Bobbeh Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 It can be fixed but if the chassis is warped it'll be a bitch to put right - I mean just look at the amount of time it took Peter Sharps to get fixed. It does look dodgy, I mean how the rear wings have buckled like that, they'll cost a lot to get refitted and painted etc. 4/12k 33% worth of the car to fix... dunno what insurance limits usually are. But 12k can get you a very nice replacement tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 You've got some low down chassis damage there, just the bit visible through the number plate hole shows that. I thought, though, that if it wasn't your fault and it will result in a safe repair, you can insist the other driver's insurance pays for repairs rather than writing it off? As long as it's not beyond the market value of the car? -Ian PS the writeoff level is about 60% So 4k should be a no-brainer to sign off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 PS the writeoff level is about 60% So 4k should be a no-brainer to sign off! You sure about that, I always thought it was much lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_Fraser Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Sorry to here this mate. The car looks very much like my old FTO when that was rear ended how the rear wings were buckled. My FTO was repaired on the other womans insurance so ive no doubt that your Supe will be fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 You sure about that, I always thought it was much lower. Fairly sure -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmic Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Back in the day when i had a Vectra GSi, i was rear-ended and the damage was far far worse than what you have. Car was valued at £7.5k and the repairs came to around £3.5k. Shouldnt really be a total loss at all. Hope you get it sorted matey!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymanuk Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Dude I hope you get it fixed but you will have a silver lining in those storm clouds. It will not affect your insurance. 12k replacement - buy another for 8 -10K and then you have some mula for a hols or upgrades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted July 15, 2005 Author Share Posted July 15, 2005 Spoke to Scott at Sky and asked them to sort Ensign out. New outcome is that the car will not be written off!! An engineer is coming out to assess it and I've just had a Toyota Celica with all the electrics and leather (apparently, not seen it yet) delivered for as long as my car is off the road. Apparently Ensign had forgotten about the guaranteed value part of the policy (glad I paid the extra £20 for this!!). Sky are certainly on my side, so I'm glad I went with them - cheers to Mawby J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymanuk Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Spoke to Scott at Sky and asked them to sort Ensign out. New outcome is that the car will not be written off!! An engineer is coming out to assess it and I've just had a Toyota Celica with all the electrics and leather (apparently, not seen it yet) delivered for as long as my car is off the road. Apparently Ensign had forgotten about the guaranteed value part of the policy (glad I paid the extra £20 for this!!). Sky are certainly on my side, so I'm glad I went with them - cheers to Mawby J Great news Fella - Cain that Celica!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Spoke to Scott at Sky and asked them to sort Ensign out. New outcome is that the car will not be written off!! J Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelightning Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 This is good to know - Im with Sky Insurance too. Not that I EVER claim, usually get it fixed without claiming, but then again I don't plan in being in a pile up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Soz to hear about your rear ender!! I'm a salvage dealer and specialise in jap. Handy for parts!! Some of the cars passed to us from insurance companys you wouldn't believe have been written off! It looks as though the very end of your rear chassis rails have been nudged over a touch. This would explain the 'warping' of your rear quarters. Insurance assesors see this as a big problem, although 9 times out of ten its a fairly straight forward repair. Got everything in my yard for that repair if you're interested, standard bumper, any suspension etc. Hope this helps! Good luck chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 I'd take the money and get a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 I agree, just have to burn them off in my integrale!! I had to sell my integrale to get my supe. It's cool you've managed to keep both. What one do you have? What type of engineer are you? L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted July 16, 2005 Author Share Posted July 16, 2005 I had to sell my integrale to get my supe. It's cool you've managed to keep both. What one do you have? What type of engineer are you? L I have a Monza Red 16V (1990). As of last Monday, it's in the garage getting the clutch Master Cylinder looked at - typical timing with Supra off road! (although have got Celica now). Getting the waste gate actuator replaced as well, as it's creeping and I'm losing boost. Not really an 'engineer' as such (change of role), more like a project manager in a large aerospace company - pays for the cars (just!) J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted July 22, 2005 Author Share Posted July 22, 2005 I had an Independent Assessor out on Monday to look at the car. I think he was looking to check the £12K value as much as the damage, but reckoned it was easily worth that ("this car is mint") and agreed with the scope of work in the quote from Toyota for the repair. Car is booked in this afternoon , so hopefully any long lead items can be ordered ASAP!! Whilst the Celica hire car I have is quite nice, it has absolutely no feeling of 'urgency' when accelerating. Drove the Supra to work this morning so I can take it straight to the garage this afternoon - What a revelation!! Totally different to the Celica: Far superior driving position Feels so much more planted Obviously much more power (although not using anywhere near full throttle until fully repaired) Better steering response Masses of 'grin factor' In all I am now utterly convinced my Supra, even 10 years old, is better than most modern cars in every way. You need a period of time soley driving a normal road car to really appreciate how superior the Supe is now, let alone 10 years ago. to Toyota!! J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Glad to hear the good news! How long is the repair going to take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted July 22, 2005 Author Share Posted July 22, 2005 Hopefully 2-3 weeks, according to Mr Toyota, but i suspect longer. Can't wait to get it back, I've got a load of Silkolene Pro S in my kitchen waiting to be poured in and a Greddy FMIC to get fitted. Typical bad timing J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimH Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I had an Independent Assessor out on Monday to look at the car. I think he was looking to check the £12K value as much as the damage, but reckoned it was easily worth that ("this car is mint") and agreed with the scope of work in the quote from Toyota for the repair. Car is booked in this afternoon , so hopefully any long lead items can be ordered ASAP!! Whilst the Celica hire car I have is quite nice, it has absolutely no feeling of 'urgency' when accelerating. Drove the Supra to work this morning so I can take it straight to the garage this afternoon - What a revelation!! Totally different to the Celica: Far superior driving position Feels so much more planted Obviously much more power (although not using anywhere near full throttle until fully repaired) Better steering response Masses of 'grin factor' In all I am now utterly convinced my Supra, even 10 years old, is better than most modern cars in every way. You need a period of time soley driving a normal road car to really appreciate how superior the Supe is now, let alone 10 years ago. to Toyota!! J I sold my celica T Sport 3 weeks ago and I so agree! Supra's are just amazing in comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I have a Monza Red 16V (1990). As of last Monday, it's in the garage getting the clutch Master Cylinder looked at - typical timing with Supra off road! Good cars the old Integrale's. I had exactly the same model as you have. Unfortunately I used it as an everyday car for like 4 years or so and clocked up so many miles on it that it was tired and worn out in the end. Quite a contrast with the supra as a car. I'm not making the same mistake with the supra though, I use it when I want to, and put the everyday miles on a cheap run around. You're right though, if you drive a car everyday you get used to it and take it forgranted. I appreciate the supra every time I drive it because its such a contrast to my everyday drive! Anyway, good luck with the car repairs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted July 23, 2005 Author Share Posted July 23, 2005 Anyway, good luck with the car repairs! cheers mate, took it in yesterday, so hope for speedy return!! J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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