Mother ******* **** - Page 2

PvtPyle · 18-02-2008, 18:13

I knocked the wing mirror of a Porsche last year in a car park. I wasn't paying enough attention as I was too busy arguing with the (then) missus. I was horrified, it was obviously new. Still, I wasn't going to be a **** so I left a note. The guy rang me that night and said he was really impressed that I'd fessed up, and not to worry about the repairs charge. I told him not to be silly but he seemed sure that he would be able to get his company to cover it. What a leg-end!

Del Lardo · 18-02-2008, 18:35

Have booked flights for the Stag Do. **** em, I'm not going to stop enjoying myself because of someone elses nastyness! Sure Mr Egg won't mind another month or two of interest off me.

jmc41 · 18-02-2008, 19:22

Mine looks the same after I badly parked into a mr2.

However the difference is, I left a note and paid £200 (was expecting more) for her to repair it. Didn't repair my own though, my own stupid fault.

Some people just can't don't a toss, gotta hope that one day it'll come back and bite them but that I fear is only in the movies.

Hope you can get it cheaper than expected - as others have said t-cut can work wonders.

Del Lardo · 26-02-2008, 17:19

GAHHH!!!!

Driving down to Gatwick yesterday morning on the M25 and a van pulls into my lane, I back off the throttle to increase the gap back to 2 seconds but before I can get good visibility the van drives over a delaminated lorry tire flicking it up into the air where it promptly hits the front of my car. Guessing at new bumper and headlight so with the other damage it looks like I'm going to claim

These things come in threes so I wonder what's next

Jasper · 27-02-2008, 08:04

oh my god, did the van bloke stop? that's ridiculous!

Pickers · 03-03-2008, 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Del Lardo

Driving down to Gatwick yesterday morning on the M25 and a van pulls into my lane, I back off the throttle to increase the gap back to 2 seconds but before I can get good visibility the van drives over a delaminated lorry tire flicking it up into the air where it promptly hits the front of my car.

That sucks... some drivers are idiots. Driving back from work last year on two separate occasions I had had half a mangled bumper flicked up at me from a car infront doing 70, and a full metal wheelbarrow get blown off a truck bed and land 10m away from me (doing 70mph, 10m is no distance as I'm sure I dont have to explain!)
Alas - what can you do!

Del Lardo · 23-03-2008, 16:37

Well these things come in 3s and number 3 was yesterday courtesy of me!

I'd clearly disengaged the male part of my brain when I start reversing at a petrol station and reverse into a sign post

Suprised how much damage a 2mph collision has done.

So I now have:
Carpark - Right rear quarter and rear door caved in.
Tyre - Front bumper cracked, headlight cluster broken, bonnet scuffed
Petrol Station - Rear bumper cracked, rear left light cluster broken and left rear quarter caved in.

Good job my mate knows a friendly body shop!

Also worth noting that the car needs 2 front tyres, a service and a new right rear wheel bearing. Ah well it's not like I need my money for anything useful

Jonny69 · 24-03-2008, 00:02

If it's any consolation I was backing my brothers car up with the back window all steamed up and I couldn't see a thing. I tapped into a lamp post at waaaaaay less than 2mph and it smashed the back window out. BAAAAANG it went! It put a crease right where the glass sits in the tailgate so I had to replace the whole damn thing

Del Lardo · 29-03-2008, 18:26

Got a quote for all the damage to be repaired......

£2500

Think I need to talk to my insurance company.

Justsomebloke · 29-03-2008, 18:34

That's real crap news dude but i did say it looked a nasty knock. Although it looks only a small ding it covers some nasty areas.
I have to say though that i would have said closer to a Grand though but then i do know people in the trade.

24-03-2008, 00:02	#18
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	If it's any consolation I was backing my brothers car up with the back window all steamed up and I couldn't see a thing. I tapped into a lamp post at waaaaaay less than 2mph and it smashed the back window out. BAAAAANG it went! It put a crease right where the glass sits in the tailgate so I had to replace the whole damn thing __________________

29-03-2008, 18:34	#20
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	That's real crap news dude but i did say it looked a nasty knock. Although it looks only a small ding it covers some nasty areas. I have to say though that i would have said closer to a Grand though but then i do know people in the trade. __________________

18-02-2008, 18:13	#11
PvtPyle Sofa Boy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wield of the Shire Posts: 701	I knocked the wing mirror of a Porsche last year in a car park. I wasn't paying enough attention as I was too busy arguing with the (then) missus. I was horrified, it was obviously new. Still, I wasn't going to be a **** so I left a note. The guy rang me that night and said he was really impressed that I'd fessed up, and not to worry about the repairs charge. I told him not to be silly but he seemed sure that he would be able to get his company to cover it. What a leg-end!

18-02-2008, 18:35	#12
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	Have booked flights for the Stag Do. **** em, I'm not going to stop enjoying myself because of someone elses nastyness! Sure Mr Egg won't mind another month or two of interest off me.

18-02-2008, 19:22	#13
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Mine looks the same after I badly parked into a mr2. However the difference is, I left a note and paid £200 (was expecting more) for her to repair it. Didn't repair my own though, my own stupid fault. Some people just can't don't a toss, gotta hope that one day it'll come back and bite them but that I fear is only in the movies. Hope you can get it cheaper than expected - as others have said t-cut can work wonders.

26-02-2008, 17:19	#14
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	GAHHH!!!! Driving down to Gatwick yesterday morning on the M25 and a van pulls into my lane, I back off the throttle to increase the gap back to 2 seconds but before I can get good visibility the van drives over a delaminated lorry tire flicking it up into the air where it promptly hits the front of my car. Guessing at new bumper and headlight so with the other damage it looks like I'm going to claim These things come in threes so I wonder what's next

27-02-2008, 08:04	#15
Jasper Simple & Red Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 535	oh my god, did the van bloke stop? that's ridiculous!

23-03-2008, 16:37	#17
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	Well these things come in 3s and number 3 was yesterday courtesy of me! I'd clearly disengaged the male part of my brain when I start reversing at a petrol station and reverse into a sign post Suprised how much damage a 2mph collision has done. So I now have: Carpark - Right rear quarter and rear door caved in. Tyre - Front bumper cracked, headlight cluster broken, bonnet scuffed Petrol Station - Rear bumper cracked, rear left light cluster broken and left rear quarter caved in. Good job my mate knows a friendly body shop! Also worth noting that the car needs 2 front tyres, a service and a new right rear wheel bearing. Ah well it's not like I need my money for anything useful

29-03-2008, 18:26	#19
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	Got a quote for all the damage to be repaired...... £2500 Think I need to talk to my insurance company.