Ouch!!

PEJO · 8th August 2016, 14:05

Just parked my car in what I thought was a clear space in Waitrose Oundle.
Returned home to find that someone had crunched into the offside of my front bumper causing a large dent and pushing in the fog light

.
The only time I was not in the car was in the waitrose park and I had deliberately as usual parked away from any other vehicles.
This almost certainly means a replacement bumper.

If anyone knows where I can get a replacement Mk1 starlight silver (MMB) front bumper I would be very grateful. If not silver then I suppose that I could have one repainted to match.
Thanks in anticipation Peter

Parker · 8th August 2016, 14:13

This is just so annoying, whoever did that must have known and then quickly did a runner before you returned. Hopefully one of the traders here can help.

It maybe worth asking Waitrose if there is any CCTV available, you never know.

Hope you get your pride and joy sorted very soon.

PEJO · 8th August 2016, 14:24

I've been trying to contact Waitrose to see if there is any CCTV but cannot get a reply (not by a human anyway)

PEJO · 8th August 2016, 14:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by PEJO

Just parked my car in what I thought was a clear space in Waitrose Oundle.
Returned home to find that someone had crunched into the offside of my front bumper causing a large dent and pushing in the fog light

.
The only time I was not in the car was in the waitrose park and I had deliberately as usual parked away from any other vehicles.
This almost certainly means a replacement bumper.

If anyone knows where I can get a replacement Mk1 starlight silver (MMB) front bumper I would be very grateful. If not silver then I suppose that I could have one repainted to match.
Thanks in anticipation Peter

Hope that this gives photo's ??

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ry4xnfjz6y...51618.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/71puoqw9wd...51626.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6xr5yxjsvr...16.31.jpg?dl=0

Parker · 8th August 2016, 14:29

Pop into the store, these larger retailers are surprisingly accommodating, its worth a try. You may well not get anywhere but at least you can't say you didn't give it a go.

EDIT: Really wow, like the other driver didn't know they did that

PEJO · 8th August 2016, 16:40

Well maybe not quite as bad as I thought.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3pxapicfwa...58-12.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/56gq9kyo1w...58-10.jpg?dl=0

My local mechanic has pushed out the damaged area (with the help of a heat gun I think)

So I may get away with some repair and respray without having to change the bumper.
Peter

squire · 8th August 2016, 17:34

Nice result considering the earlier pictures.

Parker · 8th August 2016, 18:39

Result, chrome trim looks fine too.

8th August 2016, 14:05	#1
PEJO Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Conn SE V6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wistow Cambs. Posts: 148 Thanks: 25 Thanked 15 Times in 5 Posts	Ouch!! Just parked my car in what I thought was a clear space in Waitrose Oundle. Returned home to find that someone had crunched into the offside of my front bumper causing a large dent and pushing in the fog light. The only time I was not in the car was in the waitrose park and I had deliberately as usual parked away from any other vehicles. This almost certainly means a replacement bumper. If anyone knows where I can get a replacement Mk1 starlight silver (MMB) front bumper I would be very grateful. If not silver then I suppose that I could have one repainted to match. Thanks in anticipation Peter

8th August 2016, 14:13	#2
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	This is just so annoying, whoever did that must have known and then quickly did a runner before you returned. Hopefully one of the traders here can help. It maybe worth asking Waitrose if there is any CCTV available, you never know. Hope you get your pride and joy sorted very soon. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

8th August 2016, 14:29	#5
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Pop into the store, these larger retailers are surprisingly accommodating, its worth a try. You may well not get anywhere but at least you can't say you didn't give it a go. EDIT: Really wow, like the other driver didn't know they did that __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

8th August 2016, 18:39	#8
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Result, chrome trim looks fine too. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

8th August 2016, 14:24	#3
PEJO Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Conn SE V6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wistow Cambs. Posts: 148 Thanks: 25 Thanked 15 Times in 5 Posts	I've been trying to contact Waitrose to see if there is any CCTV but cannot get a reply (not by a human anyway)

8th August 2016, 16:40	#6
PEJO Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Conn SE V6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wistow Cambs. Posts: 148 Thanks: 25 Thanked 15 Times in 5 Posts	Well maybe not quite as bad as I thought. https://www.dropbox.com/s/3pxapicfwa...58-12.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/56gq9kyo1w...58-10.jpg?dl=0 My local mechanic has pushed out the damaged area (with the help of a heat gun I think) So I may get away with some repair and respray without having to change the bumper. Peter

8th August 2016, 17:34	#7
squire Posted a thing or two MGB GT, 2 Morris Minor Travellers Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bilston Posts: 1,669 Thanks: 1,610 Thanked 497 Times in 370 Posts	Nice result considering the earlier pictures.