look what someone did to my scoob
24 April 2007, 07:39 AM
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look what someone did to my scoob
was driving home this morning from a 12 hour night shift. down a straight road, minding my own business. WHACK! someone t-bones me off a t-junction to the right of me. apparantley, when looking left and right, he didnt see me and pulled out forcing us both to brake sharply, but not avoiding a collision.
damage to the car is as follows...
front d/s wing fubared along with paint
front drivers door fubared along with paint.
drivers side rear door scratched too ****.
not sure on any "internal" damage, but car drives fine when crawling.
his car wasnt so lucky. full front bumper hanging off, smashed headlight and fubared n/s wing.
obviously his fault, and even worse, hes a mate of mine too. didnt realise until he got out of his car... a rover 414.
so i called my insurers up and explained whats happened. waiting for a call back regards a statement, as im obviously claiming off his insurance as this aint gonna be a cheap fix.
anyone know how much it could cost his insurers, as id be gobsmacked if hes not found liable considering he pulled from a t-junction into me.
luckily no injuries, just in a little shock as it brought instant flashbackls of my serious rta last year.
any advice welcome as what to do. happened about 6.10am this moring on grange lane north where east common lane meets it for those who know the area in scunny.
my poor poor car.... not a write off surely?
damage to the car is as follows...
front d/s wing fubared along with paint
front drivers door fubared along with paint.
drivers side rear door scratched too ****.
not sure on any "internal" damage, but car drives fine when crawling.
his car wasnt so lucky. full front bumper hanging off, smashed headlight and fubared n/s wing.
obviously his fault, and even worse, hes a mate of mine too. didnt realise until he got out of his car... a rover 414.
so i called my insurers up and explained whats happened. waiting for a call back regards a statement, as im obviously claiming off his insurance as this aint gonna be a cheap fix.
anyone know how much it could cost his insurers, as id be gobsmacked if hes not found liable considering he pulled from a t-junction into me.
luckily no injuries, just in a little shock as it brought instant flashbackls of my serious rta last year.
any advice welcome as what to do. happened about 6.10am this moring on grange lane north where east common lane meets it for those who know the area in scunny.
my poor poor car.... not a write off surely?
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24 April 2007, 07:45 AM
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he hasnt got that kind of spare cash mate. only works nights in a b&q warehouse. honest enough though, so i hope he doesnt try any funny business. you think my cars ok to drive as theres no damage i think to the wheels or drivetrain. looks worse than what it is. thank god for 4 pots!
24 April 2007, 07:55 AM
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im buggered i need my car to get to work etc. it drove ok from the scene of the accident, about 1 mile away from my home. will have a word with my insurers as im supposed to be going to see an orthopaedic surgeon today in doncaster.
24 April 2007, 07:59 AM
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you are not having much luck these days mate...sorry to see that 
It does look like purely cosmetic though, I doubt it would have done any internal damage. but best bet is to get it checked over and let the insurance companies sort it..fairly cut and dry case I think
It does look like purely cosmetic though, I doubt it would have done any internal damage. but best bet is to get it checked over and let the insurance companies sort it..fairly cut and dry case I think
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24 April 2007, 08:04 AM
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been in touch with jase at scoobybits and they do insurance work so wwaiting for the ball to start rolling now.
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24 April 2007, 08:10 AM
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dont forget to make sure that your/his insurers have scoobybits down as a recommended repairer. They probably dont, but you as the customer have the right to choose which company you want to get your car fixed.
Jase would have to submit an estimate and as long as it is competative, then you could get it done by them.
Jase (or any good bodyshop), should be able to look at the damage and assess any structural problems if any.
Jase would have to submit an estimate and as long as it is competative, then you could get it done by them.
Jase (or any good bodyshop), should be able to look at the damage and assess any structural problems if any.
24 April 2007, 08:13 AM
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dont forget to make sure that your/his insurers have scoobybits down as a recommended repairer. They probably dont, but you as the customer have the right to choose which company you want to get your car fixed.
Jase would have to submit an estimate and as long as it is competative, then you could get it done by them.
Jase (or any good bodyshop), should be able to look at the damage and assess any structural problems if any.
Jase would have to submit an estimate and as long as it is competative, then you could get it done by them.
Jase (or any good bodyshop), should be able to look at the damage and assess any structural problems if any.
andy
24 April 2007, 08:20 AM
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Yes, mention scoobybits, but they wont do anything until they have an estimate in their hands, faxed or emailed from scoobybits. they may also ask you to get an estimate from their approved bodyshop.
Then you have to let them talk to the other insurance company etc etc and so it can drag on. However it does differ from company to company, so you could be back on the road in no time. Its driveable I am guessing so get the estimates done today if possible.
HTH
24 April 2007, 08:30 AM
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Not good mate, Don't have much luck with cars do you. Did it catch the front wheel? If not it should be ok to drive. Ask his insurance for a courtesy car while yours is away being fixed.
Hope you get it sorted soon.
Hope you get it sorted soon.
24 April 2007, 08:32 AM
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Claims dept of most insurers should be open from 8.30 onwards.
Yes, mention scoobybits, but they wont do anything until they have an estimate in their hands, faxed or emailed from scoobybits. they may also ask you to get an estimate from their approved bodyshop.
Then you have to let them talk to the other insurance company etc etc and so it can drag on. However it does differ from company to company, so you could be back on the road in no time. Its driveable I am guessing so get the estimates done today if possible.
HTH
Yes, mention scoobybits, but they wont do anything until they have an estimate in their hands, faxed or emailed from scoobybits. they may also ask you to get an estimate from their approved bodyshop.
Then you have to let them talk to the other insurance company etc etc and so it can drag on. However it does differ from company to company, so you could be back on the road in no time. Its driveable I am guessing so get the estimates done today if possible.
HTH
24 April 2007, 08:40 AM
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Clearly the other bloke's fault........... so I would just put it through the insurance. You can get a hire car when yours is in for repair, paid by his insurers
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24 April 2007, 08:47 AM
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Tell them you want a car off them until yours is fixed,have another word with him by the way,if you have a mobile with record on it ask him about the crash and get him to say it was his fault,then if he says it wasnt his fault you will have it recorded on you phone,just to be safe
24 April 2007, 09:05 AM
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Tell them you want a car off them until yours is fixed,have another word with him by the way,if you have a mobile with record on it ask him about the crash and get him to say it was his fault,then if he says it wasnt his fault you will have it recorded on you phone,just to be safe
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24 April 2007, 09:10 AM
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Just take it to a local garage that you trust, get it up on the ramps and have a look. Even if they charge (depends how busy they are) its not going to be much to get a back street mechanic to take a really good look (£20).
Double check your wheels for damage, if there is some then things could be more serious, ie steering/ suspension damage. Otherwise it just looks cosmetic, so less than £1k if you don't use a rip off merchant (all imo of course)
Double check your wheels for damage, if there is some then things could be more serious, ie steering/ suspension damage. Otherwise it just looks cosmetic, so less than £1k if you don't use a rip off merchant (all imo of course)
24 April 2007, 09:27 AM
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If he admits liability from day 1, then you can have a like-for-like car replacement.
When my S2000 was smacked into, I had a 3.0L Z4 for 3 months
Speak to PCH (who I used) - as long as he admits liability (and his insurance comnpany confirm this) then PCH source a replacement vehicle for you and the cost comes sstraight off his policy.
No reason you should be out of pocket because someone else broke your car!
When my S2000 was smacked into, I had a 3.0L Z4 for 3 months
Speak to PCH (who I used) - as long as he admits liability (and his insurance comnpany confirm this) then PCH source a replacement vehicle for you and the cost comes sstraight off his policy.
No reason you should be out of pocket because someone else broke your car!
24 April 2007, 11:20 AM
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Pretty much like for like damage to my car when nthis happenned to me.
£1790 to fix via insurance,new driver and passenger door,plus all rubbers and clips and plastics etc, its mad at wjhat needs replacing, when n u reemove trim,it breaks, the clips break etc i thought they were lying to me,they were on alot of stuff but thats another story,but i wennt down there and saw the bag of new clips and clips and clips etc,madnmess !!
oh,amnd i dont know about like fo rlike cars while its being fixed, i was offered a 1.4 polo !!
good luck
£1790 to fix via insurance,new driver and passenger door,plus all rubbers and clips and plastics etc, its mad at wjhat needs replacing, when n u reemove trim,it breaks, the clips break etc i thought they were lying to me,they were on alot of stuff but thats another story,but i wennt down there and saw the bag of new clips and clips and clips etc,madnmess !!
oh,amnd i dont know about like fo rlike cars while its being fixed, i was offered a 1.4 polo !!
good luck
24 April 2007, 12:32 PM
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Andy: it looks like wing/driver's door to be replaced, and paintwork on the other.
Can you get it down to Morris Young Motors on South Park, and ask him for an estimate?
GradeA at Hayfield in the high Peak, ( 01663 744114) may be able to supply door and wing for spraying, which would make it cheaper for mate to pay for, if it has no other damage.
What about the door pillar? Can you see if it's bent?
If you have no transport, I could prob sort something for you re picking up the parts if they are available?
You could sub me for my fuel, but it'd be in a diesel so not dear.
PM me for a phone number if you want to talk about it.
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Can you get it down to Morris Young Motors on South Park, and ask him for an estimate?
GradeA at Hayfield in the high Peak, ( 01663 744114) may be able to supply door and wing for spraying, which would make it cheaper for mate to pay for, if it has no other damage.
What about the door pillar? Can you see if it's bent?
If you have no transport, I could prob sort something for you re picking up the parts if they are available?
You could sub me for my fuel, but it'd be in a diesel so not dear.
PM me for a phone number if you want to talk about it.
Alcazar
24 April 2007, 01:55 PM
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Andy: it looks like wing/driver's door to be replaced, and paintwork on the other.
Can you get it down to Morris Young Motors on South Park, and ask him for an estimate?
GradeA at Hayfield in the high Peak, ( 01663 744114) may be able to supply door and wing for spraying, which would make it cheaper for mate to pay for, if it has no other damage.
What about the door pillar? Can you see if it's bent?
If you have no transport, I could prob sort something for you re picking up the parts if they are available?
You could sub me for my fuel, but it'd be in a diesel so not dear.
PM me for a phone number if you want to talk about it.
Alcazar
Can you get it down to Morris Young Motors on South Park, and ask him for an estimate?
GradeA at Hayfield in the high Peak, ( 01663 744114) may be able to supply door and wing for spraying, which would make it cheaper for mate to pay for, if it has no other damage.
What about the door pillar? Can you see if it's bent?
If you have no transport, I could prob sort something for you re picking up the parts if they are available?
You could sub me for my fuel, but it'd be in a diesel so not dear.
PM me for a phone number if you want to talk about it.
Alcazar
well i just drove the car to hibaldstow to pick a mate whos gonna help me find this doc in doncaster, then baring i get out quick enough, im off for an estmate from jason in rotherham.
gonna see what my insurers say when i get a call back. no massive rush, as the cars driveable and ive passed 4 police vans already since the accident, none stopping me then.
will update later, but im claiming off his insurers, no matter how big small the cost is. i want like for like replacements on the car which to be honest is virtually standard.
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25 April 2007, 12:37 AM
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update...
after going to doncaster yesterday to sort my personal stuff out, i popped along to scoobybits, where me and jase had a chat. he had a quick once over of the car, and confirmed it needs two new door, wing, mudflaps. obviously all needs spraying too, and the rear bumper will need doing as it has a scuff mark on it.
was very helpful as usual, and im just awaiting some details on the claim from my insurers which il pass onto him at my next convenience.
hopefully wont be without the car too long, as he will strip it down to get a list of everything that needs replacing inc fixings, clips etc, then send it off to the bodyshop for spraying. then it will return, anything esle put back onto it, and be good as new.
cheers fella, you know i appreciate all your help.
andy
after going to doncaster yesterday to sort my personal stuff out, i popped along to scoobybits, where me and jase had a chat. he had a quick once over of the car, and confirmed it needs two new door, wing, mudflaps. obviously all needs spraying too, and the rear bumper will need doing as it has a scuff mark on it.
was very helpful as usual, and im just awaiting some details on the claim from my insurers which il pass onto him at my next convenience.
hopefully wont be without the car too long, as he will strip it down to get a list of everything that needs replacing inc fixings, clips etc, then send it off to the bodyshop for spraying. then it will return, anything esle put back onto it, and be good as new.
cheers fella, you know i appreciate all your help.
andy
25 April 2007, 12:40 AM
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****,it's about time your luck changed mate.
Bet that ****** along the road is Laughing.
As long as nobody was hurt,thats the main thing,Metal can be replaced.
Bet that ****** along the road is Laughing.
As long as nobody was hurt,thats the main thing,Metal can be replaced.
25 April 2007, 12:42 AM
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as its all getting replaced anyway. theres an accident *ahem* waiting to happen
25 April 2007, 12:44 AM
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25 April 2007, 12:51 AM
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Wouldn't it be something if the guy seen this on the forum and passed that on to the insurance Oh ****
25 April 2007, 12:52 AM
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25 April 2007, 12:53 AM
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im not seriously gonna do that.... although
members that have been on here more than a month know my crackpot personailty, you will eventually if you follow me round lol *joke, humerous act*