Some Tw*T just ran into me.

Simon72 · May 17, 2008

Look at the Clio that hit me.......

Right here's what happened.
I slowed down and came to a stop, 20 seconds later BIG BANG.
Driver of the Clio said at the scene "He never saw me either stop or either stationary", he hit me at 40mph, NO skid marks at all and he even admitted that he never braked.
The Clio came off worst.
BUT
The Landy has bent the bumper up, popped the rear wings, knackered the Towing bracket and wiring, none of the tail-lights work anymore, due to the tow bar wires shorted out, the fuel tank has a dent in it, and the impact caused the dash spedo and rev counter to fall off.
I have a very very stiff neck and collar bone, been to the hospital and had it recorded, also police attended and have an incident number.
So at the age of it, they may write it off, can't inform insurance due they closed at 12 noon.

Sirus · May 17, 2008

nice scooter...hope yur all all right

ratty · May 17, 2008

Bet you're glad you were in a landy. Hope your injurys aren't too bad. Are the police gonna prosecute the clio driver for undue care and attention?

Brokebloke · May 17, 2008

Wow and i thought i was having a bad day....

Looks like to tow bar took the brunt of the force, wonder what state it would be in if you didn't have one fitted.

Good luck and hope everything turns out ok.....

Pikey · May 17, 2008

I didn't realise Clio's had a quick release front end

Must make working in the engine bay nice and easy

Simon72 · May 17, 2008

Sirus said:
nice scooter...hope yur all all right

How do you think I got home, lol

Yes alright, just very stiff.

ratty said:
Bet you're glad you were in a landy. Hope your injurys aren't too bad. Are the police gonna prosecute the clio driver for undue care and attention?

Very glad I was in the Landy, not sure about what police are doing, up to them really.

Do you think they may write it off?
Underneith behind the bumper is a crossbeam between the chassis rails and that is bent like a banana, due to the towbar is bolted to that??

What do you lot think?

ratty · May 17, 2008

redhand said:
I didn't realise Clio's had a quick release front end Must make working in the engine bay nice and easy

I don't see how you can even think about putting the words 'clio' and 'nice' in the same sentence no matter what context is in. Go and write yer lines.

Sirus · May 17, 2008

they will probably write it off as its worth not a lot....see how much it will cost to repair and if viable you can buy it off them

Sirus · May 17, 2008

ratty said:
I don't see how you can even think about putting the words 'clio' and 'nice' in the same sentence no matter what context is in. Go and write yer lines.

he also got quick and easy in there too

ratty · May 17, 2008

Simon72 said:
Do you think they may write it off?
Underneith behind the bumper is a crossbeam between the chassis rails and that is bent like a banana, due to the towbar is bolted to that??

What do you lot think?

When you say the wings have popped do you mean buckled/creased? Have a look at the boot floor. If it is rippled or the rear wings are gone then I would say yes.

discomania · May 17, 2008

Thats probably repairable, our 300tdi has been run into twice now, never quite as bad as the speed was lower. Thats 2 brand new bumpers and full rear end resprays we got out of it.

Because its their insurance there is more chance they will payout, if not your insurance will argue the case for you; its an easy option for the other lot just to write yours off and shut you up with a pathetic payout.

ratty · May 17, 2008

Sirus said:
he also got quick and easy in there too

Can't you give him a 3 day ban to cool him off? I find what he is saying offensive.

ratty · May 17, 2008

If they do write it off. Ask em how much they want for you to buy it back. You should be able to get it for peanuts.

Simon72 · May 17, 2008

Just down loading a few more pictures.

The rear wing isn't crease or the boot floor luckily.

It is just the bottom that has torn off the inner wing, picture will show it.

But have alook at that crossmember, grrr.

Pictures to follow.

oil dripper · May 17, 2008

think logically.a mate of mine brought an old series for £800,run it for 12 mths put it thru its mot,6 weeks later it was T boned,footwell outrigger split the fuel tank open they wrote it off.the insurance payed him out £1500,he bought it back for £250,parked it up for six weeks then some mug knocked on the door,he ended up sellin it to him for £750.work it out for yourselves.

Pikey · May 17, 2008

Sounds like you'll need a new chassis what ever happens.

ratty · May 17, 2008

redhand said:
Sounds like you'll need a new chassis what ever happens.

You are Probably right. There is a slim chance that the crossmember stretched rather than bowing the chassis rails in but it is only slim.

thebiglad · May 17, 2008

Hi Simon, I'm really sorry to hear your news - how sickening is that.

I bet you nearly punched the other driver when they said they didn't see you!!

"That's because you weren't looking you numpty!!"

Unfortunately I can imagine the insurance taking one look and writing her off. I suspect that some or most of the damage could be pulled out, so IF they do a write-off, see how much they want for the salvage.

Simon72 · May 17, 2008

Here's my damage, give me you best ideas if it is repairable or a write off, cheers

Pikey · May 17, 2008

Well he's ruptured your fuel tank so watch out for naked flames. I'd say the insurance will probably write it off. mainly due to the labour costs required to put it right.

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