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Random car parked on my drive!

719 replies

UftUft · 23/07/2021 20:39

dh has just come back from work and parked across the road. I asked why he hasn't parked on our driveway and he said he thought we had visitors.
I've gone out and there's a random car on our driveway! Knocked on neighbours door but they don't know who's it is. (They are really nice and we get on with them so they would have told them to move if it was anything to do with them).
AIBU to move the car and block them in?

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Aquamarine1029 · 23/07/2021 20:58

I'd have it towed.

wizzywig · 23/07/2021 20:58

Hotwire it and take it for a spin

GintyMcGinty · 23/07/2021 20:59

We need updates !!!!

inmyslippers · 23/07/2021 21:00

Any update op?

HotToddyColdSauvignon · 23/07/2021 21:01

Yes yes yes!!!! Block them in.

Oh please don’t be a troll op. I could really do with a parking thread tonight!

Ginger1982 · 23/07/2021 21:01

@Aqua55

You do realise, that if you block them in, they can call the Police and have your car removed?
Is it you that's parked on OP's drive?
WorldsBestBoss · 23/07/2021 21:02

100% block them in

BarbaraofSeville · 23/07/2021 21:04

@carlywurly

This happened to me and it turned out a hire car had been delivered to the wrong address. Keys were posted through my letterbox though. Thought I'd won a competition I'd forgotten entering for a minute Grin
You must live near me. I get hire cars delivered nearly every week and this has happened more than once.
DancesWithTortoises · 23/07/2021 21:04

I can't see the diagram. I'm sure there must be one.

JudgeJ · 23/07/2021 21:04

@britnay

gets popcorn
Does it always have to be popcorn, I hate the stuff! I have a slab of lemon drizzle that I'll get out of its tin!
safariboot · 23/07/2021 21:04

Aqua is right unfortunately. It's illegal to block someone in and not let them leave, under the same law that stops a car park operator clamping you because you paid for 60 minutes and stayed for 61. Though I think there's a loophole if the blocking in is by a gate or barrier.

UftUft · 23/07/2021 21:04

Shitty diagram attached.

Can't see driveway from window it's at side of house. I did hear a car parking up but thought it was next door.

As you can see we've parked the car on the drive in front of car.

Random car parked on my drive!
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ginandbearit · 23/07/2021 21:05

We'll get someone posting in a minute to say Op is very lucky to have a drive and should think of the person who had to park there. ..cue long fantasy of emergency appointment by a surgeon or the driver giving blood or some far fetched scenario .

Though there was a similar post a long time ago when car owner got the wrong address of a pay to park in my drive type thing...anyway yeah block it in then burn it ..

harverina · 23/07/2021 21:05

26 minutes has passed with no updates

harverina · 23/07/2021 21:05

Oh sorry cross post 😂

MissConductUS · 23/07/2021 21:06

Setting the car on fire is a bit much. Let the air out of one of the tyres.

PearPickingPorky · 23/07/2021 21:06

Excellent. Good move, Op.

Do you live on a busy road?

Bargebill19 · 23/07/2021 21:06

Nice blocking. Easy read diagram 10/10

TheSunShinesBrighter · 23/07/2021 21:07

Excellent.

Now phone 101 and tell them you suspect a stolen car has been dumped on your drive...

JudgeJ · 23/07/2021 21:07

@harverina

OMG another parking thread!!! 🍷 🍿

No YANBU.

Block them in, close your curtains and enjoy your Friday night!

I honestly can’t believe that anyone would have the audacity to park on someone’s drive!!

My friend has a large drive, 4 ot 6 cars depending on the size and parking skill She discovered that the vendor of a house nearby was telling viewers that they'd be able to park there, she lives alone now and only has one car!
EasterIssland · 23/07/2021 21:07

Block and wine is what I recommend

TheSunShinesBrighter · 23/07/2021 21:07

But don’t expect them to give a s**t! 🤣

Ghosttile · 23/07/2021 21:07

I do like a good parking diagram.

Happyinheels · 23/07/2021 21:08

Today is the day that just keeps on giving! Another parking thread - pours the largest glass of wine and settles in - block the CF's in for sure!

harverina · 23/07/2021 21:08

Yes phone 101 and report it. It could be stolen