VX Rearended - Maybe written off

Scottland · 16 Jun 2007 at 17:24

Unlucky mate, accidents like that are always a PITA, but so much worse when it's a car you've spent a lot of time on.

Muncher · 16 Jun 2007 at 17:25

NathanE said:
What a pillock though. I hope you gave him an earful!

Nah, accidents happen, he was apologetic. The roads were greasy following rain and he had his wife and two small children in the car with him, I'm not angry at him at all.

Dogbreath · 16 Jun 2007 at 17:26

james.miller said:
holy moly, written off at 25mph

Loads of cars get written of after 25mph collisions. Depending on the car and where it is hit there is often enough energy to cause structural damage at that speed, and even if the structure is sound, the cost of parts and labour when a garage is billing an insurance company can write off a car that only has relatively minor damage.

Will Gill · 16 Jun 2007 at 17:27

Muncher said:
Nah, accidents happen, he was apologetic. The roads were greasy following rain and he had his wife and two small children in the car with him, I'm not angry at him at all.

great attitude, hope everything goes smoothly for you matey

wassap · 16 Jun 2007 at 17:30

**** happens dude, i been on both sides of the coin here and none is a pleasant experience, theres no point getting wound up about.

With smack like this its better that the car gets written off, as once its repaired it will never 'feel' right.

Dogbreath · 16 Jun 2007 at 17:31

Muncher said:
Nah, accidents happen, he was apologetic. The roads were greasy following rain and he had his wife and two small children in the car with him, I'm not angry at him at all.

Good for you. No-one seriously hurt and the car is replaceable/fixable. Not sure I would want it being fixed by a Vauxhall dealer though, unless there is one that specialises in the VX. Not quite the same as screwing a Corsa back together...

Muncher · 16 Jun 2007 at 17:35

Dogbreath said:
Good for you. No-one seriously hurt and the car is replaceable/fixable. Not sure I would want it being fixed by a Vauxhall dealer though, unless there is one that specialises in the VX. Not quite the same as screwing a Corsa back together...

If it needed repairs it would go to TMS/Plans/Horizon/Sinclaires nowhere near any Vauxhall dealers!

GreenMint · 16 Jun 2007 at 18:03

Really sorry to see that have happened mate

Muncher said:
Nah, accidents happen, he was apologetic. The roads were greasy following rain and he had his wife and two small children in the car with him, I'm not angry at him at all.

Again, lovely attitude to have, hope you get all the best in getting it resolved, as much as the car is lovely, main thing is all humans involved are ok as i hear they can be a bit pricier to repair!

Seriously though, best of luck with it all.

DannyDan · 16 Jun 2007 at 18:13

Muncher said:
Nah, accidents happen, he was apologetic. The roads were greasy following rain and he had his wife and two small children in the car with him, I'm not angry at him at all.

Good man

lordrobs · 16 Jun 2007 at 18:31

Muncher said:
Nah, accidents happen, he was apologetic. The roads were greasy following rain and he had his wife and two small children in the car with him, I'm not angry at him at all.

Just to echo the others on here, great attitude.

When I was rear ended a couple of months back I jumped out of the car and I think the guy thought I was going to lamp him. Looked quite shocked when I asked if he was OK

Really hope everythings sorted out for you as hassel free as possible. At least there shouldn't be any problems with liability as its quite a cut and dried- couldn't stop in time type shunt.

NathanE · 16 Jun 2007 at 18:34

Good attitude. I don't know how you stay so calm. You were the same when it got keyed as well

Really hope the insurance co's don't give you a hard time! Definately push for another VX or an Elise or something as a hire car.

Muncher · 16 Jun 2007 at 18:46

The third party just called me, the claim has been reported to their insurers and i have a claim and policy number etc

silversurfer · 16 Jun 2007 at 18:54

At least they were quick about it. Your'll feel the pain in your neck tommorow, maybe put something on it now.

25mph is quite high for a final impact speed, did his car absorb a lot of damage too because yours does not look as bad as I would expect considering.
Theres a fair difference in weight between the two cars?

Ev0 · 16 Jun 2007 at 18:58

I was the same when I was rear ended, really wasn't angry at all, which was quite odd.

Muncher · 16 Jun 2007 at 19:16

silversurfer said:
At least they were quick about it. Your'll feel the pain in your neck tommorow, maybe put something on it now.

25mph is quite high for a final impact speed, did his car absorb a lot of damage too because yours does not look as bad as I would expect considering.
Theres a fair difference in weight between the two cars?

I was off the brakes ready to move forward, his car wasn't that badly damaged to be honest, a couple of grand to fix, but nothing serious. The exhaust takes a lot of impact, which is not always a good thing...

[TW]Fox · 16 Jun 2007 at 19:21

Any news on what Helphire are giving you?

The_Dark_Side · 16 Jun 2007 at 19:36

Muncher said:
though I still have a headache and a slightly sore neck at the minute.

Friends, romans, countrymen....let the claims begin

seriously though, nobody was hurt. everything else is just plastic, metal and wires which can all be replaced.

could've been a lot worse.

Muncher · 16 Jun 2007 at 19:36

[TW]Fox said:
Any news on what Helphire are giving you?

I'll be using Europa Consultants as I am friends with a Director of theirs.

http://www.europaconsultants.co.uk/fleet.php

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silversurfer · 16 Jun 2007 at 19:45

Lotus Exige

Yes please , that should ease the pain nicely

The_Dark_Side · 16 Jun 2007 at 19:46

Muncher said:
Europa also has access to commercial vehicles from small vans right through to 44 ton Articulated Lorries.

now that'd be funny.
Q) "Muncher, what hire car did you get while the VX is in the shop?"
A) "Scania R series"

hehe.