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Offline CocoPops

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Damage!
« on: 04 March 2018, 13:24 »
So someone decide to swipe my car whilst parked... luckily I have cctv and it’s clear as day.



So thoughts on repair?
2month old car :(
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Offline Guzzle

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Re: Damage!
« Reply #1 on: 04 March 2018, 13:39 »
 :sad:

Had similar damage on my last, three quarter panel. Not good as the panel couldn't be replaced, it would need a light skimming of filler and then repainting, or if that didn't look right then they'd be cutting and welding. I definitely didn't want panels cut, so went with the skim.

It didn't look quite right. 

Whatever you do, ensure it goes to a VAG approved repairer.
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Offline Booth11

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Re: Damage!
« Reply #2 on: 04 March 2018, 13:52 »
Sorry to see the damage!  Very good it’s captured on cctv.

Hopefully repairable, and ideally you don’t want a new panel as it’s factory welded and far better to repair and keep original panels than replace where the fit could be off.  Not dissimilar to damage that my R had from a hit and run, and original panel was preserved and repaired to as new standard.  Find a good body shop that’s key to a good repair.

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Offline Restlessnative

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Re: Damage!
« Reply #3 on: 04 March 2018, 13:54 »
Bad luck Cocopops.Too many people driving off these days. :angry: Looks quite high up was it a 4x4?.
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Offline CocoPops

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Re: Damage!
« Reply #4 on: 04 March 2018, 13:56 »
It was the side of a Luton style box van.
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Offline Vwjap

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Re: Damage!
« Reply #5 on: 04 March 2018, 13:58 »
Send the cctv to the police and hopefully they’ll investigate and give you their details for the insurance (if they have some) although the police said on mine there wasn’t enough evidence 😡
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Offline Exonian

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Re: Damage!
« Reply #6 on: 04 March 2018, 14:32 »
On such a new car too  :sad:

Gutting.
As above, try to get a good repair without resorting to losing the factory original welds. Good body shops are few and far between these days, most are just there to service insurance claims and don't do a brilliant job.

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Re: Damage!
« Reply #7 on: 04 March 2018, 15:15 »
CocoPops - :cry:
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Re: Damage!
« Reply #8 on: 04 March 2018, 15:24 »
Really sorry to see that OP. Van driving scum  :sad:

If your anywhere near Bham I would recommend Individual Specialist Cars (https://www.individualsc.co.uk/). They did a great job on my MK5 GTi when it was rammed into by a van on the roundabout. They didn't replace any panels, just repaired (extensive) damage...looked like new!

All the best with getting the insurance details of the party at fault and with the repair.
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Offline wantmygti

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Re: Damage!
« Reply #9 on: 04 March 2018, 15:35 »
Holy moly that’s a mess. Hard luck chap, I’d be gutted.

In terms of repair, you’ll just have to put your trust in a reputable body shop.
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