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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: sophos9 on 20 December 2006, 19:57:21
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Hi all, just when I thought things could not get any worse (leaving to drive to Birmingham at 5:30am) I got the evil phonecall....
A milkfloat had smacked into the back of my car... :(
I think it will be written off... can someone please take a look at the pics and let me know approx how much to fix please? Boot is straight, bumper is only scuffed a tiny bit and boot light is fine...
I'm totally gutted and want to buy the car of the insurance company.... :'(
(http://www.leansigmanetwork.co.uk/uploads/bust1.jpg)
(http://www.leansigmanetwork.co.uk/uploads/bust2.jpg)
(http://www.leansigmanetwork.co.uk/uploads/bust3.jpg)
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Ie the boot lid misaligned? Does it open and close/lock OK?
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I'm totally gutted and want to buy the car of the insurance company.... :'(
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Just remember that you already own the car.
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STMO123, yup... all is good!
Andy B, sure thanks for that but when they come up with an offer....
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Unlucky mate. :(
When someone bumped my door my insurance said the cost of repairs were more than the car was worth, but it was too good to scrap so they offered me a lump sum to get the repairs done myself.
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Well there is some hope then?
Any idea on how easy to replace this panel and approx costs? Thanks...
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You've been unlucky, but lucky, if you see what I mean. A couple of inches to the right and it would be a definite write off.
I really couldn't hazard a guess at what you'd pay for repairs, that seems dependant on where you live and who quotes you for the job, but I wouldn't give up hope ;)
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Hey dude, I totally agree.... must have missed it by mm, thanks for your help.
Can anyone else hazard a guess?
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Deja vue... had identical damage (though on the right-hand side) with my previous Omega, the rear wing was replaced and the boot and rear panel re-sparyed, I did it at a Vx dealer (who used a local body shop...) and the bill was £1,300 inc VAT, so had I done this on the cheap using a smaller garage directly I would have probably paid half that. I didn't mind the bill at the time because the insurance paid, which was a mistake but this is another matter... The car was OK after that but you could see the repair if you know how to look. Hope this info helps...
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Glad you got it sorted!
Cheers... if its anything like that then its a write off for sure! Have just checked the boot and there is no damage to it at all which is a bonus
the gent has fully admitted liability and I have a ref to chase up tomorrow
This is sick, so close to Xmas.... Just have a look at a Lexus IS200
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Glad you got it sorted!
Cheers... if its anything like that then its a write off for sure! Have just checked the boot and there is no damage to it at all which is a bonus
the gent has fully admitted liability and I have a ref to chase up tomorrow
This is sick, so close to Xmas.... Just have a look at a Lexus IS200
Or a facelift MV6 ;)
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Thats it reported and hire car on way!
Was thinking about it and if the car is written off then I may buy something else... Don't get me wrong, I love this car but every month something else is going wrong....
Also thinking about a Vectra GSI or Saab 9-3
Does anyone know how much a new back panel is?
Many thanks
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Well there is some hope then?
Any idea on how easy to replace this panel and approx costs? Thanks...
It is much preferable to repair th epanel rather than changeing it as it will make the car more prone to rust. Just find a good panel beater.
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Thanks for that!
Think it may take some beating to put it into shape.... ::)
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Well there is some hope then?
Any idea on how easy to replace this panel and approx costs? Thanks...
It is much preferable to repair th epanel rather than changeing it as it will make the car more prone to rust. Just find a good panel beater.
I agree in principal, but this one has a cut through it and also there is the inside bits so panel beaters are likely to be reluctant to do this based on cost - it will take less work to replace the panel then repair it.
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cheers MarkJay
My gut feel is that will write it off with the option of 'buying it back' which leaves the option of buying another Omega and swapping good parts from my damaged one to the new one OR stripping this one down and selling
Loads of bits that are great and a peach of an engine!
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cheers MarkJay
My gut feel is that will write it off with the option of 'buying it back' which leaves the option of buying another Omega and swapping good parts from my damaged one to the new one OR stripping this one down and selling
Loads of bits that are great and a peach of an engine!
If you live anywhere close to Swindon, I can recommend an excelent bodyshop :y
Had a car in there a couple times for rear end damage, mind you nothing needing replacing, just knocking the dents out and remoulding the bumper and respraying.
Plus i told them to bodge the repair so it looked half decent.......you carnt tell unless you know where to look and was well cheap :y
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Taxi Driver, cheers mate... I live in Norfolk ::)
Not sure how well this damage could be 'repaired', think it will need a new panel...
Are the rear panels bolt on, on the Omega?
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Are the rear panels bolt on, on the Omega?
Don't know, but unlikely on any car nowadays... ...fronts usually are, not rears.
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Absolutly NOT bolt on !
The rear tunnel or wheel arch area is the strongest part of a car !
If you are going to repair it, i would NOT mess about, have it done properly, and if it is done properly you will have to have it VIC tested before it can go back on the road ?
This panel will require an aligning machine or jig ! If the car is repaired on the cheap, and its ever in another accident, AND an engineer see's this repair ( which he will do) you f***ed !
Have it done properly or NOT at all mate
Mark
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Jeez, there it is then!
How much cash can you get for stripping an Omega down and selling as spares, its an elite with all the extra's... :-[
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Bugger , didnt expect you to cave in that easily ;D
£25 for the car- as it is :y
ONLY JOKING, £10 !!!!
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Seriously though.
It might, MIGHT just be worth going in to a few dodgy/cheap bodyshops, and asking if they can dress the damage out !
OK it will require a skim of filler even if you find a skilled panel beater !
I'm fairly sure that split MIGHT tack/weld up enough for the damage to be dressed out.
Is the rear light area badly damaged, or is the damage limited to the actual flat side of the panel !
You never know, someone might do it for £300 or there again you might get laughed out of the bodyshop suggesting / asking if it can be beaten out !!
I'd try mate, if you like the car, BUT as you have contacted the insurance now, your fairly buggered !
Even if you buy it back, it will be listed as a CAT C ( minimum) for the rest of its life and will show on any HPI check ! You will also have to have the car VIC checked too as it now going through the insurance !
The Insurance aint gonna fix that mate, i'm fairly certain!
But if you do buy it back, you will HAVE TO adhere to guidlines now, and that will involve a VIC check to get it back on the road !
Mark
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Bugger , didnt expect you to cave in that easily ;D
£25 for the car- as it is :y
ONLY JOKING, £10 !!!!
Dude, you are a cheeky lad ;D