My cars been hit, again...

StevenWilliams · 14th August 2010, 10:33

What can I say?

I park in what should be the safest parking space in the airport right outside the front door to the office in the middle of a row of cars that has no through traffic.

I happened to be looking out of the window of my first floor office and noticed a van reverse straight into the front of my car. The car was pushed back about 12" until the towbar on my car met the fence and stopped the car moviong so the bumper took all the pressure of the van.

He then drove off. The office security chased down the street but couldn't catch them however he did make note of the reg and company details.

At least this time I have a load of whitnesses with the smokers and office security watching it all happen.

I've spoken to the company that owned the van and they have informed the insurance company and offered to get it fixed so it's not all bad.

Not a great deal of damage but the bumper is kinked and scratched. The crashbar is ok and nothing under it looks damaged at all.

Oh! and the office fence is broken.

I was going to get a respray of the bumper anyhow so at least someone else will be paying now.

loz1971 · 14th August 2010, 10:43

Unbelievable, I drive vans for a living, and sure as hell know if I hit anything!! still, as you say, at least your bumper re-spray is being funded now, so every cloud and all that!!

djw40 · 14th August 2010, 10:58

Steven - Probably a good idea to pop into your local nick and report as a fail to stop accident. This will strengthen your case and if the company pay out directly might speed things up. You'll be given a form to fill in but it's fairly straight forward.

StevenWilliams · 14th August 2010, 11:20

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Originally Posted by djw40

Steven - Probably a good idea to pop into your local nick and report as a fail to stop accident. This will strengthen your case and if the company pay out directly might speed things up. You'll be given a form to fill in but it's fairly straight forward.

To be honest it didn't do me any good last time when I was hit. I had a passenger with me that noted the drivers description, car reg etc and the police didn't do a thing even though he didn't stop. Also as my passenger was not independant (A friend) the insurance company would not pay out either. Sucks.

At least this time the company that owns the van has contatced me and have stated they were at fault and will pay for the repair and then sort out if they want to claim from the insurance or not.

pab · 14th August 2010, 11:23

a bit of bad luck,at least you have witnesses and the insurance will pay up..

looks like you will get the respray...

Gate Keeper · 14th August 2010, 11:23

It is so annoying and not considerate let alone the inconvenience when that happens. A similar thing happened years ago when a refuse truck reversed into the rear of my TF and sliced through the back and engine. Thousands of pounds damage and then it drove off. The police tracked it down after a witness took the number and left the details on my windscreen. I was at work. It was settled. My insurance handled everything. So time consuming. Sorry you have had to go through this again Steve.

James_Death · 14th August 2010, 11:24

Sorry to hear it dude...Man you need to turn that ellectro magnet off.

chrissyboy · 14th August 2010, 13:11

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Originally Posted by StevenWilliams

To be honest it didn't do me any good last time when I was hit. I had a passenger with me that noted the drivers description, car reg etc and the police didn't do a thing even though he didn't stop. Also as my passenger was not independant (A friend) the insurance company would not pay out either. Sucks.

At least this time the company that owns the van has contatced me and have stated they were at fault and will pay for the repair and then sort out if they want to claim from the insurance or not.

sorry to hear about the car steven ,
cant remember if yours is auto or not ,mine was pushed back 10 to 12 feet and it has a noise now ,but thanks to kevin it seems to be the drive shaft .as mine is auto check out all the things that might have been damaged in the front ,hows the gear box ?

StevenWilliams · 14th August 2010, 14:02

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Originally Posted by chrissyboy

sorry to hear about the car steven ,
cant remember if yours is auto or not ,mine was pushed back 10 to 12 feet and it has a noise now ,but thanks to kevin it seems to be the drive shaft .as mine is auto check out all the things that might have been damaged in the front ,hows the gear box ?

Hi Crissyboy.

It's an auto but it seems fine. I never thought about how it may affect the autobox.. It was pushed back about 12-14". The front wheels were locked at the time so the box must have remained in park..

I think it's come off OK in reality..

BarryH · 14th August 2010, 16:56

I would still get it checked out,both front and rear.You`ve got nothing to lose
Barry

14th August 2010, 10:33	#1
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	My cars been hit, again... What can I say? I park in what should be the safest parking space in the airport right outside the front door to the office in the middle of a row of cars that has no through traffic. I happened to be looking out of the window of my first floor office and noticed a van reverse straight into the front of my car. The car was pushed back about 12" until the towbar on my car met the fence and stopped the car moviong so the bumper took all the pressure of the van. He then drove off. The office security chased down the street but couldn't catch them however he did make note of the reg and company details. At least this time I have a load of whitnesses with the smokers and office security watching it all happen. I've spoken to the company that owned the van and they have informed the insurance company and offered to get it fixed so it's not all bad. Not a great deal of damage but the bumper is kinked and scratched. The crashbar is ok and nothing under it looks damaged at all. Oh! and the office fence is broken. I was going to get a respray of the bumper anyhow so at least someone else will be paying now. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater

14th August 2010, 10:43	#2
loz1971 Posted a thing or two 2000 (W) Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (manual) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,050 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Unbelievable, I drive vans for a living, and sure as hell know if I hit anything!! still, as you say, at least your bumper re-spray is being funded now, so every cloud and all that!! __________________ Always be hopeful!! http://www.smileyshut.com/smileys/ne...ncing-baby.jpg "Plus It's not a man purse, it's called a satchel...Indiana Jones wears one"

14th August 2010, 10:58	#3
djw40 Gets stuck in Ford Kuga Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tatworth, Somerset Posts: 734 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Steven - Probably a good idea to pop into your local nick and report as a fail to stop accident. This will strengthen your case and if the company pay out directly might speed things up. You'll be given a form to fill in but it's fairly straight forward. __________________ Ex 75 tourer owner

14th August 2010, 11:23	#5
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	a bit of bad luck,at least you have witnesses and the insurance will pay up.. looks like you will get the respray...

14th August 2010, 11:23	#6
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,073 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	It is so annoying and not considerate let alone the inconvenience when that happens. A similar thing happened years ago when a refuse truck reversed into the rear of my TF and sliced through the back and engine. Thousands of pounds damage and then it drove off. The police tracked it down after a witness took the number and left the details on my windscreen. I was at work. It was settled. My insurance handled everything. So time consuming. Sorry you have had to go through this again Steve.

14th August 2010, 11:24	#7
James_Death Gets stuck in EX.2001 Rover 75 Conn SE 2.0, CDT,155 Brake, BRG Join Date: May 2010 Location: Doncaster Posts: 733 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Sorry to hear it dude...Man you need to turn that ellectro magnet off.

14th August 2010, 16:56	#10
BarryH Passed Away Rover 75 CDT Saloon Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nr.Torpoint. Cornwall Posts: 427 Thanks: 86 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	I would still get it checked out,both front and rear.You`ve got nothing to lose Barry