Cork Trucker wrote: » Yeah I don't even know how one could possibly word that,even if you managed it, once they hear the value of the claim and the phone line goes dead :pac:
bladespin wrote: » That bit when they ask you if you've had any claims in the last 5 years :eek:
Cork Trucker wrote: » I don't either, definitely worth keeping an eye on it all. I'd love to see the Zafira driver's renewal quote if they are landed with the full bill.
bladespin wrote: » I'd imagine so, can't remember anything like this before, at least nothing that could be directly connected to one single policy holder. Opel are 'assisting' investigators, that's all they'll be allowed do really.
rob316 wrote: » Imagine what it'll do to premiums next year :eek:
Cork Trucker wrote: » Will this be the single biggest motor insurance claim to happen in Ireland on a private motor policy? Don't they only go as far as €30m? Be interesting to see how long Opel remain involved for.
bladespin wrote: » I'd well believe that, damage to property, loss of earnings etc etc, it will be spectacular.
Cork Trucker wrote: » Word on Red FM is that the financial implications of the fire are €25m and more job losses.
Cork Trucker wrote: » Interesting. Were the keys handed over?
Cork Trucker wrote: » The Zafira has been covered over for forensic examination when it is eventually retrieved. Would there be much of the heater matrix left even if the car is burned to a bare shell? this is probably what they want to look for as it was this element that was causing the fires. I know there was a suggestion of everyone claiming off the Zafira's insurance and let them battle it out with Opel to see who takes the brunt of it all. Is that unlikely to happen? i know of a similar position to this a number of years ago, car caught fire, other cars were damaged as a result, the 'offending' vehicle's insurance company refused liability and the other car owners had to sort it out themselves.
sondagefaux wrote: » The newsagents was O'Leary's. They also sold some toys, I used to get Dinky cars, some Lego and Airfix model kits from there.
skallywag wrote: » Spot on, that's the one! There was a nice restaurant in that complex as well, it was owned by the lad who went on to run Westimers/Elroys I believe, Eric Tracey I think was his name? I remember my mam would bring me in there for a coke and a cake while she had a coffee after the shopping. Trying to recall what else was in there now, there was a newsagent too I vaguely remember, and a dry cleaning place (McKenzies?).
skallywag wrote: » Remember going there with my mum I would spend an hour in the sport shop which was at one end of it while she did the weekly shop in Quinnsworth. Trying to remember what the same of that sports shop was now, just remember it seemed massive at the time, although admittedly I was quite small myself then! Leisure something or other I think? Was a great shopping centre though.
TheDriver wrote: » Someone I know whose car was inside was asked for the keys to drive it onto the roof. Others I know had them towed with no request for keys
Cork Trucker wrote: » False accusations such as theft of property from cars etc even if there was nothing inside but more importantly health and safety is paramount here. If it can't be done safely it won't be done at all.
beer enigma wrote: » Totally, the Opel issue will be proof as there's nothing left of it. Cctv as to whether it's smoking prior to entry is key. In reality must insurers will go to a standard fire claim off of own policy but I understand ncb exception may be made
longgonesilver wrote: » Why don't they get the keys and drive the cars around?
Cork Trucker wrote: » Negligence in that it may have been driven into the car park while smoke was evident? Also did Opel recall the car if it was part of that batch and was the recall ignored. Very messy.
Gru wrote: » the ramps are narrow enough between level 1 and 2 maybe it was too wide and it just couldn't fit up them?
TheChizler wrote: » They lifted the the truck from the level one open area yesterday, no roof access to level two, then put it back in to level three from the relief road side. Can't figure out why they would need to do that, surely they had all the access they needed via the ramps on the west side.
beer enigma wrote: » I'm terms of the other vehicles it doesn't matter unless you can prove it was negligence or a manufacturer defect. I'd guess both are under scrutiny here. I'm general terms, If a car catches fire and damages yours then you still have to claim from your own policy. Same as house insurance
Cork Trucker wrote: » Let's just hope the Zafira owner has insurance
the beer revolu wrote: » Johnny Giles Subsequently became Lifestyle sports, I think
sondagefaux wrote: » As far as I know, it was the first suburban shopping mall in Ireland outside of Dublin, and was built in the mid/late 1960s. It was originally semi uncovered, with large canopies rather than a fully-covered mall, similar to the original Stillorgan Shopping Centre.
TheDriver wrote: » I'd say we know the answer to that unfortunately. They took level 1 and 2 cars out of level 2 roof and then moved crane for top floor\roof so I'd say they're finished removals.
