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Re: Need a pointer to help dealers with diagnosis
« Reply #15 on: 15 May 2008, 16:57:50 »
I am surprised they did not write it off, actually!
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Re: Need a pointer to help dealers with diagnosis
« Reply #16 on: 15 May 2008, 16:58:21 »
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Had a call from dealers today. They have finally done a proper road test and the result is "A flat spot on drivers side alloy".
I haven't a clue what this means. They are replacing the alloy but would still be nice to know what it actually means.


It means the alloy is buckled and no longer round.

And WTF I thought the passenger alloy was damaged in the accident too. Make sure you insist they replace this as well. Bunch of Cowboys !
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Hotel21 wrote 'Its doubtfull in the extreme if it is the head gasket at fault.  If it were burning 5 litres per week the car would leave a smokescreen behind it!'

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Re: Need a pointer to help dealers with diagnosis
« Reply #17 on: 15 May 2008, 17:00:03 »
Oh well! it certainly felt like a buckle so hopefully this will be the correct diagnosis and solution. The other front alloy is being refurbished, so should be good as new  :y
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Re: Need a pointer to help dealers with diagnosis
« Reply #18 on: 15 May 2008, 17:01:42 »
I would have wanted it written off, I'd never trust a car again after more than a very light shunt..
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Re: Need a pointer to help dealers with diagnosis
« Reply #19 on: 15 May 2008, 17:03:03 »
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Had a call from dealers today. They have finally done a proper road test and the result is "A flat spot on drivers side alloy".
I haven't a clue what this means. They are replacing the alloy but would still be nice to know what it actually means.


It means the alloy is buckled and no longer round.

And WTF I thought the passenger alloy was damaged in the accident too. Make sure you insist they replace this as well. Bunch of Cowboys !
 >:(
Passenger side took outer impact and the drivers had impact from the inner side  :-[ :-[
I like to do things in style  :P
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Re: Need a pointer to help dealers with diagnosis
« Reply #20 on: 15 May 2008, 17:05:10 »
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I would have wanted it written off, I'd never trust a car again after more than a very light shunt..
I think the cost so far is reaching market value  :o
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Re: Need a pointer to help dealers with diagnosis
« Reply #21 on: 15 May 2008, 17:05:18 »
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Had a call from dealers today. They have finally done a proper road test and the result is "A flat spot on drivers side alloy".
I haven't a clue what this means. They are replacing the alloy but would still be nice to know what it actually means.


It means the alloy is buckled and no longer round.

And WTF I thought the passenger alloy was damaged in the accident too. Make sure you insist they replace this as well. Bunch of Cowboys !
 >:(
Passenger side took outer impact and the drivers had impact from the inner side  :-[ :-[
I like to do things in style  :P

I would definately call for a total loss!
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Re: Need a pointer to help dealers with diagnosis
« Reply #22 on: 15 May 2008, 17:06:16 »
But then I would have no shiny omega with LPG  :'( :'(
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Re: Need a pointer to help dealers with diagnosis
« Reply #23 on: 15 May 2008, 17:08:21 »
I should add that the impact wasn't massive but the steering lock was on so there was very little give in the front wheels.
Please do not ask!!!   :-[
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Re: Need a pointer to help dealers with diagnosis
« Reply #24 on: 15 May 2008, 17:10:17 »
What I think has happened is this, assuming this is being done on insurance, then the dealer has gone round the car and quoted what he thinks needs to be done to repair it.
It looks like the dealer has under estimated the cost of the repair and tried to get away without doing it properly in order to come in on costs as quoted to the insurance company.
Because he has PHAILLED, he will now bear any additional costs not the insurance company.

Make sure you get it sorted 100% and don't take no for an answer, I would be tempted to contact your insurance company as a precaution and bring them up to speed.
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Re: Need a pointer to help dealers with diagnosis
« Reply #25 on: 15 May 2008, 17:11:33 »
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I should add that the impact wasn't massive but the steering lock was on so there was very little give in the front wheels.
Please do not ask!!!   :-[


The mind boggles  :o

Just out of interest ? where was your missus and what was she doing when this happened ?  ;D
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Re: Need a pointer to help dealers with diagnosis
« Reply #26 on: 15 May 2008, 17:11:56 »
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Please do not ask!!!   :-[
What happened? ;D
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« Reply #27 on: 15 May 2008, 17:13:47 »
That sounds pretty spot on to me.

I shall be giving it a thorough going over before leaving this time and shall accept nothing less than perfect.  :y
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Re: Need a pointer to help dealers with diagnosis
« Reply #28 on: 15 May 2008, 17:16:05 »
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Please do not ask!!!   :-[
What happened? ;D
James, there is always one and you're both of them lol  ;D
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Re: Need a pointer to help dealers with diagnosis
« Reply #29 on: 15 May 2008, 17:24:11 »
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The car took side impact on the passenger front wheel and the front end got dragged along the central barrier.

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I should add that the impact wasn't massive but the steering lock was on so there was very little give in the front wheels.

 :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/

Clouted front left wheel, then dragged along the armco, and the steering lock is on ???

Were we being towed at the time ???  key not turned to position 1 ?? or is my imagination working overtime ??

 :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/
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