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Matt G
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23rd Jul 05 at 19:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ive been thinking of buying an accident damaged car (astra mk4) and repairing it. can someone tell me where i can find 1? website would b great

thanks
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Many places. Unless you are doing the work yourself on the very cheap I wouldn't even consider it.
Matt G
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well i work in a bodyshop so i would b doing it myself.. b able to get discount on parts also
Matt G
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do any of those have websites?
jamesvalver
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gowens auto salvage near me. there is a blue mk4 3dr 1.6 16v sport in there 4 sale. its had a front ender n will need bonnet, bumper, lights, rad, slam panel n pullin straight
p4uls corsa
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www.simpsonsalvage.com

try ebay aswell mate

[Edited on 23-07-2005 by p4uls corsa]
Ian
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quote:
Originally posted by Matt G
well i work in a bodyshop so i would b doing it myself
Good plan.

Try here
Ian
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This one has colour sat nav as well

Don't often see that in scrappies.

http://autos.blue-sock.com/clients/1/site/pages/item.php?trans=%&t=S&makemodel=Vauxhall&catcode=&trimlevel=&fueltype=&pics=pics&orderby=MakeModel&date_filter=3&t=S&value=127479
Matt G
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
This one has colour sat nav as well

Don't often see that in scrappies.

http://autos.blue-sock.com/clients/1/site/pages/item.php?trans=%&t=S&makemodel=Vauxhall&catcode=&trimlevel=&fueltype=&pics=pics&orderby=MakeModel&date_filter=3&t=S&value=127479


how u know it has colour sat nav?

where does it tell u what damage?
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Middle section on the dash is taller.

Normal



Nav
Matt G
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ahh. that 1 is way outa my range. airbags r £400 each arnt they? 3 have gone off in that pic theres £1200 just to start
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23rd Jul 05 at 19:39   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yeah but I'm buying the nav off you for £500...
Richie
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http://www.universalsalvage.co.uk
Rebrabuk
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After recent events with my car, i've considered buying a couple of lightly damaged cars.. Tis fun trying to put them back together again..
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Thing is, you can never really tell if a damaged car is sound until you've bought it.

My bro bought a car that was crashed damaged, only on the left side front. Needed a new wheel, hub and bottom arm.

Replaced all that only to find the chassis was bent and needed to be jigged which was rather pricy.

I dont think id ever buy a damaged car unless it was panel/fire damage.
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The few that i've been looking at have had similar damage to what my Vectra recently had - wing/bumper/lights - which i now know is easy enough to put right. Just a case of carefully assessing the full extent of damage before buying these cars i guess..
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And also factor in about 30% more budget in case you don't get the assessment right.
Matt G
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n e other places?
p4uls corsa
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have a look around ur local auctions car always a few in them
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What engine is in this????

http://autos.blue-sock.com/clients/1/site/pages/item.php?trans=%&t=S&makemodel=Volvo&catcode=&trimlevel=&fueltype=&pics=pics&orderby=MakeModel&date_filter=3&t=S&value=150600
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quote:
Originally posted by REDSPORT

What engine is in this????

http://autos.blue-sock.com/clients/1/site/pages/item.php?trans=%&t=S&makemodel=Volvo&catcode=&trimlevel=&fueltype=&pics=pics&orderby=MakeModel&date_filter=3&t=S&value=150600


it says 2l turbo
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www.dhales.co.uk you have to own a garage to bid on this site.
Matt G
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cheers - n e more?

 
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