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Re: Been white van manned
« Reply #20 on: 08 February 2010, 12:56 »
Sorry to hear your story - hope it all gets sorted.
I hate it when peoiple do not stop. I had a claim about 7 years or so ago in my old car, and not 1 person stopped for me.

I always try to stop for others though. Once I was on the M11 northbound, and had a brand spanking new MK5 R32 in front of me. A massive truck was to our left, and was indicating to pull into our lane. I slowed down to let the truck go and the woman in the R32 was too far ahead to see the indicator at the time.
The truck moved into our lane in front of me, and the front driver side of the truck hit the rear quarter of the R32. Had it of not been a well handling car, Im sure she would have been off the road, or even sideways and rolled on the road!

They both pulled over and I also decided to stop. The car alloy was completely damaged and the bodywork needed some extensive work. Nevertheless the woman was shaken up but I calmed her and gave her my details, and said I would gladly be a witness for her.

I had the kids in my car so I left the woman and the truck driver to exchange details etc.

I didnt mind doing it, and hope someone will do the same for me if Im ever in need in the future.
Nevertheless, a simple 'thank-you' from the woman would have been nice!! Not once did she say it, and I never heard from her, or her insurers, at all after that.

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Re: Been white van manned (update)
« Reply #21 on: 16 March 2010, 10:35 »
Have had the car back now for a few weeks. The repair was top notch.

However - i have noticed a noise coming from the front suspension when going over speed bumps or undulating road surfaces. It sounds a bit spongy - not a mechanical clunky noise at all.

Its going back today - hopefully they will fix that. I am thinking bushes may need replacing......?

Anyhow the tit that rammed me off the road STILL has not reported it to his insurance Co. Apparently if this is still the case after 3 months my insurance Co. will take legal action against his insurance Co. God only knows what will happen now  :angry:

I can only see me getting shafted over an accident which was 100% not my fault....

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Re: Been white van manned (update)
« Reply #22 on: 16 March 2010, 10:45 »
Have had the car back now for a few weeks. The repair was top notch.

However - i have noticed a noise coming from the front suspension when going over speed bumps or undulating road surfaces. It sounds a bit spongy - not a mechanical clunky noise at all.

Its going back today - hopefully they will fix that. I am thinking bushes may need replacing......?

Anyhow the tit that rammed me off the road STILL has not reported it to his insurance Co. Apparently if this is still the case after 3 months my insurance Co. will take legal action against his insurance Co. God only knows what will happen now  :angry:

I can only see me getting shafted over an accident which was 100% not my fault....

I bet the tosser was not insured???? :angry: Glad your car sorted though!!

most White van men do take the P*** on the roads, for ever cutting me up never give way!!  :angry:
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Re: Been white van manned (update)
« Reply #23 on: 16 March 2010, 11:32 »
Have had the car back now for a few weeks. The repair was top notch.

However - i have noticed a noise coming from the front suspension when going over speed bumps or undulating road surfaces. It sounds a bit spongy - not a mechanical clunky noise at all.

Its going back today - hopefully they will fix that. I am thinking bushes may need replacing......?

Anyhow the tit that rammed me off the road STILL has not reported it to his insurance Co. Apparently if this is still the case after 3 months my insurance Co. will take legal action against his insurance Co. God only knows what will happen now  :angry:

I can only see me getting shafted over an accident which was 100% not my fault....

Good to see your now back on the road, ill keep an eye out for you  :wink:

I know that spongy noise your on about, mine does it along Hinkler road that you would of driven with the speed humps.
I had my top suspention mounts changed and it is still the same. It had new springs at the same time.


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Re: Been white van manned (update)
« Reply #24 on: 16 March 2010, 12:02 »
most White van men do take the P*** on the roads, for ever cutting me up never give way!!  :angry:

Yep, always try and stay as far away as possible from them and also London taxis. There always more than one about and if there is an accident his "mate" will appear from no were and say it was your fault.

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Re: Been white van manned (update)
« Reply #25 on: 16 March 2010, 13:10 »
most White van men do take the P*** on the roads, for ever cutting me up never give way!!  :angry:

Yep, always try and stay as far away as possible from them and also London taxis. There always more than one about and if there is an accident his "mate" will appear from no were and say it was your fault.

Shower of C**** they are, most of them anyway? I have had a lot of problems with them in London, they just dont give 2 flying F**** about your motor!! :angry:. They expect you to reverse down all st with cars parked on both sides of the rd for them to get through, and to top it off they are half cut from the night before!!

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Re: Been white van manned (update)
« Reply #26 on: 16 March 2010, 13:15 »
fortunately the guy is insured but its through a broker......

Hinkler Road is a biach. I avoid it and go along the pot holed Byron Road. Found the noise when going over the bumps along Thornhill Ave - i was only doing 15mph in 2nd!!

Just been on a road test with a mechanic and guess what - it behaved itself impeccably. He noticed it was lacking lube somewhere in the suspension so he lubed her up. Other than that it seems fine...

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Re: Been white van manned (update)
« Reply #27 on: 16 March 2010, 13:40 »
fortunately the guy is insured but its through a broker......

Hinkler Road is a biach. I avoid it and go along the pot holed Byron Road. Found the noise when going over the bumps along Thornhill Ave - i was only doing 15mph in 2nd!!

Just been on a road test with a mechanic and guess what - it behaved itself impeccably. He noticed it was lacking lube somewhere in the suspension so he lubed her up. Other than that it seems fine...

Is your other half have Blonde hair Zard??

i was behind a black 56 Gti at hinkler road juntion to Thornhill park road last week.



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Re: Been white van manned (update)
« Reply #28 on: 16 March 2010, 14:16 »
Yes she does  :grin: :grin:

Couldn't have been me as i drive a 58 plate  :laugh:

I did see you on the road the other week actually - i was in one of many different courtesy cars though. The most basic of basic Polo's. Brand new and it didnt even have electric windows. I mean come on!

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Re: Been white van manned (update)
« Reply #29 on: 16 March 2010, 16:24 »
Yes she does  :grin: :grin:

Couldn't have been me as i drive a 58 plate  :laugh:

I did see you on the road the other week actually - i was in one of many different courtesy cars though. The most basic of basic Polo's. Brand new and it didnt even have electric windows. I mean come on!

 :laugh: :laugh:

I will keep an eye out, surprised i havent seen you, there aernt many GTi mk5's in Sholing/Thornhill  :grin: