Tyred out

Calm down! Its only a programme. Treat it like you treat Star Trek or Dr Who.

....surprisingly out of character, that.......

Isn’t what defines a burner phone that it’s used once, for an illicit call, then discarded or destroyed? Until then it’s just the same as any PAYG phone. And if I had a phone I intended fir that sort of use, I wouldn’t give the number to a tyre shop that knew my name — which may even be my real name.

In fact, after a minute’s thought, I’d go further. I don’t give my burner’s number to anyone because nobody is to call me on it. It has one stored number, probably that of another burner, so I can deliver my one message about my illicit assignment without creating any positioning or personal information traceable to either party.

All the same, I suspect Esp is right, that his SUV man operates in the ‘cash economy’ and prefers to keep traceability — as well as tyre tread — to a minimum.

You sometimes see a 'criminal' in a show use a SIM only once and destroy it. But they use the same phone which has an IMEI number.

I can see how using a PAYG phone not registered in their name makes sense. I don't believe someone destroys a phone or SIM after using only once either.

Yes, but with only a four cylinder car you cannot do that much damage to the tyres....

Indeed, that, the significantly better fuel consumption, the lower insurance group, the more than adequate performance, the lower bik rating if applicable, the equal levels of comfort and practicality, the lower purchase price and being subject to exactly the same speed limits as a 6 cylinder could all be seen as major disadvantages I suppose...
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Eh? Say again...
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