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Postby Clara » Mon Nov 09, 2009 11:35 pm

Looks like it bent like tinfoil :shock:

What damage did it do to the other car? :shock:

As for the donor car - how long do you need?
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Postby griffonmark » Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:15 pm

My job for 20 years was handling motor insurance claims freelance. If you need any help please PM me.

You have 2 options. You can claim off the TP direct which will take longer but ensure you keep the vehicle probably without salvage categorisation, or claim off you own comp policy which will be quicker and may involve an agreed value. They may be awkward about you retaining salvage though.

Car looks a straightforward repair after a good pull on an alignment jig.

Don't forget you will have uninsured losses and I can asisst you with this if you need help.

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Postby ADRIAN » Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:20 pm

All looks repairable to me I still have the rear quarter, and a rear panel. Finding a bumper would be difficult. Im still in France, returning on December 14th, call me then ?
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Postby pbottomley » Thu Dec 03, 2009 8:38 pm

So what's the news so far Fella?

Tell me its not a write off..... :)
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Postby lambaj » Fri Dec 04, 2009 12:38 am

Hi Paul et al

quick update, looks like its not a write off, although its not confirmed yet. Repair shop was not daunted, and as long as I can get the panels from Adrian when he returns, I hope to have it all back to together early in the new year.
The annoying thing is I've just had to renew my insurance on the family lexus, and the policy has gone up considerably thanks to the accident in the viva; even though it was in no way my fault. Insurance gets my goat. Saying no more else the swear filter will explode.............

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Postby Clara » Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:39 am

What wonderful news!!


(And Paul you can get over here and sort out your car trailer now!)
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Postby lambaj » Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:21 pm

Hi Clara

I will be needing a few things I can't get new, if the "trailer" can help ??
A bumper - as good as you have...... if its straight?
A registration number plate lamp
Bumper mounts.

Oh and a big sign saying "look out, STOP !!! Car in front ! !!!!!!"

If you can help Clara, please let me know

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Postby Clara » Mon Dec 07, 2009 7:21 pm

lambaj wrote:Hi Clara

I will be needing a few things I can't get new, if the "trailer" can help ??
A bumper - as good as you have...... if its straight?
A registration number plate lamp
Bumper mounts.

Oh and a big sign saying "look out, STOP !!! Car in front ! !!!!!!"

If you can help Clara, please let me know

Thanks
Tony


Since Paul doesn't seem to mind them being removed from his toy....

The bumper is straight, good (not excellent) condition but seems solid and mostly rust free. Bumper mounts and lamp are still attached to the car and so are yours for the picking.
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Postby lambaj » Wed Feb 03, 2010 12:59 am

Bit of an update for all you avid watchers out there. Finally the insurance company has decided to go ahead and get my Ha fixed. Hooray! So, monday its off to the body shop.
Will try to keep you informed of progress. Will be nice to be able to use the boot again !
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Postby viva les vegas » Wed Feb 03, 2010 1:31 am

That's good to hear :D hope the rest of the process is a speedy and thorough one :D
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