accident - Page 2

R1cho · 15-08-2011, 22:52

sorry to hear the bad news pete, with your first message i assumed that you and sheila were both unharmed, if you need anything and we can help i'm sure you know the club will be there for you, for now you and sheila get plenty off rest and get better, try not to worry about sally as getting your selves better is far more important right now.

well wishes
steve

briggie · 15-08-2011, 22:59

of course the hand / arm i hurt is my " good one " the one not affected by my last stroke , so its kinda more of a injury to me if that makes sense because i use that arm/hand to hold my stick / control my wheelchair , which i cant at the mo .

insurance company coming tomorrow to take sally away to assess her

they gave me the option of a auto gaylander , or a auto galaxy ghia ( guess which one i chose lol )

R1cho · 15-08-2011, 23:07

what exactly hit you m8 to cause injuries and damage? after all our trucks aren't the smallest things on the road

solarman216 · 15-08-2011, 23:32

As Pete has gone, I will answer for him, from what he told me earlier, apparently Pete was stopped at lights and a brand new motability car hit him at speed (40 mph) the elderly driver hit the throttle instead of the brake, admitted in front of the police driver that was on the scene as he was following, pushed Pete forward 15 plus feet, I guess Pete had his hand on the wheel which probably tuned into his hand, and seat belt damage to his shoulder says enough, damn unlucky I call that, Rick

R1cho · 15-08-2011, 23:37

yes very lucky, steering wheels can snap wrists when the contort, from what i know of pete though he will come through this and be fine and if as you said he buys sally back of insurance company he can get her back on the road.

clivvy · 16-08-2011, 08:08

I was in contact with Peter yesterday also, I just hope Sheila and Pete get better very soon. I know how this sounds, but they ought to consider insurance claims asap including for their injuries, but thats up to them.

Choice of car are a little strange, whats with the Freelander?? Although, the newer ones are pretty good, so i'd certainly consider a newer model. As for the Galaxy, well, thats a bloody good car just not so good when it comes to repairing them if I remember correctly!

Personally, i would always go with a 4x4 if its part of the choice. Freelanders are a bit shit, but the newer ones are much improved on the older late 90's early 2000 models....

get well soon Peter, if I can do anything, please let me know and I will pop over.

briggie · 16-08-2011, 08:37

just been out to have a close look at sally , she doesnt look all that bad on first sight , bumper is damaged as is lights obviously , rear door wont open and looks like its bent upwards ,door behind drivers door is hard to open and makes a horrible noise when opened ,drivers door has dropped a bit too ,spare wheel cover and spare wheel is dented , because it looks like the car that hit me went under the bumper and lifted me up before pushing me, i suspect that the damage may not be obvious on first inspection and probably is a lot worse than it appears due to him going under my car .

my spare wheel broke his windscreen to give you a idea

incidently it was a peugot 207 sw saloon that hit me , and that was totally wrecked

96terrano · 16-08-2011, 10:59

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Originally Posted by briggie

just been out to have a close look at sally , she doesnt look all that bad on first sight , bumper is damaged as is lights obviously , rear door wont open and looks like its bent upwards ,door behind drivers door is hard to open and makes a horrible noise when opened ,drivers door has dropped a bit too ,spare wheel cover and spare wheel is dented , because it looks like the car that hit me went under the bumper and lifted me up before pushing me, i suspect that the damage may not be obvious on first inspection and probably is a lot worse than it appears due to him going under my car .

my spare wheel broke his windscreen to give you a idea

incidently it was a peugot 207 sw saloon that hit me , and that was totally wrecked

Just been Reading all the posts and I feel sorry for you mate

Ive got a few terrano parts if needed

briggie · 16-08-2011, 11:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96terrano

Just been Reading all the posts and I feel sorry for you mate

Ive got a few terrano parts if needed

i think the damage is structural mate but we will wait and see , the insurance assessor is picking her up later today to examine , but i suspect its a foregone conclusion

R1cho · 16-08-2011, 11:11

been looking on the bay m8 probably last thing on your mind but found a couple that look decent, maybe take someone with you this time to look over it with you.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-Mis...item20bbc1778a

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NISSAN-TER...item2566c45818

lacroupade · 16-08-2011, 12:15

Well that sucks, but as said, only metal.

If its any consolation, sounds like both of you should be in for a bit of compo so you can at least buy something a bit better next time, don't jump into buying another Mistral FFS.

makeitfit · 16-08-2011, 12:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by lacroupade

Well that sucks, but as said, only metal.

If its any consolation, sounds like both of you should be in for a bit of compo so you can at least buy something a bit better next time, don't jump into buying another Mistral FFS.

What he said

Although I think the claim culture is killing us all slowly, it is there at the mo

So make sure you do get all that lovley legit injury compo

Get well soon

clivvy · 16-08-2011, 12:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

What he said

Although I think the claim culture is killing us all slowly, it is there at the mo

So make sure you do get all that lovley legit injury compo

Get well soon

agreed, but its like anything else, its there, they might as well use it.

the damage does sound structural, I suspect the main sills are bent or the chassis is twisted a bit....

lacroupade · 16-08-2011, 13:02

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Originally Posted by clivvy

agreed, but its like anything else, its there, they might as well use it.

the damage does sound structural, I suspect the main sills are bent or the chassis is twisted a bit....

Agree on the claim culture but in a case like this sounds 100% legit so go for it.

Even if it wasn't structural its a £1000 import truck.....a hire car and a new bumper (and they'd probably wait 6-8 weeks for a new one from Holland) + paint would put it into write off on their own.

makeitfit · 16-08-2011, 13:03

I had mine written off last year after a particularly erm heavy landing

Bought it back off the ins co. and fixed it up ish

I spoke to a few guys at the time about the bent chassis and it's stupid money to straighten them, let alone the panel work. So there's no doubt it's shafted mate

However that's not to say bin it, as you can buy it back from the ins and then break it for spares and make a tidy profit there too

Should cost you about 15 - 20% to buy it back

15-08-2011, 22:52	#16
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	sorry to hear the bad news pete, with your first message i assumed that you and sheila were both unharmed, if you need anything and we can help i'm sure you know the club will be there for you, for now you and sheila get plenty off rest and get better, try not to worry about sally as getting your selves better is far more important right now. well wishes steve

15-08-2011, 22:59	#17
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	of course the hand / arm i hurt is my " good one " the one not affected by my last stroke , so its kinda more of a injury to me if that makes sense because i use that arm/hand to hold my stick / control my wheelchair , which i cant at the mo . insurance company coming tomorrow to take sally away to assess her they gave me the option of a auto gaylander , or a auto galaxy ghia ( guess which one i chose lol )

15-08-2011, 23:07	#18
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	what exactly hit you m8 to cause injuries and damage? after all our trucks aren't the smallest things on the road

15-08-2011, 23:32	#19
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,323	As Pete has gone, I will answer for him, from what he told me earlier, apparently Pete was stopped at lights and a brand new motability car hit him at speed (40 mph) the elderly driver hit the throttle instead of the brake, admitted in front of the police driver that was on the scene as he was following, pushed Pete forward 15 plus feet, I guess Pete had his hand on the wheel which probably tuned into his hand, and seat belt damage to his shoulder says enough, damn unlucky I call that, Rick

15-08-2011, 23:37	#20
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	yes very lucky, steering wheels can snap wrists when the contort, from what i know of pete though he will come through this and be fine and if as you said he buys sally back of insurance company he can get her back on the road.

16-08-2011, 08:08	#21
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	I was in contact with Peter yesterday also, I just hope Sheila and Pete get better very soon. I know how this sounds, but they ought to consider insurance claims asap including for their injuries, but thats up to them. Choice of car are a little strange, whats with the Freelander?? Although, the newer ones are pretty good, so i'd certainly consider a newer model. As for the Galaxy, well, thats a bloody good car just not so good when it comes to repairing them if I remember correctly! Personally, i would always go with a 4x4 if its part of the choice. Freelanders are a bit shit, but the newer ones are much improved on the older late 90's early 2000 models.... get well soon Peter, if I can do anything, please let me know and I will pop over.

16-08-2011, 08:37	#22
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	just been out to have a close look at sally , she doesnt look all that bad on first sight , bumper is damaged as is lights obviously , rear door wont open and looks like its bent upwards ,door behind drivers door is hard to open and makes a horrible noise when opened ,drivers door has dropped a bit too ,spare wheel cover and spare wheel is dented , because it looks like the car that hit me went under the bumper and lifted me up before pushing me, i suspect that the damage may not be obvious on first inspection and probably is a lot worse than it appears due to him going under my car . my spare wheel broke his windscreen to give you a idea incidently it was a peugot 207 sw saloon that hit me , and that was totally wrecked

16-08-2011, 11:11	#25
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	been looking on the bay m8 probably last thing on your mind but found a couple that look decent, maybe take someone with you this time to look over it with you. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-Mis...item20bbc1778a http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NISSAN-TER...item2566c45818

16-08-2011, 12:15	#26
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	Well that sucks, but as said, only metal. If its any consolation, sounds like both of you should be in for a bit of compo so you can at least buy something a bit better next time, don't jump into buying another Mistral FFS.

16-08-2011, 13:03	#30
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I had mine written off last year after a particularly erm heavy landing Bought it back off the ins co. and fixed it up ish I spoke to a few guys at the time about the bent chassis and it's stupid money to straighten them, let alone the panel work. So there's no doubt it's shafted mate However that's not to say bin it, as you can buy it back from the ins and then break it for spares and make a tidy profit there too Should cost you about 15 - 20% to buy it back