baser999 Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Was having a cuppa and doing some paperwork just after 7 this morning when I heard a thump - looked out, saw nothing but then noticed the car had been shunted about 8ft along the pavement Thought I'd go and have a drive up the road on the off chance someone might have pulled over to inspect damage to their car. Found the 51 bus, all passengers decamped on pavement - was told driver had gone back to survey his handiwork and try and find owner. Bottom line - nearside front wing damage, area around hinge 'peeled back' presumeably where the driver tried dragging car down the road, scrapes along rear door and wing Luckily door still shuts and car still driveable. Lets give Gary Moulson a call . . . anyone recommend a decent bodyshop. Before anyone points the finger, it wasn't Granby
gary may Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 bad news mate ...........hope it gets sorted a.s.a.p
granby Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Bloody buses, sorry to hear that mate Sorry to hear about this just after 7am this morning, just as well i was on a early shift
col_2 Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 oh dear, sorry to hear that, hope you get it sorted
mikkers Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Bad news mate, try and get a free bus pass as compensation (or just wait 6 months and the government will send you one)
daniel Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Thats bad news mate I hope you get it sorted mate, have you spoken to granby
leebo77 Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Mate, that's poo.... Is that why my bus was late this morning I've got the number of someone very good in Swanley. He's worked on my WRX and the RB, he's also done work on my Dad's car and also a few on here have used him. I'll text it over to you.
badpenny1 Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 sorry to hear that Baser Bas check for yellow paint !!!!! Sorry shiralee only joking Hope both cars are sorted asap
Herman Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) Mate, that's poo.... Is that why my bus was late this morning I've got the number of someone very good in Swanley. He's worked on my WRX and the RB, he's also done work on my Dad's car and also a few on here have used him. I'll text it over to you. He does insurance work and makes a good job of it to, quick turnaround. Sorry to hear about the scoob, hope you get it sorted son barry. Edited January 22, 2009 by Herman
dunks Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Sorry to hear about this Barry,Hope you get it sorted soon.
m@tt untimate STImulation Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 hope its a quick fix and the insuance goes tru quick
baser999 Posted January 23, 2009 Author Posted January 23, 2009 Found out that the garage round the corner does restoration work etc. Estimate of £828 ( n/s wing, door £180 and labour £648) which hoping the insurance company won't have a problem with.
yogi- Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 Sorry to hear that Barry, the person who done it must have rocks in their head
Scooby Hoo? Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 Found out that the garage round the corner does restoration work etc. Estimate of £828 ( n/s wing, door £180 and labour £648) which hoping the insurance company won't have a problem with. Parts sound a bit cheap Barry, check that they're not pattern parts. Go for original Subaru as the fit is always better.
matthew_buckland Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 For that price they will be second hand parts but if you are happy with that then thats a good price for parts and labour.
baser999 Posted January 23, 2009 Author Posted January 23, 2009 Assumed they'd be original parts - have left message and asked them to let me know. Would it really make a great deal of difference? Suppose though that as the insurance are picking up the tab I should insist on proper parts
leebo77 Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 Assumed they'd be original parts - have left message and asked them to let me know. Would it really make a great deal of difference? Suppose though that as the insurance are picking up the tab I should insist on proper parts Panel fit may not be as good as pukka parts. Defo get it done properly as the insurance co are paying.
baser999 Posted January 24, 2009 Author Posted January 24, 2009 Assumed they'd be original parts - have left message and asked them to let me know. Would it really make a great deal of difference? Suppose though that as the insurance are picking up the tab I should insist on proper parts Spoke to the garage today who confirmed their estimate of £828 was for labour £648 and materials £180 - paint, glue, nails. . . Doesn't include any parts and was assured they'd always used proper pukka bits as far as possible.
gary may Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Assumed they'd be original parts - have left message and asked them to let me know. Would it really make a great deal of difference? Suppose though that as the insurance are picking up the tab I should insist on proper parts "BLOODY RIGHT TO MATE"!!!!!!!!!!
baser999 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) Dropped the car in last Monday at a little place just round the corner from me - C B Restoration - and picked it up Saturday morning. They've done a great job - new front wing, passenger door and mirror - respray along nearside. Wouldn't hestiate to recommend them if anyone in this neck of the woods needs anything doing - nice people as well - one of the guys drives a Skyline and his brother trackdays a Renault - is it the Clio or Megane with the wide rear end and engine instead of back seats? Nice to have the car back - was getting fed up with the courtesy car, a Toyota Auris although it was a diesel and provided cheap transport into work so suppose shouldn't complain too much. Edited February 17, 2009 by BASER999
granby Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Great news Barry, didn't take long to sort everything out and get it fixed
baser999 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Posted February 17, 2009 Great news Barry, didn't take long to sort everything out and get it fixed No, accident was only 3 weeks ago and cars already back on the road. Keith Michaels use a firm of solicitors to deal with claims so it seems they okay everything then do all the running around - as the other party was a bus, the driver really didn't have a case which made it that much easier
Scooby Hoo? Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 That'sa mucha gooda news see you at the Wharf?
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