I fort the rule was the front end damaged car pays for the rear of the guy in front - obviously didnt leave enuf room between ya 
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.Mike Whiskey
New Member
"On reflection, I believe i had stopped and the car behind ran into me!"
I'd be surprised if the old bill have any record of it! My dad got knocked off the road by an artic a few years ago. No injuries to either party, so they didn't record it, even though his car was a near write off.
The dealer will be on traders insurance, and may well want to avoid a claim as well. Perhaps suggest you go knock for knock with them first?
MW
I'd be surprised if the old bill have any record of it! My dad got knocked off the road by an artic a few years ago. No injuries to either party, so they didn't record it, even though his car was a near write off.
The dealer will be on traders insurance, and may well want to avoid a claim as well. Perhaps suggest you go knock for knock with them first?
MW
dougdotcom
Active Member
you could try a few verations of numbr and cars on here. might strike lucky
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If it seems to be going pear shaped, threaten them with insurance company
(who normally want 3 quotes and will only pay for insurance approved parts ie non genuine)
So that leaves them a sticky choice of
1) not taking the **** and doing it at cost
2) Insurance wanting different repairer and not genuine parts
3) possibly a marker on car showing prior accident damage-not what they want.
Go for fixed at cost and you want priced quote before agreeing or if they want to **** you about your call insurance.
Point out the damage was not directly your fault and explain what happened.
(who normally want 3 quotes and will only pay for insurance approved parts ie non genuine)
So that leaves them a sticky choice of
1) not taking the **** and doing it at cost
2) Insurance wanting different repairer and not genuine parts
3) possibly a marker on car showing prior accident damage-not what they want.
Go for fixed at cost and you want priced quote before agreeing or if they want to **** you about your call insurance.
Point out the damage was not directly your fault and explain what happened.
What is done is done, unfortunately annoying as it is-don't let it eat at you and screw you up.
I had scumbag who created witnesses after reporting it to police- seemed like it would never end and had ombudsman involved-made 1k out of a scumbag in the end.
Lost a mirror in 2007, caught up with pensioner and told to **** off-result she got 8 points and £750 Costs and insurance voided
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Hamster97
Active Member
Main dealer trader I assume. They'd prefer to sort it without insurance for sure.
The light can be replaced and the dented bonnet can probably be fixed using PDR methods leaving the car good as new and any prospective buyer none the wiser.
Has the light unit broken on the fixing tabs or could the lens be changed? Might be worth looking in to.
Lastly, does your classic have brakes? How the fook did a tin pot piece o ****e Escort push a 2 1/2 ton Range Rover backwards? The Astra clearly drove into the back of you.
The light can be replaced and the dented bonnet can probably be fixed using PDR methods leaving the car good as new and any prospective buyer none the wiser.
Has the light unit broken on the fixing tabs or could the lens be changed? Might be worth looking in to.
Lastly, does your classic have brakes? How the fook did a tin pot piece o ****e Escort push a 2 1/2 ton Range Rover backwards? The Astra clearly drove into the back of you.
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fett
Well-Known Member
fanatic, if I go that way I can see it dragging on and on maybe with insurance and I just wanted it sorted with the minum of risk to my perfect drivng record and as long as its not too expensive thats prob the easiest way.
if they try taking the **** I will go a different route though.
thanks for the advice, I will try not to let it get to me too much, nobody needs it though :doh:
if they try taking the **** I will go a different route though.
thanks for the advice, I will try not to let it get to me too much, nobody needs it though :doh:
