Well after doing my pin 44 thing, and also sorting out my audio (seemed to have lack of base for some reason) decided to take my little boy for a driver and also test what effect doing wiring in the neutral switch was going to have.

 

Anyway, driving through down earlier, quite congested, couldn't do more than 20, had this black ford following me, anyway, was slowing down, with my indicator on to turn right, when next thing i know, i got shunted from the rear.

 

 

 

 

Although i had rust bubbles there wasnt any cracks in it like that.

 

There is more damage but these were the ones i noticed right away and took photos of.

 

The damage to his car was minimal

 

 

 

mine now most likely needs to be put on a jig, ill get better pictures in the morning.

 

think ill take it to a body shop first and get a quote for the cost to repair, then most likely go through the insurance on this one.

 

thats 2 times in a matter of 3 weeks someone has hit the back end of my car, and 3 times since ive owned it :( twice when it was sat still, and now this time when i was coming to a stop from 20mph.

 

Might be time i threw the towel in depending what the insurance say.

 

There is more body work buckling under the bumper, as i had a look, and the boot doesnt close properly now either, it makes a distinct metal hitting metal noise.

Edited July 28, 201213 yr by vodkashots

just a thought......dont you need two estimates/quotes for insurance claims?.

 

not all the time .. they just ask to take it to your proffered garage

just a thought......dont you need two estimates/quotes for insurance claims?.

 

well even if they do, thats one out of the way, there is another body shop over northampton or even one in kettering i can take it to.

with that kinda damage you could insist on the car being resprayed as its effected more then 3 body panels

with that kinda damage you could insist on the car being resprayed as its effected more then 3 body panels

 

would be pointless unless i change the wings and front bumper and side skirts at the same time, as thats what will eventually happen anyway.

ah fair enough, oh did you have chance to send any over?

quotes are so funny. See what the other guy is willing to give you and do it your self??

 

Rear bumper =£380 can have it fixed for £10

Rear bumper bar £200+ wasnt it? 2nd hand one about £40

 

Then the panels is just filler.

 

depends on what the guy would give you but you could have a few £££

quotes are so funny. See what the other guy is willing to give you and do it your self??

 

Rear bumper =£380 can have it fixed for £10

Rear bumper bar £200+ wasnt it? 2nd hand one about £40

 

Then the panels is just filler.

 

depends on what the guy would give you but you could have a few £££

 

the panels are not just filler, the rear of the car needs pulling out straight as its basically crushing the exhaust, and no offence, id want it done properly not a bodge job.

add on that the rear arch is pinched outwards, its a fair bit more than filler needed on that.

Didnt know it needed jigging. But all they will do is filler the pinched bit will just be knocked back in and have a skim over it.

 

He must of hit you over 20mph surly. lot of damage for little speed.

 

I hit another car and he went into another at about 40mph and all there were was a broken light and a dent. the car in front had a scratch on the bumper lol!!

I was in the wets fully loaded van on slicks and the bosses said just get on with it. On the motor way i couldnt stop :(

Didnt know it needed jigging. But all they will do is filler the pinched bit will just be knocked back in and have a skim over it.

 

He must of hit you over 20mph surly. lot of damage for little speed.

 

I hit another car and he went into another at about 40mph and all there were was a broken light and a dent. the car in front had a scratch on the bumper lol!!

I was in the wets fully loaded van on slicks and the bosses said just get on with it. On the motor way i couldnt stop :(

 

well to be honest cant really say what speed he hit me, i was slowing down from 20 and was almost at a stand still, was loud though, but there wasn't any sound of brakes or juddering or anything really, he just hit me, i even had me roof off so if he had slammed his anchors on, i would of heard it.

That will be a write off for sure unfortunately.

 

Did the repair place specifically say they would "jig it", because typically what will be done is for them to use the bodywork hydraulic rams to fix any moved lines, then knock in/out dents and filler smooth the panels.

Edited July 28, 201213 yr by Yowser

Its an awfull sound isnt it :(

That will be a write off for sure unfortunately.

 

Did the repair place specifically say they would "jig it", because typically all that will be done is for them to use the bodywork hydraulic rams to fix any moved lines, then knock and filler the damage.

 

Thast what i would think will happed.

That will be a write off for sure unfortunately.

 

Did the repair place specifically say they would "jig it", because typically what will be done is for them to use the bodywork hydraulic rams to fix any moved lines, then knock in/out dents and filler smooth the panels.

 

best strip all me good stuff out and replace for OEM then

 

well, i dont mind how they fix it, but would be nice for it to be fixed to how it was before it happened. going to see what his insurance say, how do i go about this anyway? do i inform my insurance or his or both?

Whiplash..........................

If you buy it back you could get that done a LOT cheaper. What they have given you there is an "insurance" quote....a more expensive quote than you would get if you went to them as an Individual.

 

Plus those £800 of parts could be had for well under £100 used, excluding the single 99spec light, which I think is around £150 new (they quoted £260).

 

Depending on what they pay out for the car, you might be able to get the car back, fully repaired and resprayed and have money left in your pocket after !

And be prepared for your insurance to go up for the next few years even tho it wasn't your fault. So unfair! Get your car repaired well on his insurance and get a good courtesy car

If you buy it back you could get that done a LOT cheaper. What they have given you there is an "insurance" quote....a more expensive quote than you would get if you went to them as an Individual.

 

Plus those £800 of parts could be had for well under £100 used, excluding the single 99spec light, which I think is around £150 new (they quoted £260).

 

Depending on what they pay out for the car, you might be able to get the car back, fully repaired and resprayed and have money left in your pocket after !

 

He quoted for all 3 lights to be replaced not just the off side one 260 is what they cost at zcentre for all 3 as all rear lights are cracked

He quoted for all 3 lights to be replaced not just the off side one 260 is what they cost at zcentre for all 3 as all rear lights are cracked

 

ah, then unfortunately he misquoted..as its about £450 for all 3 from zcentre with vat and delivery :( Dont buy from there.

Edited July 28, 201213 yr by Yowser

He quoted for all 3 lights to be replaced not just the off side one 260 is what they cost at zcentre for all 3 as all rear lights are cracked

no its not.

£260 is for the pair of outer lights. The centre panel is extra

no its not.

£260 is for the pair of outer lights. The centre panel is extra

 

£276.....and even then its £350 with vat and delivery.

Edited July 28, 201213 yr by Yowser

£276.....and even then its £350 with vat and delivery.

 

ah well, if it goes through insurance im not sure if i want them to right it off or get them to repair it.

 

still, not sure what to do now, do ring his or my insurance first?

ah well, if it goes through insurance im not sure if i want them to right it off or get them to repair it.

 

still, not sure what to do now, do ring his or my insurance first?

 

Ring yours, they will contact his Insurer and sort it out for you. They will probably send you a claim form to fill out, unless they provide an online option.

Ring yours, they will contact his Insurer and sort it out for you.

 

cheers bud.

 

got what a headache. though could always let them right it off, then buy it back, get another one, swap the parts i want to keep over use what i have left to get it where i want it, or at least part way their.

write it off, you were gonna sell it not so long ago for parts, will be worth writing off, buying back and selling the parts, will make more money, its been nowt but a money pit anyway so you may get something back from it

write it off, you were gonna sell it not so long ago for parts, will be worth writing off, buying back and selling the parts, will make more money, its been nowt but a money pit anyway so you may get something back from it

 

to be honest thats exactly what i was thinking of doing.