SMACS - I am livid and gutted....
09 October 2006, 09:06 PM
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SMACS - I am livid and gutted....
Well today some stupid bint decided to pull straight in front of me and crash into me.
I was on the A6 at the Lamborghini garage junction going down the hill. The traffic in the right lane is at a standstill and the inside lane clear. This is the lane i was in. There was an ambulance at the front of the que in the right lane waiting for the traffic to move infront. He'd left the gap because of the yellow box you arn't allowed to stop in. So i'm just going past him at about 25mph and to my horror i see a Honda CRV about 7 yards infront of me coming across my lane from the opposite direction
i had about a second to react but had no chance what so ever so all i could do was brace myself for the inevitable and the noise will stay with me forever
I had to stay in the car for a couple of minutes for fear i'd bloody strangle her. Instead i stayed in there shouting no at the top of my voice. I just couldn't believe what had happened. That some stupid ******* muppet had wrecked my pride and joy after only 2 months of ownership. To say i was gutted is an undertatement, i had about a million different emotions going through me. So i get out to take a look and i'm not going to deny it, tears came to my eyes for about 5 minutes as i stared at it. The car is too damn good to be sat there looking like that and i felt really bad for it. Weird how i was so emotionally attached to it as i'm not the tearful type.
Anyway i got it towed to ProSport where it lies now to be assesed. I spent the afternoon in hospital with a stiff neck, back, jaw,wrist and knee
Will put some pics up when i get them,
Gav..
I was on the A6 at the Lamborghini garage junction going down the hill. The traffic in the right lane is at a standstill and the inside lane clear. This is the lane i was in. There was an ambulance at the front of the que in the right lane waiting for the traffic to move infront. He'd left the gap because of the yellow box you arn't allowed to stop in. So i'm just going past him at about 25mph and to my horror i see a Honda CRV about 7 yards infront of me coming across my lane from the opposite direction
i had about a second to react but had no chance what so ever so all i could do was brace myself for the inevitable and the noise will stay with me forever I had to stay in the car for a couple of minutes for fear i'd bloody strangle her. Instead i stayed in there shouting no at the top of my voice. I just couldn't believe what had happened. That some stupid ******* muppet had wrecked my pride and joy after only 2 months of ownership. To say i was gutted is an undertatement, i had about a million different emotions going through me. So i get out to take a look and i'm not going to deny it, tears came to my eyes for about 5 minutes as i stared at it. The car is too damn good to be sat there looking like that and i felt really bad for it. Weird how i was so emotionally attached to it as i'm not the tearful type.Anyway i got it towed to ProSport where it lies now to be assesed. I spent the afternoon in hospital with a stiff neck, back, jaw,wrist and knee
Will put some pics up when i get them,
Gav..
09 October 2006, 09:12 PM
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Gutted for you Gav. Sorry to hear the news.
Anthony
Just found this pic. https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...utted-you.html
Anthony
Just found this pic. https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...utted-you.html
09 October 2006, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobygav555
Well today some stupid bint decided to pull straight in front of me and crash into me.
I was on the A6 at the Lamborghini garage junction going down the hill. The traffic in the right lane is at a standstill and the inside lane clear. This is the lane i was in. There was an ambulance at the front of the que in the right lane waiting for the traffic to move infront. He'd left the gap because of the yellow box you arn't allowed to stop in. So i'm just going past him at about 25mph and to my horror i see a Honda CRV about 7 yards infront of me coming across my lane from the opposite direction i had about a second to react but had no chance what so ever so all i could do was brace myself for the inevitable and the noise will stay with me forever I had to stay in the car for a couple of minutes for fear i'd bloody strangle her. Instead i stayed in there shouting no at the top of my voice. I just couldn't believe what had happened. That some stupid ******* muppet had wrecked my pride and joy after only 2 months of ownership. To say i was gutted is an undertatement, i had about a million different emotions going through me. So i get out to take a look and i'm not going to deny it, tears came to my eyes for about 5 minutes as i stared at it. The car is too damn good to be sat there looking like that and i felt really bad for it. Weird how i was so emotionally attached to it as i'm not the tearful type.
Anyway i got it towed to ProSport where it lies now to be assesed. I spent the afternoon in hospital with a stiff neck, back, jaw,wrist and knee
Will put some pics up when i get them,
Gav..
I was on the A6 at the Lamborghini garage junction going down the hill. The traffic in the right lane is at a standstill and the inside lane clear. This is the lane i was in. There was an ambulance at the front of the que in the right lane waiting for the traffic to move infront. He'd left the gap because of the yellow box you arn't allowed to stop in. So i'm just going past him at about 25mph and to my horror i see a Honda CRV about 7 yards infront of me coming across my lane from the opposite direction
i had about a second to react but had no chance what so ever so all i could do was brace myself for the inevitable and the noise will stay with me forever I had to stay in the car for a couple of minutes for fear i'd bloody strangle her. Instead i stayed in there shouting no at the top of my voice. I just couldn't believe what had happened. That some stupid ******* muppet had wrecked my pride and joy after only 2 months of ownership. To say i was gutted is an undertatement, i had about a million different emotions going through me. So i get out to take a look and i'm not going to deny it, tears came to my eyes for about 5 minutes as i stared at it. The car is too damn good to be sat there looking like that and i felt really bad for it. Weird how i was so emotionally attached to it as i'm not the tearful type.Anyway i got it towed to ProSport where it lies now to be assesed. I spent the afternoon in hospital with a stiff neck, back, jaw,wrist and knee
Will put some pics up when i get them,
Gav..
looking at it!i just got a new sti and i know what i would do if someone hit me
09 October 2006, 09:30 PM
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I am so sorry for whats happened. seen the pic and it sort of hit home really.
at least you weren't hurt - not that saying that is gonna make a difference as you must be feckin' gutted.
Hope everything gets sorted
at least you weren't hurt - not that saying that is gonna make a difference as you must be feckin' gutted.
Hope everything gets sorted
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09 October 2006, 10:11 PM
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Its just one of those things unfortunately lad, could happen to any one of us any day of the week. At least you know its not down to anything youve done so the insurance should pay out quickly. I presume there were some witnesses to attest to the other drivers stupidity? I'm sure it wont be long before youre back on the road mate.
09 October 2006, 10:38 PM
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really gutted for you mate . i spotted the thread in the general with a picture of your car but i never thought it was yours . hopefully it will be back to its best asap. i,m sure pete will look after that
09 October 2006, 10:44 PM
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gav and carla, gutted for you, hope you are ok though gav, i know what you mean , the bang is a sound you dont forget easily. take care hope the damage is not too bad
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09 October 2006, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by fl6
were theres blame theres a clame go for it !!! 
we spent best part of the day sat in the hospital!!
09 October 2006, 11:24 PM
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I can only echo what's been said above Gav. My brother walked past the aftermath on the way to the station and I was gutted when he told me about it.
I hope everything gets sorted asap for you.
I hope everything gets sorted asap for you.
09 October 2006, 11:26 PM
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Sure Carla will rub and kiss your sore bits better ??????????????
How is your groin??
Gutted for you mate. See told you, its safer driving around "The Ring" all going the same way.
How is your groin??
Gutted for you mate. See told you, its safer driving around "The Ring" all going the same way.
10 October 2006, 12:44 AM
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Thanks everyone
I know it's "only" a car but we are all enthusiasts who love our scoobs and hate to see them in any way but perfect I really am gutted. I take so much pride in how clean my car is, i've just spent £400 on a Porter Cable and various cleaning bits to make it even better too I know it's in the best hands in the country (IMHO) when it comes to scoobs and will be nothing but perfect when it comes back to me. In the meantime i've got something, i've no idea what turning up as a hire car tomorrow morning to look forward to. Cat and fiddle anyone? haha...
Gav.. /
I know it's "only" a car but we are all enthusiasts who love our scoobs and hate to see them in any way but perfect
I really am gutted. I take so much pride in how clean my car is, i've just spent £400 on a Porter Cable and various cleaning bits to make it even better too I know it's in the best hands in the country (IMHO) when it comes to scoobs and will be nothing but perfect when it comes back to me. In the meantime i've got something, i've no idea what turning up as a hire car tomorrow morning to look forward to. Cat and fiddle anyone? haha...Gav..
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10 October 2006, 01:00 AM
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Glad to see you're recovering Gav, couldn't believe the news tonight
Know that feeling that's for sure
Anything I can do, give us a shout
See you soon mate
Know that feeling that's for sure
Anything I can do, give us a shout
See you soon mate
10 October 2006, 08:03 AM
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Hope it doesnt effect your Golf Swing mate.
Prosport will get it sorted. You can always practise cleaning mine in the mean time.
So is it a KA? Corsa? C3? Dont forget mate you drive a Scooby for the big boot, tell the insurance you need a bigger car if not happy.
Prosport will get it sorted. You can always practise cleaning mine in the mean time.
So is it a KA? Corsa? C3? Dont forget mate you drive a Scooby for the big boot, tell the insurance you need a bigger car if not happy.
10 October 2006, 12:24 PM
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Sorry to hear the news buddy, sounds a bit like what happened to chris in his classic, that just spurred him on to upgrade, thing is you've got nothing to upgrade too, yours was one of the most sorted cars i know.
As long as your ok and im sure you'll be back soon.
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As long as your ok and im sure you'll be back soon.
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10 October 2006, 01:10 PM
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It was indeed similar tony, although my stupid old driver pulled out on me from a side road, and like gav, I was well below the 30mph limit for the road
10 October 2006, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobygav555
Thanks everyone
I know it's "only" a car but we are all enthusiasts who love our scoobs and hate to see them in any way but perfect I really am gutted. I take so much pride in how clean my car is, i've just spent £400 on a Porter Cable and various cleaning bits to make it even better too I know it's in the best hands in the country (IMHO) when it comes to scoobs and will be nothing but perfect when it comes back to me. In the meantime i've got something, i've no idea what turning up as a hire car tomorrow morning to look forward to. Cat and fiddle anyone? haha...
Gav.. /
I know it's "only" a car but we are all enthusiasts who love our scoobs and hate to see them in any way but perfect
I really am gutted. I take so much pride in how clean my car is, i've just spent £400 on a Porter Cable and various cleaning bits to make it even better too I know it's in the best hands in the country (IMHO) when it comes to scoobs and will be nothing but perfect when it comes back to me. In the meantime i've got something, i've no idea what turning up as a hire car tomorrow morning to look forward to. Cat and fiddle anyone? haha...Gav..
/ i KNOW ITS NO CONSOLATION BUT HAVE YOU THOUGHT OF PUTTING A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM IN?
