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Re: Terrible news.
« Reply #30 on: 16 May 2007, 09:35:18 »
Glad you made it out alive and not too scathed LB :y
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Re: Terrible news.
« Reply #31 on: 16 May 2007, 10:24:11 »
Good to see you're alive, kicking and well Dave :y It's always sh*t when these things happen, but happen they do!!
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Re: Terrible news.
« Reply #32 on: 16 May 2007, 10:33:33 »
I have spoken with Dave this morning again. TBH, he doesn't sound his normal cheerful self at all. I can tell this has been a BIG shock to him. He is OK, but very shaken by the sound of it.

I won't give too much away here because Dave may not want me to. But I will confirm that this was the Fiat coupe he had bought for Mrs Laidback. BOTH airbags deployed. By all accounts I think he is lucky to escape with the minor injuries he has. Could have been an awful lot worse and I think that his experience behind the wheel may have given him the split second he needed to avoid this being a fatality!

In case anyone is wondering, no he didn't cause it. The cause is yet to be established, but it would seem that a major mechanical/structural failure may be to blame. The car is a total loss and is well beyond repair by any stretch of the imagination.
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Re: Terrible news.
« Reply #33 on: 16 May 2007, 10:43:23 »
Get better soon Dave and remember you have a lot of friends.

I can recommend Omegas for crashes - VERY safe cars
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Re: Terrible news.
« Reply #34 on: 16 May 2007, 10:46:01 »
Hope you get it all sorted ok soon and not too sore.
Cant be good news, you have only had it a few weeks, I hope it was safe when bought!  If not, are there legal implications for the seller?
It must be bad if even Ronnie thinks it is beyond repair!
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Re: Terrible news.
« Reply #35 on: 16 May 2007, 11:54:28 »
I'm so sorry to hear that. Glad you are OK Dave.
Mark i think it is a bit silly to critisize the Fiat it was a used car after all and you don't know what treatment it had in the past. It can happen to any car so it is better not to generalise. There 1000nd of happy coupe owners out there.
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Re: Terrible news.
« Reply #36 on: 16 May 2007, 12:02:54 »
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I'm so sorry to hear that. Glad you are OK Dave.
Mark i think it is a bit silly to critisize the Fiat it was a used car after all and you don't know what treatment it had in the past. It can happen to any car so it is better not to generalise. There 1000nd of happy coupe owners out there.


Dont read into a statement something that is not there Kostas.....which is what you are doing!

I made the statement that it needs to be a major component failure and the car has had recent work.......
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« Reply #37 on: 16 May 2007, 12:18:04 »
The more I read about this accident, the more concerned I become. I've had a few bad ones myself and they take some getting over, mentally as well as physically. PLEASE take it easy for a while Dave, the aches and pains can take weeks to go away.

Look after yourself mate

Steve.
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Re: Terrible news.
« Reply #38 on: 16 May 2007, 12:42:45 »
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I made the statement that it needs to be a major component failure and the car has had recent work.......
Whether or not the 2 are related are currently unknown, but it cannot be discounted at this stage.

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Re: Terrible news.
« Reply #39 on: 16 May 2007, 13:11:14 »
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I'm so sorry to hear that. Glad you are OK Dave.
Mark i think it is a bit silly to critisize the Fiat it was a used car after all and you don't know what treatment it had in the past. It can happen to any car so it is better not to generalise. There 1000nd of happy coupe owners out there.


Dont read into a statement something that is not there Kostas.....which is what you are doing!

I made the statement that it needs to be a major component failure and the car has had recent work.......

You are absolutely right, ididn't read the whole thread before i wrote. Appologies for the misunderstanding!
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Re: Terrible news.
« Reply #40 on: 16 May 2007, 13:36:35 »
Its certainly an avenue that needs checking out.....cars dont just turn right for no reason!

Pics would be useful...
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Re: Terrible news.
« Reply #41 on: 16 May 2007, 15:30:51 »
....a picture paints....
« Last Edit: 16 May 2007, 19:36:51 by Ronald_McBurger »
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Re: Terrible news.
« Reply #42 on: 16 May 2007, 15:35:01 »
The main thing is Dave is generally ok health wise...

Although i dont like the fact its just out of a garage's hands recently and seems to have acted "strange" :(

But i will leave that to the experts to summise..
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Re: Terrible news.
« Reply #43 on: 16 May 2007, 15:49:22 »
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The more I read about this accident, the more concerned I become. I've had a few bad ones myself and they take some getting over, mentally as well as physically. PLEASE take it easy for a while Dave, the aches and pains can take weeks to go away.

Look after yourself mate

Steve.
ps... can I have my post count back you swine nice bloke?
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Re: Terrible news.
« Reply #44 on: 16 May 2007, 16:54:48 »
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The more I read about this accident, the more concerned I become. I've had a few bad ones myself and they take some getting over, mentally as well as physically. PLEASE take it easy for a while Dave, the aches and pains can take weeks to go away.

Look after yourself mate

Steve.
ps... can I have my post count back you swine nice bloke?

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