Closing people's fuel caps

[Matthew_T]

Has anyone else done this?
I was doing some filtering today when I came behind a car who's fuel cap was open. I pulled along side the driver and told him this. I then asked if he wanted me to close it for him and he thanked me for it.

I felt quite proud of doing that and helping a motorist.

I was filtering due to heavy traffic on a main road who were avoiding a serious crash which had just happened on the A55 involving a car, 4x4 and caravan. Details of which can be found in the Cafe.

 

[HLaB]

I've never came across a stationary car with a fuel cap to close.

 

[palinurus]

I've never done that, I did flip someone's (folded) driver side mirror out while filtering once but I didn't ask permission.

 

[Matthew_T]

I've never done that, I did flip someone's (folded) driver side mirror out while filtering once but I didn't ask permission.

I thought it would be wise to say something first as I didnt know what the guy would be like if he found me messing with the cap.

The guy was fairly old so I just figured that he had thought he had closed it (it was one that you just push open).

 

[marshmella]

I dunno Matt, first helping small children at the side of the road, and now helping the elderly with their petrol caps;just what kind of modern youth are you?

 

[palinurus]

I agree, better to ask in the case of a petrol cap. And probably better to ask with the mirror too. It was a good move tho', I flipped it out without breaking my pedal stroke.

 

[Matthew_T]

Maybe I will fill my panniers up with light bulbs and go around fixing everyones brake lights next.

 

[markharry66]

noble peace prize and a saint hood on its way perhaps

 

[helston90]

You could always stick a bucket and sponge in your panniers and make a few bob at the lights?

 

[chewy]

its nice to be nice

 

[Matthew_T]

its nice to be nice

Indeed. Much better than shouting at people.

 

[Miquel In De Rain]

Always handy to have a pipe and nick his fuel.

Seriously,at times I have told them their doors aren't shut properly.

 

[ufkacbln]

The opposite side of the spectrum?

Trick I was told about when younger.

If you want to get your own back for a bad overtake, or "adverse" comment.... wait until you catch up in a stationary queue like traffic lights then open the rear kerbside door wide.

The driver has to then get out and walk round to close it!

 

[Arch]

I agree, better to ask in the case of a petrol cap. And probably better to ask with the mirror too. It was a good move tho', I flipped it out without breaking my pedal stroke.

If someone is stupid enough to be driving with a mirror folded in, they're not worth asking.

Unless you can muster a really sarcastic patronising tone to ask "Shall I fold your mirror out so you can use it?"

 

[Alun]

The opposite side of the spectrum?

Trick I was told about when younger.

If you want to get your own back for a bad overtake, or "adverse" comment.... wait until you catch up in a stationary queue like traffic lights then open the rear kerbside door wide.

The driver has to then get out and walk round to close it!

Then pedal like hell, and hope he doesn't bear any grudges when he catches up with you again!