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    Hi All,

    My vec lost it on a bend yesterday, slammed near side wheel into high grass bank then ended up doing 360's for a few hundred yards smashing into the hedge / fence as i went

    I managed to drive it home, but since the near side tyre gone flat

    Obvious damage :

    Smashed front bumper
    Big dent in near side wing
    Side mirror gone
    Dents and scratches all along the two near side doors
    Rear tail light
    Mounting bracket to rear bumper hanging down
    End of exhaust missing
    Possible bent steel wheel
    Punctured tyre

    Its a 03 vectra 2.0dti (65k on clock)

    Do you think the insurance will repair it or write it off

    It drove me home 15 miles after accident i felt as it always has to drive - I just hope its fixable i dunno what im going to do if its not

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    would think it would be a write off but how much is you excess? easy repairs really using second hand parts if the do write it off

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    Excess £150

    Noooooooooooooo thats not the answer i wanted

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    Definatly a write off with that damage and at that age

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    I feel sick !

    Why would they write it off when with a new wheel n tyre its still drives fine - just looks a mess ??

    Im a girl so please bear with my blonde ness

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    If no other vehicles or property were involved, then get two quotes

    Typically with a smashed bumper it means a replacement
    The wing and doors may be repairable, usual technique is to drill holes and pull back into shape
    The mirror would be a complete replacement
    The rear bumper is held in place at the bottom by two clasps, easy and cheap to replace, however if the moulding on the bumper has snapped that is not so easy

    The costs might be between £1100 and £1500
    Compare to the residual value of the car (prior to accident)

    Finally, make sure you are referring to the correct excess and there may be one for TPF&T claims and one for accidental damage
    Also, claiming may affect your NCB

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    £1100 - £1500!! Thats hopin! I need a new wing and a door thanx to sumone goin into me and this alone is £1386! New naked door alone from vaux is £376!!! Labour is 100"s aswell these days! Defo a write off if goin through insurance cos the cost will be very dear! Best bet do it yourself! Get doors etc off ebay £50 and try get same colour

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    If the damage is substantial, then yes a new wing and door
    However, with light damage these are often repairable; as above, the method is to simply drill small holes and pull it back into shape
    Ironically, there isn't much cost saving

    My preference would be part replacement, but with car of 7 years old a repair would be more appropriate

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    Quote Originally Posted by john.robertson2 View Post
    Definatly a write off with that damage and at that age
    Sadly I agree Insurers are very dis-passionate in these matters.

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