In April 1990, Ken and Wendy had a row with Vera Duckworth out in Church Road as they were getting into Wendy's car. Vera was arguing on behalf of Curly Watts, who had recently bought Ken's car on the understanding that it was in full working order only to discover afterwards that it needed £370 worth of repairs. Ken refused to pay Curly's bill, telling Vera that the car's condition had been reflected in the price.