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Mechanic crashed my car
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The Chubby Pirate
ClioSport Club Member
Golf R
Sorry but f**king lol at all you that are giving it >>>
"why are you complaining, the insurance will fix it..."
If it were my car id be taking them the whole nine yards, its nothing to do with the car its the principal of trust and them letting you down.
Im pretty damn sure that someone else crashing your car would sit well with you whilst you sit and fiddle your thumbs wondering if the front wing will match the quarter panel in colour...
None of this we can fix it and say nothing to the insurance company, id rather it be a write off and watch them squirm
"why are you complaining, the insurance will fix it..."
If it were my car id be taking them the whole nine yards, its nothing to do with the car its the principal of trust and them letting you down.
Im pretty damn sure that someone else crashing your car would sit well with you whilst you sit and fiddle your thumbs wondering if the front wing will match the quarter panel in colour...
None of this we can fix it and say nothing to the insurance company, id rather it be a write off and watch them squirm
The Chubby Pirate
ClioSport Club Member
Golf R
Ill bet your lady friend is over the moon eh? lol
Just messin mate, id be down there like a bear wae a sore head mate
Thats absolutley nae good to anyone! Aye okay it might have been an accident but tell them you want to pick the body-shop.
Just messin mate, id be down there like a bear wae a sore head mate
Thats absolutley nae good to anyone! Aye okay it might have been an accident but tell them you want to pick the body-shop.
The Chubby Pirate
ClioSport Club Member
Golf R
Or just go in with the claw hammer oot! lol
SC03OTT
ClioSport Club Member
Octavia vRS
tbh, its the people saying he was caining it that make me laugh. hardly a day goes by on this forum where someone posts up 'i was just going round a roundabout at 5mph honest, and i lost the back end'. and everyone is like 'oh my god, it must have been diesel/damp road'. so what we are saying is if it happens to one of us it was someone elses fault, but if its a mechanic it is 100% his fault.
Static Low
Thats true bud. Certainly. Id like to give the guy the benefit of the doubt though to be honest.. but i cant help but think the guy was wanting to have a wee bit of fun in my car. Thinking he could beast around in my 1.2 with no problems because hes used to driving focus st's and lots of other faster cars.
Some of the muppets on here may post that up but I'm not amongst them. Arse out = excessive speed for conditions, end of story.
Clio 182
Gutted for you m8 
I know I would be fuming!
All I can say is just make sure it gets repaired properly and nothing is bent underneath ... the last thing you want is you getting it back all looking ok and then a few months down the line it starts ripping the arse out of tyres etc, especially if he's hit your wheel.
Hope it gets sorted x
I know I would be fuming!All I can say is just make sure it gets repaired properly and nothing is bent underneath ... the last thing you want is you getting it back all looking ok and then a few months down the line it starts ripping the arse out of tyres etc, especially if he's hit your wheel.
Hope it gets sorted x
Octavia vRS tfsi
The "take to the cleaners" attitude will have to go gents. You won't actually take the chap to the cleaners. Remember that if you get a brief involved you have to cover the cost of the brief.
You are entitled to the car repaired/cost or replacement and maybe a bit of feel good money on top of that as a way of an apology. It sucks, but that's all you'll get. If the car was on the way/way back from an MOT centre then obviously it had been agreed to let the car out on the road with someone from the garage driving. Slightly different to them having taken the car without your knowledge etc.
Prior to repair or making any decision I would get an independent assessment of the damage done. Minimum.
The garage is going to cover this as cheaply as possible as it's coming from their money. You need an independent view of the damage caused.
If you're unhappy you could try the stance of getting the garage to buy the car off you etc....
You are entitled to the car repaired/cost or replacement and maybe a bit of feel good money on top of that as a way of an apology. It sucks, but that's all you'll get. If the car was on the way/way back from an MOT centre then obviously it had been agreed to let the car out on the road with someone from the garage driving. Slightly different to them having taken the car without your knowledge etc.
Prior to repair or making any decision I would get an independent assessment of the damage done. Minimum.
The garage is going to cover this as cheaply as possible as it's coming from their money. You need an independent view of the damage caused.
If you're unhappy you could try the stance of getting the garage to buy the car off you etc....
clio 182 black /gold
That sure is unlucky. How about getting some photos. When they ask what you are doing just say your doing?. Tell them your getting them for the newspaper. Im sure it would make a good headline. Just hope they correct it to manifactures standard.
My brothers Escort had been in for some work and people who he works with why where you driving like a tool around town in you company car? They damaged the car too broke bumper and other stuff.
My Nova was in for some work and it was seen sliding around a roundabout. i questioned them and the machanic got fired, because i discribed him to them.
My brothers Escort had been in for some work and people who he works with why where you driving like a tool around town in you company car? They damaged the car too broke bumper and other stuff.
My Nova was in for some work and it was seen sliding around a roundabout. i questioned them and the machanic got fired, because i discribed him to them.
mk2 slow. . .
of course you would be annoyed if someone crashed your car, especially if it was just getting a service and mot.
But what i would be more annoyed at is, well i dont know how bad it is etc fully. But i would want all the checks doen etc, check there is no twists in the chasis etc. BUT!! when you go to sell it depending on teh state it may be stated as a CAT D therefore you will loose out when you come to selling. As some insurance companies/buyers dont like this. I may be wrong, and as said i dont know how bad the damage is etc. But make sure all the checks are done, and dont ask for anything less. End of the day its your car, and you epect it to be returned exactly how you gave it to them!
Also some times things happen, and i agree i wrote my car offf 2 weeks ago, 15mph round a roundabout, diesel spillage on the road, and mines a complete right off. Yer he may of been kaining it, but hey may not of. Hes the only one who noes and he has to deal with the consequences now.
But what i would be more annoyed at is, well i dont know how bad it is etc fully. But i would want all the checks doen etc, check there is no twists in the chasis etc. BUT!! when you go to sell it depending on teh state it may be stated as a CAT D therefore you will loose out when you come to selling. As some insurance companies/buyers dont like this. I may be wrong, and as said i dont know how bad the damage is etc. But make sure all the checks are done, and dont ask for anything less. End of the day its your car, and you epect it to be returned exactly how you gave it to them!
Also some times things happen, and i agree i wrote my car offf 2 weeks ago, 15mph round a roundabout, diesel spillage on the road, and mines a complete right off. Yer he may of been kaining it, but hey may not of. Hes the only one who noes and he has to deal with the consequences now.
Static Low
Hi guys. Just back from the garage. Got to inspect the car in daylight with my dad and it isnt as bad as i thought. Front bumper isnt even broken. Its just off, two alloys have got a nick in them, one of my goodyear tyres are done though. Rear bumper is slightly bashed and the airbag is out the passenger seat.
The car was actually up on the ramp being inspected when i got there. There seeems to be no damage to the structure/frame work at all.
A new front bumper has been ordered and they have also got me a 172 rear bumper instead of the dynamique one. They are going to straighten out my sills aswell and sort them as i have asked them too. The service with plugs and MOT is free of charge and i have to take my car back to them for its next service free of charge aswell. I might also be getting the sidestrips and front plastic on the front bumper colourcoded from them also free of charge. I have also thrown in the idea of two 172 seats for the front as theyre going to be replacing the passenger one. Another goodwill gesture. Alloys will be getting sorted and powedercoated again aswell as a new goodyear tyre.
Should have the car back within a week.
Quite happy with that i think.
And.. the ford puma is rapid comapred to the 1.2 lol
The car was actually up on the ramp being inspected when i got there. There seeems to be no damage to the structure/frame work at all.
A new front bumper has been ordered and they have also got me a 172 rear bumper instead of the dynamique one. They are going to straighten out my sills aswell and sort them as i have asked them too. The service with plugs and MOT is free of charge and i have to take my car back to them for its next service free of charge aswell. I might also be getting the sidestrips and front plastic on the front bumper colourcoded from them also free of charge. I have also thrown in the idea of two 172 seats for the front as theyre going to be replacing the passenger one. Another goodwill gesture. Alloys will be getting sorted and powedercoated again aswell as a new goodyear tyre.
Should have the car back within a week.
Quite happy with that i think.
And.. the ford puma is rapid comapred to the 1.2 lol
The Chubby Pirate
ClioSport Club Member
Golf R
Puma is a fantastic car!
FRP ftw!
FRP ftw!
Static Low
dont have a clue bud
Personally I would say I don't want it back and tell them you want the market value of the vehicle.
I'm not sure how feasible it is but that would be what I wanted.
It's not your fault they crashed it - if the car was unsafe to drive they shouldn't have taken it out.
Some mechanic once said to me that Williams of yours is quick isn't it when I collected my car - I thought you cheeky c**t.
I'm not sure how feasible it is but that would be what I wanted.
It's not your fault they crashed it - if the car was unsafe to drive they shouldn't have taken it out.
Some mechanic once said to me that Williams of yours is quick isn't it when I collected my car - I thought you cheeky c**t.
clio rs
You paid good money for ur car, why shud u end up with a recorded car. Tell the garage u want it repaired plus the difference in value between a recorded and hpi clear car...also make a claim that it has made u depressed & metally stressed you out. See your GP to build a good case. If ur going round in circles get in touch with a claims company & theyll push the case forward for you
You'll have it back in a couple of days buddy and although it isn't the point I'm sure once its all fixed up and looking fresh you will feel happier again
Static Low
You'll have it back in a couple of days buddy and although it isn't the point I'm sure once its all fixed up and looking fresh you will feel happier again
exactly bud
.back seats oot and white cage in
Mk6 Fiesta Zs
when has it ever sat out the front of your house? :rasp:
Static Low
clio rs
being ur pride & joy the truth is when it does get fixed & looking all nice again in ur driveway, you will be put off the car & proberly want to sell it. Youll also feel put off doing upgrades on the car, as to why spend big money on upgrades & expensive service money when the car will be worth under market value.
Static Low
Its all one to me bud. Il be keeping the car, even if i buy a new one next year.
White Sti Hatch
You can say that about any car though no matter what car you buy 9/10 time when you sell it youll lose out !
Saab 93 Aero Wagon
Only just seen this thread. My god....if i had a call from any garage looking after my car to say a mechanic had crashed it, i'd hit the fecking stratosphere!
And to see comments like "oh but whats the fuss? The insurance will cover it" is fecking insensitive to be honest.
Im sure if those people were in the same boat, they'd be mortified.
Anyway, i hope you get it back in better condition than before it went in!
And to see comments like "oh but whats the fuss? The insurance will cover it" is fecking insensitive to be honest.
Im sure if those people were in the same boat, they'd be mortified.
Anyway, i hope you get it back in better condition than before it went in!
clio rs
if 9/10 u loose out when selling a car i must be the lucky one - iv mainly made atleast 500-800 pounds when selling my cars but thats mostly vw mk1 & mk2 golf gti
Static Low
White Sti Hatch
those cars are wanted though im on about your first car you mod the way you like your going to lose out your second car may go the same, im not trying to get into an argument about this ffs.
what garage was it mate? such as shame as from seeing it in the flesh it was mint
