Liam B
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Registered: 2nd Mar 09
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Some absolutely useless halfwitt has crashed into my new car during the night and driven off, my mum was woken by a massive bang and the neighbors rang the police, the cars an absolute state and without a doubt is a write off. Only thing is, im third party fire and theft, because they did a runner im screwed, aren't i?
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Eck
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Pretty much unless they can catch the twat who did it! Hard lines fella 
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C2RL R
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Registered: 28th Mar 02
Location: Redcliffe, QLD
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fucking hell mate thats shit. this is why i only ever insured my cars fully comp. you never expect things like this to happen but you never know. have the police been round yet?
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Liam B
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Police were around this morning but i was asleep, they are coming back around in a bit, theres loads of glass from the other car i suppose this is no use to them
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C2RL R
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they will probably go knocking on doors asking the neighbours but there is nothing to stop you doing that too. don't suppose your house is on a cul-de-sac is it?
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Liam B
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deanmcreynolds26
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thats pretty shit mate, hope they catch who did it,
happened to my nanas car years ago during the night, they eventually caught the other guy when he put his car into a local bodyshop to be repaired..
hope you get it sorted!
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random dav
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Isn't there a 'pot' that insurance companies pay into so you can claim the money for that if they don't catch the other driver.
WRLFC !
Project cars
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Twiggy
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Only for fully comp i think
Bet they were pissed hence not hanging around
[Edited on 21-11-2009 by Twiggy]
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LeeM
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you can try to make a claim from the MIB (motor insurers bureau, not the men in black!). i can give you all the info you might need
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
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What a load of shit.
But really, can't you just buy a new bumper and hammer the rear quarter back into shape? It doesn't look like you particularly care about the car so that's what I'd probably do. I don't see the point on having a claim on insurance for that. Worst bit is the rear quarter.
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nathy_87
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As Twiggy said, bet it were a DUI. What time did it happen approx?
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Liam B
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Yeah please if you wouldn't mind mate, whats the law regarding driving it now, unsafe to drive?
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Graham88
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As it is in those pics I would say so. With a new bumper, I would say it's fine. Just make sure you can get that petrol cap open!
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C2RL R
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so they crashed into it then covered it in dirt, what a set of cunts...
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nathy_87
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Rip the peices off that are hanging off and tape up any sharp edges should be ok, if you get pulled over just say your going to get a new bumper from the scrappys. 
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Liam B
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To be fair i dont care about it that much it hence why it wasnt washed but it was in good nick prior to it, it happened at exactly 2:28 this morning there's a club nearby im hoping they caught it on cctv
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am4nf
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hate people who are inconsiderate
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DannyB
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Judging by the state of the allignment of your petrol cap, I would say that whole rear quater is pretty goosed, can't see them wanting to repair that. Does the drivers door open and close no bother?
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markw4811
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that can be repaired mate quiet easy to be fair. i work for a body repair company it will come staight with a porter power and and sum body beating
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DannyB
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That's not the case though, whether it can be fixed or not isnt the issue, it's whether the insurance company think it will be worth it cost wise against the value of the car, plus a new bumper, any spraying and man hours.
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Gregor
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Unlucky mate :
There is another dent further along the panel , that im guessing is a bend due to the impact. could be more underlying damage
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Liam B
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Went down a country lane earlier and found the vehicle that hit me, was a red M reg astravan. Is damaged worse than my car, have already told the police and it hasn't been reported stolen, they got it stuck trying to get away in a field
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Chris x
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quote:
Originally posted by Liam B
Went down a country lane earlier and found the vehicle that hit me, was a red M reg astravan. Is damaged worse than my car, have already told the police and it hasn't been reported stolen, they got it stuck trying to get away in a field
Get any pics of it? You find it that far away from your house?
Shame about the damage! Hope you get it all sorted! 
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Liam B
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quote:
Originally posted by Chris Corsa B
quote:
Originally posted by Liam B
Went down a country lane earlier and found the vehicle that hit me, was a red M reg astravan. Is damaged worse than my car, have already told the police and it hasn't been reported stolen, they got it stuck trying to get away in a field
Get any pics of it? You find it that far away from your house?
Shame about the damage! Hope you get it all sorted!
About half a mile down the road in a field, i got a picture of it, its registered to a local address, i just hope it doesn't drag on and on waiting for money
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