Write off??

[Djw John]

We reckon so

Djw Daves gf was sitting in a queue at some traffic lights waiting to go on to a roundabout the other day and a Suzuki Jimny came round the corner complelty out of control and hit her. Luckily the car took all the damage and other than getting a big fright she is fine.

Reckon the chances of insurance fixing it are very very slim

 

[Dan Page]

yep, i'd guess thats a right off

 

[JonnyM]

yup as above, gutted mate, glad everyone was ok though,

 

[Pat_986]

Its Goodnight I would say:dapprove:

 

[R20 CWH]

unless theres a bucket of clio spares around for much cheapness it could be game over

 

[Bluebeard]

fcuk me, its grim up north!

Seriously though, that is s**t, especially when its not your own fault, but that is deffo a write off.

 

[Jonaldinho]

Bad

 

[Ali]

100% write off john.

 

[Djw John]

Yup thought so Oh well, just have to find her something else!

 

[GarethM]

yeah looks to be a write off

good job the car took it not his gf though

 

[craigp172cup]

in my opinion, it wouldnt cost too much to fix up!! im currently fixing up mk2 clio with similar damage, only the door needed replacing. got the fron wing for like 20 quid, door for 75(rip off) and a few other things. the post needed knocking out a bit also, but knew someone to do it

 

[craigp172cup]

where abouts you from? im in central scotland and have loads of numbers of scrappys that would have plenty of spares, its whether you can repair it yorself though

 

[Djw John]

Yeah wouldnt cost much with 2nd hand parts but the inusrance go for brand new parts. That and we dont know hos much damdage teh suspension etc took as the car hit the wheel directly. Doubt its even worth buying it back

 

[davebem]

Yup I agree, thats a write off . As for the Suzuki Jimny my gf has one and the handling is absolutly dreadful :S , in 2WD mode they are rear wheel driven and with the short wheelbase, tall height and bouncy suspension Im not suprised someone lost control of one. Was it wet by any chance? (still there pretty impressive off road!).

 

[Djw John]

Central Scotland and we've been to all the scrappies at one time or another! We could fix it ourselves but whats the point! Its not like shes gonna loose out on a big wad of cash. Theres quite a few other bodywork issues as well craig

 

[Djw John]

Yup I agree, thats a write off . As for the Suzuki Jimny my gf has one and the handling is absolutly dreadful :S , in 2WD mode they are rear wheel driven and with the short wheelbase, tall height and bouncy suspension Im not suprised someone lost control of one. Was it wet by any chance? (still there pretty impressive off road!).

Daves mum used to have one and it was easilty teh worst handling car Ive ever driven!! For the reasons you say but her one was also auto! I was once going round a roundabout and accelrated gently, it dropped a gear and did a huge slide that thankfuly I had the time and space to catch! This guy didnt. And it was dry but had been raining overnight

 

[Leeshez]

Yes it looks like a write off

 

[LadySarah]

Nightmare, glad she's okay though

 

[Ad]

Glad shes ok. But as others said, definitley a total loss.

 

[bunzee]

shame, but as everyone's said at least she's OK.

 

[_Kenny_]

glad she is alright mate, where did that happen abouts?

 

[PS autoshine]

at least she's alright.why would you care if the car was written off anyway.cant have been to attached to that nail.
sorry but i'm right aren't i.

 

[Djw John]

Thanks for the concern folks.
Kenny, just waiting to go onto Newbridge roundabout towards Edinburgh. Happened Tuesday morning.

Pete, what a nice guy you are, Im glad that you've always had the money to get exactly what you want in life. Unfortunatly not all of us do, some of us are even in debt! I know I know, it really is shocking but anyway back to the case in point, she was attached to the car, it being her first it seems pretty natural to be. But oh well, maybe something else soon, be good if its the next car is as realible as this one was.

 

[PS autoshine]

sorry m8,but she'll be able to get another one,especially as you must have picked up a bit of clio knowlege.hey dude sometimes a change is as good as a rest.
at least she didn't get hit by an uninsured driver. all im trying to say is she's alright and that what matters.
And on the sudject of having money i'm not minted by a long way to get what i want i had to work my socks of mate e.g. work long hours,sell crack,pimp my mum and even myself.prehaps that was going a bit far but i've never been spoilt if thats what you were gettin at.

 

[u33db]

Writeoff but you've slipped letting the insurance get hold of it.

Had it'd have been me i'd have stuck a s/h wing, indicator and door on then punted it up to the auction to flog it. Would maybe have got 300quid unless you're getting more via insurance?

 

[Djw Dave]

Hey all its djw daves gf Robyn, thanks for all the comments and concern it really nice i appreciate it! My poor wee baby!!!! LOL

 

[Djw Dave]

Writeoff but you've slipped letting the insurance get hold of it.

Had it'd have been me i'd have stuck a s/h wing, indicator and door on then punted it up to the auction to flog it. Would maybe have got 300quid unless you're getting more via insurance?

Police had it moved within 20 mins. I couldnt get a truck quick enough.

 

[White16valver]

Shame they managed to get the door - I'm looking for one and that one looks mint lol

Glad you're ok though

 

[bunzee]

Hey all its djw daves gf Robyn, thanks for all the comments and concern it really nice i appreciate it! My poor wee baby!!!! LOL

Fingers crossed you get something even nicer as a new car

 

[Jones]

Wow check out those headlamp covers on the astra GTE

 

[Djw John]

Was wondering who would spot it first! It was a convertible one as well!

Dougal, I know where your coming from but a direct hit to the wheel is gonna screw up a load of things surely! And yeah there was no time to do anything else!

 

[R20 CWH]

newbridge roundabout is a farce esp without the traffic lights on - wads of nonce driving round there alot

 

[Djw John]

Yup, and all the lines need repainting no one stays in the right lane!

 

[Djw Dave]

i hate that. John get them pics from for the day.

 

[Djw John]

Check my thread

 

[u33db]

Was wondering who would spot it first! It was a convertible one as well!

Dougal, I know where your coming from but a direct hit to the wheel is gonna screw up a load of things surely! And yeah there was no time to do anything else!

Ah pity polis got there so fast

What i meant tho was if you had got it clear, you could have blagged a sale damaged or not. Dodgy i know but comeone has to pay and rather its someone else lol

 

[Djw John]

lol bit doge but yeah good point! Hopefull the insurance will cover a new car, dont see why it wouldnt

 

[Giles]

Yep that is write off & sorry to hear that

 

[Djw John]

Cheers bud

 

[Adam]

gutted