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[bob.dent]

Doing my normal Friday night stint on the decks at my local pub on Friday night, had too many beers to drive so left my car in pub car park overnight. Went to pick it up on Saturday and found this done......
 




Thinking some bugger had done a hit and run, I got the pub landlord to go through the CCTV and sure enough recognised the culprit. Turned out to be someone I know quite well, so got in contact and he he was profusely apologetic and said he hadn't realised he had hit my car (fairly feasable as it was a large van and dark when he left). Anyway, he came round to my house yesterday and got it all sorted with his insurance. Just waiting for the repair centre to contact me now and they are providing a courtesy car while repairs are being done. My only worry is if my Irmscher bumper/spoiler needs replacing (which I think it will) that they will be able to source one. :-/

[Dishevelled Den]

Bob that breaks my heart - such a lovely car, at least you got to the bottom of how the damage was caused, let's hope the bumper can be saved

[Jimbob]

Hard to bear Bob, so sorry.

least its progressing the right way, hope the parts arent a problem 

[The Red Baron]

what a shame bob, at least your on the road to getting it sorted out.

[cem_devecioglu]

sorry to hear/see that..I hope they will repair properly :-/

[Agemo]

I know how annoying that is, but at least you know who did it, imagine if there was no CCTV.

[KillerWatt]

My only worry is if my Irmscher bumper/spoiler needs replacing (which I think it will) that they will be able to source one. :-/

From what I can see in the pics, that can easily be repaired.

[bob.dent]

My only worry is if my Irmscher bumper/spoiler needs replacing (which I think it will) that they will be able to source one. :-/

From what I can see in the pics, that can easily be repaired.

I guess it's possible they may be able to repair and respray it. I know they're not easy to get hold of these days and would be a shame if a standard one had to be fitted.

[Andy B]

My only worry is if my Irmscher bumper/spoiler needs replacing (which I think it will) that they will be able to source one. :-/

From what I can see in the pics, that can easily be repaired.

I guess it's possible they may be able to repair and respray it. I know they're not easy to get hold of these days and would be a shame if a standard one had to be fitted.

I've never looked for a similar bumper, but I would think by now they'd be nigh on impossible to get hold of new. I'd be inclined to meet the insurers half way & accept a repair to it if needs be. They'll be able to see that the before accident state of the car was excellent.
Insurers did similar for a Granada estate my Dad had years ago when the recovery van infront of my Dad stopped ..... & my Dad didn't!  :-?  :-? 

[Markie]

My only worry is if my Irmscher bumper/spoiler needs replacing (which I think it will) that they will be able to source one. :-/

From what I can see in the pics, that can easily be repaired.

I guess it's possible they may be able to repair and respray it. I know they're not easy to get hold of these days and would be a shame if a standard one had to be fitted.

If its not damaged structurally then its very repairable 

[unlucky mark mv6]

Ive always been led to beleive they have to replace like for like on body panels,no matter whats on there. :-/

[SP_3.2]

Sorry to here the bad new Bob hope that it gets sorted ok .

[zirk]

Ive always been led to beleive they have to replace like for like on body panels,no matter whats on there. :-/

Assuming you have told the Insurance Co that the Cars has Body Mods.

[bob.dent]

Ive always been led to beleive they have to replace like for like on body panels,no matter whats on there. :-/

Assuming you have told the Insurance Co that the Cars has Body Mods.

My car is covered on our company fleet insurance. When it was first put on the policy I advised our broker that the car had body mods, tinted glass and non-standard alloys so the insurance company would/should have been made aware. When I reported the claim this morning they asked me if there were any body mods and I confirmed there was and they seemed to be quite happy about it. Mind you, it won't be our insurers coughing up, it will be the van owners.

[zirk]

Ive always been led to beleive they have to replace like for like on body panels,no matter whats on there. :-/

Assuming you have told the Insurance Co that the Cars has Body Mods.

My car is covered on our company fleet insurance. When it was first put on the policy I advised our broker that the car had body mods, tinted glass and non-standard alloys so the insurance company would/should have been made aware. When I reported the claim this morning they asked me if there were any body mods and I confirmed there was and they seemed to be quite happy about it. Mind you, it won't be our insurers coughing up, it will be the van owners.

To be honest Bob as you where not in the Car I would have got an Insurance Asseser to deal with the Van Insurance claim and not tell your Insurance Co,  probably a bit late now if you have already spoke to them.

Chris