Just had a crash :(

[Bennett]

so after 4yrs clean driving i had my first accident today

Went to turn right into a side street, looked up the road which looked clear, looked into the junction and began my manover. Bang.... moped drives straight into the side of me. Straight up didnt see him, mixture of bright sunlight and not having a second glance unfortunatly.

Pulled up and made sure he was ok, which he was thankfully. Did all the formal stuff with details etc. Just had the police round and its a case of due care and attention. Bit shook up about it all as ive never been involved in one before.

Looking at not using insurance companies which the lad and his dad are happy to do, so will thankfully get to keep the car. Does anyone know how much for a new rear panel and spray. Ive looked underneath the car and it all seems straight and undamaged. Think its just panel damage.



anyone know a decent bodyshop in the mansfield area?

James.

 

[EllD90]

Unlucky mate, I'd guess you're looking at about £1000 to repair that. Sh*t happens, at least you can admit you were in the wrong! Hopefully the police don't prosecute you. And thankfully moped man wasn't hurt. It's not nice being in accidents

 

[Unrepentant]

Go through insurance

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Go through insurance

They WILL right it off if he does.

Speak to Gally on here, hes an assesor in insurance he will tell you roughly what to pay

 

[barker22]

how did the police get involved, did you or the lad call them. if he did then its a bit bad, i know uve made a c**k up but u have agreed to sort it, they may give you points for something like that.

 

[Curtis!]

Quite a bit probably!

I'll have those F1's if you split the car.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

how did the police get involved, did you or the lad call them. if he did then its a bit bad, i know uve made a c**k up but u have agreed to sort it, they may give you points for something like that.

Doubtful tbh.

Ive done alot worse and i mean alot and never got any points.

It will be discretion but for simply pulling out at a junction i cant see it tbh, especially if the lad wasnt injured, these things happen unfortunatley

 

[barker22]

Go through insurance

take it you never saw the other thread where the guy went through insurance and it wasnt even his fault, basically for being a c**t he ended up bein done over and out of pocket.
stay away from insurance unless its mangled.

 

[clairemae]

They WILL right it off if he does.

Speak to Gally on here, hes an assesor in insurance he will tell you roughly what to pay

i had my rear quarter smashed like that and a front end smash a few month ago and they didn't write it off, dont think my car is worth that much more than this so i dunno.


Glad to hear the driver on the bike is ok.

 

[Bennett]

i rang the police myself to report the incident, speaking to the copper im a prime candidate for the driver improvement scheme so ill pay a couple hundred quid and have no points. Im only tpft on my insurance so either way my car aint gettin repaired but by not going through i get to keep my no claims. Hopefully ill get it done slightly cheaper as i know a decent sprayer just need to get the panel and skirt sourced and fitted.

I am really gutted but it was over so quick i was just shaking when i got out the car. It was a massive relief to see the rider up on his feet and talking tho

 

[barker22]

Doubtful tbh.

Ive done alot worse and i mean alot and never got any points.

It will be discretion but for simply pulling out at a junction i cant see it tbh, especially if the lad wasnt injured, these things happen unfortunatley

y would they go to the house tho
edit: just seen the guys next post

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

i had my rear quarter smashed like that and a front end smash a few month ago and they didn't write it off, dont think my car is worth that much more than this so i dunno.


Glad to hear the driver on the bike is ok.

Well its a Phase 1 and probably 8-9 years old now. 3 quarter panels are very expensive and difficult to repair as i understand it.

I may be wrong mate just speaking from experience

 

[barker22]

i rang the police myself to report the incident, speaking to the copper im a prime candidate for the driver improvement scheme so ill pay a couple hundred quid and have no points. Im only tpft on my insurance so either way my car aint gettin repaired but by not going through i get to keep my no claims. Hopefully ill get it done slightly cheaper as i know a decent sprayer just need to get the panel and skirt sourced and fitted.

I am really gutted but it was over so quick i was just shaking when i got out the car. It was a massive relief to see the rider up on his feet and talking tho

bit of a bad call that mate i would say.

 

[iimushroomzii]

They WILL right it off if he does.

Speak to Gally on here, hes an assesor in insurance he will tell you roughly what to pay

No they wont. They replaced and sprayed my rear quarter and my car is worth sub 2k

 

[Bennett]

bit of a bad call that mate i would say.

There were alot of witnesses as it happaned outside the local pub and im well known so i figured best to report it than have the police knocking and asking why i didnt.

 

[EllD90]

Well done for doing the honest thing!

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

No they wont. They replaced and sprayed my rear quarter and my car is worth sub 2k

Like i say, just speaking from experience.

 

[iimushroomzii]

I'll dig out my invoices for you now mate and see how much the job was

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

I'll dig out my invoices for you now mate and see how much the job was

Quotes will differ from garage to grage so will not make much difference?

Edit; looking at it it doesnt look too bad actually?

 

[barker22]

If you do not exchange details at the scene, you must report your car accident at a police station or to a police constable as soon as you can,

just taken off sum insurance website thing, you dont have to report it as above, only if you dont exchange details. but as said at least youre honest.

 

[iimushroomzii]

Quotes will differ from garage to grage so will not make much difference?

Edit; looking at it it doesnt look too bad actually?

I know but it'll give him a rough idea. Like he asked.

 

[iimushroomzii]

£358 for the panel and plastic moulding
£1065 for fitting and spraying.

 

[Bennett]

But with the amount of witnesses who were all shouting to rind the police and an ambulance my hand was pretty much forced. Either way the police were getting involved. Atleast this way i show the police that im an honest driver, which will help me get on the course.

 

[Bennett]

£358 for the panel and plastic moulding
£1065 for fitting and spraying.

the fitting and spraying i may be able to get sorted by a friend so it may not end up too bad.... i hope.

 

[iimushroomzii]

Aye shouldn't be too bad. Thats the panel from Renault too, im sure you could get a pattern part for less than 1/2 the price

 

[EllD90]

Rear 1/4 is the one part I'd want genuine. Don't want that to not line up correctly! See if the bloke on here "West Renault" can sort out a cheap part.

 

[barker22]

Aye shouldn't be too bad. Thats the panel from Renault too, im sure you could get a pattern part for less than 1/2 the price

is that the full rear 1/4 panel. will that be similar to the price for a 182 one then, i xpected it to be lots more.

 

[iimushroomzii]

is that the full rear 1/4 panel. will that be similar to the price for a 182 one then, i xpected it to be lots more.

Yep full panel , be exactly the same as a 182 one!

 

[pocketacer]

If you get the parts I do a dude near fourways pub that does mint resprays cheap did my 182 drivers door, then puit it on and changed the glass for about 200

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

If you get the parts I do a dude near fourways pub that does mint resprays cheap did my 182 drivers door, then puit it on and changed the glass for about 200

Pics?

 

[Mells]

WTF you've been done for due care etc etc??

You've obviously talked to much to the police old bean?

 

[Bennett]

WTF you've been done for due care etc etc??

You've obviously talked to much to the police old bean?

witness reports concluded that it was my fault for not seeing him, it didnt really matter what i said.

 

[Sam]

how did the police get involved, did you or the lad call them. if he did then its a bit bad, i know uve made a c**k up but u have agreed to sort it, they may give you points for something like that.

Its against the law if you dont inform the police of an accident i thought.

 

[EllD90]

It's illegal to speed....

 

[Unrepentant]

witness reports concluded that it was my fault for not seeing him, it didnt really matter what i said.

Let's be honest here...

You didn't take enought care and attention to see and make sure it was safe to turn, that's a fact because you turned when you shouldn't have. So getting done for driving without due care and attention is completly correct

the fact you didn't intentionally knock him off is irrelevant and it's just your good luck you didn't hurt him.

 

[D4N13L]

The police only need to be involved if there is an injury or damage to roadside furniture

 

[barker22]

Yep full panel , be exactly the same as a 182 one!

so y the hell do people bang on about cars being written off when the rear 1/4 is damged.

 

[barker22]

Let's be honest here...

You didn't take enought care and attention to see and make sure it was safe to turn, that's a fact because you turned when you shouldn't have. So getting done for driving without due care and attention is completly correct

the fact you didn't intentionally knock him off is irrelevant and it's just your good luck you didn't hurt him.

i dont agree really, surely every accident that happens then whoever is to blame should get points/fine etc. s**t happens, thats y we pay insurance.

 

[Bennett]

Let's be honest here...

You didn't take enought care and attention to see and make sure it was safe to turn, that's a fact because you turned when you shouldn't have. So getting done for driving without due care and attention is completly correct

the fact you didn't intentionally knock him off is irrelevant and it's just your good luck you didn't hurt him.

I accept that i should have seen him, but through a mixture of bright sunshine on a silver ped, temporary road furniture blocking my view and not double checking, i didnt. Im not too fussed about the police being involved, if i was on the ped i would expect the same. The worst part is the cost to me and the fact that he could have been injured alot worse. I DO count myself lucky it wasnt worse.

This is the first time in my four years of driving that ive even been involved in an accident never mind caused one, it was a split second decision that i got wrong. At the end of the day ive been very lucky and im thankful for that. Im an honest guy and no when to hold my hands up and admit that im in the wrong. Honesty makes for an easier life in my oppinion.

 

[Ollie82.]

It was an accident. Accidents due to lack of attention happen EVERY day.
I think for everyone to jump on the bandwagon and flame this lad is a typical CS reaction to this type of thread.
Sheep follow sheep after all.

Call it a sharp incline on the learning curve.
And in future, if i were you Bennet, i'd think twice about posting up something like this (god forbid you do of course)
Even if you were up front and honest, weren't speeding or drunk....you'll still get treated the same.....with ridicule.