fudleone
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Registered: 22nd May 05
Location: Isleworth, Greater London
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So i had a head on crash today and my front end looks like that indian elephant sat on it from the pug206 adverts.
I have a Corsa B (V reg) and because its been shunted from the front, looks like i am gonna need a new bonnet.
However, when i opened it up, the slam panel (where the VIN plate resides) has been shunted too, is it advisable to bend it back or replace the unit? Is it a bolt on piece or welded to the chassis? also, is it part of the headlight assembly or just like a strut?
If I were to replace it, i am guessing the garage can re-rivet the old vin plate onto the new piece without any other formaliities to certify roadworthiness etc, etc?
Also, is the V grill seperate from the front bumper or is a whole unit assembly?
I am just totalling up the cost of repair at the moment.
Any advice appreciated.
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l15ter
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Registered: 1st Feb 08
Location: Berkshire
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insurance?
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CorsaSport14
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Registered: 11th Nov 07
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yeah go through insurance mate. Who's fault was the crash?
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fudleone
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Registered: 22nd May 05
Location: Isleworth, Greater London
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well the other person has offered to pay for it. I
told him I'd get a couple of quotes and get back to him.
I thought it's a good opportunity to change the grill at least. Will also get the rest of the car resprayed since it has a couple of minor dents and it's faded like fcuk to be honest.
it was a low speed shunt, their freelander was unharmed, bar a minor crack on their plastic. i just know that my next car should have ABS 
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evans_corsab
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Registered: 23rd Sep 08
Location: Cheshire.
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i think the slam pannels weld in but dangsi's selling one i think , also the v grill is separate to the bumper just clips off , riviting your vin back on would be fine also 
[Edited on 29-12-2008 by evans_corsab]
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podgeworth
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Registered: 25th Nov 07
Location: West Yorkshire
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just let the bodyshop decide what to do as they know best
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corsa-sxi
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Registered: 11th Jul 03
Location: Kingston upon Hull
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only 1 cop i seen all week as far as i remember and that was on the side of the M62 checkeing for speeders
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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I'm always wary of fixing stuff outside of insurance. What guarantees do you have that this person will pay?
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fudleone
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Registered: 22nd May 05
Location: Isleworth, Greater London
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just a quick update, the third party have decided to go through the insurers.
the first written quote says that i need to replace the bumper, the bumper reinforcement, slam panel, both lights, grill and bonnet  .
the quotes are coming out quite high so i am hoping they will write off the car and i can buy it back for cheap.
what do you think the payout will be for a 1.0L V reg Trip in Flame Red? it's only done 44,000 miles!
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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If you have service history then expect around book price for private good.
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fudleone
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Registered: 22nd May 05
Location: Isleworth, Greater London
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The third party insurers have offered me 1k for it. Parkers had it down for £770 private good. Result!
now to decide whether to keep it or to sell it.
if anyone wants a Corsa B (Cat C write off), cost of fixing estimated <400-500 quid, let me know.
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