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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

I have made the mother fucker of all fuck ups.

I was reversing the car to get out of a side parking section as I reversed back to get out I accidently hit the back of a 4x4.

No damage to his car and he was OK, but his wheel (the wheel they have on the back of 4x4's) hit the back of the boot and there is a massive dent in the boot. I don;t think this will be repaired cheaply. My Dad as angry as he is wants to see how much it will cost to repair. If it'stoo much he will claim off the insurance.

How much would it cost to repair, the dent on the boot (well 3 of them) are about 10cm in diameter?

Please help Jon.
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Depends if the dents have creased / cracked the paint. If not there is a good chance that they can just be popped out.

For comparison my sister just drove her car lightly into the back of another. Headlight mounts and bumper can be plastic welded so the main damage is pulling the slam panel out a touch and replacing / repraying the bonnet (it is creased). New bonnet for a Fiat Seicento is costing £85. Total bill is £300.

All the best

Keith
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Rookie · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Karma :

Is the paint damaged at all? As Keith says, if not, it should be a relatively cheap fix. If it is damaged, it depends how mint he wants it.

LustyLew · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

What make/model of car is it? If its not creased, as suggested the dents can probably be popped out. If they are creased, a garage may be able to replace sheet metal of the boo, if there's no damage underneath. If it's a few years old, you may be able to get one from a scrappie?
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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Seems it's going to be quite bad. The dents are on the crease of the boot and so it seems that whole new sheet of metal will have to be put in and sprayed. Also Dad has noticed that the tailgate is bent in general. Fook.

He's gonna claim on the insurance. He has protected no claims. Thankfully.
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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 21 Mar 2002 Karma :

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"its behind you tyrone, when you reverse, things come from behind you"

Wink

seriously though, unlucky mate, you dont wanna be doing that again
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flat spot · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Aug 2003 Karma :

Protected no claims means nothing when it comes to renewal time. Believe me the renewal will be much higher.
Can't he get a good boot lid from a breakers? Even one that just need paint?

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Tend to agree with Flat Spot. No loss of no claims but nothing stopping them loading the premium. Many years ago my father crashed his car, and lost 20% of his no claims. Insurance went from £350 to £870.

All the best

Keith
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ZRX61 · Victor Meldrew Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Karma :

Get a fucking grip, It's not the end of life on earth. It's just a few dents in some metal. Anyone who gives any kind of price quote on here is talking thru their arse as no one can say how much without seeing it & you didn't even post pics.
All ya have to do is drop by your local body shop & ask then for a quote FFS Rolling Eyes

JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

ZRX61 · Victor Meldrew Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Karma :

JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Well it did, initially the post was posted at about 8.30, the accident happened at 8, where else was I going to be able to get a rough idea of prices seeing as all car workshops were CLOSED?

Open your fucking eyes before you try to be smart.
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ZRX61 · Victor Meldrew Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Karma :

sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

Damn this thread is funny. As ZRX says its only a bit of bent metal. Tell your dad to get a life, then buy him a new boot with your pocket money/wages.

JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Suzuki · Roger Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :

WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 21 Mar 2002 Karma :

a perfect example, of which way to look when reversing Razz

peak of cap tucked nicely up out of your eyes, and away you go Wink

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sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

This much stress over a bent boot, just wait till he finds out you've had sex Shocked

ZRX61 · Victor Meldrew Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Karma :

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numark1 · Scared of girls Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

i see your lack of experience though minimal miles is paying off jon. Wink

ZRX61 · Victor Meldrew Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Karma :

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numark1 · Scared of girls Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

What was the outcome?? Thumbs Up

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