Crashed this morning,what to do.

njb · 9th November 2013, 17:17

Hi all,
After 14 months of a owning my splendid 75 estate, I crashed this morning.
I couldn't avoid on oncoming car that had crossed a solid white line round a hilly bend. Best I could do was keep hard over, avoiding a stone wall and trees, I made enough of a gap for the oncoming overtaking driver, she didn't make through though the gap , perhaps for the same reason she failed the breathalyser test.

The 75 kept stable, took the impact on the Front headlight , rear nearside quarter clipped the wall as it torqued round, I came to rest dead straight a few metres further on. Airbag didn't deploy though. I was well shaken, and boy does the adrenaline really flush through the body, no major injuries to report so far, despite a precautionary trip to A&E , but I feel like I've been lifting weights all day.

So what happens next?
I've to make a statement to the police tomorrow, their interest seems to be in prosecution of the other driver.

I guess the Insurance assessor will want to write the rover off at 12 years old and less than 100K on the clock, but it was driving like a dream, a genuine pleasure to drive.

I'ld like the time to get decent replacement over from the UK/NI (thats how I acquired my 75 to begin with ).
Theres a club member nearby in a near identical estate has probably had the spare parts jackpot, especially as he's been looking for an auto box.

Anyway, bit of a sad day,the loss of the nicest car I ever owned but at the same time I was glad to be in it at the time.

Niall

MangoMan · 9th November 2013, 17:22

Terribly sorry to hear this news Niall - but the main thing is you are OK! - Maybe with a bit of luck it won't be written-off.......

Stay well.

myrover2013 · 9th November 2013, 17:24

So Sorry to hear this Niall, i hate it that we drive our pride and joy, pay our way in life, just for insurance company's to write us off , I hope you can get it fixed, and the police through the book at the other driver

Hogwarzt · 9th November 2013, 17:26

glad youre ok! Clearly the other drivers fault and I think its illegal to cross the solid line???

regards

DanBGT · 9th November 2013, 17:31

Im terrible sorry to hear about your pride and joy. Main thing is you are still here with us to tell of the story. Hopefully the insurance wont write her off and you will be back driving around in her.

Solid white lines are not to be crossed under any circumstance from what i remeber of the highway code :/

Ken B · 9th November 2013, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hogwarzt

glad youre ok! Clearly the other drivers fault and I think its illegal to cross the solid line???

regards

and drunk...

Glad you are ok these cars are very good at keeping the occupants safe
This goes to prove you never know what's round the next corner...

Lottysvdub · 9th November 2013, 17:38

Sorry to hear the news of the damage to your car but at least your ok and walked away from the horrible accident .
The police will be after your statement so they can prosecute the idiot driver .
Insurance companies write cars off for a past time , mainly due to the labour costs to repair your car ....
It's a sad day for you but your car has done its job fantastically .... You walked away from a nasty accident .

windrush · 9th November 2013, 18:30

So sad to hear your news Niall but the main thing is that you are safe I hope that your car is back on the road soonest

TR75 · 9th November 2013, 19:22

This is such a frustrating situation!

Like others, I echo the fact that the main thing is you're Ok. Still, it won't bring your pride and joy back which is the most annoying part of the situation.

I think when incidents like this happen - the other driver being clearly in the wrong; crossing a white line and over the limit, that insurance companies should bring the car back up to scratch no matter what. Even if it is an 'old' car - you have maintained it meticulously and the price it costs to repair should be applied to the other drivers premium!

Grrrrr!

Saga Lout · 9th November 2013, 19:23

Another one to be written off...It looks like you have some delayed injuries to show themselves as yet, see what kind of night you have! If you wake with muscle pains you got hurt and you should see your Doctor asap..I've let a few idiots off without making claims against them but, if you get pain you should make a claim against them, as she was drunk you won't have a problem making your point. Go for it, the money will replace your car...

9th November 2013, 17:17	#1
njb Avid contributor Connie SE Tourer Automatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kildare Posts: 120 Thanks: 41 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Crashed this morning,what to do. Hi all, After 14 months of a owning my splendid 75 estate, I crashed this morning. I couldn't avoid on oncoming car that had crossed a solid white line round a hilly bend. Best I could do was keep hard over, avoiding a stone wall and trees, I made enough of a gap for the oncoming overtaking driver, she didn't make through though the gap , perhaps for the same reason she failed the breathalyser test. The 75 kept stable, took the impact on the Front headlight , rear nearside quarter clipped the wall as it torqued round, I came to rest dead straight a few metres further on. Airbag didn't deploy though. I was well shaken, and boy does the adrenaline really flush through the body, no major injuries to report so far, despite a precautionary trip to A&E , but I feel like I've been lifting weights all day. So what happens next? I've to make a statement to the police tomorrow, their interest seems to be in prosecution of the other driver. I guess the Insurance assessor will want to write the rover off at 12 years old and less than 100K on the clock, but it was driving like a dream, a genuine pleasure to drive. I'ld like the time to get decent replacement over from the UK/NI (thats how I acquired my 75 to begin with ). Theres a club member nearby in a near identical estate has probably had the spare parts jackpot, especially as he's been looking for an auto box. Anyway, bit of a sad day,the loss of the nicest car I ever owned but at the same time I was glad to be in it at the time. Niall __________________ Jobs done : salvage many parts from the crashed zircon : On the Chagall; epoxied the intercooler, new Rainsports, new dampers,reseated loose injector,replaced windscreen sensor, new front suspension legs, new MAF, PCV, 4 Pagid discs, cleaned EGR, serviced, new sony head. To do: refurb injectors, body work, fan, thermostat.

9th November 2013, 17:22	#2
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	Terribly sorry to hear this news Niall - but the main thing is you are OK! - Maybe with a bit of luck it won't be written-off....... Stay well. __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

9th November 2013, 17:24	#3
myrover2013 Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE in copper leaf red Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NORWICH Posts: 1,527 Thanks: 510 Thanked 134 Times in 111 Posts	So Sorry to hear this Niall, i hate it that we drive our pride and joy, pay our way in life, just for insurance company's to write us off , I hope you can get it fixed, and the police through the book at the other driver __________________ http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...h.jpg~original

9th November 2013, 17:31	#5
DanBGT Regular poster MG ZT-T 180, MGB GT 3.5 V8 Sebring, Rover 75 CDTi Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Murrow Posts: 74 Thanks: 8 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Im terrible sorry to hear about your pride and joy. Main thing is you are still here with us to tell of the story. Hopefully the insurance wont write her off and you will be back driving around in her. Solid white lines are not to be crossed under any circumstance from what i remeber of the highway code :/ __________________ "Your only supposed to blow the ****** doors off"

9th November 2013, 17:38	#7
Lottysvdub Loves to post MG ZT Raven Black Beastie Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 354 Thanks: 189 Thanked 45 Times in 40 Posts	Sorry to hear the news of the damage to your car but at least your ok and walked away from the horrible accident . The police will be after your statement so they can prosecute the idiot driver . Insurance companies write cars off for a past time , mainly due to the labour costs to repair your car .... It's a sad day for you but your car has done its job fantastically .... You walked away from a nasty accident . __________________ Raven Black 160 t ..... No 79 of 130 Trophy Blue ZT 180 Trophy Yellow ZR Volcano Orange MGF Real name Ian

9th November 2013, 17:26	#4
Hogwarzt Gets stuck in MG ZT CDTI 170BHP, PUG CC 180 Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leeds Posts: 659 Thanks: 4 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	glad youre ok! Clearly the other drivers fault and I think its illegal to cross the solid line??? regards

9th November 2013, 18:30	#8
windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	So sad to hear your news Niall but the main thing is that you are safe I hope that your car is back on the road soonest __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

9th November 2013, 19:22	#9
TR75 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Launceston Posts: 1,567 Thanks: 169 Thanked 166 Times in 134 Posts	This is such a frustrating situation! Like others, I echo the fact that the main thing is you're Ok. Still, it won't bring your pride and joy back which is the most annoying part of the situation. I think when incidents like this happen - the other driver being clearly in the wrong; crossing a white line and over the limit, that insurance companies should bring the car back up to scratch no matter what. Even if it is an 'old' car - you have maintained it meticulously and the price it costs to repair should be applied to the other drivers premium! Grrrrr! __________________ You've just been ROVERtaken

9th November 2013, 19:23	#10
Saga Lout This is my second home MG ZT and Rover 75, Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wigan Posts: 3,276 Thanks: 2,556 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,037 Posts	Yet Again... Another one to be written off...It looks like you have some delayed injuries to show themselves as yet, see what kind of night you have! If you wake with muscle pains you got hurt and you should see your Doctor asap..I've let a few idiots off without making claims against them but, if you get pain you should make a claim against them, as she was drunk you won't have a problem making your point. Go for it, the money will replace your car...