'kin quick2

Driving through some country lanes at about 1ish this morning and on a clear wide straight, doing around 55 (wasnt flooring it cos the missus was eating beer food and didnt want a mess in the car), a big dog ran out of a bush about a metre in front of me, saw it instantly but didnt even have time to press the brake before I hit it on the nearside.

Myself and the missus were in a bit of shock, I stopped and check for life but it was dead, no one around, no houses, no collar, no chance of finding the owner! Stopped 2 cars from hitting it and moved him on the verge out the way.

Now got a bit of a problem, my 02 WRX has got a small split on the bumper just under the fog light, it also has a few cracks on the bottom part of the bumper - the small vent right at the bottom.

Very happy with the car (in an upset sort of way for the doggy!) the bumper hit the dogs head and then I ran him over him with both wheels (poor sod) considering the speed of the impact and the size of the dog, I was expecting a destroyed front end, but only got a few cracks!

Can anyone recommend any body shops who will be able to repair this in the Essex/Romford area??? Never needed a bumper repaired before so need some assistance.

Ross
(hoping the Mutley has forgiven me!)

HKSubaru

RIP doggy, at least it died instantly, put a place in the ad as it could be someone's dog.

not in essex so can't help you sorry.

ozzy

Aren't you supposed to let the Police know when you've run over a dog?

Stefan

'kin quick2

Stefan

I contacted the Police, but as there was no collar on it, they have to wait till someone reports it missing!