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A man, who said he was the owner of Brown’s Taxis, but refused to be named, said the crash by his driver was caused by a “mechanical problem”.
It wouldnt be Mr Brown by any chance would it?
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| Author: | captain cab [ Thu Oct 02, 2008 6:45 pm ] |
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Cab crashed into house after excelerator jammed echonews! A "TAXI" ploughed into the front room of a flat after the cab’s accelerator jammed, a Taxi firm boss has claimed. The Echo has also learned the silver Ford Galaxy had been tested for defects by the council just three months earlier. The car ended up in Georgia Luxton’s front room, in Beccles Court, Station Avenue, Wickford, and is now with police who are carrying out further tests. A man, who said he was the owner of Brown’s Taxis, but refused to be named, said the crash by his driver was caused by a “mechanical problem”. He said: “Our cars undergo two council tests a year and an MOT. “In this instance the accelerator was stuck. It was a mechanical problem. “We have been going for more than 60 years and have 30 cars. We check every car three to four times a week.” Pete Le Riche, a Basildon Council spokesman, said the cars underwent in-depth safety checks. He said: “To ensure this is done, the owners of these vehicles are required by law to present the vehicles for inspection every six months. “It is the responsibility of the owners to service and maintain them. The private hire vehicle L505 CMU was last inspected in June. “However we cannot release the results of the inspection, as the vehicle is subject to an ongoing police investigation.” Essex Police spokesman, Bill Stock, confirmed a police investigation was underway. Miss Luxton, 23, and her son Taylor, five, were woken just after 5am when the taxi crashed into her flat last Wednesday. Both were unhurt. The taxi driver, believed to be in his forties, managed to get out of the vehicle himself and was taken by paramedics to Basildon Hospital for treatment for minor injuries. |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Thu Oct 02, 2008 6:48 pm ] |
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Quote: A man, who said he was the owner of Brown’s Taxis, but refused to be named, said the crash by his driver was caused by a “mechanical problem”.
It wouldnt be Mr Brown by any chance would it?
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| Author: | bloodnock [ Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:20 pm ] |
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captain cab wrote: Quote: A man, who said he was the owner of Brown’s Taxis, but refused to be named, said the crash by his driver was caused by a “mechanical problem”. It wouldnt be Mr Brown by any chance would it? CC did the Brakes, clutch and gear stick all Jam?? or just the Throttle? |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:35 pm ] |
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bloodnock wrote: captain cab wrote: Quote: A man, who said he was the owner of Brown’s Taxis, but refused to be named, said the crash by his driver was caused by a “mechanical problem”. It wouldnt be Mr Brown by any chance would it? CC did the Brakes, clutch and gear stick all Jam?? or just the Throttle? Good point, perhaps ford should withdraw the vehicle due to serious safety issues
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| Author: | grandad [ Thu Oct 02, 2008 8:09 pm ] |
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My Galaxy has cruise contol. I wonder if this was being used at the time? |
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| Author: | gusmac [ Thu Oct 02, 2008 8:35 pm ] |
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grandad wrote: My Galaxy has cruise contol. I wonder if this was being used at the time?
Sure he wasn't asleep? |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:17 pm ] |
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gusmac wrote: Sure he wasn't asleep? Or wanted a closer look at that horrible wallpaper 
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| Author: | GBC [ Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:11 pm ] |
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Tip of the day: Don't buy a Ford Mondeo . . . . 
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| Author: | captain cab [ Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:14 pm ] |
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GBC wrote: Tip of the day:
Don't buy a Ford Mondeo . . . . or Galaxy? CC |
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| Author: | GBC [ Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:16 pm ] |
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captain cab wrote: GBC wrote: Tip of the day: Don't buy a Ford Mondeo . . . . or Galaxy? CC The caramel Galaxy's good.
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| Author: | Darren63 [ Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:36 pm ] |
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L reg!! 14 year old PH Car!! Anyway, if the throttle jammed whats wrong with just doing countless avoiding actions?? Knock it out of gear, use handbrake just turn the ignition off?? ETC ETC |
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| Author: | bloodnock [ Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:45 pm ] |
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Darren63 wrote: L reg!!
14 year old PH Car!! Anyway, if the throttle jammed whats wrong with just doing countless avoiding actions?? Knock it out of gear, use handbrake just turn the ignition off?? ETC ETC Turn off the Ignition and Bring in the steering lock...same accident just Slightly slower... |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:47 pm ] |
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bloodnock wrote: Turn off the Ignition and Bring in the steering lock...same accident just Slightly slower... Accelerate, lifes not worth it
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| Author: | gusmac [ Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:47 pm ] |
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bloodnock wrote: Darren63 wrote: L reg!! 14 year old PH Car!! Anyway, if the throttle jammed whats wrong with just doing countless avoiding actions?? Knock it out of gear, use handbrake just turn the ignition off?? ETC ETC Turn off the Ignition and Bring in the steering lock...same accident just Slightly slower... You need to pull the key out of the ignition to engage the steering lock. |
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| Author: | Darren63 [ Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:48 pm ] |
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bloodnock wrote: Darren63 wrote: L reg!! 14 year old PH Car!! Anyway, if the throttle jammed whats wrong with just doing countless avoiding actions?? Knock it out of gear, use handbrake just turn the ignition off?? ETC ETC Turn off the Ignition and Bring in the steering lock...same accident just Slightly slower... Not on any vehicle I've ever driven. 
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