Miss March is off the road...literally!

andyjshaw · 19th December 2009, 13:45

Unfortunately "Miss March" (see club's 2009 calendar) took a sideways journey off road and down a ditch yesterday also hitting a tree for good measure on the way! The recovery vehicle couldn't get it out initially as there wasn't enough grip on the road so they had to get the heavy machinery out!
I am now awaiting the assessor's report on Monday to see what the damage is. Will then have to make a decision as I reckon it could be borderline write-off given labour costs these days. Hopefully I can get her back as she is much loved!

Thanks to Bucks County Council for not putting a major route (that TomTom takes everyone down!) on their gritting map.

pab · 19th December 2009, 13:54

hope your ok..looks and sounds horrific

navrac · 19th December 2009, 14:26

Sorry to hear about your news, we know how you feel.

We lost 'Letty' on a corner last night - same thing, in that the council had 'dropped' the road from the gritting list this year- we also know one of the gritting sub-contractors who were told their services weren't required.
It's an A road joining two major A roads and the only access for 12 villages.

What makes it worse was the interview on radio 4 about gritting yesterday where they said they were on top of it after last year and all councils now have a minimum of 6 days supply. I didn't realise that they had 6 days supply by only gritting half as much....

andyjshaw · 19th December 2009, 14:47

I fine thanks. What really rubs salt (or lack of it) into the wound was that as I was walking home afterwards, a gritting lorry came down the road from one end to the other with it's gritter turned off...as soon as it go to the end of the road he turned it on again - absolutely mindless!

AURORA MG · 10th January 2010, 20:07

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Originally Posted by navrac

Sorry to hear about your news, we know how you feel.

We lost 'Letty' on a corner last night - same thing, in that the council had 'dropped' the road from the gritting list this year- we also know one of the gritting sub-contractors who were told their services weren't required.
It's an A road joining two major A roads and the only access for 12 villages.

What makes it worse was the interview on radio 4 about gritting yesterday where they said they were on top of it after last year and all councils now have a minimum of 6 days supply. I didn't realise that they had 6 days supply by only gritting half as much....

What was the outcome of your car? Was it saved hopefully?

andyjshaw · 10th January 2010, 21:01

Not sure what the insurance co. will do with it. I doubt they'll scrap it as it's in good condition. I hope it will become a suitable donor for other ZT enthusiasts.

Rabett_Rover · 10th January 2010, 21:04

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Originally Posted by andyjshaw

Not sure what the insurance co. will do with it. I doubt they'll scrap it as it's in good condition. I hope it will become a suitable donor for other ZT enthusiasts.

It will appear on somewhere like copart I think.

Jürgen · 19th December 2009, 15:01

Sorry to see this, Andy. I hope it isn't a write off.

sworks · 19th December 2009, 17:02

Glad your ok

trebor · 19th December 2009, 17:18

this is so sad and a warning to all to be extra careful in this weather, its easy in the comfort and warmth of the 75 to forget whats going on outside the car, not snowing where i live but still cold, i always keep an eye on the outside temperature on the dash and as soon as it drops below freezing time to slow down even more.

I hope its not catching, my conny was Miss April in the same calendar

19th December 2009, 13:45	#1
andyjshaw Avid contributor None at the moment Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 188 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Miss March is off the road...literally! Unfortunately "Miss March" (see club's 2009 calendar) took a sideways journey off road and down a ditch yesterday also hitting a tree for good measure on the way! The recovery vehicle couldn't get it out initially as there wasn't enough grip on the road so they had to get the heavy machinery out! I am now awaiting the assessor's report on Monday to see what the damage is. Will then have to make a decision as I reckon it could be borderline write-off given labour costs these days. Hopefully I can get her back as she is much loved! Thanks to Bucks County Council for not putting a major route (that TomTom takes everyone down!) on their gritting map.

19th December 2009, 15:01	#8
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trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	this is so sad and a warning to all to be extra careful in this weather, its easy in the comfort and warmth of the 75 to forget whats going on outside the car, not snowing where i live but still cold, i always keep an eye on the outside temperature on the dash and as soon as it drops below freezing time to slow down even more. I hope its not catching, my conny was Miss April in the same calendar __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

19th December 2009, 13:54	#2
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	hope your ok..looks and sounds horrific

19th December 2009, 14:26	#3
navrac Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Conn SE CDTI facelift Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Suffolk Posts: 387 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorry to hear about your news, we know how you feel. We lost 'Letty' on a corner last night - same thing, in that the council had 'dropped' the road from the gritting list this year- we also know one of the gritting sub-contractors who were told their services weren't required. It's an A road joining two major A roads and the only access for 12 villages. What makes it worse was the interview on radio 4 about gritting yesterday where they said they were on top of it after last year and all councils now have a minimum of 6 days supply. I didn't realise that they had 6 days supply by only gritting half as much....

19th December 2009, 14:47	#4
andyjshaw Avid contributor None at the moment Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 188 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I fine thanks. What really rubs salt (or lack of it) into the wound was that as I was walking home afterwards, a gritting lorry came down the road from one end to the other with it's gritter turned off...as soon as it go to the end of the road he turned it on again - absolutely mindless!

10th January 2010, 21:01	#6
andyjshaw Avid contributor None at the moment Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 188 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not sure what the insurance co. will do with it. I doubt they'll scrap it as it's in good condition. I hope it will become a suitable donor for other ZT enthusiasts.