Just got followed

[rj scotty]

This is not a joke.

Pulled out of garage just as I did a silver Astra drove past. I get to the end of our road and the Astra is waiting on the corner pointing left, I go right and they follow me.

I drove a strange route and drooped the kids off at Thai boxing quickly !
The Astra continues to follow me. I then pull into traffic and they drive past so I pull out of the traffic and follow them discretely.

They pull in at some local shops and one occupant a fat guy in his 40's go's into a betting shop the other guy is slimmer and also in his 40's. I turned around and went for another pass and they had gone, direction unknown.

Now, I promise you the route I took and the manoeuvres I pulled, some of which may have been illegal has convinced me they where following me and the fact they where staring at me when I emerged from the garage.

I don't think they where police from the look of them and the fact the 56 plate Astra had a tow bar.

Whats going on

[BrianSmith_S2]

Maybe they were trying to find out where you live to get to your car?

[s2_bo]

Maybe they were trying to find out where you live to get to your car?

sounds like there where out spotting. Keep your keys far away form the front door.. Have you got a good guard dog?

[rj scotty]

If that is the case then their half way there as they watched me pull out of my garage

I have thought about contacting the police but that is not traditionally my style.

[s2_bo]

I dont think that they would be able to help much, did you take the plate down? Thats the only way you could make a "complaint" that would get anywhere.
Saying that, i think it might be worth calling it in just encase. Its always good to have a ref number then just should anything happen you have that to back up your claim...
Good luck.

[rj scotty]

Car and garage in question, Thia Boxing son and 10.5 stone rotwiler pit-bull cross

[rj scotty]

yes got the plate

[Rusty]

Disable the car. ECU fuses or loosening one of the cranking sensors perhaps.

[montez]

I had a similar thing, a car followed me into a supermarket then waited as I went in, started to follow again when I left, so I doubled back on myself to make sure and they stayed behind me even going through red lights. Eventually I put my foot down and took off through some traffic and lost them, was quite a surreal and worrying experience.

I Suppose when you have a rare car people remember it and hold stupid grudges from times such as when you legitimately/safely overtake them etc, I have had people on several occasions get out the car if they see me parking in town or when they catch up at some traffic lights and kick off for no reason.

[rj scotty]

Took the MAF off.

This sure got the adrenalin racing

It's always what ifs though. I f I had been in the golf, with no kids these two would have Had a sorry night :mischeif:

[UrS4boy]

Took the MAF off.

You'd be better pulling the fuel pump fuse or the ECU fuse.

[rj scotty]

It's locked in the garage also. I think ill sleep........just.

Was expecting it to be kids, when I saw 2 40 year old blokes my mind started racing

[prj]

With the MAF off the car can still be driven.
The fuses are a better bet indeed.

The easiest and most reliable thing is to take out the ecu

[Big Lee M]

I'd say be carefull when out and about. When you've been anywhere and you go home make sure you put it in the garage at all times as it only take a few seconds to spot it and know where it lives even if your only in for half an hour or so. My old man would never have his bikes outside the front of the house he always went straight to the back garden with them to keep them out of sight. Out of sight out of mind as they say. I think a lot of it is common sense really. Oh and keep the dog in the boot when parked outside the house that will keep them away

[bernsaudi]

This is not a joke.

Pulled out of garage just as I did a silver Astra drove past.............

go to the plod with the plate, they do use unusual motors in brum.....but give the plod the plate and save yourself and possibly others from a possible bunch of theiving b'stards. At least they will get pulled and checked if they're out at funny times.