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Z4 - Perfect No More (Being fixed so it's all OK (Courtesy post#149))
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welshname
ClioSport Club Member
Re: Z4 - Perfect No More
Usually if the accident isn't your fault you have to pay the excess then you get re-embursed when the fault of the accident is properly agreed.
I just told them I didn't have the money for my excess and they paid it instead.
Thing is, if the accident is declared as 50/50 it doesn't make a difference, as far as I'm aware even if it was the audi's fault, but the clio hit you, the clio drivers insurance would have to pay for your repairs. So find out who hit your car as that's who will pay regardless.
Usually if the accident isn't your fault you have to pay the excess then you get re-embursed when the fault of the accident is properly agreed.
I just told them I didn't have the money for my excess and they paid it instead.
Thing is, if the accident is declared as 50/50 it doesn't make a difference, as far as I'm aware even if it was the audi's fault, but the clio hit you, the clio drivers insurance would have to pay for your repairs. So find out who hit your car as that's who will pay regardless.
Fiesta ST-3
Re: Z4 - Perfect No More
I didn't realise you had sold the E46?
That looks a PROPER shitter about the Z4. Gutted for you
I didn't realise you had sold the E46?
That looks a PROPER shitter about the Z4. Gutted for you
Saab 93 Aero Wagon
Re: Z4 - Perfect No More
Ahh mate what a ballache! Don't worry, as long the insurance companies involved don't drag their heels then all will be fine.
Remember as well, its YOUR call where it gets repaired. It doesn't have to be where they dictate, so make sure it gets to a decent repairer.
Ahh mate what a ballache! Don't worry, as long the insurance companies involved don't drag their heels then all will be fine.
Remember as well, its YOUR call where it gets repaired. It doesn't have to be where they dictate, so make sure it gets to a decent repairer.
<3 Ollie's knowledge.
Re: Z4 - Perfect No More
This! They will give you the well used line "We can't guarantee the work if it goes to an unapproved repairer" but any decent bodyshop will guarantee it themselves anyway.
This! They will give you the well used line "We can't guarantee the work if it goes to an unapproved repairer" but any decent bodyshop will guarantee it themselves anyway.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Re: Z4 - Perfect No More
Thanks for all the sympathy/love.
I'd heard it's my choice where it gets repaired but I don't really know anywhere amazing around here. I guess I'll have to have a look.
I'm not sure whether to send it to the local BMW or not?
To any of you who have dealt with such a thing, what are my chances of having this repaired in 3 weeks?
I just hope they don't write it off, worst nightmare that'd be.
Just moved it, it drives fine but the passenger door doesn't want to open and but does with force and the outer door handle is knackard from it.
Not a happy man right now.
Thanks for all the sympathy/love.
I'd heard it's my choice where it gets repaired but I don't really know anywhere amazing around here. I guess I'll have to have a look.
I'm not sure whether to send it to the local BMW or not?
To any of you who have dealt with such a thing, what are my chances of having this repaired in 3 weeks?
I just hope they don't write it off, worst nightmare that'd be.
Just moved it, it drives fine but the passenger door doesn't want to open and but does with force and the outer door handle is knackard from it.
Not a happy man right now.
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Re: Z4 - Perfect No More
Brilliant
That's cheered me up a bit.
Just got to see how badly he's playing silly beggers now. I've got a feeling he's really going to drag his heels. Never did send me the Audi drivers email. FFS.
Brilliant
That's cheered me up a bit.
Just got to see how badly he's playing silly beggers now. I've got a feeling he's really going to drag his heels. Never did send me the Audi drivers email. FFS.
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
Re: Z4 - Perfect No More
Don't worry about that.
Get on the phone to your insurance, explain the situation, give them the clio drivers details, ask them very kindly to waive the excess as it's clearly not your fault take it to get fixed, problem solved
As you get the choice to take it where YOU want, find somewhere local that can do a good job but also doesn't have a high work load at the moment.
Brilliant
That's cheered me up a bit.
Just got to see how badly he's playing silly beggers now. I've got a feeling he's really going to drag his heels. Never did send me the Audi drivers email. FFS.
Don't worry about that.
Get on the phone to your insurance, explain the situation, give them the clio drivers details, ask them very kindly to waive the excess as it's clearly not your fault take it to get fixed, problem solved
As you get the choice to take it where YOU want, find somewhere local that can do a good job but also doesn't have a high work load at the moment.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Re: Z4 - Perfect No More
Yeah there's a coachworks near me that R-sport steve uses, seem brilliant.
I'll give them a call first thing and see how busy they are and if they're insurance approved.
I'll be up early as hell to get this sorted, I want it done yesterday TBH.
Yeah there's a coachworks near me that R-sport steve uses, seem brilliant.
I'll give them a call first thing and see how busy they are and if they're insurance approved.
I'll be up early as hell to get this sorted, I want it done yesterday TBH.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Re: Z4 - Perfect No More
You're telling me, I feel so annoyed I don't even know how to express how annoyed I am.
I'm mainly so bad because I haven't been able to talk to insurance yet etc, after tomorrow I should feel better, much better.
You're telling me, I feel so annoyed I don't even know how to express how annoyed I am.
I'm mainly so bad because I haven't been able to talk to insurance yet etc, after tomorrow I should feel better, much better.
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
Re: Z4 - Perfect No More
Yeah get on the phone to your insurance first thing. The sooner the better.
Hope everything goes well with it!
Yeah get on the phone to your insurance first thing. The sooner the better.
Hope everything goes well with it!
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Re: Z4 - Perfect No More
Been on the phone all morning, and I mean ALL morning.
Everything is now sorted, assessor coming over today/tomorrow.
I have decided not to pick my own bodyshop, I picked the best out of the bunch that were approved. This is because by picking your own bodyshop you have to pick up the excess until it's sorted and you do not get a courtesy car. The place I've picked is frequently full of range rovers/mercs/BMW's so I imagine the quality of work should be good. Having spoken to them they sound like really nice people too, which matters to me.
My current situation means when it goes to the bodyshop I'll get a courtesy car or similar quality (they even asked if I wanted another softtop) LOL! I've said if there's one available then sure... Anyway, I pay NOTHING at all, all excesses are waived and it's all dealt with by a company on behalf of admiral. Hopefully she'll be proper mint again in no time.
Feel much better now, just need their car so I can get around!
Been on the phone all morning, and I mean ALL morning.
Everything is now sorted, assessor coming over today/tomorrow.
I have decided not to pick my own bodyshop, I picked the best out of the bunch that were approved. This is because by picking your own bodyshop you have to pick up the excess until it's sorted and you do not get a courtesy car. The place I've picked is frequently full of range rovers/mercs/BMW's so I imagine the quality of work should be good. Having spoken to them they sound like really nice people too, which matters to me.
My current situation means when it goes to the bodyshop I'll get a courtesy car or similar quality (they even asked if I wanted another softtop) LOL! I've said if there's one available then sure... Anyway, I pay NOTHING at all, all excesses are waived and it's all dealt with by a company on behalf of admiral. Hopefully she'll be proper mint again in no time.
Feel much better now, just need their car so I can get around!
Re: Z4 - Perfect No More
Glad you got it sorted, Some one that was insured with Admiral hit me but wouldn't accept liability after i sent the photos over they were on the case covered my excess and put the car into the body shop straight away they did a great job come out looking brand new!
I even got a merc A class courtesy car (Worst car to drive) haha!
Been on the phone all morning, and I mean ALL morning.
Everything is now sorted, assessor coming over today/tomorrow.
I have decided not to pick my own bodyshop, I picked the best out of the bunch that were approved. This is because by picking your own bodyshop you have to pick up the excess until it's sorted and you do not get a courtesy car. The place I've picked is frequently full of range rovers/mercs/BMW's so I imagine the quality of work should be good. Having spoken to them they sound like really nice people too, which matters to me.
My current situation means when it goes to the bodyshop I'll get a courtesy car or similar quality (they even asked if I wanted another softtop) LOL! I've said if there's one available then sure... Anyway, I pay NOTHING at all, all excesses are waived and it's all dealt with by a company on behalf of admiral. Hopefully she'll be proper mint again in no time.
Feel much better now, just need their car so I can get around!
Glad you got it sorted, Some one that was insured with Admiral hit me but wouldn't accept liability after i sent the photos over they were on the case covered my excess and put the car into the body shop straight away they did a great job come out looking brand new!
I even got a merc A class courtesy car (Worst car to drive) haha!
Re: Z4 - Perfect No More
Nightmare. I only just saw your thread on the new car, then saw this!!!
Hope it all gets sorted fella.
Nightmare. I only just saw your thread on the new car, then saw this!!!
Hope it all gets sorted fella.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Re: Z4 - Perfect No More
Cheers all.
Well actually, the young lad tried to only give the Audi driver his details and was just going to drive off and leave mine. It's only that a friend saw it out of the window and ran out that I had any contact!
Cheers all.
Well actually, the young lad tried to only give the Audi driver his details and was just going to drive off and leave mine. It's only that a friend saw it out of the window and ran out that I had any contact!
Re: Z4 - Perfect No More
Good news !
Good news !
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Re: Z4 - Perfect No More
chuffed for you mate glad it got sorted so quickly
chuffed for you mate
glad it got sorted so quickly
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Re: Z4 - Perfect No More
Knowsit.
Thankfully.
Estimator phoned, will be at mine at 2-2:30. Hopefully I'll get a time estimate once he's finished.
Just had a better look and he's grazed a wheel too... full respray so they match you say?? LOL
I had a bad feeling about that happening, I have said "if there's a decent on available" so hopefully I either get a good one or a hardtop.
I don't really give a monkeys what it is as long as I can get places!
Knowsit.
Thankfully.
Estimator phoned, will be at mine at 2-2:30. Hopefully I'll get a time estimate once he's finished.
Just had a better look and he's grazed a wheel too... full respray so they match you say?? LOL
I had a bad feeling about that happening, I have said "if there's a decent on available" so hopefully I either get a good one or a hardtop.
I don't really give a monkeys what it is as long as I can get places!
