Another dent in the car :( - Page 2

iCraig · 27-11-2008, 12:56

It's really really frustrating when you spend time picking a nice example of a car, looking after it, polishing it etc AND parking it properly tucked away around the back of my flat. Then you get some blind ancient old man simply reversing right into it and wrecking the entire driver's side wing.

It's doing my head in because he's not bothered about the damage on his own car, BUT I am. He admitted liability on the scene, along with a witness, but is refusing to go through his insurance or settle it privately because it's "just a scrape" So ****ing what if it's just a scrape?! It's a scrape YOU caused on MY car when it was parked up.

I've initiated a claim and handed all his details over, but I feel like calling the police to be honest because it should be him sorting this, and his insurance or private funds taking the hit. Not mine.

Anyway, rant over. I know what it's like Desmo and it sucks.

Davey_Pitch · 27-11-2008, 16:21

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Originally Posted by iCraig

I've initiated a claim and handed all his details over, but I feel like calling the police to be honest because it should be him sorting this, and his insurance or private funds taking the hit. Not mine.

If you've given all of his details to your insurers, you shouldn't have to worry about paying anything for it, it should be all on him.

iCraig · 27-11-2008, 16:52

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Originally Posted by Davey_Pitch

If you've given all of his details to your insurers, you shouldn't have to worry about paying anything for it, it should be all on him.

Going through my insurance though? They made no certainty over the phone I'd be ok. Just "we'll aim to get your excess and claims bonus"

phykell · 27-11-2008, 19:33

I wouldn't trust insurers either.

My car was hit by a scooter and despite the fact that I could prove the scooter was 100% to blame, my insurance company settled for 50/50 despite me telling them the guy had admitted liability and that I could prove it due to the type and location of physical damage to my car. I found out later of course, that the other guy was insured with the same company as me. Now call me cynical, but doesn't that mean that the insurance company gets to claim two excesses rather than just one?

No wonder they weren't interested in any proof I could offer.

Desmo · 27-11-2008, 21:54

Went to put something on the passenger seat of the car this evening and.....THE ****ING DOOR DOESN'T OPEN

It's hits the dented part of the wing....great.

Justsomebloke · 27-11-2008, 21:59

Bumma Dude

When I had decent cars it used to drive me Nutz, There are some benefits to owning sod all & driving jalopys

Davey_Pitch · 28-11-2008, 09:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by iCraig

Going through my insurance though? They made no certainty over the phone I'd be ok. Just "we'll aim to get your excess and claims bonus"

They should (in theory) be able to make a full claim against the other guys insurance. Of course, stories like phykell's show that even when the other guy is completely to blame you still may have to pay up. Hope you get it all sorted soon

And sucks completely about the car Des. Is there a window overlooking where the car is parked? Could you set up a webcam or something to see if you can catch anyone who does it?

Zirax · 19-12-2008, 19:26

Well I looked at the dent / scratch on mine the other day and thought about ordering parts and repairing. Its a really easy bolt off old, bolt on new repair. Went out on Weds and there is another large scratch /scuff about 3" from where I put mine in. That's it now, no bodywork repairs unless its going to fall off.

Justsomebloke · 19-12-2008, 19:43

Was stressed the other day when some Idiot parked close to my Vit & I mean that close there was no way he was going to get out wihtout hitting my motor unless he was Uber careful. I watched ready to pounce & demand moneyz for repair when he slipped out of his car like he was doing that Limba dancing BS & barely disturb the surrounding air let alone my Vit. Stunned at his leet skillz I barely felt the relief of him not whacking my Vit.
I tell you this Sirs & madames I have Never in my life seen somebody take so much care whilst around 2 motors.
The next time I see his White 08 plate M3 I'll have to thank him

A Place of Light · 22-12-2008, 00:49

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Originally Posted by Jingle Belle

This is why I could never get a nice car! Esp in London!

You should try driving in Rome. I didn't see a single nice car, for that very reason.

27-11-2008, 12:56	#11
iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	It's really really frustrating when you spend time picking a nice example of a car, looking after it, polishing it etc AND parking it properly tucked away around the back of my flat. Then you get some blind ancient old man simply reversing right into it and wrecking the entire driver's side wing. It's doing my head in because he's not bothered about the damage on his own car, BUT I am. He admitted liability on the scene, along with a witness, but is refusing to go through his insurance or settle it privately because it's "just a scrape" So ****ing what if it's just a scrape?! It's a scrape YOU caused on MY car when it was parked up. I've initiated a claim and handed all his details over, but I feel like calling the police to be honest because it should be him sorting this, and his insurance or private funds taking the hit. Not mine. Anyway, rant over. I know what it's like Desmo and it sucks. __________________

27-11-2008, 19:33	#14
phykell Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 833	I wouldn't trust insurers either. My car was hit by a scooter and despite the fact that I could prove the scooter was 100% to blame, my insurance company settled for 50/50 despite me telling them the guy had admitted liability and that I could prove it due to the type and location of physical damage to my car. I found out later of course, that the other guy was insured with the same company as me. Now call me cynical, but doesn't that mean that the insurance company gets to claim two excesses rather than just one? No wonder they weren't interested in any proof I could offer. __________________

27-11-2008, 21:54	#15
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Went to put something on the passenger seat of the car this evening and.....THE ****ING DOOR DOESN'T OPEN It's hits the dented part of the wing....great. __________________

27-11-2008, 21:59	#16
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	Bumma Dude When I had decent cars it used to drive me Nutz, There are some benefits to owning sod all & driving jalopys __________________

19-12-2008, 19:43	#19
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	Was stressed the other day when some Idiot parked close to my Vit & I mean that close there was no way he was going to get out wihtout hitting my motor unless he was Uber careful. I watched ready to pounce & demand moneyz for repair when he slipped out of his car like he was doing that Limba dancing BS & barely disturb the surrounding air let alone my Vit. Stunned at his leet skillz I barely felt the relief of him not whacking my Vit. I tell you this Sirs & madames I have Never in my life seen somebody take so much care whilst around 2 motors. The next time I see his White 08 plate M3 I'll have to thank him __________________

19-12-2008, 19:26	#18
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Well I looked at the dent / scratch on mine the other day and thought about ordering parts and repairing. Its a really easy bolt off old, bolt on new repair. Went out on Weds and there is another large scratch /scuff about 3" from where I put mine in. That's it now, no bodywork repairs unless its going to fall off.

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