Dodgy character wanting to buy van

[Canalsman]

Same here, one Irish sounding, one English sounding. Pished me off because we have a sign similar to this. View attachment 135497
Fat lot of good that is!

Should replace it with FECK OFF.

So if you're religious and still alive it's OK.

 

[Glandwr]

I bet there are a lot of smart guys who have worked out that a lot of people fall out of love with a van bought in haste. By asking they might be lucky and get a bargain for a cash quick sale. And resale.

I bet there are hundreds of vans bought over Covid just sitting.

 

[Nabsim]

Coming into the showground at Lincoln on Wednesday I got stopped by two guys in a car and asked if I was selling my van. They said they were buying one the same model. I have yet to see same model but will let them off with almost the same

 

[Quiddle]

They know the score when they ask, they're not looking to offer a fair price, if anything thing at all . Take precautions as advised above.

I sold a house to someone who knocked on the door and asked if I'd sell it.

 

[marchie]

I sold a house to someone who knocked on the door and asked if I'd sell it.

Funnily enough, I knocked on a house door [It is for sale!] yesterday afternoon, to ask if I could measure the drive, to see if the M/Home would fit ... I did promise that, if it did fit, we would phone the Agent on Monday to arrange a viewing. The vendor was entirely unperturbed, and she is interested in joining the M/Home community! The '2 minute measure up' turned into almost 1 hour discussing the property and motorhome holidays etc. Still haven't seen the inside of the house though!

Steve

 

[Fazerloz]

I get it a couple of times a year and notes left on the windscreen.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

I get it a couple of times a year and notes left on the windscreen.

You should do it in the house, less complaints that way Faze.

 

[marchie]

You should do it in the house, less complaints that way Faze.

Or, just remember to draw the Remis Blinds, and be a little restrained, because the magnets on the windscreen pair are really not that strong ...


Steve

 

[Debroos]

Simple security steps needed here.

Fact is you simply cannot stop your van from being stolen, but you can make it hard to steal and if it’s hard enough and risky enough they will look elsewhere.

The longer it takes them the more they are at risk, the more they can be seen the more they are at risk.

The more noise they have to make the more they are likely to be heard and again at risk.

You have reason to believe you may be targeted so block the van in with a car or two, park it to protect the habitation door, move the keys ideally to another address and inform the Police of your concerns, check if neighbours have cctv camera, ring doorbells etc and ask them to look for the car.

It’s highly unlikely that these people will be back to nick the van, but you need to have piece of mind so play safe.

Thanks.
Fortunately drive is narrow, car is parked behind, wheel lock thingy is on steering wheel and front wheels at an angle so if its pushed it will just go into the fence. Keys kept in bedroom at night.

 

[Debroos]

To be honest ....
your average scrote vehicle thief ISN'T going to knock on and ask before spiriting your vehicle away ....
Those types will just remove it silently in the dark of the night ...

The ones knocking and asking are likely just trying to flip a unwanted/unloved/undervalued vehicle for a few quid .

Good point. Feel somewhat less paranoid now

 

[Robmac]

Very unsetting, especially as we live in a close which is, itself, on a dead end road and you can't see the van from the road...

This is what I find a little disturbing. I would see if any of your neighbours have video footage of the car registration and report it to the Police.

 

[Tezza33]

I sold a house to someone who knocked on the door and asked if I'd sell it.

Did they ask if you could deliver it?

 

[r4dent]

The ones knocking and asking are likely just trying to flip a unwanted/unloved/undervalued vehicle for a few quid .

or to see inside to find out what security is fitted.

 

[wildebus]

I sold a house to someone who knocked on the door and asked if I'd sell it.

Was it an especially nice looking door?

 

[mistericeman]

or to see inside to find out what security is fitted.

Hmmm OK ....

Hand on heart the years I've had van conversions and motorhomes ...
I've had at least one knock per year
Let alone business cards left under wipers etc etc ....

Vans still outside

They are just chancers hoping to pick up a bargain ...

The average motorhome/campervan thief will already know what they are likely to face security wise and WON'T want to make their life more difficult by alerting you to the fact that they are going to try to take it ....and giving you warning to take extra steps to secure it

Stop being paranoid ....

Or do you believe the fairy tales about gassing/covering your Numberplate when posting pictures etc etc

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Oh hell yes, we like a good gassing thread don't we boys?

 

[r4dent]

Or do you believe the fairy tales about gassing

So you are certain that the knife carrying thieves who broke into our motorhome and stole things from the bed we were sleeping in didn't use gas.
The local Belgium Police said we were the fourth motorhome to be gassed that month.

The average motorhome/campervan thief will already know what they are likely to face security wise

Without checking the van or being told, how would the average motorhome / campervan thief know about the non standard overt security devices on my motohome?

They also wouldn't know about the non standard covert security measures which I am not going to detail even to the group.

No doubt some door knockers will be genuine buyers, but the possibility is that some will be potential thieves.

About 0.5% (4,000) of UK motorhomes are stolen each year.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

That is a lot. When are they coming for mine? I hope they take the car too.

 

[yeoblade]

That is a lot. When are they coming for mine? I hope they take the car too.

Giving your address would definitely be helpful

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Giving your address would definitely be helpful

I live near the A66.