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Old May 8, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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I just came home to find my driveway blocked by a broken down car and no one in sight. I get home from work at midnight so it is hard to say how long it has been there. Luckily, I had my motorcycle, so I just drove around. Still, I am wondering what I should do about it if anything for now. I might need to get my truck out midday tomorrow. If I wait too long to act, the car may not be moved in time. I'd like to give the person some chance to come get it without a bunch of trouble though. Any opinions?

BTW, it is a late 90's Jetta that appears to be owned by a woman.
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Old May 8, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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german cars HA! get it towed!
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Old May 9, 2012 | 06:49 AM
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she didn't leave a note or a phone number? get it towed asap.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 07:38 AM
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Leave a note on the windshield saying that you need your driveway cleared. That's the best you can do, prior to getting it towed.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by hukares
I just came home to find my driveway blocked by a broken down car and no one in sight. I get home from work at midnight so it is hard to say how long it has been there. Luckily, I had my motorcycle, so I just drove around. Still, I am wondering what I should do about it if anything for now. I might need to get my truck out midday tomorrow. If I wait too long to act, the car may not be moved in time. I'd like to give the person some chance to come get it without a bunch of trouble though. Any opinions?

BTW, it is a late 90's Jetta that appears to be owned by a woman.
No phone number or anything else was left.

They just came and picked it up without me having to do anything. Crisis averted
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Old May 9, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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I would have had it towed right from the get go.
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Old May 10, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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I would have tea bagged the door handles then called a tow truck
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Old May 10, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Eryozgatliyan
I would have tea bagged the door handles then called a tow truck
You're a cruel man, Alex.
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Old May 10, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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