Some dosy woman pulled out on me today and neally tipped the car over

if it wasnt for an astra on the other side of me it would have been on its side.

i cant believe it, my pride and joy ruined, just hoping it doesnt get written off

looks repairable mate. new bumper, new door and new mirror..
Lick of paint here and there as well..

Just hope the thing hasn't had it's structure buckled or anything mind :\

you must be gutted, if its just the bumper and door you should be ok with insurance

I'd advoid the insurance mate unless the woman claims fault on the accident -
As urs is already high

I dont think they'd right it off - too minor

But it is nasty and i'd just be peaved off as much as u if sum1 hit me

Ziggy

its a write off, bumper damage like that the chassis leg bits behind will be bent.

I can only imagine how you feel.. I felt sick to the pit of my stomach when my timing belt snapped and my engine was ruined. £810 later I live to tell the story. And I imagine you'll be the same.

I'd be cautious about the impact damage though, maybe the suspension too.. as it sounds like a far amount of weight was shifted about between the cars..

How did it happen..?

beau said:

its a write off, bumper damage like that the chassis leg bits behind will be bent.

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repairable surely? should just be bolted on right?

Or am I thinking "land rover" too much here?

gutter mate, hope you sort it, but like Beau says it could be hiding more damage.. hope not though.

hope your claiming whiplash!

The Free(welsh)man said:

repairable surely? should just be bolted on right?

Or am I thinking "land rover" too much here?

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na its not bolted on, its a main support of the car, for the bumper to be damaged like that... after a crash, even if the bumper is still complete and looks ok, behind is usually still bent.

Alex-R said:

gutter mate, hope you sort it, but like Beau says it could be hiding more damage.. hope not though.

hope your claiming whiplash!

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and psyco damage! lol

basically as i was going past the junction she pulled out hitting the front... which pushed/ tipped me into the car on the other side of the road causing damage to the drivers door and that area...

she isnt claiming fault but theres 4 witnesses that say they saw it all and it wasnt my fault, aswell as the woman that i got pushed into

beau said:

na its not bolted on, its a main support of the car, for the bumper to be damaged like that... after a crash, even if the bumper is still complete and looks ok, behind is usually still bent.

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thats exactly what i think really, the car had to be towed away as the drivers door wont close properly, the passenger door wont open and something in the arch has been pushed into the wheel

shame it is a write off but look at it this way- time to upgrade with your nice pay out (well hopefully)

Tris Harris said:

thats exactly what i think really, the car had to be towed away as the drivers door wont close properly, the passenger door wont open and something in the arch has been pushed into the wheel

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oooohhfff! Could well be a good night eileen mate!

but what does an artist do if his unfinished canvas painting gets broken?

Sulks a bit, then gets a new canvas!

Gutted though man, is a beaut.

but make sure you get a 5 door this time! 3 doors looks shi*e and is far too impractical for me!

beau said:

its a write off, bumper damage like that the chassis leg bits behind will be bent.

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my MKI punto was worse than that when i got smashed into the side. Its hard to assume with damage like that

looks like its missed the leg to me.

but all them pannels painted at insurance approved body shop may make it a write off.
but that is good news, get a payout from here insurance, keep car for say £100
get all the bits in same colour from a scrappy wings are bolt on, and you could be quids in, may have enough to get an abarth kit

Tris Harris said:

thats exactly what i think really, the car had to be towed away as the drivers door wont close properly, the passenger door wont open and something in the arch has been pushed into the wheel

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probably write off then as if the passenger door won't open the main saftey shell has been damaged
the driver door not closing is obvious and the arch liner is probably hitting the wheel

The Free(welsh)man said:

but make sure you get a 5 door this time! 3 doors looks shi*e and is far too impractical for me!

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wahey! someone who agrees with me! w00ties

the doors dont open because wing are stopping them its common an a minor shunt