Class One Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 No I really do! I'm at home today, don't feel very well, full of cold and the shakes. I've got professional exams tomorrow which I HAVE to attend, if I miss them I have to wait two years before a resit. Went out to the drive to move the Supe and found this. Gutted. I last used the car on Saturday when I went to work. It was left on the street all dau but I didn't notice it when I got back in it. The last person to use it was my wife yesaterday. She not here, but in all honesty she's the sort of person to mention it and it looks as if it was done when left unattended. Excess?? £250.00 Haven't contacted the insurers yet, but does anyone in the trade know if I have to use their bodyshops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 that nasty mate, sorry to hear that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra dan Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 that is really annoying, same thing happened to me. you dont have to use the insurers repairer but they make it awkward for you not to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Unlucky m8, that sorta thing is so frustrating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Hate when something like that happens... Hope it gets sorted soon mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I wouldnt bother with insurance, your premium will probably go up with a claim on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I think if you want to get a courtesy car you have to use their approved garage... nasty scratch that Get well soon Dug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfy Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I would think you would be able to get that done for around or not much more than your £250 excess, so I wouldn't bother with insurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Gutted for you. Know the feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Can't belive not one T-Cut joke What a bitch, although doesn't look too bad. I wouldn't go the insurance route Doug as it'll cost more that way. £150-£200 i'd hazzard a guess at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I think it'll be at least a few hundred quid, they'll have to bash the pannel out and respray, and its a fiddly getting to the rear 3/4 from the inside. Dont forget the paint and effort doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 Well having spoken with the Mrs, it would appear that a kindly driver in a 4x4 did it in the supermarket carpark yesterday. Problem is, is that the driver didn't bother stopping. There is some damage forward of the wheel arch as well and some mark on the plastic trim forward of the rear wheel. The pics don't really show how big the dent is, but i reckon its more than £250's worth of damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 ouch, sorry to hear that mate:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I wouldn't like to be the next 4x4 driver you pull over -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Gutted for you matey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Ouch, sorry to see the damage to your car. My 4X4 was on the drive all weekend honest. I had a similar thing happen to front and rear bumpers and front wing clipped, cost a grand back in 2002. I think to get that done properly for 250 would be amazing. There will be quite a bit of work to get the dent out. You will probaly have the whole 1/4 sprayed up to the point where the rear pillar joins the roof, so that any blending will not be visible in normal light. I hope you feel well enough to sit your examas tomorrow. Good luck with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Well having spoken with the Mrs, it would appear that a kindly driver in a 4x4 did it in the supermarket carpark yesterday. Problem is, is that the driver didn't bother stopping. There is some damage forward of the wheel arch as well and some mark on the plastic trim forward of the rear wheel. The pics don't really show how big the dent is, but i reckon its more than £250's worth of damage. Has the supermarket got any cctv in the car park? Very similar thing happened to my Audi with a lad on a scooter. He totally flattened my wheel arch and scratch the door that ended up costing 440 pounds. Ended up paying myself though because the supermarket had the tape of the lad and stuff but the police said there was nothing they could do because the footage wasn't great etc and my excess was 250. Hope you get it sorted mate! Good luck with your exams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Sorry to hear about this. When I got rear ended (two days after buying the Supra), my insurance company were happy for me to locate a couple of body shops and get quotes before proceeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lui Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Sorry to hear this m8 i never leave my car parked in public spaces where car's are parked close side by side or spaces with tight gaps back & front & if do i let her go shopping while i gaurd the motor & she hate's it that why i rarly go out to these places & mostly use second vechile. Hope you get it sorted out soon m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Checkout http://www.thedentman.co.uk. Naff website but I've heard they do a good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-san Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Checkout http://www.thedentman.co.uk. Naff website but I've heard they do a good job. Sorry to see this happen to your P&J Doug. Small world. I've used Martin the Dentman (based in Richmond) and he did an absolutely brilliant job. Takes pride in his work, and I fully recommend him. I decided to dish out instead of paying a £350 excess, and it came to a total of £100. Just send the man that picture and he'll give you his opinion... just say that Ben says hi... who knows you might get a little discount. Oh, and all the best with the exam tomorrow... it's up in Crystal Palace or something no? Arghjae is doing his too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Gutted for you. I work for a body shop. The insurance company will try to tell you that you have to go to one of their approved repairs, its bull shit! you go where YOU want. And i advise go to a good place....and be more than fussy!!!! However i hate to say it, but IMHO i would suggest not going through the insurance. MR guess is that will cost you around about 900 pounds...Just a question of whether its worth a claim for that?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 I don't know about dent man. The paint is flaked/down to bear metal, I'll speak to insurance tomorrow and see what they say. It's just going to eat into my BPU budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 If you tell insurers about damage etc but don't claim don't they still hold it against you at the next renewal? Sure someone on here had a problem with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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