Kristov4 70 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 What is it with this car? It seems to attract crashes. Maybe I'm in stealth mode and they just can't see me? But you would have thought hi visibility orange would have the opposite effect! 3 miles from the safety of my parents home in Botley and I get rear ended by an 18 year old in a Citroen Saxo. So car goes back the garage and my plans for a grand tour of The UK are on hold. Awaiting assessment on the damage but the fact the boot lid won't engage suggest more than a broken bumper and who knows what damage has been caused along the exhaust from the impact. Also totally gutted to realise that the impact pushed the front wheel into the curb gauging the alloy and the tyre! Only put them on two weeks ago! Seriously frustrating! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitman 188 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 If there is any damage to your exhaust, you are welcome to my standard one . It only did about 6k before the turbo was fitted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristov4 70 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 Cheers Dave. I'm booked in with fensport to have SpecK's exhaust fitted on the 13th August. Just hoping I get it back from the body shop before then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qu1ckn1ck 44 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 Sorry to hear that bad news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 Not good Chris hope it all gets sorted for you mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86Jay 202 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 Ahh mate! Shame. Hopefully nothing to major! And because it's a far end pretty much all their fault. Easy claim hopefully! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristov4 70 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 Totally his fault, I had been stopped for at least two seconds before I heard the squeal of his tyres. I had stopped comfortably two cars behind a car that was turning right. The incident was before the junction obviously, I moved beyond the junction to try and keep it clear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 why is it always you man? your luck is just rotten lately! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 You don't have much luck do you? Things like this always remind me of my Dad's car that had about 10 claims in just over 2 years on it (+1 instance of me smashing the windscreen) - some cars just attract incidents! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 Sorry to see this I am sure people go into a trance when they see the exhaust sticking out the back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leevsfortyone 225 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 Gutted for you chap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Duff 79 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 Would love to see what that 18 year olds next insurance quote is like! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitman 188 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 Would love to see what that 18 year olds next insurance quote is like! I hope he has insurance currently, for Chris's sake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 well you can see his reg ask MID you are only supposed to check your own car but who is going to know I did it when some one dumped a car outside my house and told the police when they were down my road they said nowt and 1 hour later it had gone as it was not insured Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faith 237 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 Oh no, and you've only just got it back! Hope it gets sorted soon for you with minimal hassle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHOSENMAN007 81 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 It looks like your diffuser is the only damage.. I hope it is only that. But that saxo is scrap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 That is unfortunate, Chris. Hope you get it sorted soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Dude.....real sorry to see this happen to you again.....not good.....like others have said, hope you get it fixed quickly and pain free. You ok though right? No neck injuries or anything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristov4 70 Report post Posted July 29, 2014 Thanks Keith. I'm ok ish. Stiff neck and some head aches. I think it's aggravated a long standing back problem. But I'm still mobile. Off to see a physio tomorrow to get the low down. 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitman 188 Report post Posted July 29, 2014 It looks like your diffuser is the only damage.. I hope it is only that. But that saxo is scrap. The back bumper is all one piece, despite what it looks like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted July 29, 2014 Sorry to hear this Chris!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omer86 40 Report post Posted August 8, 2014 Thats really crap matey, keep us posted on the work. Hows your injury now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristov4 70 Report post Posted August 8, 2014 Estimated date for return of car 14th Aug. all cleared with insurance. Hopefully no hold ups! Still a little stiff and a few headaches. Physio booked for the 19th. Already bored of the Merc! I want my car back! 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristov4 70 Report post Posted August 20, 2014 Hoorar! Finally got my car back! And not a moment too soon. Work done all looks good although some how they managed to delaminate the reg plate on the front. They knocked me up a new one on the spot so no complaints. Replacement bumper is interesting. The new one has a little diffuser that stretches just between the pipes. I think I like it. Looks like the diffuser for the new model. On a more frustrating note. Whilst inspecting the car I noticed that where they painted the rear quarter last time I can see letters beginning to show through the paint that say "Poor Paint" They told me they had problem with the paint but had sorted it. So Its a trip back to TCW group Milton Keynes I guess. Hopefully they won't need to take it in for too long as I missed it really bad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted August 20, 2014 Awesome stuff Kristov....but seriously? They wrote on your car Poor Paint and then tried to paint over it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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