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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: monsta on 06 September 2016, 07:44
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Been a while since i posted on here but thought i would come and show you the damage inflicted on my GTI yesterday.
My elderly neighbour did this with his Honda Jazz. I suspect it was a case of mistaken brake pedal since his car is an auto. Heard the loud bang and looked out of the window to see this mess.
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2016-09-05%2011.30.21_zpsz83gegf8.jpg)
Needless to say I wasn't best pleased, I'm kind of impressed he managed to mount the bonnet so high though!
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2016-09-05%2011.30.25_zpsfoc6azup.jpg)
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Not a lot can be said about that, is there? Sad for you, but you seem to have taken it as well as is possible.
I once helped a neighbour recover his elderly dad's car from the garden beyond the back of his garage. That was a new automatic, which he'd only just got. Drove it straight through the asbestos wall! The car was covered in small scratches. Only his car damaged, though.
Hope you get it sorted without any bother. :embarrassed:
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:sad: Not a nice sight hope you get it sorted asap
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I still don't understand why people would tell the internet about their damaged cars. You'll want to sell it one day.
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Sorry to hear about that monsta. I suspect it'll need more than some t-cut :shocked:
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I still don't understand why people would tell the internet about their damaged cars. You'll want to sell it one day.
My thought exactly :whistle:
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I still don't understand why people would tell the internet about their damaged cars. You'll want to sell it one day.
Sympathy from like minded people mostly...
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Only just seen this thread monsta. :cry: Really sorry to see, feel for you. Hope it all gets fixed and back to perfect.
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I still don't understand why people would tell the internet about their damaged cars. You'll want to sell it one day.
I used to think the same Simon, but people do want to share this kind of thing with those that understand. And at least there's an honesty about it and in almost all cases on here good reputable repairs done with repair warranties so what's worse - buying a second hand Golf and having no clue as to whether it has had damage, been repaired and if so how and to what level (quality of repair etc) or, knowing that there has been damage, which let's face it is becoming increasingly the norm to due rise in idiot drivers on the road, but has been properly repaired because the enthusiast owner won't settle for shoddy back street workmanship? I know which I would go for.
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Well put Ms B.
There aren't many cars on used forecourts that haven't had some paintwork and even brand new cars aren't immune. Many of the cars on the forum are chopped in anonymously anyway but most enthusiasts will push for a proper repair rather than just a cheap fix and blow over.
The forum is a community and it's apt to share both good and bad news.
My sympathies Monsta. I feel for you.
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Quite right Booth and Exonian. This is a forum for enthusiasts to share information and experiences, good or bad. Also to some degree to obtain sympathy in times of woe, I for one have done so and obtained positive responses which were very welcome. True it may not be good to advertise your car having been in an accident but as Booth said most would be grateful when buying a second hand car that it's full history was honestly laid bare with any issues properly resolved. I too know what I would prefer.
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This is awful. I feel very sorry for you. I got hit by a Honda Jazz once, albeit in a Ford Fiesta. The gentleman continued to accelerate whilst embedded in my passenger side door for a good 10 seconds after impact. He then proceeded to suggest I might be at fault even though he crossed a junction into my side. I'm not sure why exactly but the jazz is the vehicle to own if you have no interest in cars and thus no interest in knowing how to drive them. I therefore try and steer well clear of them, sadly this is most difficult when you are parked. I know from experience how irritating this is as well, my poor old Alfa. My deepest sympathies and I hope the nice old man in question sorts it with his insurance for you quickly.
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Feel for you there mate. Might not be as bad as it looks though. New bonnet and front bumper maybe? Hopefully you get it sorted quickly.
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Thanks all for kind responses. Regarding the point about advertising it on the internet, as good at indexing the web Google may be, I doubt that anyone would find this post when researching my car as a prospective buyer. I'm pretty sure that despite my number plate being visible - albeit mangled - it won't come up if you google the plate.
But even if it does this is an insurance job. Not a cheap, fix it up and sell it on. Also, this isn't a high impact accident so no structural damage in terms of suspension or alignment to worry about, it's all cosmetic.
To be honest, despite the pain of extra admin required to process the claim and collect a courtesy car (Audi A3 S Line TDi by the way) I am quite glad that my front end is being reset to brand new in appearance. After nearly 3 years on the road and some 40,000 miles there are a few blemishes appearing on what is otherwise a pristine car.
With a 5 year guarantee on the job the next owner (I'll probably sell it on at the end of 2017 when my finance agreement is up) should be pleased with having a cracking looking 4 year old GTI. 1 careful owner. 1 incompetent neighbour.
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Nicely summed up monsta man! Nice calm responses to the damage and to the comments on here. There is always a bright side. Hope you get a spot on repair. 😀