nfsjoe Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 So i'm driving round a roundabout and a lorry decides he wants to join my lane, not by the usual method of indicating over but instead by drifting over into my car, resulting in the photos below. Anybody know of any good body shops around the Gloucester area, I've just taken it to Toyota who said they'll get me a quote tomorrow, defo needs a front wing, the front bumper has been scraped so needs respraying, and the guy at Toyota thinks the dent in the door should come out and just needs respraying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Sorry to hear this, at least its a really easy repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Did he admit liability and give you his insurance details? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Get him fired. Hope you called the cops on his reckless driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 So sorry mate, but thank god as it could have been alot worse. Can i be the first to say a good rag and some T-cut will do wonders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfsjoe Posted October 20, 2005 Author Share Posted October 20, 2005 I followed the lorry back to his depot and his boss said he'll pay half, the driver won't admit hes wrong so its my word against his, no witnesses stopped either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 If he didn't stop I'd report hit and run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfsjoe Posted October 20, 2005 Author Share Posted October 20, 2005 He stopped, then said do you want to follow me back to the depot, it was just down the road so i did that so i could see his boss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyhawk Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Trucks, as with white vans, busses, cabs, kids on mopeds and cyclists are exempt from the highway code; did you not know that?... For this sub-set of road traffic, mirrors, indicators, red lights and general observation are all optional... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Speak to Liam (lovatt) does top notch job:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 That's nasty. Didn't you know that lorries/buses/trailers can't stay in lane on a roundabout? It's something to do with their size. I will never go over a roundabout by the side of a large vehicle, I always stay back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfsjoe Posted October 20, 2005 Author Share Posted October 20, 2005 Wasn't a big lorry, small type box van, plus it's a huge roundabout you would get 3 artics round there side by side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Wasn't a big lorry, small type box van, plus it's a huge roundabout you would get 3 artics round there side by side. I'd get their insurance details and just call their insurer up directly then. Don't settle for half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 totally agree with carl0s. Speak to the boss again and say that you have independant witnesses (not hard to find) and that you would like their insurance details. Failing to provide them can be consituted as an offence and if required you can contact the police to allow them to obtain the details (this is where the offence can become applicable). See how quickly the boss changes his mind, if not - let the insurance companies argue about it. There may also be CCTV on the roundabout as there often is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfsjoe Posted October 20, 2005 Author Share Posted October 20, 2005 Gonna take some photos of the roundabout in question tonight then show there boss so he can see how in no way it can be my fault, if he doesn't agree to paying for the whole thing then i'll want his insurance details, if he doesn't pass them over i'll do exactly what stealthhosts says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 totally agree with carl0s. Speak to the boss again and say that you have independant witnesses (not hard to find) and that you would like their insurance details. Failing to provide them can be consituted as an offence and if required you can contact the police to allow them to obtain the details (this is where the offence can become applicable). See how quickly the boss changes his mind, if not - let the insurance companies argue about it. There may also be CCTV on the roundabout as there often is. Lorries do stray from lane to lane on some roundabouts due to their size and them swinging out to make the turn, but if it was a big roundabout then there's really no excuse. Someone mentioned cyclists not using the highway code - i find they're the worst of anyone, chargin up 1 way streets the wrong way and cuttin to the pavement if a car comes etc, straying from lane to lane without a care in the world! People who live in Cambridge, dunno how you cope with them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 worse in oxford mate, trust me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TREG Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Gutted for you mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 If he didn't stop I'd report hit and run. deffinatly, they're just trying it on mate, go to the cops, that'll sh*t em up. feel sorry for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenb Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Get a full and proper quote from toyota for the repairs. Then go to a local bodyshop and get a cheaper quote. Buy a 2nd hand wing and get the cheap bodyshop to do the work. get the Boss bloke to pay half of toyotas quoted amount......there shouldn't be much difference after he's paid half.......worth a thought. Sorry to hear the sad news.......at least you can still drive it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfsjoe Posted October 20, 2005 Author Share Posted October 20, 2005 Thats exactly what i'm doing stevenb, don't think i'll lose out this way and not have to worry about the insurance companys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURT Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 feel bad for ya fella, hope it doesn't cost you too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenb Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Thats exactly what i'm doing stevenb, don't think i'll lose out this way and not have to worry about the insurance companys. It's still worth nagging his Boss to say that his lorry driver was at fault......send him letter's if need be and threaten legal proceedings....make your case as strong as possible. If it doesn't work out then you have the current offer to fall back on. Always difficult with lorries and roundabouts........some people can say that you should anticipate that a lorry needs more space on a roundabout (not saying your wrong at all mate) so it makes things more difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sim Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 he should of indicated and then look to see if any one is in the lane that he is about to go in . what a bastard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supragold Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 What a bunch of toss3rs. Everyone tries it on nowadays. Sorry to hear whats happened - Hope you get it sorted mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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