Max Headroom Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 First off an apology to any one on here who drives a Volvo as their other car. Whilst in Ross-on-Wye I was stopped in the road indicating to go right and with all my brake lights on I get clipped on the back bumper by this FE**ING STUPID BLIND IDIOTIC WOMAN VOLVO DRIVER who bashes into me. Whilst I remain calm and go over, she has burst into tears and cannot get out of the car and rings her husband, who arrives 5 minutes later with this womans brother who was going past and had seen his sister. The husband knows his wife is in the wrong and admits liability for the knock, the question is, whilst my bumper is only scratched on the outside, is there anything else that could have happened. And does anyone know how much roughly it is to respray the back bumper. After the washing machine and the electricity meter this is the third thing to go wrong in as many days and I went to church as well on Sunday, I am well cheezed off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted September 23, 2005 Author Share Posted September 23, 2005 Oh did I say she was a feckin VOLVO stupid blind VOLVO driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenb Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 I feel for you. if it's scratched then it's best getting the whole bumper resprayed. Being a large bumper I'd say anywhere from £200-£300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Man Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 jeez you made her cry you bad bad person. you should have b**** slap her as well j/k, did you have any neck pain? China Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Check to see if the boot-lock has gone in. Look underneath and inside to check the boot floor. Check the rear hatch is in-line with the rear quarters by the lights. Checking underneath will probably mean you need to remove some of the fixing-studs (plastic screw-like things), and pull the bumper back (it's flexible). There's a crossmember/impact bar in there if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 :thumbdown gutted for ya mate. Hope everything's sorted out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firepool Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Yeah bad luck Max. Good luck sorting it out mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 http://www.helphire.co.uk (as usual) Consider it a means to get fresh paint, with the driving standards these days it doesn't take long to get the whole car resprayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 Sorry to hear this Max, hope shes fixed soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 yea, Hope its fixed soon. Sorry fella. BMW drivers seem to get a lot of stick regarding driving attitude, but in my experience Volvo kamikaze pilots are by FAR the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted October 2, 2005 Author Share Posted October 2, 2005 Going to get my rear end sorted and the womans husband is stumping up the readies. Fella even apologised for his stupid wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 I drove both a Volvo and a Supra. Am I good or bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 I drove both a Volvo and a Supra. Am I good or bad? You're a schizophrenic in two minds about everything!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 Going to get my rear end sorted and the womans husband is stumping up the readies. Fella even apologised for his stupid wife. Get your car inspected by a professional bodyshop and get a quote. However, try not to take the couple to the cleaners (you know what I mean)....not a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 have we got a whiplash smillie , take her for everything you can , i hate bad drivers :thumbdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 have we got a whiplash smillie , take her for everything you can , i hate bad drivers :thumbdown So that the next time it happens and she bursts into tears, she take the innocent victim of the accident to court on assault charges....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 imi are you agreeing with me there or what mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 imi are you agreeing with me there or what mate I wouldnt take her to the cleaners....I'd get the Supra repaired and close the chapter (I think people who conjure up unecessary crap like whiplash, excessive damage etc are scum - always have a genuine claim, they could be paying out of their pocket) It was an Accident. Get it fixed at their cost and get on with your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 fair point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 I wouldnt take her to the cleaners....I'd get the Supra repaired and close the chapter (I think people who conjure up unecessary crap like whiplash, excessive damage etc are scum - always have a genuine claim, they could be paying out of their pocket) It was an Accident. Get it fixed at their cost and get on with your life. Well put, totally agree. If you have real whiplash you will know all about it, mine was15 years ago and it still hurts nearly every day. Befroe anyone asks yes I did get it treated and no I did not claim as the proceedure was not part of the grab it all culture we have now. Sorry to hear about your car. Round here the good bodyshops charge around £200 a panel. If it is only scratching, not dented and an original bumper Iwould doubt there will be any other damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 just think what would have happened if it had been the other way round , from what max said she wouldnt get out and was crying , sympathy tears to cover up her bad driving . and as regards whiplash it wouldnt be until today that it would start to hurt , ive had it, kind of delayed reaction, as regards calling people scum imi you need to engage your brain before your mouth . but i did at least take on board your view , which you are entitled to . :whip:lash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 sorry to hear it chap, its punishment for going to church! had someone go into the back of me after only having the supe a week, few scratch's that T cut out however my attacker was a saxo not a barge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 have we got a whiplash smillie , take her for everything you can , i hate bad drivers :thumbdown Whats the smillie supposed to mean? What about the "take her for everything you can"? If this isnt the MONEY GRABBING ATTITUDE that Termi mentioned then what is it, if you even have a semi decent explaination then I'm willing to retract my comments. Additionally, seems like your the one with the gun hoe comments about brain engagement.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 imi , i wouldnt want you to retract your comments , everyones entitled to an opinion ,shouldnt call people scum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Hey guys, is this worth it. There are genuine claims and there are fictious claims. Some people will try it on. The no win no fee does make alot of people jump on the band waggon to see if they can get a wedge. I am dealing with a firm right now, for an injury to my son,lose of sensation and partial use of a fingure. It's a no win no fee thing but they will only take on a case if they think a, they can win and b, the is enoiugh in it for them, ie costs. They think we have a good case, there is no way I would not have gone into this with for a scam, as I have had to sign in blood a 10 page document. Basically if we provide faulse info or do anything that we are not advised to do by them, we pay their costs and if we loose the employyers feescosts as well. I blame thees stupid adds on TV, "I tripped on a paper clip at work, broke a finger nail and got £1500 from my employer". In this case is sounds like the driver who hit you knows it is totally their fault, feels stupid, shocked and embarassed about damaging your car and wants to get it sorted out for you. Accident libility admitted, damage sorted, case closed. Look on the bright side, they ould have claimed you selected the wrong gear and reversed into them. One of my oldest friends stopped behind a coach at a junction, the coach reversed into him, the driver got out and accused him going to fast and hitting him from behind. No whitness, the police were called the guy only backed down when the police spotted about an inch of black rubber infront of my mates rear tyre where the car had been push slightly backwards against the handbrake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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