apparently new doors are over 400 each lol No police not called. It was low speed incident and we were both not far from our homes. Will be making a powerpoint of the roundabout and vehicle locations step by step. Am not sure what you meant by the panel gaps Phil.
Panel gaps = gaps between body panels i.e. door to rear quarter, door to sill, door to A pillar, door to C pillar etc. If the gaps all look ok, then it's just a case of bolting on new panels. 400 per door - which dealer will you order them from
If you get stuck Ben, i found these new door skins on ebay for cheap - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-M...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a6a539c5b http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-V...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item41530e2bc9 Genuine too
hey Ben, ive got at least 20 witnesses if you need themsprayshop is in Southend, can drive there if you want but i had a word today and just some good photos should do.
I took photos but tbh it just looks like someone keyed it on the photos. Probably best I drive to see him. Are they open on Thursday? To show the Mk2 I have not got completely disheartened with it, have just fitted new rear discs/pads/bearings. No more knackered bearing whine.. and blimey the handbrake has tightened up lol
will be open thursday but not sure im gonna be around long as im hoping for a short last day, you dont need me though i can just let them know your coming and make sure they look after youthere are plenty of other spray shops in the Bas area if you just need a quick quote for your ins but i do rate the boys for there work, might aswell get a quote for de-handling those rears
the de-handle procedure sounded paiful for them to do when you described it last time, so I imagine it's not cheap
Ben, Don`t involve your own insurance, use an indipendant claims company to pursue the claim through his insurance. There are a few reasons for this including the fact that your insurance company will inflate your premium on renewal as you have been involved in and incident and claim, regardless of fault. I personally know a few people who have done it this way and it has worked much better for them, than those I know who haven`t. Good luck and if you get stuck for doors, well pm me!!
Cancelled the claim as it just seemed like it would go on forever and end up costing me more in the long run than if I get it fixed myself. First time I have had to claim against anybody... a learning experience. Basically you are screwed unless you were stationary when someone crashed into you + there are several witnesses around. Mk2 still scarred, parked on drive looking sorry for itself.
Had 2 people hit me while moving. First person admitted fault, rang their insurer and sorted it all out before i even had chance to call mine. They pulled into our rear 1/4. 2nd time, i had to claim against them, but as they hit the rear of our car with their motorbike, they did not dispute their fault. Rightly so.
Gutted for you but take it on the chin mate, roundabout claims are notoriously difficult to prove fault.
