Reversed in to a lamp post

A[L]C · 14 Jun 2007 at 22:54

Not gonna hear the end of it, but I managed to reverse dead centre in to a lamp post

Rear bumper seems undamaged, but the boot lid is bent up and the boot wont close.

Any idea how much Im looking at to get it repaired? The car is only an R reg Escort 1.6 zetec.

Ta

Glaucus · 14 Jun 2007 at 22:55

Got a photo?

boot, simply get a same colour one from a scrappy and fit yourself.

and well done

..
bad luck though, how you manage it?

hominid · 14 Jun 2007 at 23:00

That sounds expensive, just from the boot not closing I'd say you've bent the back panel. I'd have a look inside the boot under the carpet to see if the floor is ok, hopefully it'll just need the back pulling out a bit in order to get the boot to close.

A[L]C · 14 Jun 2007 at 23:01

Went to pick up some computer stuff from freecycle from a guy. The house was on a corner set right back from the road with a dropped curb. Drove on to the driveway/path, loaded up, in reverse, checked side mirrors and rear view, didnt see anything started reversing back and bang

Stupid place to put a lamp post, right in the middle of a dropped curb. Oh well my bad, can't of checked properly. Lesson learnt!

Will get some pics tomorrow.

A[L]C · 14 Jun 2007 at 23:03

hominid said:
That sounds expensive, just from the boot not closing I'd say you've bent the back panel. I'd have a look inside the boot under the carpet to see if the floor is ok, hopefully it'll just need the back pulling out a bit in order to get the boot to close.

had a quick check of the boot under the carpet and couldnt see any dents, but could well be wrong as there was stuff in the boot. Back bump isnt damaged though which is weird.

fonzee · 14 Jun 2007 at 23:49

A[L]C said:
Back bump isnt damaged though which is weird.

check the supporting bar behind the back bumper. my mate did this and bumper looked fine but he had actually bent the bar behind the bumper.

A[L]C · 14 Jun 2007 at 23:55

fonzee said:
check the supporting bar behind the back bumper. my mate did this and bumper looked fine but he had actually bent the bar behind the bumper.

How would I do that? Would I need to take the bumper off? If so how? Im not mechanically minded at all

Also broke so would this be something I can do, or shall I invest in a decent rope to keep tying it down

squiffy · 14 Jun 2007 at 23:58

Well done, you're now a Pauline!

Business Man · 15 Jun 2007 at 00:06

ALC: I didn't see it there.

BM: It's a lamp post ALC. It's not like its a packet of ******* peanuts, is it?

ALC: It was at a funny angle.

BM: It's behind you ALC. Whenever you reverse things come from behind you.

A[L]C · 15 Jun 2007 at 00:09

arghhhhhhhhhhhhhh lol leave me alone, im gonna cry

meant to be taking the family to butlins minehead next week and im broke as it is

Tom|Nbk · 15 Jun 2007 at 00:37

TTIUWP

Cupra · 15 Jun 2007 at 00:39

the only way to get it done cheap would be a scrappy its only 2-4 bolts plus wiper wiring so quick job

common car so u should be ok

djbenjo · 15 Jun 2007 at 01:07

Business Man said:
ALC: I didn't see it there.

BM: It's a lamp post ALC. It's not like its a packet of ******* peanuts, is it?

ALC: It was at a funny angle.

BM: It's behind you ALC. Whenever you reverse things come from behind you.

I thought you said he was a get away driver.
What the **** can he get away from

Not at all relevant but I just love it soo much

Pulse · 15 Jun 2007 at 02:10

Tom|Nbk said:
TTIUWP

Cyber-Mav · 15 Jun 2007 at 02:58

show a picture of where its bent. had an escort which was hit from behind and the boot would not close. sorted it out with a few hits from sledge hammer.

Dogbreath · 15 Jun 2007 at 08:12

Cyber-Mav said:
show a picture of where its bent. had an escort which was hit from behind and the boot would not close. sorted it out with a few hits from sledge hammer.

Gallon of petrol and a match can also work...

A[L]C · 15 Jun 2007 at 08:37

gareth.e · 15 Jun 2007 at 08:43

A[L]C said:

lol, might be worth just hitting the dink out and leaving it like it is

Dogbreath · 15 Jun 2007 at 08:44

Obviously the bumper has been hit, but has deformed rather than shattering in Mondeo style.

The boot is probably a bit beyond salvation if you want to it look nice afterwards. I would get a boot from a breakers, fit it and check that it closes ok. If not, then the rear panel may have been bent in slightly, so you will need to apply some brute force and ignorance to push it back (or take it to body shop if the car is your P&J).

merlin · 15 Jun 2007 at 08:45

Yell.com for a local crap yard and get a replacement hatch.

Make sure it's a different colour though - you get extra points for disgusting colour clashing.