thinking of part-exing my 06 GTI with 10k on the clock for an R32.. :grin: - the pic of yours looks too irresistable... question is... is there a way of maximising the part-ex value of my GTI?
Thanks in advance...
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Try my dealer :wink:
Send me your spec and I'll get you a price.
This photo WONT help - that blue is super fantastic - I'll miss it!
BUT I wont miss the :shocked: everywhere I go in it!
(http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/8596/dsc02884gg0.jpg)
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Thanks Doc - and apologies to GTI CV7 for hijacking your thread :evil:
My spec is quite spartan, but I have gone for the options that I think add maximum value as I was alsways going to part-ex this car for an Anniversary GTI next year (that plan is still on) . The spec is as follows:
Mk5 GTI 06 plate
Manual Gearbox
3 door
Diamond Black Pearlescent
Front Centre Armrest
18" Monza Alloys
Smoking Pack - yes but only because it was free and although I don't smoke and the car has never been smoked in, a future owner might appreciate it.
Autoglym Lifeshine applied at the dealer before delivery for £250
Purchased from VW Wolsey of Ipswich 25th April 2006 for £21.5k
Current Mileage 9450 miles
What I am looking for is the following and it has to have as a minimum:
Mk5 R32 - 06 plate
Deep blue metallic - the only R32 colour to have - original and the best
DSG - although I don't like automatics I have got to see what all the fuss is about
3 door
basically something like yours :tongue:
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:grin:
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Whats the verdict GTI CV7? :sad:
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ooops sorry Doc, didn't realise you were waiting for me - I was waiting for a part-ex value :grin: Your R32 would be out pof my price range being fully loaded as such. I have got about 5-6k spare which translates to about £23-24k depending on how much I get for a part-ex
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doc, i love your r32
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Whats the verdict GTI CV7? :sad:
Sorry Ill I meant CV7 - I will contact my dealer tomorrow to get a price for you.
Regards
Doc
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Whats the verdict GTI CV7?
Hi Doc,
Excellent job... luckily it polished out, I was really surprised. There was a reasonable 15mm scratch above the headlight (not connected to the egg saga) which vanished too... happy days. It's come up like new (as to be expected with 850 miles on the clock though!?)
Unfortunately the tossers who owe the £105.75 are a bit slow with paying up at the moment. They've left me no option but to write to the head, who's a force to be reckoned with by any standards. I can guarantee that she will go into orbit and the money will be on it's way sharpish... along with the overdue apology. She's getting the letter on Thursday, GCSE results day. I'll let you know what happens.
Thanks for your interest mate.
BTW What's this about giving up the Golf? I'm not happy about it!?
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Glad it came out like new again.
From looking at the picture it didn't look too good at all.
Good luck with getting the money and I'm shocked that your colleagues encouraged the kid!
Hopefully this whole incident has taught him something.
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Cool nice one that your car is 100% :wink:
As for my new R32...
I think my new R32 will be my last Golf unless the R36 comes out - I have already ordered its replacement for march next year - its another 4x4 from a well know 4x4 manufacturer - as my 15 month love affair with Golfs draws to an end I'll shed a tear but I just miss having a 4x4 as my daily run around - I find myself using my van more and more (3500 miles on that already) and my golf hardly sees the light of day these days :sad: