jamesm Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Having had my car 4 months, I discovered that icy weather plus Renfrewshire Council's gritting abilities equals danger, and I ended up in a hedge. [:'(]<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> On the way to work and was on the back road from Langbank to Port Glasgow as the A8 was solid due to an accident there. Road hadn't seen a gritter and was driving along carefully behind a van. The van disappeared round a corner and the next I saw of him he was spinning round. I braked but it made no difference at all and I hit the side of the can with the front of mine before ending up in the hedge. These things ain't half built like brick lavatory houses, assuming the worst it came out the hedge under its own steam and damage appears fairly minor. Amazed really as it seemed a very big bang. Not sure if anything worse underneath that I can't see though. I managed to wreck the van, a cheap French thing, and it had to be taken away on a lorry. As there was another car involved I had to tell the insurance so may as well get it done at a main dealer. Pretty gutted though as it was such a mint car, but I know I couldn't have done anything. Needed a wash anyway!! Still can't seem to be able to post photos. Do you need to be a full member or something? Just waiting for that to come though. http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/jwmccoll/DSCF0013.jpg http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/jwmccoll/DSCF0011.jpg http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/jwmccoll/DSCF0010.jpg http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/jwmccoll/DSCF0008.jpg http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/jwmccoll/DSCF0005.jpg
st3ph3n Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 James, to post a picture just put [ i m g ] http://www.etc/whatever [ / i m g ] (removing the spaces obviously) Looks like you got lucky this morning. I must admit I had a very hairy moment where the backend was trying to come round. The goodyears have been remarkbly well behaved in the bad conditions so it must have been black ice.
philip_wilson Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Shame about the car but the main thing is your ok m8. It's scary to think that's now three members from Scottish Scoobies that’shad a spot of bad luck due to road conditions but thankfully all were unhurt. It just shows you can be a capable drive but still get caught out. I had the horrible experience of witnessing the aftermath of a fatalaccident on Saturday night and hope to never have to see anything like thatagain. With the bad weather now here please take extra care on the roads. Philip_w
scoobyiain Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Atleast you are ok mate and car doesn't look too bad. Take care out there everyone
jamesm Posted January 22, 2007 Author Posted January 22, 2007 Cheers Stephen. Got the hang of it now. Pretty obvious where the bumper made contact with the wheel of the van!!
G.T. Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 sorry to hear about the car mate but the main thing is that you are unhurt. members of my retained firestation were called to an RTC on the lugton road yesterday a guy had left the road in his evo8 , he was unhurt but the passenger was killed . the accident you were talking about was at the flyover at the airport i think, i was just talking to my neighbour there and his boss lost his son in said accident be careful out there guys
jamesm Posted January 22, 2007 Author Posted January 22, 2007 Quote sorry to hear about the car mate but the main thing is that you are unhurt. members of my retained firestation were called to an RTC on the lugton road yesterday a guy had left the road in his evo8 , he was unhurt but the passenger was killed . the accident you were talking about was at the flyover at the airport i think, i was just talking to my neighbour there and his boss lost his son in said accident be careful out there guys Got caught up on Lugton Road yesterday afternoon, but didn't know what had happened. Puts things into perspective. Cars and body panels can be replaced after all!
micra_wrc Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 glad you are ok and the scoob doesnt look badly damaged. Hope you can get it repaired with minimal hassle and fuss. drive safely everyone, no one is invincible
marky.t.s Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 sorry to here that mate,at least your ok.Looks like youve been doin a bit of racin NASCAR style with that big ole wheel mark you got yoursel there boy. []
wrxmania Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 New bonnet and bumper repair but at least you're unhurt - it could have been much worse [] Hope you get it sorted OK. Brian []
derek_wright Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 pi$h luck m8 hope the insurance is kind to u
D4WGY Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 Having crashed mine a week ago my heart sunk when I saw your topic mate ( Looks like it won't take too much to fix it and you walked away from it which is the main thing. Chin up squire ) Shep
GaryD Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 Sorry to hear about this James, at least your okay and the car doesnt look too bad. You will be the 2nd Inverclyde Council Scooby owner to crash recently! [] As someone has said above looks like it will be a bumper repair and possibly a new bonnet. If your claiming your insurance then get a quote from Glasgow Audi repair centre in Hillington... they will do a flawless job (too expensive if your paying for it yourself tho)! Think they are working on another bugeye scooby later this week or the start of next week.
thewelsho Posted January 24, 2007 Posted January 24, 2007 Quote Atleast you are ok mate and car doesn't look too bad. Take care out there everyone Ditto that.
scoobaroo Posted January 24, 2007 Posted January 24, 2007 Looks like a lucky escape you had there, main thing is your ok and the car looks like it wont be off the road for to long [] Marty.
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