Let me tell you a story....
I am now (finally after much negotiation) am the proud owner of a Saab 9000 CSE 2.3t, its a former company car which I have purchassed.
Was out doing messages in the outskirts of Belfast today when I was sitting waiting for the other half to come back, sittin in the car. Got a tap on the window... "excuse me sir, do u realise that all your tyres are below legal limits". Now I knew they where bad when I got it and in my defence I just technically own the car, I was going to change them anyway but didnt hyave the cash at the mo.
"Oh sorry officer, I didnt notice.... errrrrr".
Now I am 23 years old, insurance is an absolute [expletive deleted]. But getting 6 points more on my license would screw me royally. For those non-uk residents out there, the more points on your license in the UK, the higher your insurance.
"Would you mind stepping out of the vehicle.... you do know what the penalty for defective tyres, that front passenger is clearly dangerous"
My reaction as I climbed out of the car was shere fear. Visions of me having to sell up and by a Fiat Panda where running through my head. Then in the corner of my eye was my salvation. A branch of Kwik-Fit tyre fitters was about 50 yards down the road.
"Yes officer, I am about to get all four changed as I have just purchassed the car..."
Get a weird look from the policeman, and after about 5 minutes of himming and haaing, "Ok sir on you go, make sure you get all four changed".
So I am now £160 the lighter but at least I am still on the road.
I am now (finally after much negotiation) am the proud owner of a Saab 9000 CSE 2.3t, its a former company car which I have purchassed.
Was out doing messages in the outskirts of Belfast today when I was sitting waiting for the other half to come back, sittin in the car. Got a tap on the window... "excuse me sir, do u realise that all your tyres are below legal limits". Now I knew they where bad when I got it and in my defence I just technically own the car, I was going to change them anyway but didnt hyave the cash at the mo.
"Oh sorry officer, I didnt notice.... errrrrr".
Now I am 23 years old, insurance is an absolute [expletive deleted]. But getting 6 points more on my license would screw me royally. For those non-uk residents out there, the more points on your license in the UK, the higher your insurance.
"Would you mind stepping out of the vehicle.... you do know what the penalty for defective tyres, that front passenger is clearly dangerous"
My reaction as I climbed out of the car was shere fear. Visions of me having to sell up and by a Fiat Panda where running through my head. Then in the corner of my eye was my salvation. A branch of Kwik-Fit tyre fitters was about 50 yards down the road.
"Yes officer, I am about to get all four changed as I have just purchassed the car..."
Get a weird look from the policeman, and after about 5 minutes of himming and haaing, "Ok sir on you go, make sure you get all four changed".
So I am now £160 the lighter but at least I am still on the road.