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Old 17th January 2022, 17:12   #21
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There are plenty of idiots on the road. Going up a hill that drops off quite quickly when you reach the top, today when I got to the brow of the hill , faced standing traffic with brake lights on. Dustcart blocking road. I stopped but heard skidding tyres behind........then at the side of me. Young lad in the works van ended up halfway along my car. If he had hit me, it would have been goodbye to the Connie. What really is the matter with drivers these days?
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Old 17th January 2022, 18:06   #22
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There are plenty of idiots on the road
I'll second that. Few years ago I inherited my father's Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 after he passed away. I was going to a local shop, right of way on the main road when a Freelander flew out of a side road and torpedoed me. The Suzuki was a write off. Other driver was a local so no idea what the hell he was thinking of.
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Old 17th January 2022, 21:04   #23
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Went to see the car today, what a mess!

If anyone was in doubt about the strength of these cars this serves as an amazing example. Even more insane the electrics still worked, radio, central locking the lot!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eF3...ew?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MNB...ew?usp=sharing
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Old 17th January 2022, 22:22   #24
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Car did well, that was quite an impact!
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Old 18th January 2022, 08:40   #25
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Wow.

That's a testament to some serious structural integrity, particularly as our cars are around 2 decades old.
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Old 19th January 2022, 16:49   #26
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Went to see the car today, what a mess!

If anyone was in doubt about the strength of these cars this serves as an amazing example. Even more insane the electrics still worked, radio, central locking the lot!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eF3...ew?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MNB...ew?usp=sharing
Your poor car! That was some hit.
When my ZT was hit the front hazard bulbs were hanging by their wires, still flashing. The xenons weren't as lucky. I picked up the projector lenses, still intact off the road.
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Old 22nd January 2022, 23:01   #27
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Driving home yesterday I was involved in a major accident when a van pulled out in front of me. The front of my 75 ended up under the van, smashing my windscreen and completely destroying the front end. The amazing paramedics, police and fire that attended the scene could not believe that I was able to open the door and be helped onto a stretcher.

I have owned my 75 for over 10 years loving polishing it and keeping it on the road - yesterday evening it repaid my kindness by saving my life. I know its silly to get attached to cars, but loosing the car is the only thing that has got me emotional during the whole ordeal, it was a buddy. It will be very fondly remembered. RIP old girl.

On a slightly lighter note... I have front and rear passenger doors in starlight silver that I had been intending to put on the car. I am keen to pass them onto someone, they are going free to anyone who can collect them from Hertfordshire.
What a horrific experience for you, Rob.

So glad that you are safe and well and able to tell us about it.

Really impressed at the way the car protected you so well.

All the very best,

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Old 23rd January 2022, 11:10   #28
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The car did exactly what it was supposed to do. Protect you and yours. Well done Rover. Take care. Mike
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Old 23rd January 2022, 16:59   #29
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Went to see the car today, what a mess!

If anyone was in doubt about the strength of these cars this serves as an amazing example. Even more insane the electrics still worked, radio, central locking the lot!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eF3...ew?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MNB...ew?usp=sharing
From the look of the NS door pillar and the scuffed roof, did the van fall on to your car and then back on its wheels?
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Old 25th January 2022, 16:53   #30
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Wow. As others have said, those pics show excellent structural integrity.

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