beattie17
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Registered: 13th Dec 02
Location: perth Drives: 02 ibiza 20v turbo
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You not fancy a bora front end?
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
Location: Northants Drives: Clio 182 Cup
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R32 bumpers and standard arches look crap.
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RS6
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Registered: 5th Nov 03
Location: with MJ
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
Ack im not interested in a ebay grp shite one!!
i was just getting you a price 
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hitman2k
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Registered: 27th Aug 03
Location: West Midlands
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
What happened, I was approaching a roundabout & pug was in front.
Pug started pulling off, so did I, turned my head to look at the oncoming traffic then wham im in his rear.
He got out & said his car had died on him 
My fault??
Omg that nearly happened to me but lucky slammed brake and car stoped just in time and it was a red pegoeut 206 in front of me! just got to be carefully roads are really slippy aswell! at least no ones seriously hurt! 
[Edited on 14-11-2007 by hitman2k]
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lil_g
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Registered: 29th Oct 06
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Gutted for you Colin 
Will be back and better than before! Atleast no-one was really hurt right
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Adam-D
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Registered: 11th May 02
Location: Cheshire
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dammit thats not good.
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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quote:
Originally posted by beattie17
You not fancy a bora front end?
 Id have bought a bora-ing if id wanted that look.
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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Im just going to get it repaired to standard, cant be fucked with a messed with car, im going to want to be able to sell this in a year or so so nothing that cant be easilly removed is getting put on.
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Jamie
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Registered: 1st Apr 02
Location: Aberdeen
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Gutted Colin
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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quote:
Originally posted by hitman2k
Omg that nearly happened to me but lucky slammed brake and car stoped just in time and it was a red pegoeut 206 in front of me! just got to be carefully roads are really slippy aswell! at least no ones seriously hurt!
[Edited on 14-11-2007 by hitman2k]
Yeah its geting to that time of year, glad I was one of the 1st so now I can get on with slating everyone elses driving
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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Does this sound right :
They wanted my car to go to Arnold Clark for repairs.
I said Hell no & told them where I want it to get fixed.
They agree but say because I made the decision where to take it, I now get no courtesy car.
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Dan Lewis
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Registered: 31st Jan 05
Location: Leicestershire
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why does it matter where it goes if its going back to standard? plus if there are any problems you just take it back.
i dont see a problem my self.
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Ecosse Sport
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Registered: 5th Jun 02
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
Does this sound right :
They wanted my car to go to Arnold Clark for repairs.
I said Hell no & told them where I want it to get fixed.
They agree but say because I made the decision where to take it, I now get no courtesy car.
I had the same situation earlier this year after someone drove into my car. Adrmiral said to take it to Arnold Clark, I told them to GTF. I then spoke to the bodyshop I wanted to use and they sorted me out with a car while mine was being repaired.
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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Ive had a bad experience with a crash repair that was sent to a company of their wish, used a non genuine bumper & the paint started peeling off months later.
The place im taking my car is one of the few approved VW/Audi accident repair centers in Scotland. Also when I went over yesterday they had a 911 & an elise on the ramps & several Mk4's in for bodywork so I know its a decent place!!
Thats why.
[Edited on 14-11-2007 by Colin]
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Mertin
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Registered: 12th Oct 05
Location: Scotland
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Thats bad news
At lease your excess is low and you have protected no claims. Looks like your only problem will be getting to and from college
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ajscorsa
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Registered: 30th Apr 02
Location: Perceton, North Ayrshire
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anniversary bumper and headlights now then, gutted for u tho.
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Fee
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Registered: 16th Nov 05
Location: With AK
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I wouldnt want to take it to Arnold Clark either,
they probably have a deal with them for courtesy cars though, and that's why you won't get one
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DC90
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Registered: 14th Nov 07
Location: Bedfordshire
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
Ah well live & learn, 1st proper crash in 9yrs of driving. Suppose im doing alright.
9 years..I crashed after 5 weeks and I wasn't even driving that bad..I blame the rain.
Bloody hate driving in winter, what a pain in the arse.
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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they have to let you take it where you want, sometimes they want a couple of quotes though, not sure where you stand with a courtesy car, if you paid to have im sure they would have to stand by it, just say your going to ask the ombudsmen if that correct to them
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John
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Registered: 30th Jun 03
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I think there is normally a clause that they will give you a car if it goes to one of their repair centers.
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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and i dont blame you for taking it elsewhere, i would most repair center jobs iv seen have been shocking, with even worse customer service and aftercare
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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Yer I told the girl on the phone that the VBRA states that Im allowed to pick.
She then said well we'll let you take it there but you'll need to get 1 additional quote.
Told her the radiator had burst & spewed the coolant so it would need collected.
She said ok then just arrange it to get picked up by my choice of bodyshop & for them to fax a quote.
Bodyshop might be able to give me a courtesy car next week.
[Edited on 14-11-2007 by Colin]
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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yep most will do, and most will charge it as part of the job to the insurance
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