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Old 2nd December 2010, 05:27 PM
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Default I broke a Saab today....

The owner fitted the tow pin and hooked my towrope on but it came out and took his front clean off! Oops!

I'd said to him any damage is down to you and he accepted in front of witnesses.

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Old 2nd December 2010, 06:01 PM
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The owner fitted the tow pin and hooked my towrope on but it came out and took his front clean off! Oops!

I'd said to him any damage is down to you and he accepted in front of witnesses.
your mum always said when you grew up you were gonna be a saab-breaker
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Old 2nd December 2010, 06:18 PM
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Nah, you misheard my mum - she said Heart Breaker!
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That's vauxhall build quality for you.......
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