Copart 75

[Mickyboy]

Originally Posted by Sonic ZS

Hang on - I remember a time when a courtesy car was a luxury, not something that was expected. On that basis, I'd be pretty certain that you are not forced to have one (hence saving maybe £1000) and just get a lift into work from a friend, or catch the bus for a few days ?

I know if this car had been mine, and the decision to have it repaired or written off hung on a weeks use of a Micra, I'd be cycling everywhere for a few days and getting it back on the road to use for years to come

To be perfectly honest if this vehicle had been mine obviously I would've repaired it myself, however if I didn't have the facilities or equipment or knowledge, what I would've done is take it to a body shop and ask them how much it would cost to repair,
I certainly would have suggested to the other party that this vehicle could be repaired very cost-effectively without an insurance claim and given them the option, as they would have known the influence this claim would have on future premiums for themselves, thus putting them in a better situation and preventing a total loss claim.

[Roverguest]

Forgot to add I think this car also has Powerflex lower arm rear bushes, new PPD jacking rubbers and plenum spyhole mod which the previous owner from Coventry done- an enthusiast for sure

[Sonic ZS]

Originally Posted by Roverguest

Forgot to add I think this car also has Powerflex lower arm rear bushes, new PPD jacking rubbers and plenum spyhole mod which the previous owner from Coventry done- an enthusiast for sure

Is your enthusiast friend not a member on here then ? (which I'm assuming he/she isn't, as you are doing all the posting about the car, Roverguest ?)

I'm almost getting the feeling you're doing a sales pitch... )

As an enthusiast, do you know why they allowed it to be get written off for what appears to be such minimal damage, on such an apparently lovely example ?

[Mickyboy]

Is it your car roverguest ??? I.e. Is this car a private entry into the salvage auction, for example written off and kept car then entered it into the auction, that might make sense now it's on minimal bid when nearly every car I but never starts on minimal bid or fly's up so quick, might also explain the sales pitch.
Mick

[Roverguest]

Originally Posted by Sonic ZS

Is your enthusiast friend not a member on here then ? (which I'm assuming he/she isn't, as you are doing all the posting about the car, Roverguest ?)

I'm almost getting the feeling you're doing a sales pitch... )

As an enthusiast, do you know why they allowed it to be get written off for what appears to be such minimal damage, on such an apparently lovely example ?

He's a bit of a technophobe so for example I found the car on Autotrader for him, sourced the MG7 rear lights etc all online.

I'm just hoping someone saves it as genuinely gutted about it even though it's not mine. A lovely rare spec car, and this is his 3rd (!) to be written off.

I personally have a MG ZR and Metro GTi but often umm and ahh over ZTs lol

We tried hard to prove the value of this example to encourage them to repair it but they just say the quotes were too much. He was paid out £2600.

As regards to damage, I never actually saw the car damaged but from ehat I was told and what can be seen in the photos, the boot no longer closes properly but I'm not familar with the rear end of these cars or their construction to say what may need replacing.

[confronted]

Originally Posted by Roverguest

Hi Gents

Just posting my colleague's 75 on here which is in the hands of Copart after being rear ended by a young lady not concentrating in her Mini Cooper.

"2007" (2004) Connie SE 2.5 V6

Premium bumper factory option fitted

MG7 rear lights

Newly refurbished alloys

Mint interior

Low mileage

https://www.copart.co.uk/lot/29699587

Hope someone can give it a good home or at least liberate the rare parts

Sold for £825 plus commision.

[oldcarguy]

It will no doubt be on Autotrader in a couple of weeks for £2500 or more.

[Mickyboy]

£825 + Buyers fee £78 + Internet Convenience Fee £7.50 + loading fee £15 + VAT + MASSIVE OVERSIZED MEGA HUGE LARGE OVER THE TOP SILLY TIE STRAP free......

Mick

[Sonic ZS]

Originally Posted by Mickyboy

£825 + Buyers fee £78 + Internet Convenience Fee £7.50 + loading fee £15 + VAT + MASSIVE OVERSIZED MEGA HUGE LARGE OVER THE TOP SILLY TIE STRAP free......

Mick