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m1kee

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Shame because this is my first post and its a shame because of the content.

My lovely Nile Blue 6 (I have had the car 4 months) got hit by a white van man thursday night on a roundabout.

He was in the right hand lane, I was in the lefth and lane and he turned left and hit me, guy jumped out and said ' I suppose you are going to say it was my fault' derr yeah!!??

One dented drivers side rear quarter (above the arch through the crease line), couple of scratches, lost trim and a ruined alloy, it was a refurb alloy and his tyre has rubbed the outer layer off by the looks of it.

Spoke to Admiral my insurer (3rd PF&T with £100,000 legal fees included) and they are pursuing, they said it sounds like a winner but worst case due to roundabout accidents I might get a 50/50, but I would only settle for that if last resort.

On a plus side wifey has said whatever it takes I can get it mended :-)

Just wanted to share this as I am sure you can feel for me

Thanks in advance





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Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 18:52
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thugpuggin

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As much as we feel for you insurance will probably deem it a write off as the Dominos vouchers I get through the door are worth more than a 6 Sad really.

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Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 18:56
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ian7675

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Welcome to the club Wave



m1kee wrote:

On a plus side wifey has said whatever it takes I can get it mended :-)


Good luck with that Thumbs up

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Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 18:56
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Bug the car back and break it then buy another! simples Thumbs up

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You sir either live for the 6 or have a mental retardation to still be repairing this!

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Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 19:00
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Sad

Another one bites the dust....

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Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 19:27
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m1kee

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Any chance of a 'no it will be fine, they will pay out and repair it and we will live happily ever after' !?

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Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 19:37
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fatlapit

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nope its a write off strip n sell me old china

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Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 19:40
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atterz

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Nope, should of punched the f*cking twat of a van driver for your own pleasure and whacked the dent out with a hammer and use it for a track car.

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Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 19:41
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720puggti

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Or maybe you SHOULD HAVE done that^

Welcome by the way, and that dent doesn't look too bad at all. Buy it back from then insurer if you can and motor on!

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Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 19:49
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m1kee

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Appreciate the feedback

I did feel like punching the twat but I didn't thankfully as I might not have stopped

Hopefully I can buy it back and get it fixed, hasn't affected the cars performance....hehe

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Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 19:58
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bigbadbowen

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Did you get any witnesses ? If not its your word against his ?

It will go down as 50/50 which ain't worth the claim Yes

Best off getting it t a body shop to have sorted and put it down to bad luck Thumbs up
Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 19:59
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atterz

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As above, they will be bale to get most of that out and filler the rest. Not ideal but as long as it drives straight and true!

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Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 20:01
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midlife

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Welcome to the clubWave

This will get it out.....



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Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 20:08
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dangti6

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m1kee wrote:
Any chance of a 'no it will be fine, they will pay out and repair it and we will live happily ever after' !?


If it needed anything more than bump strip replacing it would be a write off.

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    • Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 20:15
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    m1kee

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    Post #15
    I hear ya

    Just gotta wait and see about the insurance claim but thats my guess too, no witness's no

    I will drop it into a couple of body shops next week and see

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    Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 20:23
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    AndyJ

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    You should have tried to remove the dent with his face. Do you get me?

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    Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 20:37
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    woody.

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    Unlucky man, as said that'll definitely be a write off. Buy it back from the insurance and you've got an excuse for a track car Smile
    Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 21:45
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    yippeekayay

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    Post #18
    Wheres roland with the salvage bid?

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    Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 21:49
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    dangti6

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    AndyJ wrote:
    Do you get me?

    Wave


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    • Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 23:02
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    arigti6

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    Post #20
    Bad times. I hope it goes in your favour and the Tw*t has the balls to admit liability! Dry

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    Posted 29th Jan 2012 at 21:46
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    m1kee

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    Post #21
    Ok not heard from insurance company yet and I do agree with you guys that it will be written off

    So I got a quote from a guy £450 less the wheel and trim

    Wifey says yes :-)

    I will wait until I have heard from the IC before booking it in

    Its worth it I think as the interior is good, engines good, gearbox ok (bit clunky when cold) and its a lovely drive

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    Posted 1st Feb 2012 at 19:53
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    arigti6

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    Post #22
    Well If you think it is worth it then that is all that matters. I personally think £450 is reasonable, so get it done!

    Hope it all gets sorted without too much fuss. Thumbs up

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    Posted 1st Feb 2012 at 20:23
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    m1kee

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    Post #23
    Thank you

    Will update the photo when done

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    Posted 1st Feb 2012 at 20:43
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    m1kee

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    Post #24
    Update

    I waited for Admirals legal guys (Albany assistance) as I was 3rd Party F&T only and its still ongoing

    I finally got the 3rd parties insurance company AXA BTW to value it at £1000 minus £100 salvage and it will be a CAT C write off

    The 3rd Party had a broker who has admitted liability but AXA have yet to comment

    Fingers crossed and then I will decide if I will repair it, TBH it polished out ok

    I have got a new job with a car so I might try to sell it for £500 as is.

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    Posted 20th Jul 2012 at 20:40
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    mechanical_repairs

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    m1kee wrote:
    Update

    I waited for Admirals legal guys (Albany assistance) as I was 3rd Party F&T only and its still ongoing

    I finally got the 3rd parties insurance company AXA BTW to value it at £1000 minus £100 salvage and it will be a CAT C write off

    The 3rd Party had a broker who has admitted liability but AXA have yet to comment

    Fingers crossed and then I will decide if I will repair it, TBH it polished out ok

    I have got a new job with a car so I might try to sell it for £500 as is.


    I will take it off your hands, that's if you do decide to sell


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    Posted 20th Jul 2012 at 20:51
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