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** UPDATE to the update** They're paying out!
After a miserable weekend's camping, my girlfriend and I decided to leave early and get home for some proper food.
However on the way out of the car park my beloved golf came cheek to cheek with a speeding Hyundai Getz and now it's all wrong shaped :cry:
I'm not sure how bad the damage is under the hood, but I had to cut through the bumper & arch and then hammer the wing away from the wheel in order to make enough clearance to drive
The only pics of under the bonnet are pre accident at the minute, so I've circled the bent bit on this old photo
She drives fine and doesn't pull to either side - I'm just petrified the insurance will right it off, what do you reckon? :dontknow:
'93 Clipper 1800i
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Porsche 944 2.5l LUX Fuchs alloys, pipercross induction - hole in the fuel tank, hopefully!
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K&N Panel Filter
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Porsche 944 2.5l LUX Fuchs alloys, pipercross induction - hole in the fuel tank, hopefully!
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i think it depends on how much you've valued it at on your policy. if the repair costs more then they write it off.
i hope it goes ok 4 ya mate. stupid hyundai's
I saw a crinkly peanut tomorrow
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They wrote it off and I bought it back off them - my Dad did the repairs and I get to drive it again!!!
Don't worry if they do write it off - it will only be for financial reasons and you will still get your car back - I ended up ?400 up!
Hope that helps…. :dontknow:
Rach
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hmmm interesting to know
what i dont know about engine work…
is worth knowing about
is worth knowing about
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My sis in law has just done it on an m reg 106 got the car back and ?450 not bad going.
Ask them if they say its written off when they call you.
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Rach
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good luck,
paul
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TBH I've had another proper look over the weekend, and it doesn't look too promising - everything's an inch or two further to the right (as you look at it) then it should be and the fron t engine mount type thing is well twisted.
Still, hope springs eternal - I'll let you know how she goes.
'93 Clipper 1800i
Pearl Green
RH Cups
-40mm
K&N Panel Filter
SADLY NOW WRITTEN OFF
Porsche 944 2.5l LUX Fuchs alloys, pipercross induction - hole in the fuel tank, hopefully!
Pearl Green
RH Cups
-40mm
K&N Panel Filter
SADLY NOW WRITTEN OFF
Porsche 944 2.5l LUX Fuchs alloys, pipercross induction - hole in the fuel tank, hopefully!
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I've had a couple of weeks to come to terms with this as it's dragged on, but I have to say I'm gutted.
Now I have to figure out what to do for the best. (My excess was maxed to bring the price down - which will obviosly take a chunk out of any money I get)
Do I:
A: buy it back get it put back right by a garage, probably at huge personal cost
B: buy it back and run it as is (it doesn't pull either way under braking or accelleration etc)
C: buy it back and rip it to bits for spares to put towards another car (apart from the front, it's pretty much mint)
D: take the money and run - whatever it is what they may offer
E: get another Golfie or look elsewhere seeing as I've become really attached to this one in the past year or so and I'm not sure I could drive another (especially floppy top) straight away.
Any serious advice/thoughts you guys could offer would be gratefully received - it feels a bit like a death in the family right now
'93 Clipper 1800i
Pearl Green
RH Cups
-40mm
K&N Panel Filter
SADLY NOW WRITTEN OFF
Porsche 944 2.5l LUX Fuchs alloys, pipercross induction - hole in the fuel tank, hopefully!
Pearl Green
RH Cups
-40mm
K&N Panel Filter
SADLY NOW WRITTEN OFF
Porsche 944 2.5l LUX Fuchs alloys, pipercross induction - hole in the fuel tank, hopefully!
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if it was me i'd buy it back. it shouldnt cost too much!
shame that is mate, i'm gutted for ya aswell
I saw a crinkly peanut tomorrow
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'93 Clipper 1800i
Pearl Green
RH Cups
-40mm
K&N Panel Filter
SADLY NOW WRITTEN OFF
Porsche 944 2.5l LUX Fuchs alloys, pipercross induction - hole in the fuel tank, hopefully!
Pearl Green
RH Cups
-40mm
K&N Panel Filter
SADLY NOW WRITTEN OFF
Porsche 944 2.5l LUX Fuchs alloys, pipercross induction - hole in the fuel tank, hopefully!
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You can use the replacement parts to fix anything not quite right with a new car and sell the rest off to other needy Mk1 owners.
<img src="http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d186/Missmoopants/Golfskissing2.jpg" border="0" alt="Two lovely Golfs">
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fiat126 said
Let 's hope it is a writ e-of f so you can buy one of these :
It's amusing that you've got nothing better to do than post pictures of Fiats; really, it is. If angering the odd Golf forum-dweller floats your boat, go ahead. Why not eh? If you love Fiats, good on ya mate. Personal taste and all that. I come on here for the odd bit of advice myself. Sometimes, I know a smidgeon about a problem and can even offer advice. That feels great! I reckon I can offer you some too. You're never going to get a decent job if you don't know the basics of the English language. You might be better off spending your time learning about syntax and spelling. Come back when I can understand what you mean without having to figure it out like a puzzle and then you might convince me to buy a Fiat Panda 4x4 convertible, if they exist. Maybe you can find one for me.
<img src="http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d186/Missmoopants/Golfskissing2.jpg" border="0" alt="Two lovely Golfs">
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<img src="http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d186/Missmoopants/Golfskissing2.jpg" border="0" alt="Two lovely Golfs">
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ew said
I agree with The_Chocoholic. Buy it back but use it for parts. You probably will never know the full extent of the damage or what parts have been weakened etc. If you break it yourself and replace it with a similar car, keep what spares you need and make a few quid on the rest. TBH I really wouldn't trust a car with a twisted chassis. A real shame, looked a stunner pre accident.
:y: Agree 100 %
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