Noccy_Mondy wrote: » Did he drive off :eek:
vectra wrote: » Yes, Unless you have a witness and he has then he can always say you rear ended him.:mad:
YbFocus wrote: » Jesus bear that's awful news, there are some real pricks out there! Hope you nail the cnut!
bear1 wrote: » I certainly will. Police came, took the statement and photos. They are the only ones who can access the footage so I'm waiting on them to let me know the outcome of that. They also took the number plate and my insurance company knows. I've TPFT so if the prick isn't found I'm fcuked. Should get an estimate soon enough on the repair costs.
YbFocus wrote: » With a reg and video proof he's a goner bear, how are sorted for a car now man?
bear1 wrote: » Oh I've a lovely car now, has 6 wheels and about 50 odd seats. No car at all for the time being. I'm sure he/she is a goner just how long it will take is what is worrying me.
YbFocus wrote: » I know it's old and **** but I have that astra there now doing nothing, it's taxed but only has a weeks test left. By right it needs 4 tyres too but you're welcome to it man to get you out while your stuck? I'm not using it now with my new machine here!
bear1 wrote: » That's very very sound of you man. But I'm abroad so my only options are take the bus or rent a car. So I think I'll just stick to the bus (-12 today.....) Again that is really cool of you though. Some lovely people here
YbFocus wrote: » Ah crap bear i thought you were back here! Sure we're all a good crowd around here. This forum has been getting bad press but for the most part it's a great spot, to me anyway!
bear1 wrote: » Yeah I only arrived back from Ireland on Saturday. And to think I'd spent the guts of 100 quid getting a valet done the day before.
YbFocus wrote: » ...This forum has been getting bad press but for the most part it's a great spot, to me anyway!
bear1 wrote: » Just got the estimation... Can't for the life of me remember the name of the metal part behind the bumper (frame?) well that's bent to ****, the radiator is toast, the bumper is beyond reasonable repair and the headlights are no longer straight. In total almost 1k euro in parts and about half of that in labour but he said this can go up and more than likely it will. Going to the pub.
YbFocus wrote: » Jesus he/she really hit the car at speed!
bear1 wrote: » Which is why I think the person was drunk. I'd also wager it was a jeep of some sort considering there wasn't much of the other car there, apart from the plate. How to fook people can do that, realise the utter damage they have done and just f off leaving the other with one hell of a mess. And after getting the car back to perfect with the chains/injector ****e.
LIGHTNING wrote: » While musing on car sites I noticed there is a Smart Roadster up north for sale for 1.7k, its only 638 euro to VRT it. Combine it with the very low tax (<1.0) you could get a weekend car for next to nothing. I know the box is ****e in them but still..
Stheno wrote: » Is bear not in Poland?
bear1 wrote: » Police called. Driver found and admitted it immediately. They didn't give me all the details but they said they can't test for alcohol as too much time has passed but the woman explained what had happened. She isn't used to driving an automatic jeep and when she was putting it into reverse she slammed on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. Which in turn then smashed into my car. Panicked again and drove home only to then realise the number plate had remained there. Insurance has now gotten involved and I should know later this week if the repairs will be covered by them. I'm quite happy though that the police slapped the woman which points and a hefty fine for leaving the scene of an accident.
bear1 wrote: » I wonder.... I've got the ARBS that are starting to play up and I'll need them done to get passed the NCT. Wonder if I can convince the garage to fix it and charge the bitch.
bear1 wrote: » [...] Insurance has now gotten involved and I should know later this week if the repairs will be covered by them.
bear1 wrote: » I'm quite happy though that the police slapped the woman with points and a hefty fine for leaving the scene of an accident.
joujoujou wrote: » You're in Poland, aren't you? If so, insist on insurance crowd repairs MUST be done by authorised dealer, paid directly by insurance company (in Polish: ASO + bezgotówkowo). Long story short - leave your car in a garage, they repair it, insurance co. pays for it. She would be fined anyway, for causing an accident - that's the law over there - 500PLN + 6 points, IIRC.
bear1 wrote: » Yeah, so you are saying I should bring it to Honda? [...]
joujoujou wrote: » Definately. That's the only place to do that appropriately, don't forget to mention you want them to use genuine parts. Most other places would try to push in aftermarket parts telling you they put genuine ones. It'd take time, especially if you have headlights damaged, as they'd have to import RHD ones for you.
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