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| jomara Member Since: 26 Oct 2009 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 1756   
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Got dragged out of a meeting to tell me a 17.5T wagon had just reversed into my 110, met the wagon driver at the door and he's telling me he's only marked my spare wheel!!
 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Hmm think the guy needs glasses!! What makes it worse is that the truck had a reversing camera!!  2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
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30th Sep 2014 2:26pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610  
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Gutting.....Hopefully as the rear door is only made of Bacofoil it may 'pull out?' The bodyshop would need to take the door card off to check the seal round the edge of the door hasn't cracked, but they'd hopefully do that anyway. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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30th Sep 2014 2:41pm |
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| Venomator Member Since: 25 Aug 2014 Location: Peterborough Posts: 2087
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That's a bummer, really feel for you Jo...
And typical of some of the lorry driving fraternity - mine's alright and so should yours be, it's only superficial!... 
Don't suppose it is even his own insurance anyway, but get on to his employers straight away and let them know what you think...  Rog... 
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30th Sep 2014 3:56pm |
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| jomara Member Since: 26 Oct 2009 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 1756
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Thanks guys
From what I can see the frame across the bottom of the window is bent and from the shape of the backplate for my Nakatenga wheel carrier I'd assume the internal frame is banana shaped too!! Need to get it to the bodyshop and get it fully estimated to see where we go from here as I'm not 100% sure the spare wheel and carrier are still straight never mind the actual door
Luckily I have an all risks business policy which will cover me but it turns out the transport guys use an accident management company to handle their claims!!! No doubt they'll be looking to cut corners on the repairs by using their selected body shops but I'm going to insist it goes through the dealer to keep within the terms of the corrosion warranty. I'm a bit worried that the rear window is under a considerable amount if stress with the bow across the bottom of it, hopefully the tint film should hold it in place if it lets go. 
Need to see where we go from here  2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto 2022 110 250D XS |
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30th Sep 2014 4:10pm |
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| Fabio Member Since: 05 Aug 2011 Location: Somerset Posts: 589 
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That is something you don't need...
Good luck with the repair! |
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30th Sep 2014 4:29pm |
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| jimbob7 Member Since: 06 Jul 2013 Location: uk Posts: 2055 |
Needs at least new door,entirely your decision as to who repairs the car,only downside is you may have to claim back the cost of a hire car (2-3 days MAX) if the other company is being funny,most half decent body shops will have a courtesy car anyways,providing you don't mind waiting till its available.Also ask them to blow the rear panels in for an exact colour match.Try and get recommendations for a good bodyshop. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
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30th Sep 2014 9:49pm |
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| Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686 |
John, get it into Taggarts body shop in Motherwell. They have done a couple of paint jobs under warranty on mine and the matching is perfect.
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30th Sep 2014 11:05pm |
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| jomara Member Since: 26 Oct 2009 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 1756
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Hi Cuthbert
My 110 is on my business policy and my insurance agent is like a dog with a bone, he has already suggested we go ahead and get the claim underway, get the car repaired to my satisfaction and then let the insurance companies have the fight after its fixed. I'll keep you posted as it progresses!! Hi Jimbob I agree it looks like a new door, don't know if the window will come out in 1 piece, had a closer look this morning and theres a slight bend in my Nakatenga carrier, the back plate on the door is like a banana, the rear quarters look to have been pushed in slightly as the trims around the door has popped, the powder coat on my spare is chipped and I'm not 100% sure the wheel will still be straight!! I'm not too fussed about a loan car as we have the wifes convertible sitting doing nothing and my Td5 is tucked away in the warehouse getting a bit of TLC just now, just want it sorted and back to the way it was!! Thanks for the recommendation Brian, Gerry Peat the service manager used to be a neighbour of mine and I'm currently in discussions with him after they stained one of my Bowler wheels with Loctite!!! Having said that Mark the mechanic I have met on several occasions is a lovely guy and is a Defedner nut too!! I am waiting for them to come back to me about fixing the orange peel and the roof damage (tell youu another time) so I can just add this to the list!!! Cheers John 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon 1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto 2022 110 250D XS |
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1st Oct 2014 10:17am |
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| Jonno1968 Member Since: 24 Oct 2013 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 245 
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Are you sure it didnt come out the factory like that?
On a serious point, i run a huge lorry fleet and the installation of reversing cameras increased the incidence of reversing actions. Problem is, drivers rely on them too much instead of using the good old fashioned method of taking more care and using their mirrors! |
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1st Oct 2014 1:32pm |
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| jomara Member Since: 26 Oct 2009 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 1756
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Thanks guys
You're right Jonno, drivers become complacent with all the new toys, one of our customers bought a new car with the lane change assist system, apparently it now saves him looking at his mirrors when changing lanes!! No one was hurt when my accident happened but it hasn't stopped me being inundated with ambulance chasers offering to get me payouts of up to £50K!!! No wonder insurance costs are going through the roof!! To date the truckers accident management company have washed their hands of the claim as their client admitted lability so its over to Zurich at this point based on Lorryman's recommendation I have chosen Taggarts Land Rover as the bodyshop, they have submitted their estimate. Brendan at 4x4 Overlander has quoted for a new Nakatenga stainless carrier and Bowler are providing a cost for wheel repairs and a replacement tyre. Got a meeting with my insurance broker tomorrow to push the repair along, I'm reluctant to go too far in the car in case my back window breaks and leave it unsecured. Keep you posted on how it goes  2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto 2022 110 250D XS |
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8th Oct 2014 7:44pm |
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