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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Radek on 05 February 2011, 11:40
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So my car has been repaired following a serious accident... Although the repairer did a pretty good job apart from some annoying lack of attention to details.
The front O/S chassis frame had to be cut off and replaced by new parts. The chassis number was there, now it's not. The insurance assesors looking at the damage before repairs said the number plate would have to be cut off and rewelded to the new frame. The garage didnt do saying it's needed.
Does anyone know if the number should be rewelded or should I get some certificate from the garage instead or is that just not a proble really? I wonder when it comes to selling it in many years if I may have problems with that.
Contrary to popular approach I dont want to get rid of that now. The car drives ok, is nearly 25% brand new :grin:. If I sold it I couldnt afford a new GTI (nor the 6 months waiting list) and I dont want a used one.
P.S. Can you please check for me or send me a picture of the O/S rubber seal near the bonnet hinge? Is it the same lenght a the N/S? The garage put a different one and I'd like to double check.
Thanks!
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I guess its 6 and two 3's If they weld it back on and you get stopped by the police they will probably think its a ringer. If they don't and its not there they will think its a ringer. I would think you need some proove and it should be there.
Which rubber are we talking about?
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/DSC00457.jpg)
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Radek:
From past personal experience, it must be welded back on.
Glad you've got the car back.
Stay safe and enjoy your car. All the best.
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I guess its 6 and two 3's If they weld it back on and you get stopped by the police they will probably think its a ringer. If they don't and its not there they will think its a ringer. I would think you need some proove and it should be there.
Which rubber are we talking about?
Thanks. I'll request the repairer to do it.
I mean the bit in the left upper section on the photo near the bonner hinge. Just nort west of the cooler tank. I goes between the body and the plastic cowl. I'm wondering if they are both the same size (N/S and O/S).
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I may still not have understood correctly so forgive me if this is incorrect :undecided:
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/Forum%20photos/hingerubber1.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/Forum%20photos/hingerubber2.jpg)
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I may still not have understood correctly so forgive me if this is incorrect :undecided:
That's it.
The one on the left (lower photo) looks a little bit longer then the other one. I guess the garage didnt put it there correctly.
Many thanks
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Chassis number needs welding back in asap.
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Chassis number needs welding back in asap.
I agree, however can someone explain to me why? The garage didnt do it and when asked about it they just didnt know anything and would have to check...
I've been trying to find some info on that and it seems that as long as you have a visible VIN (behind the windsceen) you can MOT the vehicle, which you couldnt without. What is the problem with the chassis number? I guess it would be checked by the future buyer and by police if I get stopped. Do you think it would be enought to have some invoice for repairs/purchase of new parts linking them to the car?
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Radek:
It is double surety and is the most important of the two.
If you had your windscreen replaced, will the chassis no. be put back on the new windscreen? I am not so sure.
Also, it would be pretty obvious when you try to sell the car that it has had a major accident and its value will be severely affected. In fact, you could end up unable too sell it.
The repairers should have known this.
Speak to your Insurance Company and get some Legal Advice for your own safety and peace of mind.
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Update!
Finally, from a very unexpected source came an answer I was looking for. A bloke who works for VW in Ireland tells me that the VIN can be put back on the car. The repairer, having proved the legality of the car and their request, orders from VW the wing support beam (you can actually see the part of the VIN on the photo above) with the VIN already stamped on it. It’s a controlled part but there is a process to order it!
My repairer obviously haven’t done it which makes me wonder how they put their hands on a controlled part like that.
Anyway, I have now rejected the repairs and the car and I will return the car to the garage on Fri with the keys. The VIN is obviously the main issue but there is also the problem with steering assist (seems un-adjustable and it no longer speed related which makes it really bad at 80!)
I have already informed the insurance company who advised me to go back to the garage as they “were allowed to rectify the mistakesâ€:) I replied that the garage had already admitted to not being able to rectify their mistakes and as the car has not been repaired and it doesn’t seem to be repairable I would like to total loss payment.
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If you had your windscreen replaced, will the chassis no. be put back on the new windscreen? I am not so sure.
Yes as it is fixed to the car and not the windscreen :smiley:
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Well that's progress Radek
What will you do once they've paid you out in terms of a replacement vehicle?
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What has really been of grave concern all along is that, as this repairer has so obviously shown incompetence by not re-installing the VIN No which is such a basic requirement, one should be ready to expect many more faults and low quality levels of repair.
Considering how bad the initial damage was, it is quite surprising that the Insurance Company authorised the repair.
Hope it gets sorted with alacrity and to your benefit.
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On the steering feel - can you tell me guys how many turns do you get from lock to lock? I get full 3 turns. If it's different then yours it is possible they put a wrong steering rack...
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Well that's progress Radek
What will you do once they've paid you out in terms of a replacement vehicle?
I suspect this is a tricky question :evil:
The same spec I have now is £34.100 new:) Even with GAP payment (which would be difficult to get due to small print conditions) I wolud be way too poor. But... If I saved for a months I could get something nice.
I may shock you but I would then be thinking about RS3. It's £44k but it's proper quattro (unlike Haldex Golf R for £38k) and 340hp vs 260hp. I love my GTI but I was a little put off by constant quality problems with mine (rattles). I cant be sure that wouldnt happen on an Audi but I do fancy a try.
Mind you - it's all SiFi for now!
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Radek: The RS3 is a rocket propelled zimmer frame. :sick:
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Well that's progress Radek
What will you do once they've paid you out in terms of a replacement vehicle?
I suspect this is a tricky question :evil:
The same spec I have now is £34.100 new:) Even with GAP payment (which would be difficult to get due to small print conditions) I wolud be way too poor. But... If I saved for a months I could get something nice.
I may shock you but I would then be thinking about RS3. It's £44k but it's proper quattro (unlike Haldex Golf R for £38k) and 340hp vs 260hp. I love my GTI but I was a little put off by constant quality problems with mine (rattles). I cant be sure that wouldnt happen on an Audi but I do fancy a try.
Mind you - it's all SiFi for now!
What's the issue with the GAP insurance? That's a key one to understand!
I see the attraction of the RS3 but as it's an old platform car and the pending new A3 I'd be tempted to look at the top spec non S/RS ones in the new model?
Let me know about the GAP as I'm intrigued!
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Well, my GAP insurance policy (ALA) has this:
"General Conditions and Exclusions
This insurance does not cover, and We will not make any payment for, any of the following:
(...)
11. Your Motor Insurance Policy insurer offers to repair your Motor Vehicle but You have instead requested the claim to be dealt with
on a Total Loss basis"
Depends how you look at this - In the first instance I did let the insurer to repair my car and now having seen what they did to it I have requested total loss.
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Tricky.
You HAVE correctly allowed your Insurer to repair the car but have had to subsequently reject it. You had no choice due to substandard workmanship. So you have done everything correctly IMO. I have a feeling you might be OK as the wording of the policy gave you no choice but to initiate repairs. Otherwise, you would not be able to invoke GAP Insurance. So you have followed correct procedure from what I understand.
I really hope it all works out for you and wish you all the luck. All very unfortunate and stressful.
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Agree with Asker here
Yoou have given the insurance vcompany every opportunity to repair the vehicle to the standard it was before the accident which it has not been able to do (remembering that your contract is with the insurance company and not the garage/repair workshop)
As a result of this the insurance company may need to declare the vehicle a write off and as such you will be entitled to the full value of the car at current market rate plus the gap which ALA will need to pay to you
Good Luck and let us know how you get on