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Post by pauld » Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:15 pm

Had to swerve to avoid a Sunday driver deciding to make a U turn without looking to see if anyone was overtaking the dawdler. We had been travelling at 20ish mph for a couple of miles, at the first safe place to nip past he decided that was the point to swing round.
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Post by mr.tourette » Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:31 pm

ugh.. that sucks pretty bad... hope the insurance claim isn't too painful :(
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Post by sw4nny » Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:40 pm

Ooooo,sorry for your pain,but there could have been a wall or kerb,hope the fix is not too hurtful.
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Post by GJ1 » Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:40 pm

Ouch. Sorry to see that. Hopefully no injuries apart from the car.
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Post by craig3.2 » Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:43 pm

Hope you get it fixed okay, without too much fuss.
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Post by buzyg » Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:56 pm

Ouch. :o Where you tempted to try reversing it off?
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Post by pauld » Sun Sep 13, 2020 7:33 pm

I did think about it but no chance it was sat on its belly.

And the radiator is damaged.

So, it is a repair or right off:-

Visible bits bust:-

Bumper
Fogs
Radiator
under tray
wheel arches
a few bulbs
Number plate

EML light on!

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Post by TheDan » Sun Sep 13, 2020 7:47 pm

Man! That sucks! I'll bet there was no indication from said driver either!! :headbang:

Hopefully not a write off! I am 80% sure it wont be...

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Post by Chris_D » Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:09 pm

That'll buff out.
I'd even be tempted to not make a claim, unless u have protected no-claims?
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Post by maxman » Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:12 pm

Did the other driver stop? hope you get it sorted and back on the road.

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Post by mr wilks » Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:24 pm

Chris_D wrote: Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:09 pm That'll buff out.
I'd even be tempted to not make a claim, unless u have protected no-claims?
:? The bumper is split in half, you have some buffer if it will sort that out
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:25 pm

That really is a "bugger" moment - sorry to see your car looking so sad OP.

I hope the U turn numpty stopped, or you got their details and hope your car can be repaired. :thumbsup:
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Post by Chris_D » Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:46 pm

mr wilks wrote: Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:24 pm
Chris_D wrote: Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:09 pm That'll buff out.
I'd even be tempted to not make a claim, unless u have protected no-claims?
:? The bumper is split in half, you have some buffer if it will sort that out
Plastic weld ftw. If it hasn't splintered into a million pieces it could be potentially saved and any scratches polished out. Maybe a new topcoat and laquer.
The alignment at the bonnet and lights looks unaffected.
I'd have a crack at it to save a few bob anyway.
The rads definitely a goner though.

OP make sure you check around main (engine/gearbox) seal for any oil leaks. That would potentially be your biggest problem if the sump or bottom end's taken a nudge.
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Post by mr wilks » Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:51 pm

Chris_D wrote: Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:46 pm
mr wilks wrote: Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:24 pm
Chris_D wrote: Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:09 pm That'll buff out.
I'd even be tempted to not make a claim, unless u have protected no-claims?
:? The bumper is split in half, you have some buffer if it will sort that out
Plastic weld ftw. If it hasn't splintered into a million pieces it could be potentially saved and any scratches polished out. Maybe a new topcoat and laquer.
The alignment at the bonnet and lights looks unaffected.
I'd have a crack at it to save a few bob anyway.
The rads definitely a goner though.

OP make sure you check around main (engine/gearbox) seal for any oil leaks. That would potentially be your biggest problem if the sump or bottom end's taken a nudge.
A front Si bumper isnt hard to come by & not extortionate so that part of the fix should be fairly cheap.
Doesn't take much for a insurance company to write off these days & dependent on miles & if op claims I'd expect them to go that way rather than hire car for a month plus a circa £2k-£3k repair :(
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Post by pauld » Sun Sep 13, 2020 9:04 pm

No hire car required.

Fingers crossed, I would like it back if possible

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