Jakey
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Registered: 4th Jun 07
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Driving along normally towards college about 8.50am, next thing i know 54plate Fiesta puts its brakes on, i was in the wrong as i was to close so i by the time my car started slowing down i'd already arsed ended it.
Not the end of the world tbh.
Need new.. Bonnet, bumper, radiator, slam panel, both lights and belt tensionors.
Bit gutted like but more pissed out 'cos i was in the wrong so got to pay for the Fez to have a new bumper and boot denting back out and spraying.
My mum reckons they will probably make a whiplash claim and loss of earnings.
Have some pictures.
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Ryk
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Registered: 27th Mar 06
Location: Whalley, Lancs!
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Oooops, sorry to see that mate, hope you get everything sorted though. Will we still be seeing you at the next meet??
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DannyB
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unlucky mate, u must be gutted.
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Jakey
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You might see me.. Whether i can get it fixed and what not, or i might just get someone take me
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Ryk
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I'm thinking the latter mate, unless you get your skates on
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pow
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Chin up mate, its not the end of the world
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Jakey
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Cheers Pow.
Ryk, i could get the car on the road by next week but it would probably be in different colours
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johnhara1
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Could have been worse mate, thats an easy fix.
"so got to pay for the Fez to have a new bumper and boot denting back out and spraying."
I take it your not going through your insurance then if your just paying for the repairs.
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Jakey
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quote: Originally posted by johnhara1
Could have been worse mate, thats an easy fix.
"so got to pay for the Fez to have a new bumper and boot denting back out and spraying."
I take it your not going through your insurance then if your just paying for the repairs.
I dont know tbh, i dont want to go through insurance as my premium is already stupid but ill have to pay for injuries if she claims. Plus they will probably write my car off
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johnhara1
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Phone the person you crashed into and tell them you'll pay for the damages just tell them to get you a quote.
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Matt L
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sorry to hear this hopefully its easy/cheap to fix
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Ste L
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if your fixing it yourself, got some headlight's here if your needing them..
and a pre97 bumper, but it's grey
doesn't look too bad, could of be worse
[Edited on 13-03-2008 by Ste L]
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pow
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Wings and arches look fine.
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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the same happened to me.
I think it's good you realise you were in the wrong - means you're not likely to make the same mistakes again.
You was proper square on the to Fiesta though, you car is still symmetrical
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pow
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That doenst look like you were carrying much speed either, 10-15mph at the most.
Front end of Corsas just cripple
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deano87
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quote: Originally posted by pow
That doenst look like you were carrying much speed either, 10-15mph at the most.
Front end of Corsas just cripple
Same with me. I was skidding on impact
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pow
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I watched one happen the other week. This gal was carrying less than 10mph, damage was badd
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andy1868
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jakey
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Jakey
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If you run your hands down the side of the car.. across the door and the wing, the wing sticks out slightly, but will be able to bang that back into place.
Ste, will probably have the lights off you. Maybe the bumper..
Just gotta ring insurance companies and get some details.
So whats the best thing to do now?
People think i will have to claims because of the cost of the fiesta and injury claim..
Then i've got to fix my car.
Then i've got to try and get insured again..
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Jakey
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Oh yeah, i was only doing 15mph TOPS.
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swedge
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should T-cut out
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Matt L
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by the sounds with the boot needing a dent sorted id go threw insurance but if you can afford it obviously i wouldnt
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Jakey
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quote: Originally posted by swedge
should T-cut out
Always one optimistic..
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Jakey
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Just rang my insurance, they want to send an assessor out asap and i might be getting a courtesy car
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Andrew
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Hopefully see you at the next meet. Promised Lisa i would go
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