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Should I be worried about what Uber Delivery Man said to me tonight

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ML5 · 27/10/2025 22:13

Hello everyone
I have a Mercedes Car on my driveway but with a Wheel Clamp on it, DD ordered a Delivery with Uber, I answered the door and the Uber Man said to me can I ask you something I said yes then he said is the Wheel Clamp on your Mercedes Car safe I said why are you asking and he said to me just want to know if the Wheel Clamps are safe for security reasons as I want one for my Car.
Just felt very strange for a Uber Delivery Man to ask me if that and I’m now wondering if he wanted to know if he was up to something.

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eastegg · 29/10/2025 19:17

rwalker · 29/10/2025 07:38

first thing I think when I see a wheel clamp is it’s in taxed or being repossessed
so he was probably boarded on digging for info being nosey and making conversation
as wheel clamps are unusual

whilst mercs are nice cars there no longer top of the tree as an impressive status symbol they used to be so my 1st thought wouldn’t be I thought he’s trying to pinch it

Miaow!! 😂

eastegg · 29/10/2025 19:15

GoodVibesHere · 27/10/2025 22:18

Why is there a wheel clamp on your car?

Because it’s a coveted, precious Merc everyone is eyeing up jealously!

Notmyreality · 29/10/2025 08:10

Maybe he was doing this thing called “making conversation”. It’s something we used to do in the old days.

rwalker · 29/10/2025 07:38

first thing I think when I see a wheel clamp is it’s in taxed or being repossessed
so he was probably boarded on digging for info being nosey and making conversation
as wheel clamps are unusual

whilst mercs are nice cars there no longer top of the tree as an impressive status symbol they used to be so my 1st thought wouldn’t be I thought he’s trying to pinch it

SandyY2K · 29/10/2025 07:24

ML5 · 27/10/2025 22:15

I’m sure he’s seen Wheel Clamps on cars before

He might not have had the opportunity to ask the owner about it.

This is paranoia on your part.

GwendolineWindowlene · 29/10/2025 07:23

opencecilgee · 29/10/2025 07:03

was he young? Eveyone had wheel clamps in the 90s .

they are making a come
back!

Do you mean steering wheel locks? Isn’t the OP talking about a clamp on one of the car’s wheels?

Wheel clamps sound a right pain, I don’t want to have kneel on the ground and get dirty hands when I’m about to leave for work.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 29/10/2025 07:21

Well at least Uber Delivery Man didn't say "Bloody hell missus , is the security system on your Mercedes Car so shite that you need to whack a manking great yellow wheel clamp on it"?

That would merit a Did you mean to be so RUDE answer .

opencecilgee · 29/10/2025 07:03

was he young? Eveyone had wheel clamps in the 90s .

they are making a come
back!

Nopenott0day · 28/10/2025 21:59

I'm worried the OP has been stolen instead of the Mercedes Car.

Roomforapony · 28/10/2025 21:39

FaitesVosJeux · 27/10/2025 22:20

Maybe they’ve got a swimming pool and room for a pony as well 😂😂

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We have a Mercedes but not a swimming pool as the pony can’t swim😏 nor, I’m sad to say, a musical bidet (classical of course🧐) 😢

Mumoftwoandcats · 28/10/2025 21:39

I’d take it that he was just asking if you thought it was worth him getting one for his car.

LakotaWolf · 28/10/2025 20:20

Just checking in with OP to see if the Uber driver stole her Mercedes yet or not.

Calliopespa · 28/10/2025 18:48

ninjahamster · 27/10/2025 22:16

Wouldn’t worry me.

If you think he’s eyeing up the car then he would be pretty stupid to alert you to it!

This.

If he's up to no good it won't be your car he targets after advertising his interest.

But I always get twitchy if asked if we are going away/ home alone etc, so I do understand.

Laura95167 · 28/10/2025 18:46

ML5 · 27/10/2025 22:15

I’m sure he’s seen Wheel Clamps on cars before

Ive never seen them on a car that wasnt being clamped by an authority but with all the thefts these days they could be a good idea.

I think if you said, ive had no problem and they make you feel more secure. It would be a perfectly reasobable convo

TheatricalLife · 28/10/2025 15:25

BauhausOfEliott · 28/10/2025 15:14

DP replaced his old VW with a Skoda Octavia last year and he loves it.

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I've got the Octavia RS and it's honestly the best car I've ever had (and I've had all sorts). Reliable, quick, lovely interior; a real pleasure to drive.

TenGreatFatSquirrels · 28/10/2025 15:16

Would be a bit stupid to ask someone about their wheel clamp if you wanted to steal it/their car. Or to ask your mark whether you should nick their car essentially 😂

Hes just asking a question

BauhausOfEliott · 28/10/2025 15:14

TeenLifeMum · 28/10/2025 15:12

Skodas look great - they were on my list.

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DP replaced his old VW with a Skoda Octavia last year and he loves it.

[derails thread with helpful car recommendations]

BauhausOfEliott · 28/10/2025 15:13

He asked a perfectly normal and reasonable question about something he was thinking of buying. You're being really weird and paranoid.

Last time I ordered a takeaway from our local Turkish place the driver asked me what scented candles I use, because he thought my hallway 'smelled like a nice hotel'. Am I meant to be worried about this? Because frankly I was delighted.

TeenLifeMum · 28/10/2025 15:12

LillyPJ · 28/10/2025 13:36

I went for Skoda over VW for similar reasons.

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Skodas look great - they were on my list.

BringBackCatsEyes · 28/10/2025 14:00

This is likely Baader-Meinhof but I saw a Mercedes with a wheel clamp, just parked up on a road (probably outside the owner's house).
This was in a not particularly affluent town.

LillyPJ · 28/10/2025 13:36

TeenLifeMum · 28/10/2025 13:31

Whereas I can’t tell the difference between an Audi and a VW (so drive a high spec vw as it seems to offer more than an Audi for less money).

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I went for Skoda over VW for similar reasons.

TeenLifeMum · 28/10/2025 13:31

RubySquid · 28/10/2025 07:43

Tbh I find Audis much nicer to drive

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Whereas I can’t tell the difference between an Audi and a VW (so drive a high spec vw as it seems to offer more than an Audi for less money).

RoastLambs · 28/10/2025 12:02

ML5 · 27/10/2025 22:15

I’m sure he’s seen Wheel Clamps on cars before

Maybe he lives in a better area than you do.

LillyPJ · 28/10/2025 09:58

PuggyPuggyPuggy · 28/10/2025 09:20

He saw an opportunity to ask a real person, face to face, what they thought about a product he was interested in. That's all.

I was in a car park at a nature reserve last month, and a chap approached me to ask about my roof bag - we were on our way home from a self-catering holiday and we have too much stuff to be able to fit it all in the boot 😬 He and his famiy have started going camping, and the amount of gear they have keeps increasing, and he had been wondering if a roof bag was the answer. He's seen them on other cars out and about, but not had a chance to ask anyone about their experience with them.

I know this because instead of freaking out and assuming he was trying to rob us, I chatted to him about the challenges of stowing all the stuff you need when you are holidaying somewhere with wildly unreliable weather.

Ah - but just you wait till the morning after you get home and find out that your roof bag's been stolen. You'll soon regret being taken in by the smooth-talking thief then!

PuggyPuggyPuggy · 28/10/2025 09:20

He saw an opportunity to ask a real person, face to face, what they thought about a product he was interested in. That's all.

I was in a car park at a nature reserve last month, and a chap approached me to ask about my roof bag - we were on our way home from a self-catering holiday and we have too much stuff to be able to fit it all in the boot 😬 He and his famiy have started going camping, and the amount of gear they have keeps increasing, and he had been wondering if a roof bag was the answer. He's seen them on other cars out and about, but not had a chance to ask anyone about their experience with them.

I know this because instead of freaking out and assuming he was trying to rob us, I chatted to him about the challenges of stowing all the stuff you need when you are holidaying somewhere with wildly unreliable weather.