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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: neg on 14 September 2008, 15:02

Title: Car Damaged
Post by: neg on 14 September 2008, 15:02

God damn it...

Bit of an accident last night, didnt think it was too bad but after checking it this morning there are marks on the rear and top parts of the bumper and it looks like the bumper has been slightly pushed up too - which doesnt look like a major issue - just a lip from the rear arch to the bumper when you run your hand across them, other than that the obvious large dint and broken tail light.

(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/neil.gibbs3/images/gti/damage.JPG)

Damaged was caused by the plastic spare wheel cover from a freelander.  I was in the car at the time and I have all the 3rd party's details so hopefully will all be sorted no problem.

As there is no crease in the dint I am hoping it can be pulled out without too much damage

Gutted though, I knew I should have gone in the Mk4  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Car Damaged
Post by: R32UK on 14 September 2008, 15:09

Ouch! Sorry to hear about that mate... Seems like everyone is out to get the MKV's recently :angry:

Title: Re: Car Damaged
Post by: RedRobin on 14 September 2008, 15:11

....Really sorry to read this, neg - Extremely frustrating. Somehow one has to always think positive - No-one hurt and you'll soon be back to normal.

Hoping you have the minimal of hassle :smiley:

Title: Re: Car Damaged
Post by: neg on 14 September 2008, 15:14

I dont think the other guy was paying attention, I could see it going to happen but there was nowhere to run so to speak.

4x4's and high wheel covers!

Yep, hopefully will all be sorted - personally though I always hate having any work done like this as I expect it to be done spot on and if not then it becomes a hassle to get it spot on.

Title: Re: Car Damaged
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 14 September 2008, 15:33

Oooch!  :cry:

Maybe now is the time to upgrade to LED tails?  :wink:

Title: Re: Car Damaged
Post by: 182_blue on 14 September 2008, 15:35

not good mate, gutted for you, the golfs appear to be jinxed at the moment :-(

Title: Re: Car Damaged
Post by: neg on 14 September 2008, 15:47

Not sure about LED's on a black car - silver and white they look good.

Title: Re: Car Damaged
Post by: NewGolf on 14 September 2008, 16:18

Do you have tinted rears Neg? I have a set of 4 standard lights taken from my GTI when I put tinted in, if you need a standard one I could post it to you. They look like tints though, can you confirm this either way  :smiley:

Title: Re: Car Damaged
Post by: 182_blue on 14 September 2008, 17:21

nice offer there mate

Title: Re: Car Damaged
Post by: neg on 14 September 2008, 18:23

Thanks for the offer - yes they are tinted so still have my non-tinted I will use for the mo.

Title: Re: Car Damaged
Post by: Rob-MK5 on 14 September 2008, 18:29

Doh,

Hope you get it sorted mate,

Title: Re: Car Damaged
Post by: stealthwolf on 14 September 2008, 18:38

Gutted for you mate. At least your damage was due to somebody else. Mine was self-inflicted!

Hope it gets sorted speedily.

Title: Re: Car Damaged
Post by: Cass on 14 September 2008, 20:42

Unlucky mate - hopefully you will get it sorted soon as and good as new  :cry:

Cass

Title: Re: Car Damaged
Post by: TeddyKGB on 14 September 2008, 21:33

fkin chelsea tractors - more on road carnage caused by off road vehicles :angry: :angry: