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My Van Stolen #539382 28th Jun 2011 8:53am Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere bert1 OP Wiki Veteran OP bert1 Wiki Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere Could the good people of Wiki please keep a lookout for my Van, stolen in the Night/early hours of this morning. White high top ford transit, P649NRW, it also included all my tools, you could say my livelihood. ThankYou. God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children. Bertieone.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539383 28th Jun 2011 8:58am Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,082 Birkenhead polo_phil Forum Master polo_phil Forum Master Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,082 Birkenhead thieving basturds... I will keep my eyes peeled Bert!

Re: My Van Stolen polo_phil #539388 28th Jun 2011 9:05am W willo Unregistered willo Unregistered W all these cars that keep getting stolen lately, I thought all new cars and vans had chips in the keys, so they could not be stolen. I will keep a look out on my travels, was it in tranmere it was stolen from,

Re: My Van Stolen #539389 28th Jun 2011 9:08am Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere bert1 OP Wiki Veteran OP bert1 Wiki Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere Yes it was Willo. Outside my house. God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children. Bertieone.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539392 28th Jun 2011 9:15am Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 309 oxton sean99789 Old Hand sean99789 Old Hand Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 309 oxton ill keep eye you was it sign written ?

Re: My Van Stolen sean99789 #539393 28th Jun 2011 9:17am Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere bert1 OP Wiki Veteran OP bert1 Wiki Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere Originally Posted by sean99789 ill keep eye you was it sign written ? No its not sign written, very dirty looking infact, God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children. Bertieone.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539394 28th Jun 2011 9:22am W willo Unregistered willo Unregistered W pm me mobile number, if i see it i will phone you

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539396 28th Jun 2011 9:25am P Pinzgauer Unregistered Pinzgauer Unregistered P Bloody hell Bert! This is getting beyond a joke. The vehicle is one thing, but all your tools etc. is quite another. So sorry to hear of this. Bert - you are "family" on here my friend. Makes it all the worse somehow. I'm sure others will agree. WHEN, oh WHEN are they going to start building "camps" for these totally worthless oxygen thieves ?? FFS ! When the plod have finished their tea breaks and stopped stuffing doughnuts into their faces AND maybe altered their priorities from booking folk doing 34mph in a 30mph area to patrolling the streets again, we MAY see something happening. (and breathe.....)) Sorry, REAL rant material !!!!!

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539399 28th Jun 2011 9:33am N Nobody Unregistered Nobody Unregistered N I hope you had your door locked... I jest, sorry. I'm sorry to hear about this and I hope you can get it back. Were the tools visible from the outside? Would they have taken the van merely to get the tools? Good luck.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539401 28th Jun 2011 9:37am Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 12,002 Wirralshire StuyMac Wiki Master StuyMac Wiki Master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 12,002 Wirralshire Fingers crossed it shows up Bert - complete with tools... What If There Were No Hypothetical Questions?

Re: My Van Stolen StuyMac #539405 28th Jun 2011 9:47am Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere bert1 OP Wiki Veteran OP bert1 Wiki Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere If anyone does see it, the best course of action is phone the police please, No tools could be seen from the outside, all doors were locked. The police are on the case, they are carrying out their usual procedures, checking CCTV to see if its left the Wirral etc. To be honest the van i couldn't give a damn about, the lifetime of tools are going to be hard to replace, i haven't got another lifetime. Thanks everyone for your concern. God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children. Bertieone.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539408 28th Jun 2011 9:51am N Nobody Unregistered Nobody Unregistered N I'll keep my eye open today whilst fannying around in town.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539413 28th Jun 2011 9:59am F Frog_Eyes Unregistered Frog_Eyes Unregistered F Gutted for you bert, cheeky scumbags Check the likes of cash converters for your tools, and weighbridges for van.. Hope it turns up bert good luck bud..

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539416 28th Jun 2011 10:02am Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 6,684 3/4 of the way there.... rocks Wiki Addict rocks Wiki Addict Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 6,684 3/4 of the way there.... thats a shame....hope it turns up The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539417 28th Jun 2011 10:09am F Frog_Eyes Unregistered Frog_Eyes Unregistered F Originally Posted by bert1 If anyone does see it, the best course of action is phone the police please, No tools could be seen from the outside, all doors were locked. The police are on the case, they are carrying out their usual procedures, checking CCTV to see if its left the Wirral etc. To be honest the van i couldn't give a damn about, the lifetime of tools are going to be hard to replace, i haven't got another lifetime. Thanks everyone for your concern. Police are a load of crap in finding stolen items bert. Your best doing a bit of policing your self to. I found that out when my car got robbed. I was the one who found out were it went and who had taken it. And now the ... has a court date for next mouth..

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539420 28th Jun 2011 10:16am Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 21,269 Likes: 4 Wirral Mark Wiki Master Mark Wiki Master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 21,269 Likes: 4 Wirral sorry to read this bert. do you have any pictures of the van or the tools. if not more detailed descriptions of the items and the van if possible. it all helps us help you. And could you add where or a road near where it was taken. one of the good guys gets it again

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539430 28th Jun 2011 10:33am Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,797 Tranmere Wheels Wiki Veteran Wheels Wiki Veteran Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,797 Tranmere Sorry to hear this mate More details of the Van would help tho. These kind of things are only gonna get more and more common as people lose jobs and police cut backs. Click to see my YouTube (Flying around Wirral)

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539432 28th Jun 2011 10:36am Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,019 my house Sanchez Wiki Veteran Sanchez Wiki Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,019 my house Horrible Grrrs, Cant believe these ... will ruin a mans living in one night with no considderation. Hope you get sorted somehow. Uncertainty or not knowing causes depression, Im happy because I know I'm going to die one day!

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539461 28th Jun 2011 10:55am Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 16,347 Likes: 1 Skid Row _Ste_ Wiki Master _Ste_ Wiki Master Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 16,347 Likes: 1 Skid Row Awfully sorry to hear this bad news bert, I work for a van company in Wallasey, I will keep an eye out as we do get a lot of people coming in offering us vans. In the meantime I'd report it to murphys wieghbridge on corporation rd as they are known for taking in stolen vehicles. 0151 647 8578. They must of towed it as these vans are fitted with a chip in the key? If you put a key in with no chip the van is immobilised for 15 minutes before the proper chipped key will even work. Putin khuilo

Re: My Van Stolen _Ste_ #539476 28th Jun 2011 11:04am Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,389 between heaven & hell starakita Forum Master starakita Forum Master Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,389 between heaven & hell thats bad news bert, too much of this going on will keep my eye out for you wouldnt like to say what id do to those theiving good for nothing barstewards no1s gonna keep me from u

Re: My Van Stolen _Ste_ #539480 28th Jun 2011 11:05am F Frog_Eyes Unregistered Frog_Eyes Unregistered F Originally Posted by _Ste_ In the meantime I'd report it to murphys wieghbridge on corporation rd as they are known for taking in stolen vehicles. 0151 647 8578. Don't think they will anymore are kid, minstry of transport been on there case..

Re: My Van Stolen #539491 28th Jun 2011 11:22am Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 16,347 Likes: 1 Skid Row _Ste_ Wiki Master _Ste_ Wiki Master Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 16,347 Likes: 1 Skid Row Originally Posted by Frog_Eyes Originally Posted by _Ste_ In the meantime I'd report it to murphys wieghbridge on corporation rd as they are known for taking in stolen vehicles. 0151 647 8578. Don't think they will anymore are kid, minstry of transport been on there case.. well that's good at least. Putin khuilo

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539496 28th Jun 2011 11:25am Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,973 wirral poodlepup Forum Guardian poodlepup Forum Guardian Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,973 wirral Awww sorry to hear your bad news Bert,will keep my eyes peeled,its sickening that they have had all your tools,barstewards. Every dog has its day!

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539514 28th Jun 2011 11:54am Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,444 Birkenhead BandyCoot Forum Veteran BandyCoot Forum Veteran Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,444 Birkenhead Sorry to get this news Bert, will keep them peeled. Probably someone near your place, no sense in taking a vehicle unless they know what's in it. Good luck my old mate. Birkenhead........ God's own Room 101.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539531 28th Jun 2011 12:12pm Joined: May 2011 Posts: 20 wallasey barney60 Newbeee barney60 Newbeee Joined: May 2011 Posts: 20 wallasey Hope that it is found by the end of the day Bert... Will keep lookout also......

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539533 28th Jun 2011 12:14pm Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 12,002 Wirralshire StuyMac Wiki Master StuyMac Wiki Master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 12,002 Wirralshire Thinking about it, and knowing your trade, I guess its better found sooner rather than later, as the tools could be used for all sorts of crime related mischief What If There Were No Hypothetical Questions?

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539553 28th Jun 2011 12:24pm Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 5,214 Birkenhead derekdwc Forum Veteran derekdwc Forum Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 5,214 Birkenhead gutted for you Bert Hope tools are found May be worthwhile going around secondhand shops and local pubs or any known fences to ask(or put up a notice - possiblya reward for info) if any tools have been offered - it may be local druggies who pinched the van and need a quick sale for a fix

Re: My Van Stolen StuyMac #539558 28th Jun 2011 12:28pm Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,868 shropshire chriskay Forum Veteran chriskay Forum Veteran Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,868 shropshire Really sorry to hear about this, Bert. Hope someone spots it for you. Carpe diem.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539565 28th Jun 2011 12:41pm Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,312 birkenhead gypsyjune Forum Master gypsyjune Forum Master Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,312 birkenhead Hello Bert Sorry to here what has happened .Hope you get it back It`s bad lately for this type of theft ,makes me wonder what are these people doing with all these stolen cars and vans ect .Will keep an eye out for your van bert.What tools do you desperatly need and i will see if we have spares that you can have .Good luck bert june

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539594 28th Jun 2011 1:26pm Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,644 Wirral UrbanEx2U Keep It Real !! Wiki Guide UrbanEx2U Keep It Real !! Wiki Guide Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,644 Wirral bad news its getting worse around the Wirral I will keep an eye out boss

Re: My Van Stolen UrbanEx2U #539602 28th Jun 2011 1:40pm Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere bert1 OP Wiki Veteran OP bert1 Wiki Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere Thank you all for your kind words and support, no update as yet, the police haven't even got back to me with a crime number, never mind they will eventually. Thanks June for the offer of tools, no need just yet but thank you anyway. Now I'm on forced leave, I've cancelled all my jobs, don't get to angry if in the future i put to much mustard on your hamburger. God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children. Bertieone.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539633 28th Jun 2011 2:54pm Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere bert1 OP Wiki Veteran OP bert1 Wiki Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere UP Date, Got my crime number off the police, The van was on Birkenhead Tunnel CCTV, going through at 5.30am this morning. God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children. Bertieone.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539636 28th Jun 2011 2:59pm Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,019 my house Sanchez Wiki Veteran Sanchez Wiki Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,019 my house Bloody hell, thats so cheeky steeling your van then using the tunnel to get away. What kind of tools have you lost bud, I have a large variety of tools I dont use anymore if it helps.. Uncertainty or not knowing causes depression, Im happy because I know I'm going to die one day!

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539642 28th Jun 2011 3:05pm Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,973 wirral poodlepup Forum Guardian poodlepup Forum Guardian Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,973 wirral cheeky buggers,hope they get some more news for you Bert. Every dog has its day!

Re: My Van Stolen Sanchez #539682 28th Jun 2011 4:15pm Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere bert1 OP Wiki Veteran OP bert1 Wiki Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere Originally Posted by Sanchez Bloody hell, thats so cheeky steeling your van then using the tunnel to get away. What kind of tools have you lost bud, I have a large variety of tools I dont use anymore if it helps.. Thanks Sanch, very kind of you to offer, I'm going to hang fire and see what happens, everyone has been very kind and thank you all. God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children. Bertieone.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539709 28th Jun 2011 5:06pm Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 5,551 New New Brighton Bezzymate Forum Veteran Bezzymate Forum Veteran Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 5,551 New New Brighton Oh Bert that is awful for you,they have no idea of the upset and disruption they have caused you. I have written the reg no. on a post it and will stick it to my dashboard,although if it's over the water I doubt I will spot it.Keep you eyes peeled Alex.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539711 28th Jun 2011 5:08pm Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 200 Woodchurch insanekitty Addict insanekitty Addict Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 200 Woodchurch Me too Bert I have lots of various tools that you can use/have if it helps you get back to work. Know where you are coming from as I was self employed and left my tools in the van all the time but was lucky. Steve

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539862 28th Jun 2011 10:57pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 467 prenton paranoidballoon Smartchild paranoidballoon Smartchild Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 467 prenton So Sorry Bert. The new cameras at the tunnel can take a full face pic lets hope the piece of $%#? is known to the police.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539887 28th Jun 2011 11:50pm Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 12,002 Wirralshire StuyMac Wiki Master StuyMac Wiki Master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 12,002 Wirralshire Any news? What If There Were No Hypothetical Questions?

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539922 29th Jun 2011 7:21am Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 578 wirral ponytail Smartchild ponytail Smartchild Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 578 wirral Its disgusting and mean what people do to others and upset their lives. So sorry to hear Bert. Some of the cameras that operate at traffic light junctions in Sefton are contracted to private security companies and the police take some time clearing all the jurisdiction of analysing where and when vehicles pass these cameras and video capture evidence. It sounds like someone in the area knew the van - hopefully someone will talk and be overheard. Last edited by ponytail; 29th Jun 2011 7:23am.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539934 29th Jun 2011 8:52am Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,019 my house Sanchez Wiki Veteran Sanchez Wiki Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,019 my house I know its not of any use but I drempt my van was stolen last night, I didnt know where to turn. Hope it turns up soon for you bud. Uncertainty or not knowing causes depression, Im happy because I know I'm going to die one day!

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #539976 29th Jun 2011 11:43am Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,444 Birkenhead BandyCoot Forum Veteran BandyCoot Forum Veteran Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,444 Birkenhead I hope you wake up soon Sanch........nightmare. Birkenhead........ God's own Room 101.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #542166 5th Jul 2011 3:52pm Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 1 wallasey nige123 nige123 Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 1 wallasey had my jeep stole after a scumbag broke into my house and took the keys,,good news came today after they found my car in tranmere ,it was smashed into a wall and is wrote off, but the good news is the scumbag got caught,,,,,,,,and his name is ********* Last edited by StuyMac; 5th Jul 2011 4:36pm. Reason: No names please unless its proven - ie convicted of the offence in court.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #542169 5th Jul 2011 3:54pm N Nobody Unregistered Nobody Unregistered N Not sure this post will last but glad this lad got caught.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #542173 5th Jul 2011 4:01pm N Nobody Unregistered Nobody Unregistered N No good will come of it because he'll be back on the streets in no time unfortunately. Free to do it all again.

Re: My Van Stolen #542177 5th Jul 2011 4:04pm Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,346 Bromborough hoseman Forum Master hoseman Forum Master Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,346 Bromborough Bloody hell mate, sorry to hear that. Van bad enuf but tools are a no-no!! If my van and tools went i would be dead in the water, no business!! I will put your reg on a postit on my dash, i do a lot over liverpool, especially in the kirkby area, but the chances of them syill driving the van around is very slim im afraid! Good luck mate, keep us all updated IF IT HAS A HOSE THEN IM YOUR MAN BETTER TO BURN OUT THAN FADE AWAY!

Re: My Van Stolen #542189 5th Jul 2011 4:37pm Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 12,002 Wirralshire StuyMac Wiki Master StuyMac Wiki Master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 12,002 Wirralshire Originally Posted by summer01 just read sorry to hear about your van sanchez , might be the same ones whos doing it . hope you get it back hun . Sanchez only had a DREAM his van had been stolen.... What If There Were No Hypothetical Questions?

Re: My Van Stolen hoseman #542190 5th Jul 2011 4:44pm Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere bert1 OP Wiki Veteran OP bert1 Wiki Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere Thanks Hoseman and everyone else for their kind words and concern. The only update is all documents and keys are now in the hands of the insurance company, heard no more off the police, so it looks like the tools have gone forever, didn't expect anything else really. Anyone with a van, i think the time has come to consider the following, please feel free to add, Strong hasp and staple, the very best of locks on all doors,maybe 2, including, drivers and passengers, alarm, immobiliser and wheel clamp. The next van will have all of them, can't afford to get wiped out again. Shouldn't have to live life like this, I'll have to start leaving the house 15 minutes earlier to get in. God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children. Bertieone.

Re: My Van Stolen StuyMac #542214 5th Jul 2011 5:40pm Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 5,551 New New Brighton Bezzymate Forum Veteran Bezzymate Forum Veteran Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 5,551 New New Brighton Originally Posted by StuyMac Originally Posted by summer01 just read sorry to hear about your van sanchez , might be the same ones whos doing it . hope you get it back hun . Sanchez only had a DREAM his van had been stolen.... Summer please read the messages before you post,it causes confusion!

Re: My Van Stolen Bezzymate #544670 10th Jul 2011 7:32am Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere bert1 OP Wiki Veteran OP bert1 Wiki Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere Had a phone call yesterday " Hello Mr Bert, Merseyside Police, just phoning to tell you your van is still missing" I replied "yes i know, I'm looking out of the window as we speak" The policemen said " i know its daft but we have to inform people of any progress, of which there's been none" OK i said, "don't worry i have a new van so i don't want it back, if you should find any tools I'll have them" "what tools" he said, so i thought i am not going to bother, thanked him for the call and left it at that. Thats the latest update. God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children. Bertieone.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #544673 10th Jul 2011 7:40am Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,444 Birkenhead BandyCoot Forum Veteran BandyCoot Forum Veteran Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,444 Birkenhead Bloody hell bert, didn't know that no progress was progress. Talk about ticking boxes. Looks like you'll just have to put this one behind you. Life's a bitch, then you marry one then you die. Birkenhead........ God's own Room 101.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #544680 10th Jul 2011 8:24am Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 21,269 Likes: 4 Wirral Mark Wiki Master Mark Wiki Master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 21,269 Likes: 4 Wirral The police sound like an insurance company. You only know how good they really are when you have to use them.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #544681 10th Jul 2011 8:53am Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 58 Wallasey Steve_Wallasey Member Steve_Wallasey Member Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 58 Wallasey I had a van stolen once, reported it to the police, then several months later got a letter from DVLA saying someone had applied for a new registration document for it and was it ok with me. One would have thought the police *should* flag stolen vehicles with the DVLA? Admittedly this was about 10 years back so hopefully in these days of the ANPR database this has been resolved. As it turned out the buyer who'd bought it from the thief turned out to be a decent bloke and he turned up and paid me something. Bert, no amount of locks will keep the most determined scumbags from stealing your tools mate. The only solution is to remove them from the van overnight. A pain I know, but worth it in the long run.

Re: My Van Stolen BandyCoot #544683 10th Jul 2011 8:57am Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,456 New Brighton Tatey Forum Addict Tatey Forum Addict Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,456 New Brighton Originally Posted by BandyCoot Bloody hell bert, didn't know that no progress was progress. Talk about ticking boxes. Looks like you'll just have to put this one behind you. Life's a bitch, then you marry one then you die. Then you know!

Re: My Van Stolen Steve_Wallasey #544685 10th Jul 2011 9:12am Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere bert1 OP Wiki Veteran OP bert1 Wiki Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere Here's another one I'll throw into the mix, I'll keep it here so the knowledgeable of these things can have an input. This was pointed out to me yesterday, something that never crossed my mind. The van was insured 3rd party, fire and theft, old and probably not worth a carrot, more value in its use rather than financially. I suppose i couldn't argue if it was only worth £500, maybe more maybe less, but that figure will do for now, take off £150 excess, £350. The point being made to me was, if i accept that kind of payout and losing my NO Claims at the same time, over the next 5 years what is that going to cost me in higher insurance costs, because one thing for certain, my insurance will go up. Is it worth accepting a pay out or just wipe it off, Thoughts please. God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children. Bertieone.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #544695 10th Jul 2011 9:23am Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 21,269 Likes: 4 Wirral Mark Wiki Master Mark Wiki Master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 21,269 Likes: 4 Wirral Just go on the comparison sites. I always protect my no claims as you can get it for £30 at some places but as high as £150 to protect them. For the £350 i would try and keep a clean sheet and on renewal protect your no claims.

Re: My Van Stolen Mark #544699 10th Jul 2011 9:35am Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere bert1 OP Wiki Veteran OP bert1 Wiki Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere Thanks Mark, I'm thinking that way, just wipe it off, I'll have to wait and see the exact figure offered, can't see it being much more though. God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children. Bertieone.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #544702 10th Jul 2011 9:38am Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 21,269 Likes: 4 Wirral Mark Wiki Master Mark Wiki Master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 21,269 Likes: 4 Wirral As there is no whip lash then as you say payout will be minimal? But hey ho wait and see ?

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #544717 10th Jul 2011 10:27am P PaulWirral Unregistered PaulWirral Unregistered P Hey bert, so sorry to hear your plight mate. This topic went under my radar so a little late in adding my support. Thieving scumbags.

Re: My Van Stolen #544727 10th Jul 2011 10:44am Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere bert1 OP Wiki Veteran OP bert1 Wiki Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere Cheers Paul. God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children. Bertieone.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #544753 10th Jul 2011 11:37am Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 117 Lincolnshire SpecialK Enthusiast SpecialK Enthusiast Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 117 Lincolnshire Don't fall into thr trap of presuming your premium won't increase even if you have protected your 'no claims bonus'. All you are doing is protecting the percentage discount NOT the actual premium an insurance company will quote you.

Re: My Van Stolen SpecialK #546709 14th Jul 2011 3:30pm Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere bert1 OP Wiki Veteran OP bert1 Wiki Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere Had another call from Merseyside Police just to tell me once again they haven't come across my van. After asking the question, i was informed they have excellent mug shots of the person who took it, they are circulating on the police system and he is confident they will get him. I asked if i could have a copy which i could get put on Face book or even join and put it on myself, he said i couldn't do that but it will end up on the Internet. So fingers crossed. God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children. Bertieone.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #546716 14th Jul 2011 3:42pm Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 5,551 New New Brighton Bezzymate Forum Veteran Bezzymate Forum Veteran Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 5,551 New New Brighton Ooh take gives a bit of hope Bert.

Re: My Van Stolen Bezzymate #546718 14th Jul 2011 3:48pm Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 8,484 wirral Sarah_ZR Wiki Veteran Sarah_ZR Wiki Veteran Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 8,484 wirral I hope things get straitend out for you

Re: My Van Stolen Mark #546732 14th Jul 2011 4:31pm Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 376 Liscard Wiggi77 Old Hand Wiggi77 Old Hand Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 376 Liscard Originally Posted by Mark Just go on the comparison sites. I always protect my no claims as you can get it for £30 at some places but as high as £150 to protect them. For the £350 i would try and keep a clean sheet and on renewal protect your no claims. No claims protection is worthless. Eg. Make a claim, next year your insurance WILL go up and they will say it's just an increase through the whole company. So you shop around and they ask if you've had a claim, yes but I had no claims protection, yes but not with us you didnt so you pay a higher premium still.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #546741 14th Jul 2011 4:42pm Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 16,347 Likes: 1 Skid Row _Ste_ Wiki Master _Ste_ Wiki Master Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 16,347 Likes: 1 Skid Row That's great news bert Putin khuilo

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #546748 14th Jul 2011 4:53pm Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,444 Birkenhead BandyCoot Forum Veteran BandyCoot Forum Veteran Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,444 Birkenhead Good to hear they've got a shot of the thieving git bert. Hope he gets what's due to him. Wonder if he is local or just a chancer....seems odd that he went for a van with tools in it. Anyway hope it ends up with a result for yourself either way. Birkenhead........ God's own Room 101.

Re: My Van Stolen BandyCoot #563638 17th Aug 2011 10:37am Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere bert1 OP Wiki Veteran OP bert1 Wiki Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere Knock me down with a feather, just had a call from the insurance company and they have offered me £1500 less excess, so a payout of £1350. Its come as a bit of a shock as i was only expecting about £350 after the excess was knocked off which i was going to refuse due to losing my no claims, also she tells me i have NCP which i don't recall having, so that must have been thrown in on the policy. Sitting here now waiting for the phone to ring and a voice saying," sorry we've made a mistake" God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children. Bertieone.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #563643 17th Aug 2011 11:10am Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,389 between heaven & hell starakita Forum Master starakita Forum Master Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,389 between heaven & hell thats good news bert no1s gonna keep me from u

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #563695 17th Aug 2011 1:42pm N Nobody Unregistered Nobody Unregistered N Nice one Bert, good luck mate.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #563702 17th Aug 2011 1:49pm Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 5,086 South Wirral buddy Forum Veteran buddy Forum Veteran Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 5,086 South Wirral Good result Bert - I was told by a friend who worked in insurance "never accept the first offer no matter how pleased you are!!!" Some years ago I too had a very good offer from a car insurance claim - told them I wasn't happy with £750 - How much do expect then they said - I said £800 - I'm not sitting here arguing over £50 Mr*** - should have asked for £900!!!!

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #563706 17th Aug 2011 2:04pm Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,354 Wirral Nelzy84 Forum Guardian Nelzy84 Forum Guardian Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,354 Wirral Good stuff Bert, taking a turn for the better

Re: My Van Stolen buddy #563711 17th Aug 2011 2:11pm Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere bert1 OP Wiki Veteran OP bert1 Wiki Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere Thanks all, good advice Buddy which i put in to force some years ago when my car was written off after someone run in to the back of it, actually got £1300 more than the first offer, on that occasion i knew they were trying it on. On this occasion, knowing the age and condition of the old van, this really feels like a Brucie bonus. In all honesty, if i was trying to sell it previous to it going missing i doubt if i would have put it up for more than £500-600. God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children. Bertieone.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #563717 17th Aug 2011 2:31pm P Pinzgauer Unregistered Pinzgauer Unregistered P Glad all's worked out well Bert. Every now and then things DO go right. The only downside to this affair is that the wee scrote(s) that took it are probably still alive !!

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #563730 17th Aug 2011 2:50pm Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,444 Birkenhead BandyCoot Forum Veteran BandyCoot Forum Veteran Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,444 Birkenhead Nice one bert but you still could have done without the hassle. Let's hope the git still gets caught. Birkenhead........ God's own Room 101.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #563764 17th Aug 2011 3:41pm Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 255 Birkenhead Silverback Addict Silverback Addict Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 255 Birkenhead Originally Posted by bert1 Thanks all, good advice Buddy which i put in to force some years ago when my car was written off after someone run in to the back of it, actually got £1300 more than the first offer, on that occasion i knew they were trying it on. On this occasion, knowing the age and condition of the old van, this really feels like a Brucie bonus. In all honesty, if i was trying to sell it previous to it going missing i doubt if i would have put it up for more than £500-600. And the tools that were in the van are going to cost you how much to replace?

Re: My Van Stolen Silverback #563768 17th Aug 2011 3:46pm Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere bert1 OP Wiki Veteran OP bert1 Wiki Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere Thanks all again for remarks, as you probably know Silver tools are not covered, into thousands now and i still haven't replaced everything, thats the real annoying part. God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children. Bertieone.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #563793 17th Aug 2011 4:26pm P PaulWirral Unregistered PaulWirral Unregistered P Nice to see a bit of good news mate after you went through the turmoil of your van and tools stolen.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #563863 17th Aug 2011 5:39pm Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 818 tranmere phalinmegob Wise One phalinmegob Wise One Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 818 tranmere bit late on the post but i had a cavalier stolen and smashed into a tree two years ago,i claimed on the insurance and after a lot of faffing about all they would pay me was £175. the following year my premiums had gone up by over £1000 for a car the same as i had lost, another cavalier( the one i bought of ste).as i can only afford to drive cheapy second hand motors i would never make a claim again. £389 to £1468.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #563868 17th Aug 2011 5:50pm Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 255 Birkenhead Silverback Addict Silverback Addict Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 255 Birkenhead Originally Posted by bert1 as you probably know Silver tools are not covered, into thousands now and i still haven't replaced everything, thats the real annoying part. That was my point, being happy with the initial offer, but a better offer might help toward the replacement of the tools.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #568427 23rd Aug 2011 9:43pm Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 8,620 Second Circle of Hell. Wench H4H County Volunteer Wiki Veteran Wench H4H County Volunteer Wiki Veteran Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 8,620 Second Circle of Hell. So glad you got it back Bert!! Sometimes Police Officers give more than just speeding tickets! It�s hard to be fit as a fiddle when you�re shaped like a cello!

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #568457 23rd Aug 2011 10:08pm Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,312 birkenhead gypsyjune Forum Master gypsyjune Forum Master Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,312 birkenhead I hope the police get the people who stole your van from you Bert. I am pleased for you though, that the insurance have sorted a payment out ,still it shouldn`t of happened in the first place ,all the grief ect. Life is hard enough without things like that happening you can do without it eh Good luck Bert June

Re: My Van Stolen Wench #568546 23rd Aug 2011 11:37pm Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 309 oxton sean99789 Old Hand sean99789 Old Hand Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 309 oxton Originally Posted by Wench So glad you got it back Bert!! if this is true great news but i cant see the post saying he has yet

Re: My Van Stolen sean99789 #568550 23rd Aug 2011 11:40pm Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 8,620 Second Circle of Hell. Wench H4H County Volunteer Wiki Veteran Wench H4H County Volunteer Wiki Veteran Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 8,620 Second Circle of Hell. I misread it, my fault. I blame the morphine Glad the insurance paid out Sometimes Police Officers give more than just speeding tickets! It�s hard to be fit as a fiddle when you�re shaped like a cello!

Re: My Van Stolen Wench #568568 24th Aug 2011 12:00am Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 309 oxton sean99789 Old Hand sean99789 Old Hand Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 309 oxton Originally Posted by Wench I misread it, my fault. I blame the morphine Glad the insurance paid out yay its ok i was just pointing it out then folk can still keep there eyes out as it aint found

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #568573 24th Aug 2011 12:04am Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 8,620 Second Circle of Hell. Wench H4H County Volunteer Wiki Veteran Wench H4H County Volunteer Wiki Veteran Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 8,620 Second Circle of Hell. That's ok my lovely - If I find them, they'll feel the wrath of my crutch. That's crUtch you filthy buggers, not crotch!! Sometimes Police Officers give more than just speeding tickets! It�s hard to be fit as a fiddle when you�re shaped like a cello!

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #568635 24th Aug 2011 6:42am Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,456 New Brighton Tatey Forum Addict Tatey Forum Addict Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,456 New Brighton Wench, crotch is American speak!

Re: My Van Stolen Wench #568638 24th Aug 2011 6:50am Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere bert1 OP Wiki Veteran OP bert1 Wiki Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere Wench, where was your crotch when i needed it. Been paid out so technically the van doesn't belong to me now even if it was found, pigs might fly. I haven't had a, its still missing phone call off the police for a couple of weeks, understandable considering whats been going on. I was hoping to see headlines in the Echo, "Man cuts leg off with stolen circular saw" but no luck in that department. Once again, thanks everyone for your kind words and concern, its nice to know that decent people still outnumber the PRICKS. God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children. Bertieone.

Re: My Van Stolen #569083 24th Aug 2011 6:13pm Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 157 wallasey louise127 Enthusiast louise127 Enthusiast Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 157 wallasey Hey did you meet up with Robin???? Louise

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #583500 16th Sep 2011 1:23pm Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 255 Birkenhead Silverback Addict Silverback Addict Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 255 Birkenhead This perchance your van? Coincidental dates and direction of travel.

Re: My Van Stolen louise127 #583502 16th Sep 2011 1:24pm Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere bert1 OP Wiki Veteran OP bert1 Wiki Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere Merseyside Police have just given me the link to the CCTV image of the sod that stole my van. In case the link doesn't work, the site is, Merseyside police News general appeals 3rd down, posted 15/9/2011 http://www.merseyside.police.uk/index.aspx?articleid=10927 God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children. Bertieone.

Re: My Van Stolen Silverback #583507 16th Sep 2011 1:31pm Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere bert1 OP Wiki Veteran OP bert1 Wiki Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere Originally Posted by Silverback This perchance your van? Coincidental dates and direction of travel. Thanks Silver, the very same. God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children. Bertieone.

Re: My Van Stolen Silverback #586552 21st Sep 2011 1:57pm Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere bert1 OP Wiki Veteran OP bert1 Wiki Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,738 Likes: 26 tranmere Originally Posted by Silverback This perchance your van? Coincidental dates and direction of travel. Just had the police on the phone and he tells me this has now gone down as undetected, fair enough, he told me that this sods mug shot was supposed to be in the Echo and the Globe. Can anyone confirm either as i don't buy the Echo and we don't get the Globe delivered. Many thanks. God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children. Bertieone.

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #586562 21st Sep 2011 2:19pm Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,082 Birkenhead polo_phil Forum Master polo_phil Forum Master Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,082 Birkenhead I hope the slaphead gets caught Bert

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #586592 21st Sep 2011 2:49pm Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 254 Wirral Littlebear Addict Littlebear Addict Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 254 Wirral Good luck!

Re: My Van Stolen Littlebear #586606 21st Sep 2011 3:10pm Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 466 omni-present Lord_of_the_M53 Smartchild Lord_of_the_M53 Smartchild Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 466 omni-present the money the tunnels get you would think they would have a better picture of him? always watching

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #586610 21st Sep 2011 3:18pm Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 7,600 Peace Tombraider Wiki Addict Tombraider Wiki Addict Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 7,600 Peace Hope he is caught Bert!

Re: My Van Stolen bert1 #586648 21st Sep 2011 3:51pm Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,452 ex Wallasey now Atlanta GA USA CVCVCV Forum Addict CVCVCV Forum Addict Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,452 ex Wallasey now Atlanta GA USA Quite a distinctive looking 'person'. Someone surely has to recognize this man!!