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by Gamboge
Thu Oct 10, 2019 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Stolen From Bristol - Volvo 480 ES
Replies: 20
Views: 5301

Re: Stolen From Bristol - Volvo 480 ES

I've actually gone back to a good old fashioned stop-lock Pro across the steering wheel. It's not really about prevention, just more "bugger off and steal an easier car" I thought the same jifflemon, but I had one in my car and it doesn't seem to been much of a hindrance, though maybe I could have ...
by Gamboge
Wed Oct 09, 2019 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Stolen From Bristol - Volvo 480 ES
Replies: 20
Views: 5301

Re: Stolen From Bristol - Volvo 480 ES

I am really really sorry to hear this news and see the awful pictures. As prices have risen considerably recently, could you get a higher market value for it than you paid? Replacement similar looking car on eBay of £2k-ish in very condition. ‎ https://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f...
by Gamboge
Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Stolen From Bristol - Volvo 480 ES
Replies: 20
Views: 5301

Re: Stolen From Bristol - Volvo 480 ES

Any news? Hey - sorry for the late response! Sadly the news is that the car is a write-off. I found out towards the end of last week that it was torched by the thieves (annoyingly not from the police who never got I touch). I've now got some photos of the damage/ destruction and I've added them to ...
by Gamboge
Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Stolen From Bristol - Volvo 480 ES
Replies: 20
Views: 5301

Re: Stolen From Bristol - Volvo 480 ES

Thank you everyone for the replies and support! Really touched that so many people across here and Facebook have responded so kindly. I was surprised myself that it was targeted and sadly I'm still none the wiser about what happened. Hopefully it turns up in reasonable condition. I would hate to thi...
by Gamboge
Mon Sep 30, 2019 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Stolen From Bristol - Volvo 480 ES
Replies: 20
Views: 5301

Stolen From Bristol - Volvo 480 ES

Hi there, Last night my Volvo 480 was stolen from Clifton, Bristol. I'm absolutely gutted and though I would post here in case any one ends up spotting it anywhere. It's metallic silver, registration no. K265 AND. Some photos here I'd just found another and was using it to fix up the one that was st...