Car damaged by apple, Axminster
AN AXMINSTER man was left exhausted - after his car was damaged when a fruity offender stuck an apple in its exhaust pipe.
AN AXMINSTER man was left exhausted - after his car was damaged when a fruity offender stuck an apple in its exhaust pipe.
Philip Meyer, 43, is seething to the core after damaging his starter motor because he cranked the engine – unaware it was a fruitless venture.
He called the AA out to look at his Ford Mondeo car, at his home in Bonners Glen, and the mechanic was also stumped for about an hour.
Mr Meyer said: “I couldn’t understand why an otherwise roadworthy car wouldn’t start and was angry at the time. It’s enough to make me want to turn to cider.
“I think youngsters did it for a laugh, but I would warn people against it because it can do damage to the vehicle.
“It’s going to cost me money to fix it, which I can ill afford.
Most Read
- 1 Van fire spread to hedgerow on busy route
- 2 Two-years-missing cat back home after turning up in Sidmouth
- 3 'Fantastic' news on Honiton loos: King Street toilets to stay open
- 4 Colyton decides on new neighbourhood development plan
- 5 Charity golf circus on the Honiton greens
- 6 UPDATE: Missing woman found after police appeal
- 7 Four great attractions to visit prior to Christmas
- 8 Yellow weather warning for ice and snow in Devon tonight
- 9 Where to see Santa in the Seaton area this Christmas
- 10 There are troubling consequences for all of us in this real life satire
“Some people could be dependent on their vehicles, particularly in emergency, so it can be a serious matter.”
Pc Darren Herridge said it was criminal damage and such matters were treated seriously.
He said: “This sort of behaviour is unacceptable and it could have had much more serious implications. The owner could have had problems while in the car or the car could have caught fire.
“The seriousness of such actions should not be underestimated.”
