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Miles_SXi

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Registered: 21st Aug 06
Location: Yate, Bristol
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19th Aug 07 at 10:59

Would you believe it... This is a write off!!
Managed to buy it back for £245..
How much do you think I'm looking at paying for the following damage from the pics.. No Chassis damage..

Any proffessional/amateur comments/advice on the previous pics would be great... I'd really like to get this back on the road. I was thinking the cheapest way is to buy the parts (Bonnet, Headlights, Front bumper, Slam Panel, Front bumper reinforcement and radiator) seperately and get someone to fit it.. Shouldn't amount to too much!?

[Edited on 19-08-2007 by Miles_SXi]

mikeef

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19th Aug 07 at 11:02

Is it really worth it though bud?

Superlite Ltd.

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19th Aug 07 at 11:06

Find another corsa of the same colour in a scrappy and use parts off that. Do the work yourself.

Then it will be worth doing

Miles_SXi

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19th Aug 07 at 11:07

Wouldn't you say it is?
I could get it fixed up I think for about 6/7 hundred... then your looking at £1000 for a £2000 car.. They pre-value'd it at £2455 lol.
Or do you know your shit & think this isn't a easy job?

Steve X16XE

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19th Aug 07 at 11:08

Whats up with the bonnet? Doesn't look bent to me. I'd do what you have just said. But use the bonnet thats already on it. And if your on a low budget then use your front bumper till you save up your £££'s.

mikeef

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19th Aug 07 at 11:09

Even if you did do it, Its not going to be TOO cheap and even if/when you come to sell it your going to have to state its been a write off devaluing it loads, imo.

Steve X16XE

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19th Aug 07 at 11:10

thats an easy job. I think that getting the slam pannel off will be a bitch. But apart from that it's just undoing a few nuts and bolts.

What cat is it?

Benn

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19th Aug 07 at 11:13

That doesnt need much to get fixed,

Warren G

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19th Aug 07 at 11:14

salm panel - get a new one, only £20 odd, but getting it fitted, thats the hard part

everything else, get from breakers, might even find ones in your colour

wilson_sri

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19th Aug 07 at 11:21

could build a cheap track car with that

Miles_SXi

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19th Aug 07 at 11:53

It's ummm, the Cat when the cost of repairs are too expensive or whatever.

See that's what I was thinking of the basic, easy parts i'll replace and then take it too the garage for repairs of the slam panel and radiator.

I'd hope that it shouldn't cost too much, even if I buy the parts brand new.

Don't fancy a track car, need a car to get me round lol

Be good if there was someone local-ish who might wanna take a look at it and perhaps do the job?? Anyone?

deano87

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19th Aug 07 at 12:00

Your insurance company is rubbish. Back in February my car was damaged to the value of about £1800 pre-excess, they didn't right it off. I was a touch lucky

Warren G

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19th Aug 07 at 12:01

quote:
Originally posted by Miles_SXi
It's ummm, the Cat when the cost of repairs are too expensive or whatever.

See that's what I was thinking of the basic, easy parts i'll replace and then take it too the garage for repairs of the slam panel and radiator.

I'd hope that it shouldn't cost too much, even if I buy the parts brand new.

Don't fancy a track car, need a car to get me round lol

Be good if there was someone local-ish who might wanna take a look at it and perhaps do the job?? Anyone?

you can do the rad your self - piece of piss

but you will need someone to fit and spray the slam panel

Whittie

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Registered: 11th Aug 06
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19th Aug 07 at 12:07

Another Crash

davey_jack

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19th Aug 07 at 12:23

I got a brand new slam panel at home, you can have it for £5 plus postage! bargain

Gregor

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19th Aug 07 at 12:41

quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Your insurance company is rubbish. Back in February my car was damaged to the value of about £1800 pre-excess, they didn't right it off. I was a touch lucky

You always bring that up

Ben G

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19th Aug 07 at 13:36

quote:
Originally posted by escortgti.com

quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Your insurance company is rubbish. Back in February my car was damaged to the value of about £1800 pre-excess, they didn't right it off. I was a touch lucky

You always bring that up

and facts about bmw's

craig8

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19th Aug 07 at 16:01

mine had more damage than that and it cost £600 to repair it

E36 328

pow

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19th Aug 07 at 16:12

I hate threads like this

Ben G

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19th Aug 07 at 16:14

quote:
Originally posted by pow
I hate threads like this

what happened to your's

pow

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19th Aug 07 at 16:18

If your being serious.

Ben G

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19th Aug 07 at 16:20

quote:
Originally posted by pow
If your being serious.

yes mate, just saw the pics in your garage

pow

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19th Aug 07 at 16:21

Mine will get repaired, it will get repaired, it will get repaired - repeat to fade.

James_DT

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19th Aug 07 at 16:38

quote:
Originally posted by Miles_SXi
It's ummm, the Cat when the cost of repairs are too expensive or whatever.

Is it a Cat C or a Cat D?
Cat C will require a VIC etc before it can go back on the road, Cat D won't.
My Laguna was written off for less than that! All it needed was a new wing, wing mirror and door.

Adam-D

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19th Aug 07 at 17:06

id rip it to bits sell all you can, make a small profit,

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