Reliant Robin owner criticises Jeremy Clarkson over vandals
source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/7938719/Reliant-Robin-owner-criticises-Jeremy-Clark...
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During the show - aired on Sunday night - host Clarkson is shown repeatedly turning a Reliant Robin on its side as he speeds round corners.
Over the next two nights Barry, of St Austell, Cornwall, found his white three-wheeler had been pushed onto its side.
The first attack happened at 11.30pm on Sunday night - just two-and-a half hours after Top Gear was broadcast on BBC2 from 8pm to 9pm.
During the attacks the car suffered a smashed wing mirror, scratched paint work and damaged one door beyond repair.
The total repair bill is at least £1,000 and following the first incident Barry was so distressed he needed medical treatment from paramedics.
Retired heating engineer Barry, who has owned Reliant Robins for 40 years, says he believes the vandals were inspired by the episode of Top Gear.
Barry, a great-grandfather-of-five, has now branded Clarkson's stunts as ''ridiculous, irresponsible and dangerous''.
He said: ''Twice I found my car on its side in the driveway and whoever is doing this thinks it's funny but it is very distressing.
''It all followed Top Gear where a car like mine was being flipped over. I think they saw the broadcast and that put the idea into their heads.
''It might all be a laugh for Mr Clarkson but believe me this is not funny for me - I've been vandalised and nearly ended up in hospital.
''Robin Reliants do flip quite easily and the last thing yobs need is someone showing them how to do it. His schemes are ridiculous, irresponsible and dangerous.''
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iancheese
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I am sure he can sue Jeremy Clarkson if he got the right legal counsel.
- 1 year ago
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lookoverhere
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how do you know the reliant robin hasn't seen top gear and wants to imitate the famous reliant robins? isn't that what small girls do when they see super models?
- 1 year ago
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lookoverhere
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iI_Valentine_Ii
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Who is to blame here?
The mindless vandels, with their disregard for personal property & the law.
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Barry (my face is in my chest) Cloughton, for being a complete dumb ass & for ever buying a Robin Reliant, let alone keeping it?
I only ever knew of one other person in my town who had a Robin Reliant, he turned out to be a pedophile. Not that that has any bearing on this matter or any other future Robin Reliant Related matters, i just thought i would put that out there...
- 1 year ago
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iI_Valentine_Ii
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Cubejam
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iI_Valentine_Ii:
lol! It's a bit like saying people go out and steal cars because they've seen Gone in 60 Seconds, or people going on a shooting spree because they play Call Of Duty.
(It's a Reliant Robin btw, not a Robin Reliant) :P
- 1 year ago
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Cubejam
