Duty free left in your recoverd vehicle

[John Barrett]

My car and van is going on the flatbed unaccompanied. Do I have to remove and drink the unopened booze? There's quite a lot of it...

 

[Diabalo]

No geo cache it somewhere so we can all go on a treasure hunt

 

[PaulyP]

I’m sure there would be plenty of volunteers on here who would pick it up and look after it for you.

 

[Gellyneck]

One of the poorer explanations for being p*ssed to the rozzers that I've heard!

 

[Odd-no-more]

Now we are out of the EU you are not allowed to bring much back anymore, so make sure it's well hidden

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[Two of usI]

I honestly don't believe they are that bothered, I have done 5 trips to France since last September and not been searched apart from looking for 'illegals' which I would help them with anyway.

 

[A S R]

Well lets face facts here, you’re not in charge of the recovery vehicle so can’t be accountable for its contents!

 

[jumar]

My car and van is going on the flatbed unaccompanied. Do I have to remove and drink the unopened booze? There's quite a lot of it...

John, you have had enough to contend with...however the driver would be interested to know what he/she is carrying...it may be in their interest to know what's on board....

 

[Two of usI]

My son had his van repatriated last year and 'apparently' no-one wanted to look inside as it was locked and on a flat-bed, however, as you have had your holiday cut short and were unable to consume due to illness, I believe they would understand.... blimey these people are after organised gangs, not a little old man bringing back a few bottles extra. The one comment I would make is that if you do try and hide it...... you are fair game as that has then moved from a genuine reason to a underhand deception !!!!

 

[gus-lopez]

no-one wanted to look inside as it was locked and on a flat-bed,

Low loader /flatbed Driver has to have the keys & vehicle documents before he can travel. Otherwise it is illegal.

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[nicholsong]

Is it actually 'Duty Free' if you bought it at a normal shop?

If the customs really do not check vehicles on a low-loader the drug smugglers wil soon be onto the opportunity!

 

[John Barrett]

Is it actually 'Duty Free' if you bought it at a normal shop?

If the customs really do not check vehicles on a low-loader the drug smugglers wil soon be onto the opportunity!

Agreed. I'm referring to the post bbbbbxt import allowance, which is ample for most prospective members of AA!

 

[The Wino]

You do know that AMD sufferers have to donate their imported booze to others!

 

[Two of usI]

Whats AMD ???

 

[olley]

a little old man

Have you been called a little old man before John?

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[Chris]

You might be able to fit five illegals in at £10k a pop

 

[Two of usI]

Have you been called a little old man before John?

Obviously as John has added a like to my comment and has a sense of humour as it was intended

 

[John Barrett]

Have you been called a little old man before John?

I decided not to take umbrage as it could be true!

 

[Two of usI]

I decided not to take umbrage as it could be true!

Coming from Hamble I expect it is....... ......... catch you in the 'Bugle' for a glass when you get back, and good luck with the van...... my son's took 2 months to get back !!! apparently they won't ship until there is a full load ( on the F/ Bed ) and only when the crossing is at low costs ???

 

[Jaws]

My car and van is going on the flatbed unaccompanied. Do I have to remove and drink the unopened booze? There's quite a lot of it...

Well as it is it is coming from the Isle of Wight you will proly get away with it, but I would make sure and just drink it

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[PaulOH]

If you got the booze in the UK - and have a receipt for it - then you're ok! Jaws says you're coming from IoW, which is the UK, so there shouldn't be an issue. Did all the booze come from there?

I think we should always prepare for the unexpected and that could be an inspection! Do you have any foolproof hideyholes? It could be as simple as putting a piece of dark cardboard over the rear of a wardrobe, or inside the bathroom cupboard - 'yes officer, the owner often grabs a beer from there while on the loo!!'.

Seriously tho, if its a repatriation following a traffic or health incident, then the risks would be low as the vehicle has been in the hands of the insurers and their agents since they took charge. Maybe just leave it as is and then no one can accuse you of trying to cover anything up!! if they take a bottle or two because it's in excess of the limit, but leave the rest, then that's ok - at least they won't prosecute because you have grounds for not being able to clear the van beforehand?

 

[John Barrett]

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Well as it is it is coming from the Isle of Wight you will proly get away with it, but I would make sure and just drink it

Benidorm, actually...

 

[Jaws]

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Benidorm, actually...

You stop bragging and making me jealous !!!

 

[John Barrett]

You stop bragging and making me jealous !!!

It's 34C today, that's 90F in old money! Will be glad to get home.

 

[Bailey58]

Whats AMD ???

Not read his other thread? AMD - age-related macular degeneration.

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[Lenny HB]

It's 34C today, that's 90F in old money! Will be glad to get home.

Sounds perfect, not holiday weather until above 30°.

 

[WESTY66]

Sounds perfect, not holiday weather until above 30°.

No good for us ginners

 

[Two of usI]

It's 34C today, that's 90F in old money! Will be glad to get home.

Blimey....... wish it was here...... we are at St Jean de Mont and its been 38........ on the thermometer in the van its 42...... just a tad too warm, but, am getting calls from home.... my brother had the C/ Heating on last night !!!!!!.... No pleasing some people !!!

 

[TheBig1]

A friend of mine used to transport very expensive cars all over the world and I can assure you that they DO get checked thoroughly for drugs and illegals, but little else. It was a regular occurrence to be pulled in and a dog put in to check. It was in the transport terms of service in the contract that the haulier took no responsibility for any damage caused during checks or dog hairs on the upholstery