cafcross Posted February 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Not an update. A mate of mine who is a photographer in the army took some photos for me about my town. Here's the 4 best ones..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emz Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Love the graffti photos, really want to get some pics of my car against a graffiti wall background Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafcross Posted April 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Bad news.On the way back from seeing Charlton get relegated yesterday I was round the corner from dropping my mate off. Stopped in traffic, a yellow MR2 came flying up from behind me and right into the back of me. This propelled me into the back of the stationary Merc in front. Pics speak for themselves....Girlfriend was in a state as she hit her head on the dash (airbags didn't go off for some reason!) so took her up hospital later; only concussion and mild whiplash thankfully. Guy admitted it was his fault straight away, claiming that he'd just washed his car (which he had) and the brakes were wet. Bull**** imo, the speed he came at from behind was at least 20mph. Luckily there was a police car around the corner which came round and helped sort things out. All going through him so not going to lose my no claims or have to spend a penny.So, needs a new front and rear bumper and bonnet. The rear bumper has been pushed in so much that I can't even get the board that covers the spare wheel well down flat. No creasing of the boot floor or on the A-pillars thankfully, and the engine bay seems fine. Kinda worked out alright though as I wanted my front bumper and bonnet resprayed due to stone chips! Just a pain that it happened then as I was on the way to my 21st birthday gathering at my house which I had to leave shortly into it to take the girlfriend to the hospital. Not a good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilybob Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Bad news.On the way back from seeing Charlton get relegated yesterday I was round the corner from dropping my mate off. Stopped in traffic, a yellow MR2 came flying up from behind me and right into the back of me. This propelled me into the back of the stationary Merc in front. Pics speak for themselves....Girlfriend was in a state as she hit her head on the dash (airbags didn't go off for some reason!) so took her up hospital later; only concussion and mild whiplash thankfully. Guy admitted it was his fault straight away, claiming that he'd just washed his car (which he had) and the brakes were wet. Bull**** imo, the speed he came at from behind was at least 20mph. Luckily there was a police car around the corner which came round and helped sort things out. All going through him so not going to lose my no claims or have to spend a penny.So, needs a new front and rear bumper and bonnet. The rear bumper has been pushed in so much that I can't even get the board that covers the spare wheel well down flat. No creasing of the boot floor or on the A-pillars thankfully, and the engine bay seems fine. Kinda worked out alright though as I wanted my front bumper and bonnet resprayed due to stone chips! Just a pain that it happened then as I was on the way to my 21st birthday gathering at my house which I had to leave shortly into it to take the girlfriend to the hospital. Not a good day.dude that sucks sorry man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little rich Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 bad news matey, sorry to hear this,the bonnet looks ok in the pictures or is it creased?Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 That really sucks.Id take a closer look at the rear of the car. It looks like you have some structural damage to the shell?? Looks like the crossmember has pushed in the back of the floor.The front is easily repaired, thats what you pay insurance for!John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcat Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Not a good day.word.. sorry to see another hurt lupo, good you and girlfriend are safe.. but these bonnets are indestructible!!! here's a test i made late last yearhope you get her looking good again asap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafcross Posted April 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 That really sucks.Id take a closer look at the rear of the car. It looks like you have some structural damage to the shell?? Looks like the crossmember has pushed in the back of the floor.The front is easily repaired, thats what you pay insurance for!JohnWell it'll obviously be looked at by the garage. I opened the boot this morning and closed it. Can't open it now and the boot open light is on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Well it'll obviously be looked at by the garage. I opened the boot this morning and closed it. Can't open it now and the boot open light is on.That's not a good sign!Hope it all gets sorted soon mate, it really sucks when this sort of thing happens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafcross Posted April 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 The main thing that's pissed me off is that I bought some wheels on Friday. So hopefully it'll be fixed so I can get them on. If not I've got to sell them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Girlfriend was in a state as she hit her head on the dash (airbags didn't go off for some reason!) so took her up hospital later; only concussion and mild whiplash thankfully.Did she not have her belt on or something? Even if the pretensioners didnt fire it really should have locked! Good job the lights didnt smash, else it would be close to being written off I would imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafcross Posted April 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Did she not have her belt on or something? Even if the pretensioners didnt fire it really should have locked! Good job the lights didnt smash, else it would be close to being written off I would imagine.Yeah, belt was on. Don't really know what happened with her tbh. She's making a claim though due to her whiplash, as is my mate.One of the clips on the passenger side light has gone so may need a new one. It all looks repairable, it's just down to cost and the state of the rear chassis tbh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I hope it will all be alrightJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafcross Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks mate, and to the others too.Sorted it all out through the other guy's insurance now, so getting it fixed asap. Getting it done at a local garage where my mate works, and the guy who did the estimate said he's going to try his best to not let it get written off.So here's to hoping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penry Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Smoothing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafcross Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Smoothing? Tempted, but not going to. Just want it right as rain tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafcross Posted April 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Got my repair estimation through today. Grand total for labour, parts, paint and VAT is......£3692.39!!Glad I'm not paying a thing! Also got my hire car today..........Chevrolet Kalos.Fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 (edited) I'm honestly surprised they haven't just called it a write off with a bill that big... good job they didn't Edited April 21, 2009 by treblet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 My smash cost £3600 too.... be privilaged to be part of my club!John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Mine was £6500! But thats what happens when you go upside down I suppose!Is that what the bodyshop or the insurance have told you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafcross Posted April 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Bodyshop.So waiting to hear from the insurance to see if they are willing to go through with it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcat Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Bodyshop.So waiting to hear from the insurance to see if they are willing to go through with it....Look for photo's of paz's cat D write off, had front and rear damage, oh here they areYours doesnt appear as bad but the outside appearance could be masking more damage beneath.. hope you get a decent repair NOT with patent parts involved, make that clear to the insurance company if they try getting a repair quote elsewhere..if it is a write off.......may i have first dibs on parts please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penry Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 If its a write off then im going to buy it back! Fingers crossed they decide to sort it though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafcross Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Lol Andrew.Cheers for those pics Blackcat. Seeing those has made me a lot more optimistic. No chassis damage as far as I can see but I'm not a specialist. Sent the estimate off to the insurance company today and they're gonna get back to me asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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