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AIBU?

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Parking one, should I make a thank you gesture?

6 replies

PeachyParisian · 07/03/2015 21:27

Not strictly AIBU. Although whether IABU is up for debate I suppose!

My car has broken down, it had to be pushed to be 'parked' on a road. (with no parking restrictions but is on a road that is very narrow, and is a bit of a nightmare as 2 cars can't pass one another as cars tend to park all up one side). It is outside somebody's house, and there arent a great deal of places to park nearby. I couldn't get my car any further, it won't even start.

I have to leave it there for a few days whilst I organise the scrapping/collection of it but I am conscious that I am probably pissing off the person who lives in the house it's stuck outside. Should I pop a note through their door to apologise? Maybe some chocs? If it was my house I'd not be happy, but there's nothing I can do about it at the moment.

If it was your house would you appreciate a thank you?

OP posts:
londonrach · 07/03/2015 21:29

Pop around and explain whats happened but really you dont have it but it might mean they understand why its there not moving and stop it possibly be reported missing. Hope you fix it soon x

wowfudge · 07/03/2015 21:29

How about knocking on the door and speaking to the occupants? If they aren't in, leave a note.

londonrach · 07/03/2015 21:30

Wowfudge...greatminds think alike

PeachyParisian · 07/03/2015 21:53

I suppose I don't want them to think it's been abandoned. It's taxed but they aren't to know that I guess.

It's 6 miles from me and I obviously don't have a car at the moment, so I'll have to ask someone to pop me by on Monday!

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minibmw2010 · 07/03/2015 22:07

If you are parked on the street legally, and not blocking someone's drive then I wouldn't do anything.

Lilmissconcerned · 07/03/2015 22:37

If it was me and if It was making me mad id immediately be reasonable if I you came and explained to me. So by that judgement I'd says it's not necessary but would be kind of you

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