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shoulder is killing. and for some reason the pictures are not uploading.
if you have facebook then this is the link
LINK TO PICTURES
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.473660204981.62897.514014981&type=1
if you have facebook then this is the link
LINK TO PICTURES
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.473660204981.62897.514014981&type=1
pollyp
Club Member
just when we finished fixing her all up 
considering the fully rusted crossmember, damaged wing, bumper, front grill, headlight, washer bottle, lower arm, bonnet, maybe chassis? they'll prob write it off as uneconomical like what happened to my first one, unless the other drivers insurance pays?
considering the fully rusted crossmember, damaged wing, bumper, front grill, headlight, washer bottle, lower arm, bonnet, maybe chassis? they'll prob write it off as uneconomical like what happened to my first one, unless the other drivers insurance pays?
sleeper_ss
Ex. Club Member
well i have been to the hostipal and they said that i do have whiplash so if i get compensation then it will go toward my next car but if it is possible then i will keep this one and try and fix it but i am going to ring the insurance today to find out what can be done.
but the most thing is that he was shouting that is was my fault when he pulled out out of a parking space into me :/
but if it is possible then i will keep this one and try and fix it but i am going to ring the insurance today to find out what can be done.but the most thing is that he was shouting that is was my fault when he pulled out out of a parking space into me :/
frank
Club Member
as long as you,re on the queens highway then you,re ok ehwell basically i was in the car park driving along and a red old shaped corsa came out of the parking space and when straight into me. i will post pics up.
Shaun
***StaGGeRed***
Ah yeah, i'm sure the insurance will sort it. how bad was the other car? seems like a lot of damage for a potential small knock.
I suspect the insurance companies will try to go for a split liability claim. However, in my opinion, the Corsa driver is at fault as, although a car park, they are technically reversing out into a lane of oncoming traffic and do not have right of way. Some will argue that the oncoming driver should be aware of reversing hazards and keep a lookout for reversing lights, (which is true from an advanced driving perspective), but in an overall sense is probably a moot point.
This should also serve as a lesson to drivers to reverse into car parking spaces, so they have a clearer field of view when driving back out. Imagine if that driver had reversed into a mother with pram loaded with shopping.......hazard perception goes both ways!
Irrespective of my above ramblings, I hope you get this resolved.
This should also serve as a lesson to drivers to reverse into car parking spaces, so they have a clearer field of view when driving back out. Imagine if that driver had reversed into a mother with pram loaded with shopping.......hazard perception goes both ways!
Irrespective of my above ramblings, I hope you get this resolved.
Well then there is little excuse on his/her part, if that's the way it happened, in my opinion anyway......
well basically i have rang them and they said that he said that i am at fault because it was a headto head collison when you can see on my car that is a front to side collison. so basically the update is that atm i am held at fault because i have told them my side of the story and they siad that they will get an investigator on the case. but i told them that there was cctv at the scene
Your best bet is to get a copy of the cctv footage, (if there is any), and to take some photos of the damage. I always drive with a compact in the glove box, you'd be amazed how edgy people get when you exit the car armed with a camera!
Bottom line, people will do anything to avoid liability. Someone rammed into the back of my dad's volvo at 50mph, he even came round to the house to ask if my father could admit it was his fault because the driver couldn't afford to lose his van because it was needed for his business. When my father refused after 2 days the insurer phoned to tell him that the driver has stated that my father had pulled out on him and he had no chance.......bottom line, when collisions happen, the majority of people are spineless scumbags.
This is why I reckon it will end up 50/50. Unless something can be proven beyond doubt then it will more than likely end up this way.
Try not to be rattled by the other parties statements, stick with your side of things, be as detailed as you can and stand your ground.
Bottom line, people will do anything to avoid liability. Someone rammed into the back of my dad's volvo at 50mph, he even came round to the house to ask if my father could admit it was his fault because the driver couldn't afford to lose his van because it was needed for his business. When my father refused after 2 days the insurer phoned to tell him that the driver has stated that my father had pulled out on him and he had no chance.......bottom line, when collisions happen, the majority of people are spineless scumbags.
This is why I reckon it will end up 50/50. Unless something can be proven beyond doubt then it will more than likely end up this way.
Try not to be rattled by the other parties statements, stick with your side of things, be as detailed as you can and stand your ground.
I am sorely tempted by one and there are loads available, (was having that very discussion with Ed a few weeks back).
There are loads available and most are small enough to fit in front of the rear view mirror, continually overwrite, have gps for proof of speed and a built in g-sensors which, when triggered, write protects the last few recorded files in the event of a sudden stop. Basic ones can be picked up pretty cheap....
They cannot always view everywhere but the general theme is a wide angle lens which covers the front periphery of the car, the more expensive ones can have in-car view, remote playback, TFT screens etc etc but they tend to get expensive and are larger.
I'm very tempted by a roadhawk DC-1. In a car like mine the consensus is likely to be against me from the start and video proof, as well as carrying a compact in the glove box, will help to avoid said spineless scumbags taking advantage of situations, (quick photos of the 3rd party are always worth it too to help avoid those situations when a sole driver suddenly gains 1 or 2 occupants as witnesses).
They cannot always view everywhere but the general theme is a wide angle lens which covers the front periphery of the car, the more expensive ones can have in-car view, remote playback, TFT screens etc etc but they tend to get expensive and are larger.
I'm very tempted by a roadhawk DC-1. In a car like mine the consensus is likely to be against me from the start and video proof, as well as carrying a compact in the glove box, will help to avoid said spineless scumbags taking advantage of situations, (quick photos of the 3rd party are always worth it too to help avoid those situations when a sole driver suddenly gains 1 or 2 occupants as witnesses).
pollyp
Club Member
that drift x170 i have is £50-80 on ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Drift-X17...ctronics_Video_Camcorders&hash=item1c26837b05
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Drift-X17...ctronics_Video_Camcorders&hash=item4d00b7b974
stick a 16-32gb sd with 12v usb charger cable and it'll run for many many hours
its always worth getting a camera in the car, not just so your car is covered by insurance but also to prevent being sued, people will say anything when accidents are involved, i have been in a few accidents (not my fault ones) where the people have said the craziest things. a camera would sort that out
Tango3
Ex. Club Member
i reckon fitting a camera is a good idea as i got the blame for an accident that was not my fault ! another car went through red lights and hit me as i was turning right and wrote off 'Miley the Micra'! It is a shame i love driving, accidents and the resulting paperwork, claims, lies..... are the f###ing s##t side of it. i wish you all the best mate.
Tango3
Ex. Club Member
i reckon fitting a camera is a good idea as i got the blame for an accident that was not my fault ! another car went through red lights and hit me as i was turning right and wrote off 'Miley the Micra'! It is a shame i love driving, accidents and the resulting paperwork, claims, lies..... are the f###ing s##t side of it. i wish you all the best mate.
just a little update. well only bad new for the moment
basically he has changed his story three times and know i am acording to the insurance company it is still my liability and that i am lying it so ****ing annoying, and in the end i am still not going to claim liability because i know that it wasn't my fault. what is the point in lying. it is just pointless because in the end they will get bollocked by the solicitor and have problem with the insurance company, and i am not going to lye about a thing because, what the point of lying when everything is going to get found out in the end.
well that a bit of bad news for you
basically he has changed his story three times and know i am acording to the insurance company it is still my liability and that i am lying
it so ****ing annoying, and in the end i am still not going to claim liability because i know that it wasn't my fault. what is the point in lying. it is just pointless because in the end they will get bollocked by the solicitor and have problem with the insurance company, and i am not going to lye about a thing because, what the point of lying when everything is going to get found out in the end. well that a bit of bad news for you
People are so dischonest when it comes to crashes and lie like you wouldnt believe. The thing is theres no real deterrent, for these chancers, they've nothing to lose but cost the insurance companies a fortune and the innocent party major headaches. A friend had a woman run into her on a roundabout (the other party pulled onto the roundabout and went straight into her) Dragged on for years, and she got showed up in court big time. Dont think she suffered by way of a fine or points for her blatant lies though
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