Smashy Smashy! Accident door damage, what to do?
Posted: 11/11/13 21:41
I had the privilege the other day to have my MK2 to be smashed into by a 2010 Merc. Whilst Parked up.
That's right! The car was parked up, no one in it and they managed to smash into the passenger door on a straight road.
Simply put, they were picking someone up on the opposite side of the road, they were parked behind another car. They reversed back to pull out into the road between the cars and basically put their foot on the wrong pedal launching their Merc into the side of my pride and joy.
Now, insurance companies are aware and I'm waiting to hear back from theirs. He's admitted fault but the chances are because of the value of the car and the damage they'll want to scrap it. They aint taking it away.. So, I'm going to fight tooth and nail to keep it and get it repaired.
Looking at the damage, the door skin looks like it's taken the brunt of the force. I tried to open the door today and it opened about 6 inches BUT at least I know the central locking, the locking mechanism and handle works plus the key lock also which is good to know.
The glass isn't smashed either which is also nice and the mirror is fine too. As I've said, the door skin took the brunt. Looking from the inside, the door card looks fine also and I would think the switches are also.
The only thing that I can think that would be seriously wrong is the window sliding mechanism and perhaps the speaker/window electrics.
What advise would you fellow MR2'ers be able to provide me with regarding getting this fixed?
I.e. Getting replacement parts, expected costs, insurance mafia etc...
Cheers in advance!
That's right! The car was parked up, no one in it and they managed to smash into the passenger door on a straight road.
Simply put, they were picking someone up on the opposite side of the road, they were parked behind another car. They reversed back to pull out into the road between the cars and basically put their foot on the wrong pedal launching their Merc into the side of my pride and joy.
Now, insurance companies are aware and I'm waiting to hear back from theirs. He's admitted fault but the chances are because of the value of the car and the damage they'll want to scrap it. They aint taking it away.. So, I'm going to fight tooth and nail to keep it and get it repaired.
Looking at the damage, the door skin looks like it's taken the brunt of the force. I tried to open the door today and it opened about 6 inches BUT at least I know the central locking, the locking mechanism and handle works plus the key lock also which is good to know.
The glass isn't smashed either which is also nice and the mirror is fine too. As I've said, the door skin took the brunt. Looking from the inside, the door card looks fine also and I would think the switches are also.
The only thing that I can think that would be seriously wrong is the window sliding mechanism and perhaps the speaker/window electrics.
What advise would you fellow MR2'ers be able to provide me with regarding getting this fixed?
I.e. Getting replacement parts, expected costs, insurance mafia etc...
Cheers in advance!