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Post by davidalexander1952 on Dec 8, 2022 9:36:44 GMT
My MercedesBenz Sprintermotor home broke down 40klmsfrom Elliott the AutomobileAssociation of the Northern TerritorysentElliott Transport we were towed to Midlands Caravan Park I said there are trees here his reply its okay then wehad people waving at us his reply I don't know why they are waving at us it was then that we hitthe tree ripping off the awningand doing major damage to the electrical leads and roof it leaked inside the van for for the rest of the trip no apology was forthcoming the next day aftermany calls to RACQ for the towto Katherine I am quoted $3,440 I query thisand sure enough the price isreduced to$2,440 Kevin Patow Transport turns up telling me I havesaved myself a thousand dollars the trip to Katherine is 422 klms and his airbags are not working there is no protection offered for the van.Arriving at his depot the cupboard where the auxiliary batteries are is smashed with the batteries falling out warning signs are on the television saying check your batteries the electronics of the van are damaged irreparabled and the exhaust system fell off on the way home at Prairie. The next morning I spoke to the father about the damage he tells me it is my problem Kevin Patow turns up this is when we smelt a rat I did not ask to be taken toKatherine Caravans and Repairs I am encouraged to get my van repaired there after my gearbox is repaired by RGM MaintenanceI ring back twoweeks laterI rang Christhe Owner informing him that I was takingmy van back to the Gold Coast for repairs he was angry I signed a piece of paper that indemnifies Elliott Towing fordamageto my van Kevin Patow Transport denied liability to my Insurance company NRMA the van was written off by NRMA Insurance the AutomobileAssociation of the Northern Territory was sent these details and nothing was done to these companies this is the reality of drivingin the Northern Territory
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Post by Sir Rowley Birkin on Dec 8, 2022 9:44:23 GMT
A bulletin from our Fruitcakes Australia correspondent... I wonder, does he know Ozzy Man? P'raps he IS Ozzy Man??
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Post by Barry B'stard on Dec 8, 2022 10:19:38 GMT
A bulletin from our Fruitcakes Australia correspondent... I wonder, does he know Ozzy Man? P'raps he IS Ozzy Man?? PMSL! Funniest thing Ive seen for ages, especially the snake.
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Post by Milly on Dec 8, 2022 11:47:29 GMT
PMSL! Funniest thing Ive seen for ages, especially the snake. I pity whoever has to washes your under crackers
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Post by Sir Rowley Birkin on Dec 8, 2022 13:50:23 GMT
PMSL! Funniest thing Ive seen for ages, especially the snake. I pity whoever has to washes your under crackers His undercrackers NEVER get washed... He chips them off with a paint scraper at the end of every year, whethey need changing or not...
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Post by Barry B'stard on Dec 8, 2022 14:02:17 GMT
I pity whoever has to washes your under crackers His undercrackers NEVER get washed... He chips them off with a paint scraper at the end of every year, whethey need changing or not... Ill tell Mrs D what you just said. Goodbye Boggers.
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Post by Milly on Dec 8, 2022 14:03:56 GMT
Anyway up, I had to turn that blokes voice off, I quite enjoy using and hearing the F word I the right places, but he flogs it to death which makes it annoying and no longer enjoyable.
The bloke breaking the window got his punishment quickly and unexpectedly for him and me.
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Post by Barry B'stard on Dec 8, 2022 15:29:02 GMT
You can't turn Aussie mans voice off! That's the whole point of it!
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Post by Milly on Dec 8, 2022 18:05:13 GMT
You can't turn Aussie mans voice off! That's the whole point of it! Woddayamean can’t, I did then it was amusing rather than suffering.
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Post by Barry B'stard on Dec 9, 2022 10:22:26 GMT
You can't turn Aussie mans voice off! That's the whole point of it! Woddayamean can’t, I did then it was amusing rather than suffering. Fruitcake!
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