FabSwingers.com forum: I give up :-(

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I am currently sat on the hard shoulder of the motorway after hitting a tyre that came off a recovery vehicle in front of me. Said tyre is stuck underneath my car and I am sat on the hard shoulder waiting for a recovery vehicle to rescue me.

This year has been bad luck after bad luck and I give up!

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"I am currently sat on the hard shoulder of the motorway after hitting a tyre that came off a recovery vehicle in front of me. Said tyre is stuck underneath my car and I am sat on the hard shoulder waiting for a recovery vehicle to rescue me.

This year has been bad luck after bad luck and I give up!"

I call that GOOD luck.

You could be dead.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jack your own car up and pull the tyre out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A new year is soon upon us.. hopefully 2013 will be a new beginning for you... fingers crossed for you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Jack your own car up and pull the tyre out. "

i didnt like to say that but is what id do

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Jack your own car up and pull the tyre out.

i didnt like to say that but is what id do "

If I didn't have a very dodgy hip I would do. Its also on the driver's side and I'm on a very narrow hard shoulder.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"Jack your own car up and pull the tyre out. "

No: keep away from your car because something could hit it. Stay the other side of the metal barriers. Phone the AA or RAC or Police.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I have a feeling 2013 (if 2012 don't end) is going to be a great year for me...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm sat in the biggest car park in uk at mo and have been for an hr

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Jack your own car up and pull the tyre out.

No: keep away from your car because something could hit it. Stay the other side of the metal barriers. Phone the AA or RAC or Police. "

That's what they said or to stay in on the passenger side which I'm doing as the fence is very high and my hip would struggle to get over it.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"Jack your own car up and pull the tyre out.

No: keep away from your car because something could hit it. Stay the other side of the metal barriers. Phone the AA or RAC or Police.

That's what they said or to stay in on the passenger side which I'm doing as the fence is very high and my hip would struggle to get over it. "

I hope you are ok though...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Jack your own car up and pull the tyre out.

i didnt like to say that but is what id do

If I didn't have a very dodgy hip I would do. Its also on the driver's side and I'm on a very narrow hard shoulder. "

fair enough - wise choice then xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Jack your own car up and pull the tyre out.

No: keep away from your car because something could hit it. Stay the other side of the metal barriers. Phone the AA or RAC or Police.

That's what they said or to stay in on the passenger side which I'm doing as the fence is very high and my hip would struggle to get over it.

I hope you are ok though...

Slightly on the scared side as worries are going past super quick. *gulp*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This year has been bad luck after bad luck and I give up!"

Bad luck: good that you are OK. Not quite what you had in mind when you asked the driver do have rubber?

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"Jack your own car up and pull the tyre out.

No: keep away from your car because something could hit it. Stay the other side of the metal barriers. Phone the AA or RAC or Police.

That's what they said or to stay in on the passenger side which I'm doing as the fence is very high and my hip would struggle to get over it.

I hope you are ok though...

Slightly on the scared side as worries are going past super quick. *gulp* "

Just stay in the car...

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Deploy your warning triangle, put your hazard warning lights on and your seat belt. I'd advise you to get out of the car but if you're staying in seatbelt on and passenger seat and move the rear view mirror so you can see behind you.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

This year has been bad luck after bad luck and I give up!

Bad luck: good that you are OK. Not quite what you had in mind when you asked the driver do have rubber?"

No definitely not. I couldn't avoid it sadly and I'm a little freaked out.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Deploy your warning triangle, put your hazard warning lights on and your seat belt. I'd advise you to get out of the car but if you're staying in seatbelt on and passenger seat and move the rear view mirror so you can see behind you."

I'm just on the hard shoulder so there'd be no where to deploy the triangle. Hazards are on, rear view mirror is moved.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

get the jack out woman

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stay safe xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I never thought I'd say this but... listen to _rightonsteve, he is talking sense.

Hope you are safely on your way again soon. xxx

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"get the jack out woman

On the hard shoulder....against all advice from rescue services and police, with a bad hip, in the dark....hope you're not a health and safety officer

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"get the jack out woman

NO! Don't try the jack it's too bloody dangerous!!!

Warning triangle goes behind the car down the road a bit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Flash your boobs and you'll find an army of truckers stop to help you out.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"I never thought I'd say this but... listen to _rightonsteve, he is talking sense.

Hope you are safely on your way again soon. xxx"

True on here I tend to be a bit silly. In real life I know what I'm talking about.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

my bad. stay in the car or hop up an embankment and wait for AA or whoever u use

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"I never thought I'd say this but... listen to _rightonsteve, he is talking sense.

Hope you are safely on your way again soon. xxx

True on here I tend to be a bit silly. In real life I know what I'm talking about. "

This isn't real life ? Whaddya mean Stevie B eh ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"get the jack out woman

NO! Don't try the jack it's too bloody dangerous!!!

Warning triangle goes behind the car down the road a bit."

If you are stopped on the hard shoulder of a busy road (A road or motorway) you do NOT want to be walking 20 metres down the the carriageway in the dark to place a silly piece of triangle somewhere a passing car/lorry might see it at 70mph. They do not slow down even when they see hazard warning lights a mile up ahead so a useless triangle isn't going to get them to slow down either.

IF you can't rectify the problem yourself (which in this case we've established she can't) then you get up the embankment if you can, and if you can't you move ahead of the vehicle enough so that if someone did hit it they wouldn't shunt it into you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stay safe, I hope you're on your way home soon x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It's bloody freezing! God the lorries don't go slowly either. I keep squealing rather embarrassingly!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Did they give you an estimated time of arrival??

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

You had some poor advice on here, for example: "Jack your own car up and pull the tyre out" plus some gratuitous and pointless 'advice' like flashing your tits.

op let us know when you're ok.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Did they give you an estimated time of arrival??"

They said 10 past but are now talking about highways coming and moving me and leaving my car which I'm less than happy with. I'm not sure what to do and I'm getting stressed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Did they give you an estimated time of arrival??

They said 10 past but are now talking about highways coming and moving me and leaving my car which I'm less than happy with. I'm not sure what to do and I'm getting stressed.

If the hard shoulder is as narrow as you've stated.. I would jump in with highways crew just to be on the safe side... I know it's your car but it can be replaced.. you can't.. Apologies as I don't want to be a scare monger!!

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

Are you waiting for recovery people?

If so establish where the highways peeps are to drop you and what time recovery will arrive to collect your keys to get your car.

Stress that you are a female alone who is not physically capable of getting to q safe place - guilt them into a speedy arrival!

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Your safety is more important than your car. Follow their advice....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Are you waiting for recovery people?

If so establish where the highways peeps are to drop you and what time recovery will arrive to collect your keys to get your car.

Stress that you are a female alone who is not physically capable of getting to q safe place - guilt them into a speedy arrival!"

Have you recovered yourself

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By *hole Lotta RosieWoman
over a year ago

Deviant City

awwww Rubes, hope your ok. Stay safe hun, think of warm hugs from the lovely Thaun xxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Are you waiting for recovery people?

If so establish where the highways peeps are to drop you and what time recovery will arrive to collect your keys to get your car.

Stress that you are a female alone who is not physically capable of getting to q safe place - guilt them into a speedy arrival!"

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

MissLToe: they will be with you soon. Collect any personal stuff you have in the car abd take it with you in case you need to leave your car. Worth a day off work tomorrow to de-stress.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm sat in the biggest car park in uk at mo and have been for an hr

Are you on the m25

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's bloody freezing! God the lorries don't go slowly either. I keep squealing rather embarrassingly!"

Just stay safe motorways are so dangerous I used to do recovery

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"You had some poor advice on here, for example: "Jack your own car up and pull the tyre out" plus some gratuitous and pointless 'advice' like flashing your tits.

op let us know when you're ok.

Is that supposed to be a dig? Do you get humour at all? I followed it up with some real advice like not tramping down a dark carriageway with a silly plastic triangle.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

On my way to mum's. Done serious damage to the front panelling and radiator. If anyone knows anything about insurance please contact me. I'm gutted. Don't need this just before Xmas.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm sat in the biggest car park in uk at mo and have been for an hr

Are you on the m25 "

Yep still

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"On my way to mum's. Done serious damage to the front panelling and radiator. If anyone knows anything about insurance please contact me. I'm gutted. Don't need this just before Xmas. "

I know it's crap but at least you are safe and well. xxx

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I'm sorry

You are safe now and you should write down everything that happened before you forget anything. Does your insurance cover a courtesy car whilst yours is out of action?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This year has been bad luck after bad luck and I give up!

I call that GOOD luck.

You could be dead.

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By *xodussxMan
over a year ago

sheffield

Keep ranting. That will reassure us that you are ok. Hope the rescue team will be fast. Don't smile at them unless they are fit blokes. Stay safe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"On my way to mum's. Done serious damage to the front panelling and radiator. If anyone knows anything about insurance please contact me. I'm gutted. Don't need this just before Xmas. "

I am guessing you didn't get the vehicles number so I would contact highways and the police to see if the incident and the other drivers number was in cctv.

Secondly contact your insurance co, if they think you have a good case they will get you a hire car and bill the other drivers insurance. With luck the evidence will be available as it will hinge on that.

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By *pecifically1Woman
over a year ago

Hull

It isn;t often I say this...pull the single female card...tell them to get you off the road..now....that you are on your own and for medical reasons anre unable to get out the car...Kick up a stink..this is important....

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By *haunMan
over a year ago

Halton

Once you get the chance (when you are safe)

Just call your insurance company.

They should be able to walk you though everything.

It shouldn't matter about your account number etc. As they should be able to find all your details.

Just hopefully you get through to someone who is helpful and not a pain in the arse.

Just very thankful you are safe.

Yes the car is buggered, and the large inconvenience this creates.

Take care and make sure you get home safe and sound (if not already done so)

xxx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I'm home now. Highways are looking at the cctv for me and I'm ringing the insurance company tomorrow as the claims department is shut now. I'm a little shaken up but ok. Thank you everyone Xxx

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Thanks for letting us know you are safely home. Take care. x

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By *xodussxMan
over a year ago

sheffield

check the cctv...if you need any no win no fee number let us know

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

check the cctv...if you need any no win no fee number let us know

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By *xodussxMan
over a year ago

sheffield

check the cctv...if you need any no win no fee number let us know

There's no damage to me!! Highways are hopeful they can get the reg as there is lots of cctv and they were actually watching me on it for a while whilst I was waiting for recovery. If they can then I can get a courtesy car sorted ASAP. "
that's good. Makee sure your insurance company doesn't milk you when it cometo the renewal next year

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

check the cctv...if you need any no win no fee number let us know

They miss very little these days but the prob is nobody will want to admit to a careless load. Will keep your fingers crossed for you. If they do offer a car make sue you get like for like or better size wise as some will try and fob you off with a small one.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

check the cctv...if you need any no win no fee number let us know

There's no damage to me!! Highways are hopeful they can get the reg as there is lots of cctv and they were actually watching me on it for a while whilst I was waiting for recovery. If they can then I can get a courtesy car sorted ASAP. that's good. Makee sure your insurance company doesn't milk you when it cometo the renewal next year "

If they can't get the reg then I'm not losing my no claims. My mum has said she will pay the damage if its not possible to go through the insurance company. It's just what I didn't need but as other people have said, I'm alive.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

check the cctv...if you need any no win no fee number let us know

It's only a Toyota yaris so it'll be a little one anyway. I would imagine if the cctv shows the tyre coming off and me hitting it then I can prove it wasn't my fault?

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