[Closed] Someone sitting on your car

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[i]No, I wouldn't personally do so, but I don't see it as a problem.[/i]

Righto. So why not then?

How is it extreme? The damage caused by someone sitting on my cars wing/bonnett is most definitely comparable with the damage that could be caused by me mistakenly stepping onto your bikes wheel whilst trying to have a good look at it.

So your last statement of

For me it's not about whether I'd stand on someones wheel/bike, it's, as the OP asked, whether I'd get my knickers in a twist about someone standing on mine. I wouldn't and haven't been arsed. HTH

That's a lovely viewpoint. I hope you are happy with that. I bet if I went to glentress and tested your theory, the majority would be pretty peeved.

If there were a real risk of damage I could see your point, but if someone's just idly leaning on a vehicle or wall etc it would be a fuss about nothing.

Someone who lacks the manners not to lean on what might be someone's pride and joy is almost certainly the sort of person who gives two hoots whether they damage it or not.

Because that's what it's about, really. It's manners, it's respecting other people's stuff. It might be fine, of course; the owner may not care, you might not damage it. Or a stud on your jeans might gouge it, or the metal might not be as load-bearing as it looks. And whether it's Ferarri you've parked your "it's only a car" arse onto or a £300 Fiat, someone somewhere might love it dearly and be absolutely gutted when they find the damage. They might not have money for repairs, so it rusts and rots where you've taken the paint off. Sure, it's "only" a car, but it's not yours so buy a bloody walking stick or at least have the common decency to ask first.

Incidentally, why do we keep talking about walls like they're the same thing? Anyone who believes they're directly comparable, give me a yell; you can come and drag a key down my wall and I'll drag a key down the side of your car. We could exchange kicks to them as well if you like, or play cricket against them. Seems fair, no?

You on the other hand, are C. Montgomery Burns; the rod up your ass has got a rod up its ass.

Seymour Skinner, actually.

That's a lovely viewpoint. I hope you are happy with that. I bet if I went to glentress and tested your theory, the majority would be pretty peeved.

If I may go back to this post from yesterday.

Who the **** are you to decide how other people should prioritise what is important to them?

What about your lovely lightweight spokes taking a sideways load. I am a lot heavier than I used to be too. Please don't hold that against me. No one has discussed the size of the person sitting on the car yet.

So I bend a few spokes with my ill mannered attempt to have a deek at your bike. Maybe I have spds on so I scratch your rims a bit too.

Your attitude is indeed refreshing.

No one is telling you how to prioritise your what is important to you. By all means treat your own stuff like scrap. As I said earlier its refreshing.

But it takes a certain kind of knob to take their own low standards and expect them to be maintained by others.

What about your lovely lightweight spokes taking a sideways load.

Maybe I have spds on so I scratch your rims a bit too.

But [b]it takes a certain kind of knob[/b] to take their own low standards and expect them to be maintained by others.

[i]That's the extremism bit. Someone resting their arse against the wing of your car is in no way comparable to someone standing on lightweight spokes[/i]

Been in the motor trade for over 20yrs. Rode mountain bikes for over a decade until I injured myself and had to quit. I am very qualified to be able to tell you both would cause comparable damage. You wouldn't believe how many new vehicles end up getting 'smart' repairs carried out because some muppet has sat on a wing

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What about those London cycle couriers who rest their sweaty hands on the top of your car roof whilst waiting in traffic?? Logically, I can't see any reason against it, but illogically I still don't like them doing it to my car. 🙁

If you want your car to remain undamaged, I'd probably not annoy them too much - ask nicely!

D-lock quick-draw.

[quote=natrix ]What about those London cycle couriers who rest their sweaty hands on the top of your car roof whilst waiting in traffic?? Logically, I can't see any reason against it, but illogically I still don't like them doing it to my car.

Edit: just realised I've posted in and amongst the petty squabbling. 🙄

I spent yesterday morning on car park duty, for my sons football club tournament. We decided that bangers would be parked next to the pitches, whilst decent motors would be parked a bit further away. The point being, that there are lots of stray balls that get hit out during the matches.
Nobody knew that we were doing this, but it just felt disrespectful to guide a brand new Audi into a spot next to an under 11 football match.
Respecting other peoples property, is actually respecting the person.
My car would have been firmly in the 'banger' row, in case you're wondering.

Respecting other peoples property, is actually respecting the person.

Sounds like you have more respect for the wealthy.

rene59 - Member
Respecting other peoples property, is actually respecting the person.
Sounds like you have more respect for the wealthy.

Most of those brand new Audis will be lease cars so I doubt that he's even respecting the correct owner. And whether the driver is really more wealthy than someone driving an old crate? Well, at least I own my rusty crate, not rent it. 😉

[i] just realised I've posted in and amongst the petty squabbling[/i]

It just makes me realise that the internet is full of "people" that don't actually exist in real life.
I could guarantee that a survey of real people (eg. in this building I'm in now) would result in 100% "It's not ok". And yet, on the internet....

i agree, it's not up to individuals to decide that they can lean/sit/lie on someone elses vehicle. Clothing does scratch paint. I too have worked bloody hard and paid a lot of money for my car and i wont abide by individuals treating it like shit, it's not their property it's mine. I've already had a delivery driver scratch it, along with old people who don't give a toss about opening doors on to it (who said the church was full of upstanding people...w@nkers). I agree some of the analogies here are a bit OTT, but the points people are trying to make are valid, do what you want to your stuff, but for other peoples unless invited, keep off!

gofasterstripes - Member
If you want your car to remain undamaged, I'd probably not annoy them too much - ask nicely!

I'm probably over sensitive as since living in my house for less than a year someone has been deliberately scratching all along the shoulder line on the side parked next to the pavement. Then around 6 months ago someone decided it would be a good idea to walk over it, denting the boot and bonnet

[quote=IdleJon ]Most of those brand new Audis will be lease cars so I doubt that he's even respecting the correct owner.

He appears to be respecting the person it will cost if the car gets dented rather than the owner if that's what you mean - but that's the person he thinks he's respecting...

What about those London cycle couriers who rest their sweaty hands on the top of your car roof whilst waiting in traffic?? Logically, I can't see any reason against it, but illogically I still don't like them doing it to my car.

Have been asked many times to remove hand/finger marks etched into the clearcoat caused by suncream/moisturiser/oils etc on hands. Gets onto the bodywork and reacts with sunlight leaving milky etched prints all over the place.

Also repaired many scratches from people leaning on cars and marking with zips/buckles/keys/studs etc.

Both situations earned me good money regularly, so I'm kind of glad there are so many idiots around who think it's ok

But all the people comparing sitting on a car with sitting on a wall haven't got a bloody clue what they are talking about 🙂

I presume you don't detail walls then, neal?

And that's why I won't buy a new car.

I've watched people scratch, flung doors, reverse into my car - all accidentally.

Don't get attached to silly objects or you'll be sad.

Don't sit on other people's cars unless 'someone going to get a hurt real bad'.

[i]Don't sit on other people's cars unless 'someone going to get a hurt real bad'[/i]

Unless it belongs to one of the "No, I don't mind, honestly" gang on here 😆

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nealglover - Member

But all the people comparing sitting on a car with sitting on a wall haven't got a bloody clue what they are talking about

You mean you don't have a race spec carbon fibre wall?

I presume you don't detail walls then, neal?

I did once wax a porch at the front of a customer's house.

But that was a misunderstanding due to poor mobile reception.

You mean you don't have a race spec carbon fibre wall?

I've got some aerospace grade carbon fibre foot stools and barriers to stop the house rabbit eating stuff he shouldn't. Might use some of it to make some non-rusting car ramps. 35mm thick carbon fibre is pretty much indestructible.

I did once wax a porch at the front of a customer's house.

But that was a misunderstanding due to poor mobile reception.

😆

Car valeter's in joke or nicked from Tim Vine?

This is not complex.

If you want to tell them to get off (I would) then tell them, I think you're within your rights.

If you aren't bothered then fine!

Neither camp has to justify to the other camp what is more acceptable.

Folks are laid back about different things.

What the 'I don't mind you sitting on my bonnet' folk see:

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What the 'Get off my car' folk see:

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What the 'Mods' on STW see:
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