urgent advice please - accident

BRG190 Pete · 12th January 2008, 12:48

Hi All

You just couldn't make it up. I am absolutely gutted at the moment.

Went and bought my ZT in BRG this morning. Absolutely pristine condition, with only 15k on the clock.

Got the car home, driving locally, some idiot in a van has driven into the side of me. He pulled out of a side road straight into the side of my car.

I think it needs a new driver's side wing and front bumper, plus there's something wrong with the steering.

So my question is : will it be easy to source a new bumper and wing? I'm with Norwich Union - I'm just about to call them but I'm wary about using authorised repairers.

To a certain extent, it feels like my dream has already faded. I deliberately found a fantastic looking car with no accident damage and it's just spoiled now.

Mike · 12th January 2008, 13:41

What a nightmare - really sorry to hear that

X Part who provide all the panels and parts have a service for any owner who is told that parts cannot be got. It aims to avoid unnecessary write off's etc. I'll have a hunt and dig out the number to ring, just in case.

hth

Mike · 12th January 2008, 13:49

ps a quick call to Rimmer Bros on Monday should reassure you on a bumper and wing. They are the place most members get parts from and are very helpful. iirc ask for Gary and tell him you are a club member.

www.rimmerbros.co.uk

Graham1961 · 12th January 2008, 14:03

Hi primera man. Sorry to read about this sad incident, the good news is wings and bumpers, lights are all available from Rimmer Bros as far as i know, they are listed in the catalog. Assuming there is no structural damage which might be "hidden" the car should be easily repaired, I don"t know if you can pick a trusted body repairer or whether it will be the insurance company that decide but all being well your car should come back as good as new. I know how you feel by the way its happened to me a good few years ago.

Kandyman · 12th January 2008, 14:18

X-Part run a programcalled "Close-Call"

Which is a scheme set up by X-Part to avoid Rover's and MG's being written off due to parts shortages and overpricing pricing.

rollsey1 · 12th January 2008, 14:30

Primera,
I can understand how you feel but stick with it and with the help and support here I'm sure you'll be back on the road soon.
Andy

amableson · 12th January 2008, 14:32

It all happened to me as well, i stopped to let a left hand drive lorry pass me on a narrow road and could only sit there as it took the whole of my drivers side off like a sardine tin. It was very well repaired by nationwide crash repair i was insured with norwich union too. In fact this happened in 2005 and i had some slight marks on the paint last year and they took it back in and sorted it under warranty(they actually did a bit more than they should all praise to them kept the customer happy tho'-ME)so dont be too cross it will all be ok in the end.

Gryphon · 12th January 2008, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

What a nightmare - really sorry to hear that

hth

you must be gutted

Zeb · 12th January 2008, 14:48

Very unfortunate....but if it is the right car it will be worth fixing...

I had my first ever new, new car (3 weeks old) torched.....It was about £150 off being a write-off....so they rebuilt it.

kaiser · 12th January 2008, 15:19

Find the right panel beater, it will be like new. Check on the repair as it progresses make sure you are happy.
Hope the dork in the truck will be demoted to a scooter delivery person!!!

12th January 2008, 12:48	#1
BRG190 Pete Avid contributor None at the moment Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wokingham Posts: 147 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	urgent advice please - accident Hi All You just couldn't make it up. I am absolutely gutted at the moment. Went and bought my ZT in BRG this morning. Absolutely pristine condition, with only 15k on the clock. Got the car home, driving locally, some idiot in a van has driven into the side of me. He pulled out of a side road straight into the side of my car. I think it needs a new driver's side wing and front bumper, plus there's something wrong with the steering. So my question is : will it be easy to source a new bumper and wing? I'm with Norwich Union - I'm just about to call them but I'm wary about using authorised repairers. To a certain extent, it feels like my dream has already faded. I deliberately found a fantastic looking car with no accident damage and it's just spoiled now.

12th January 2008, 13:41	#2
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	What a nightmare - really sorry to hear that X Part who provide all the panels and parts have a service for any owner who is told that parts cannot be got. It aims to avoid unnecessary write off's etc. I'll have a hunt and dig out the number to ring, just in case. hth __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by Mike; 12th January 2008 at 13:50..

12th January 2008, 13:49	#3
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	ps a quick call to Rimmer Bros on Monday should reassure you on a bumper and wing. They are the place most members get parts from and are very helpful. iirc ask for Gary and tell him you are a club member. www.rimmerbros.co.uk __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

12th January 2008, 14:03	#4
Graham1961 Moderator / RS East Scotland Rover 75 1.8 Conn Se saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Berwick, East Lothian Posts: 4,738 Thanks: 4,143 Thanked 753 Times in 563 Posts	Urgent advice please accident Hi primera man. Sorry to read about this sad incident, the good news is wings and bumpers, lights are all available from Rimmer Bros as far as i know, they are listed in the catalog. Assuming there is no structural damage which might be "hidden" the car should be easily repaired, I don"t know if you can pick a trusted body repairer or whether it will be the insurance company that decide but all being well your car should come back as good as new. I know how you feel by the way its happened to me a good few years ago.

12th January 2008, 14:32	#7
amableson Gets stuck in Ex Rover 75 owner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston, Lincolnshire. Posts: 553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	It all happened to me as well, i stopped to let a left hand drive lorry pass me on a narrow road and could only sit there as it took the whole of my drivers side off like a sardine tin. It was very well repaired by nationwide crash repair i was insured with norwich union too. In fact this happened in 2005 and i had some slight marks on the paint last year and they took it back in and sorted it under warranty(they actually did a bit more than they should all praise to them kept the customer happy tho'-ME)so dont be too cross it will all be ok in the end. __________________ Regards Andrew.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

12th January 2008, 14:18	#5
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	X-Part run a programcalled "Close-Call" Which is a scheme set up by X-Part to avoid Rover's and MG's being written off due to parts shortages and overpricing pricing.

12th January 2008, 14:30	#6
rollsey1 Loves to post Honda Super Magna Join Date: May 2007 Location: Guildford Posts: 385 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Primera, I can understand how you feel but stick with it and with the help and support here I'm sure you'll be back on the road soon. Andy

12th January 2008, 14:48	#9
Zeb Banned MGZT V8 & ZTT 190+LPG Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Very unfortunate....but if it is the right car it will be worth fixing... I had my first ever new, new car (3 weeks old) torched.....It was about £150 off being a write-off....so they rebuilt it.

12th January 2008, 15:19	#10
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	Find the right panel beater, it will be like new. Check on the repair as it progresses make sure you are happy. Hope the dork in the truck will be demoted to a scooter delivery person!!!