Cars Left in Mud After Holiday Parking Scam: Hundreds Left in Shock
Shocking pictures have emerged showing rows of cars abandoned on a muddy track, leaving holidaymakers outraged. These car owners had trusted Mohammed Isaq, 62, who offered a supposedly secure airport parking service in Manchester for £70 each.
Isaq’s promise was to keep the cars safe in a well-lit compound with CCTV. However, the reality turned out to be quite different. The images reveal that instead of being stored safely, the cars were driven through muddy fields and left exposed in the open.
In distressing scenes, luxury vehicles were cramped on dirt tracks and covered in wet mud. Around 500 cars ended up either in a farmer’s field or scattered on nearby streets around Manchester Airport.
Returning from their trips, some holidaymakers faced damaged cars covered in mud. Even worse, a few cars were used without their owners’ permission. The situation became more absurd when a supposed “office” (which was actually the back of a van) was broken into, resulting in the theft of 130 keys.
In one unsettling incident, a woman tracked her car being driven around Manchester while she was abroad. Another driver surprisingly received parking tickets while their car was supposed to be securely parked.
Court proceedings highlighted various cases of damage and misuse. One BMW owner discovered 688 extra miles on their car and found cigarette papers and cannabis inside. Another car collided with a bus, suffering substantial damage. One woman traced her car to a driveway, where it was completely wrecked after its doors were removed.
The consequences caught up with Isaq, who has now been sentenced to 17 months in prison after confessing to fraudulent trading between August 2017 and February 2018. Isaq was linked to three companies, all of which claimed to provide secure parking with CCTV and 24-hour staffing.
Prosecutor Adam Pearson emphasized the disparity between advertisements and reality, revealing that cars were often parked in muddy fields or on streets, lacking the promised security measures. Theft of keys and cars, as well as significant damage, were common issues faced by the customers.
Judge John Potter did not hold back in his criticism, describing the business as disgraceful for its lack of responsibility and incompetence. Isaq’s son and daughter also faced consequences, with community orders and unpaid work sentences, while Isaq’s wife was acquitted.
This incident serves as a reminder to always research and trust reputable services, especially when it comes to safeguarding valuable possessions like cars during travel.