Just ignore her, worst that happens is that she calls the Police and the Police tell her not to be daft and to poke it. They might even pay you a visit and see that your not being a problem first before telling her to grow up.
It could be construed as anti social behavior by someone with a stick up their arse ( see here for definition http://content.met.police.uk/Article/Wha...0022084553 ) but you'd never get convicted of anything or get an ASBO (or one of the things that replaced ASBO's) so I wouldn't worry.
If the council or Police are do get called and are shitty with you ask them how it is proportionate for them to stop your legal right to enjoyment of your premises and possessions (in the manner of your hobby) when you are doing something that most normal people would see no problem with.
I know lots of people here have had issues with neighbors complaining about working on cars outside their own house so you are not alone.
Oh and top tips, try and use power tools during the day, 9-5 is preferable and I try not to do it at weekends so people get a lie in. Be careful when you are grinding or welding with regards to sparks and if you are taking something apart try and keep the stripped end facing away from the road so it looks prettier. All that sort of stuff will make you look like a really reasonable and sensible person and anyone comes round knocking. I stick to these rules and have fixed a couple of little things on neighbors cars (boost leak and a bulb) and never have any issue.
You could also keep a diary of any contact you have with her as if she keeps harassing you about it then she MAY commit an offence especially I you have asked her not to speak to you about it any more (say she comes back with the same whinge)
Also if the police do come round Tea and cake/biscuits make many friends
It could be construed as anti social behavior by someone with a stick up their arse ( see here for definition http://content.met.police.uk/Article/Wha...0022084553 ) but you'd never get convicted of anything or get an ASBO (or one of the things that replaced ASBO's) so I wouldn't worry.
If the council or Police are do get called and are shitty with you ask them how it is proportionate for them to stop your legal right to enjoyment of your premises and possessions (in the manner of your hobby) when you are doing something that most normal people would see no problem with.
I know lots of people here have had issues with neighbors complaining about working on cars outside their own house so you are not alone.
Oh and top tips, try and use power tools during the day, 9-5 is preferable and I try not to do it at weekends so people get a lie in. Be careful when you are grinding or welding with regards to sparks and if you are taking something apart try and keep the stripped end facing away from the road so it looks prettier. All that sort of stuff will make you look like a really reasonable and sensible person and anyone comes round knocking. I stick to these rules and have fixed a couple of little things on neighbors cars (boost leak and a bulb) and never have any issue.
You could also keep a diary of any contact you have with her as if she keeps harassing you about it then she MAY commit an offence especially I you have asked her not to speak to you about it any more (say she comes back with the same whinge)
Also if the police do come round Tea and cake/biscuits make many friends
