A bizarre crime wave is sweeping one part of England - thieves are stripping down Vauxhall cars as their owners sleep. Hundreds of owners have fallen victim - but why?
What a strange crime, why not just nick the car ?
Vauxhall cannibals, whats this all about ?
Vauxhall cannibals, whats this all about ?
I thought I knew more than this until I opened my mouth
Vauxhall cannibals, whats this all about ?
This notion that there's a huge gang of mechanics going out after a hard day's work to strip parts off Vauxhalls in the early hours is really not convincing at all.
I've spent considerable thought on the problem.
When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. (The Sign of Four)
Who is most likely to have a Haynes Manual for the car on the drive?
The owner, that's who.
Who's got least distance to travel to get to the car that's about to be stripped?
The owner.
Who's least likely to be challenged by the neighbours if seen stripping the car in the drive at 2am?
That's right.
An unspoken game is spreading through the land as more and more Vauxhall owners work out who's doing the stripping, get their toolkit out after watching the Epilogue, and make themselves £500 down the local repair yard for three hours work, after which they make another £500 inflating their insurance claim.
Stands to reason, Watson. I reckon that closes the case without leaving the smoking room.
I've spent considerable thought on the problem.
When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. (The Sign of Four)
Who is most likely to have a Haynes Manual for the car on the drive?
The owner, that's who.
Who's got least distance to travel to get to the car that's about to be stripped?
The owner.
Who's least likely to be challenged by the neighbours if seen stripping the car in the drive at 2am?
That's right.
An unspoken game is spreading through the land as more and more Vauxhall owners work out who's doing the stripping, get their toolkit out after watching the Epilogue, and make themselves £500 down the local repair yard for three hours work, after which they make another £500 inflating their insurance claim.
Stands to reason, Watson. I reckon that closes the case without leaving the smoking room.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left.
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Vauxhall cannibals, whats this all about ?
You are obviously an ex Met officer, the logic is undeniable.
I thought I knew more than this until I opened my mouth
Vauxhall cannibals, whats this all about ?
The police have spoken: ""Clearly these offences are only being committed because there is a market for the stolen parts, so Bedfordshire Police needs the support of responsible vehicle owners to put a stop to the market that encourages such crime."
On the contrary, I reckon Bedfordshire Police needs the support of the irresponsible vehicle owners - the responsible ones aren't buying spares down the pub to begin with.
On the contrary, I reckon Bedfordshire Police needs the support of the irresponsible vehicle owners - the responsible ones aren't buying spares down the pub to begin with.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
Vauxhall cannibals, whats this all about ?
spot;1482391 wrote: The police have spoken: ""Clearly these offences are only being committed because there is a market for the stolen parts, so Bedfordshire Police needs the support of responsible vehicle owners to put a stop to the market that encourages such crime."
On the contrary, I reckon Bedfordshire Police needs the support of the irresponsible vehicle owners - the responsible ones aren't buying spares down the pub to begin with.
Responsible & irresponsible owners will get their parts wherever they can get them.
On the contrary, I reckon Bedfordshire Police needs the support of the irresponsible vehicle owners - the responsible ones aren't buying spares down the pub to begin with.
Responsible & irresponsible owners will get their parts wherever they can get them.
Vauxhall cannibals, whats this all about ?
That is why the crime is more common in the area, I hadn't twigged the relevance until I read this part....."Vauxhall vehicles are particularly popular in Bedfordshire due to the long-standing connection of the company with the local area"
I thought I knew more than this until I opened my mouth
Vauxhall cannibals, whats this all about ?
Was Vauxhall named after the vehicle or was the vehicle named after the place?
Vauxhall cannibals, whats this all about ?
FourPart;1482435 wrote: Was Vauxhall named after the vehicle or was the vehicle named after the place?
The Vauxhall Factory is or was in Luton Bedfordshire, have no idea if there is any connection with the place Vauxhall in London
The Vauxhall Factory is or was in Luton Bedfordshire, have no idea if there is any connection with the place Vauxhall in London
I thought I knew more than this until I opened my mouth
Vauxhall cannibals, whats this all about ?
It has also given its name to the Vauxhall Parliamentary Constituency, which extends to include all of Stockwell and parts of Brixton and Clapham all to the south, and to the Vauxhall Motors car manufacturer, which originated in the area, and possibly also to the Russian word for a large railway station
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vauxhall)
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vauxhall)