The illegal parking saga

[wolfie]

My cynical nature: He knew full well that the car was leaking and abandoned it there (if it was ever even his car to begin with).

My cynical nature: he accuses OP's employer of theft "My car had a full tank when I parked it as authorized by the gas station, and now it's empty".

[Victory Sabre]

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My cynical nature: He knew full well that the car was leaking and abandoned it there (if it was ever even his car to begin with).

That's exactly what I was thinking. He knew he was leaking, and decided to make it Lace's problem.

[Rebel1012]

claim on his insurance for the damages and loss of trade maybe?

[Nunavut Pants]

claim on his insurance for the damages and loss of trade maybe?

Ooooh, I like the way you think!!

[EvilEmpryss]

I was wondering why he couldn't be held liable for what was apparently an illegal act that caused the business to lose revenue. And the fire brigade should be pursuing him for the cost of the cleanup.

I can't wait to hear what happens next.

[Kogarashi]

Pass the popcorn this way. I want to know what happens next too.

[Argabarga]

I've seen this film before, I know how it ends, so I won't spoil it for the rest.

[Ironclad Alibi]

I've seen this film before, I know how it ends, so I won't spoil it for the rest.

Indeed, we all know how it ends. But the subtle variances with each retelling make it ever so entertaining to watch.

[Tama]

I wonder what was really going on with that car...geez.

[MoonCat]

I can hear it now: "My car was fine when I parked it there! YOU damaged it when you had it towed!"

Sure, sure, buddy...

That's if he even shows up again. Anyone can wear a suit, doesn't mean he's really a businessman - unless thugs are wearing suits now.

[Argabarga]

That's if he even shows up again. Anyone can wear a suit, doesn't mean he's really a businessman - unless thugs are wearing suits now.

I was in court for Jury Duty this week, trust me, the thugs ARE the ones wearing the suits, everyone else was pretty much casual bordering on skanky.

[notalwaysright]

"Can I leave my car here?" he asks me. "It's an emergency; I have an important meeting and there are no car park spaces left."

"That customer you told not to leave his car here, he left his car bang in the middle of the forecourt," she said.

Dumb question, but forecourt? So, if I'm picturing this right, he parked his car not in a parking space, and also not blocking gas pumps, but just some random place near the station?

Yeah, lets all start parking wherever we want, that will end well.

[Marmalady]

the thugs ARE the ones wearing the suits

Speaking as someone who hails originally from the Kray twins' old stamping ground - the thugs have always worn suits.

[RealUnimportant]

Dumb question, but forecourt? So, if I'm picturing this right, he parked his car not in a parking space, and also not blocking gas pumps, but just some random place near the station?

Yeah, lets all start parking wherever we want, that will end well.

Here in the UK, "forecourt" refers to basically the whole area containing & surrounding the pumps. Most larger stations have at least 4 stands with up to 6 pumps per stand, although 2 (facing opposite sides) is more usual. So if this guy has parked equidistant from all the pumps, he's made himself the centre spot in a 5 point formation - and prevented anyone from approaching the 4 nearest facings, or up to half the available pumps.

I'm thinking the leak was the real emergency, and he knew it. I cannot comprehend the level of entitlement required for any other answer!

[KuariKaydrith]

*shares the popcorn*

Still no word on what the asshat's response was to his car being towed? Y'know, I am definitely thinking he knew full well that he was leaking gas all over the place and figured that dumping the car where he did was a grand idea. Afterall, gas stations usually have the means to clean up gas spills, right? Yeah, yeah, I know...I know where I am :P