She may have to go.

mrh339 · 24th October 2007, 14:13

The wife that is. Took delivery of our gleaming 1.8 ex in Milano Red only 9 days ago but my beloved wife failed to put the handbrake on properly and the car gently rolled down the drive and into a low wall

. Not too much damage just a cracked numberplate and a few scratches which will be taken care quickly but i was less than impressed after spending 4-5 hour supaguarding and polishing the car the day before. If it happens again she may have to go, Maybe i could trade her in for a younger model !!

Spud · 24th October 2007, 14:26

Have you checked it's not potenitally one of the dogdy handbrakes as reported on other threads here?

May not have been the old girl after all!!

mrh339 · 24th October 2007, 14:41

I have indeed, alas it seems the fault was in her not pulling the lever enough.

Spud · 24th October 2007, 14:44

In that case I would be in agreement with you if that was my Mrs. If it happens again she would definetly have to go!!!

kevj121 · 24th October 2007, 14:50

yep get rid or buy her some gym sessions for christmas

civie · 24th October 2007, 14:52

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Originally Posted by mrh339

If it happens again she may have to go, Maybe i could trade her in for a younger model !!

Yo Matey, i will swop you for mine, i know t won't happen again because she can't drive.

mrh339 · 24th October 2007, 14:57

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Originally Posted by civie

Yo Matey, i will swop you for mine, i know t won't happen again because she can't drive.

How do you get home from the pub then?

civie · 24th October 2007, 15:00

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Originally Posted by mrh339

How do you get home from the pub then?

"Shanksies pony" Most of the time marra, or she pick me up on her "Harley"

Ha

apemonkeyman · 24th October 2007, 15:35

Welcome mrh339, fellow Gloucestershire dude! Don't forget to get your Civinfo sticker so I don't feel so alone!

Not seen any other Civinfo marked cars so far...

mrh339 · 24th October 2007, 15:43

Cheers Eddie.

allan40alt · 24th October 2007, 16:08

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Originally Posted by mrh339

..............Maybe i could trade her in for a younger model !!

Regretably, newer models don't come with any improvements and you'll get next to nothing as a trade-in.........unless, of course, you were referring to the car!

illegalhunter · 24th October 2007, 16:18

Sounds like a plan

4540flossy · 24th October 2007, 16:28

Am I the only person to always leave my car in gear? Having owned a series of antique Renaults and having lived on a hill in France for a few years, I learned the hard way.

PS As for the trade in, I have a '61 model with only superficial marks (commensurate with age and use etc etc) which I'd be happy for you to have a gander at. Good chassis, sound mechanics, runs okay, bodywork fair (see above). Knows how to apply a handbrake, which might be of interest...

czechplastik · 25th October 2007, 20:19

I would let the wife go...

Type S Bournemouth · 25th October 2007, 20:32

i leave mine in gear now after having a shock of the handbrake suddenly releasing itself with a lond bang. Thankfully i was sat in the drivers seat. Since then its always left in gear.

Jack The Lad. · 25th October 2007, 21:05

I can remember my driving instructor, telling me to always leave the car in gear.
Has been a habit with me ever since.
He also told me,all Those Years Ago, -- "So, you have passed your test -- Now start learning to drive".

Swindon Japster · 25th October 2007, 21:23

Mine does the exact opposite and leaves it with the lever almost pulled off, upwards. Alas, this is a painful trait, even with much protestation at home!

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mrh339 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th September 2007 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 477 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader: (0)	She may have to go. The wife that is. Took delivery of our gleaming 1.8 ex in Milano Red only 9 days ago but my beloved wife failed to put the handbrake on properly and the car gently rolled down the drive and into a low wall . Not too much damage just a cracked numberplate and a few scratches which will be taken care quickly but i was less than impressed after spending 4-5 hour supaguarding and polishing the car the day before. If it happens again she may have to go, Maybe i could trade her in for a younger model !!

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mrh339 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th September 2007 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 477 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have indeed, alas it seems the fault was in her not pulling the lever enough. Last edited by mrh339; 24th October 2007 at 14:42. Reason: a spelling mistake

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Spud Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 6th October 2006 Posts: 243 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Have you checked it's not potenitally one of the dogdy handbrakes as reported on other threads here? May not have been the old girl after all!!

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Spud Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 6th October 2006 Posts: 243 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	In that case I would be in agreement with you if that was my Mrs. If it happens again she would definetly have to go!!!

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4540flossy Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 16th November 2006 Location: Ash Vale Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Am I the only person to always leave my car in gear? Having owned a series of antique Renaults and having lived on a hill in France for a few years, I learned the hard way. PS As for the trade in, I have a '61 model with only superficial marks (commensurate with age and use etc etc) which I'd be happy for you to have a gander at. Good chassis, sound mechanics, runs okay, bodywork fair (see above). Knows how to apply a handbrake, which might be of interest...

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Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 977 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	i leave mine in gear now after having a shock of the handbrake suddenly releasing itself with a lond bang. Thankfully i was sat in the drivers seat. Since then its always left in gear.

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,803 Thanks: 3 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts iTrader: (0)	I can remember my driving instructor, telling me to always leave the car in gear. Has been a habit with me ever since. He also told me,all Those Years Ago, -- "So, you have passed your test -- Now start learning to drive".

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Swindon Japster Wheelnut Join Date: 29th September 2006 Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Mine does the exact opposite and leaves it with the lever almost pulled off, upwards. Alas, this is a painful trait, even with much protestation at home!