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9:37am Thursday 11th January 2007
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A FURIOUS couple today blasted supermarket bosses for refusing to pay for damage to their new car - caused by a runaway shopping trolley.
Julie Dearing, 46, of Stuart Road, Acomb, York, was driving her new Citroen C3 along the slip road beside the Tesco car park at Clifton Moor, when a trolley "came out of nowhere" and smashed into the side of it.
It is believed the trolley was flung into the vehicle by a sudden gust of wind as it was very blustery on New Year's Eve.
Mrs Dearing was unhurt and managed to stay on the road - but was left shocked and upset by the incident. The car, which was bought less than a year ago, suffered a dented front wing which will cost several hundreds of pounds to fix.
Mrs Dearing's husband, Keith, said they immediately contacted Tesco's customer services department to report the matter and claim for the damage. But they were left shocked and angry when the supermarket refused to pay up.
"I'm disgusted with Tesco," Mr Dearing said.
"It's not our fault this happened. If they know it's going to be windy they should have people securing the trolleys properly."
In a letter to the couple, Tesco customer services manager Grace Mildrum "sincerely apologised" for the incident.
She said trolley staff could not be present every time one was abandoned.
"When left in such a way, strong winds during adverse weather conditions may blow them over the car park and this can cause possible damage to any structures or vehicles they collide with. Therefore, we cannot accept liability for any damage or loss that may have occurred."
Mrs Dearing, who was on her way from Wickes, in Clifton Moor, when the incident occurred, said she could have been hurt by the trolley.
"I was terrified," she said.
"I tried to swerve away from the trolley. Tesco should make sure they are put away properly. A lot of people use these car parks and it could be dangerous."
A Tesco spokesperson said: "We do understand and sympathise with the couple but, sadly, we cannot accept responsibility in this case."
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Trolley Dolly wrote: *sing this song in rehab style* They tryed to make me go to rehab but i said No No No !! Trolleys are bad but i am glad !! I dont ever want to drink again !! Tescooooooo is for peopleeee !! No No NO !! I aint got the time for her being so lameeee !! Mrs dearing is too Blameeee !!Lovely song! Well done!
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Trolley Dolly wrote:Lovely song! Well done!
*sing this song in rehab style* They tryed to make me go to rehab but i said No No No !! Trolleys are bad but i am glad !! I dont ever want to drink again !! Tescooooooo is for peopleeee !! No No NO !! I aint got the time for her being so lameeee !! Mrs dearing is too Blameeee !!
bedster, says...
9:17am Tue 23 Jan 07
Andy Capp wrote:I too can feel Julies pain, as i was once beaten to within an inch of my life by rouge trollys in Jacksons in Bridlington.
Getting back to the real purpose of this post which is being the issue of 'rogue trollys' can i just add that I have not been able to feel my legs for 34 years now. Its not a funny thing to joke about, when our lass want's a 'leg over' it knocks my confidence to s***. If anyone wants to roger my wife and not mind her rimming them in the process then please feel free to e-mail her. Mind you, shes is only 2'3" tall and stinks of p*** and s***. She also pushes a trolly around in Tesco's on a saturday afternoon. And eats dogs eggs for supper.
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julie wrote:Its spelt wimps darling, get it right.
The Dodger wrote: I used to work with her, she stole lots of sweets and tried to sue tesco for making her look like a big flabby growler, didnt work, so shes trying to get them some over way, splitarse.id like to know why most people on here have to get so nasty and personal, a lot of the comments have gone off the point and have started to slag her off for bein ova weight and driving fast. How do you know she was speeding for gods sake MARK W and what has her weight got to do with anything THEDODGER Yes there are a lot more important issues in this world than her car but there is no need to be so personal and nasty. It would be interestin 2c if you would say these comments to her face, but i doubt u wud, its nice n safe on ur computer aint it....whimps xxx
julie, says...
6:45pm Mon 15 Jan 07
The Dodger wrote:id like to know why most people on here have to get so nasty and personal, a lot of the comments have gone off the point and have started to slag her off for bein ova weight and driving fast. How do you know she was speeding for gods sake MARK W and what has her weight got to do with anything THEDODGER Yes there are a lot more important issues in this world than her car but there is no need to be so personal and nasty. It would be interestin 2c if you would say these comments to her face, but i doubt u wud, its nice n safe on ur comput
I used to work with her, she stole lots of sweets and tried to sue tesco for making her look like a big flabby growler, didnt work, so shes trying to get them some over way, splitarse.
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