51 replies to this topic

[allsteel]

Just had some better news on this one. Dan's been in touch and is bringing a cheque and my parts tomorrow so as long as it's not a superball i can put this whole saga to bed and we can both move on.

[ChrisS1]

[fiveoclock]

A cheque? Does he live in the seventies?

[Goosenka]

Bouncy bouncy.....what a dodgy prick.

Edited by Goosenka, 19 February 2016 - 05:08 PM.

[allsteel]

A cheque? Does he live in the seventies?

 

Says his code reader is out of action.

[VX220BOB]

A cheque? Does he live in the seventies?

  Says his code reader is out of action.

Code reader my arse, that's a cheque bouncer reason for using a cheque. I would only take cash. I have heard he is going to get a visit from someone (and his mates) he owes money to and will only leave with payment or property.

[Kieran McC]

He paid me in cash for a set of Bilstien Shocks at Croft a couple of years ago

[ianrm]

In this day and age you can bank transfer money on line in seconds. 

 

[myles]

Get him to take his cheque to the bank to cash it in, then take the cash off him. I don't know the guy, but having read all this I wouldn't take a cheque from him.

[andyrob]

I had dealings with Dan years ago when he was at Jude performance but I think that was run by his dad and there was a story behind him leaving there also. There are far too many wannabe specialists around that haven't got a clue and unfortunately he came across as one of them. 

[GiGo]

Don't take a cheque! You would be daft too, cash or online bank transfer, written agreement about the funds and what the payment/re-imbursment is for, signed by you him a third and forth parties (one from both sides).

 

He sounds like a complete scum bag.  Other than that small claims court, but depending on how he's folded/transfered/declared bankrupt etc..... his companies or divided his properties then it might not end up in your favour.

 

I'll be going after someone for near 20k this year in unpaid bills, not going to nice, High Court job because of the amount.

 

Take cash if you can!

 

EDIT: Sorry just noticed this was posted 2 days ago! Did he come round and give you your money and parts?

Edited by GiGo, 21 February 2016 - 06:46 PM.

[the outsider]

A cheque!!!! Is it 1980, I did nt even think you could get a cheque book now, this is coming from someone who doesn't do internet banking and is 10 years out of date at all times mind

[fiveoclock]

When he hands you the cheque remind him that if he's giving it to you knowing it will bounce it could be a criminal offence. In this case it isnt because he's not taking goods from you when he hands it over but he wont know that.

 

Edit: Mind you he's a member on here so he will know if he reads this

Edited by fiveoclock, 21 February 2016 - 07:32 PM.

[allsteel]

Best just to wait and see now. Iv'e got my parts back , and if the cheque does'nt clear i can be at his work place in 2 mins from mine, or at his house in 10 mins.

[roadboy]

Wow! Just been pointed to this thread! Usual bunch of internet experts who haven't got a clue about me or the situation! Yes, Malcolm tried to falsely claim over £1100 from me, suddenly denying all knowledge of prior conversations about existing damage/paint defects to his car. As he would not be the slightest bit reasonable and as I was not prepared to give him money he wasn't due from me, it went to county court where he lied several times to the judge and managed to get awarded under £600 of the £1100 he was claiming from me. Interesting that he called me a serial liar when I'm the only one who has been honest throughout this. Malcolm now has his ill-gotten gains so I'm sure he'll be a happy boy. VX220BOB, you certainly seem to "hear" a lot of things about me. Lots of nice unsubstantiated gossip that is, in reality, just bollocks. Oh and as for the original point of this thread, I have been selling parts to Lotus owners for 10 years now and out of thousands of transactions there are maybe 15 unhappy customers who always seem to pop back up to jump on the bandwagon and shout a lot whereas the many many happy customers are quietly getting on with their lives. That's just the way it goes. Anyway, I've explained the situation so I'm off. Have fun. Dan

Edited by roadboy, 25 February 2016 - 07:57 AM.

[allsteel]

Wow! Just been pointed to this thread! Usual bunch of internet experts who haven't got a clue about me or the situation! Yes, Malcolm tried to falsely claim over £1100 from me, suddenly denying all knowledge of prior conversations about existing damage/paint defects to his car. As he would not be the slightest bit reasonable and as I was not prepared to give him money he wasn't due from me, it went to county court where he lied several times to the judge and managed to get awarded under £600 of the £1100 he was claiming from me. Interesting that he called me a serial liar when I'm the only one who has been honest throughout this. Malcolm now has his ill-gotten gains so I'm sure he'll be a happy boy. VX220BOB, you certainly seem to "hear" a lot of things about me. Lots of nice unsubstantiated gossip that is, in reality, just bollocks. Oh and as for the original point of this thread, I have been selling parts to Lotus owners for 10 years now and out of thousands of transactions there are maybe 15 unhappy customers who always seem to pop back up to jump on the bandwagon and shout a lot whereas the many many happy customers are quietly getting on with their lives. That's just the way it goes. Anyway, I've explained the situation so I'm off. Have fun. Dan

 

Glad you cleared that one up Dan. Now for the real version.

My car was with you 4 months and 1 week. The main job it was booked in for, you were unable to complete stating it was short of some parts. Since then it went elsewhere and the same job was completed with exactly the same box of bits.

The car was returned to me,from you, with the rear arch liners just pushed up in place, no fittings reused.

The engine undertray and fittings were missing.

The roof was refitted with only 3 bolts in place.

The passenger side sill was cracked.

The roof had been damaged by you then repainted a different shade to the rest of the car.

The panel behind the seats had been refitted without first wiring the speakers or lighter socket back up, knowing the whole lot would have to come apart again.

There were scuffs and chips to any areas you had worked near.

Other than that the car seemed just fine!

Good job the judge was straight eh! He may easily have been fooled.

 

You were lucky my witness had'nt been made aware that he would have to appear in court, to substantiate his letter, or it would have cost you more than the 857.80 you had to pay.

 

[pezley]

 

Wow! Just been pointed to this thread! Usual bunch of internet experts who haven't got a clue about me or the situation! Yes, Malcolm tried to falsely claim over £1100 from me, suddenly denying all knowledge of prior conversations about existing damage/paint defects to his car. As he would not be the slightest bit reasonable and as I was not prepared to give him money he wasn't due from me, it went to county court where he lied several times to the judge and managed to get awarded under £600 of the £1100 he was claiming from me. Interesting that he called me a serial liar when I'm the only one who has been honest throughout this. Malcolm now has his ill-gotten gains so I'm sure he'll be a happy boy. VX220BOB, you certainly seem to "hear" a lot of things about me. Lots of nice unsubstantiated gossip that is, in reality, just bollocks. Oh and as for the original point of this thread, I have been selling parts to Lotus owners for 10 years now and out of thousands of transactions there are maybe 15 unhappy customers who always seem to pop back up to jump on the bandwagon and shout a lot whereas the many many happy customers are quietly getting on with their lives. That's just the way it goes. Anyway, I've explained the situation so I'm off. Have fun. Dan

 

Glad you cleared that one up Dan. Now for the real version.

My car was with you 4 months and 1 week. The main job it was booked in for, you were unable to complete stating it was short of some parts. Since then it went elsewhere and the same job was completed with exactly the same box of bits.

The car was returned to me,from you, with the rear arch liners just pushed up in place, no fittings reused.

The engine undertray and fittings were missing.

The roof was refitted with only 3 bolts in place.

The passenger side sill was cracked.

The roof had been damaged by you then repainted a different shade to the rest of the car.

The panel behind the seats had been refitted without first wiring the speakers or lighter socket back up, knowing the whole lot would have to come apart again.

There were scuffs and chips to any areas you had worked near.

Other than that the car seemed just fine!

Good job the judge was straight eh! He may easily have been fooled.

 

You were lucky my witness had'nt been made aware that he would have to appear in court, to substantiate his letter, or it would have cost you more than the 857.80 you had to pay.

 

 

 

 

Ooof.... all out war

[Wolfstone]

At last.....some fun and excitement on the forum.

[KurtVerbose]

Don't know about fun and excitement. Desn't make happy reading that.

[Goosenka]

Ah look, the popcorn delivery man.....