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Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: Jake on March 02, 2006, 18:42:06

:evil:
Well, maybe not
One of my 'buddys' drove into my car today in a luton van.
Not to serious but ugly enough
And to top it off i'm playing on Salisbury Plain on Sunday.
Even get the feeling the carpets are gonna get wet  :roll:
Fortunetly, i'm not one to hold a grudge.
After all, its only a car.
He did'nt run over one of my kids or Kate.
There is some pictures here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/6/bfd75bb9a0f0b5124a2b9ac5aea7cc14.jpg/), here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/6/a7651e6251dacd5ac53437c11d8ff952.jpg/) and here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/6/49ebaf318b0f9571406bcc1e6eb26464.jpg/).
 :x

Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: Dirty Gertie on March 02, 2006, 18:43:48

Hmm, that's a heck of a dink!!
Are you still speaking to each other, or is he struggling due to lack of teeth??

Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: Wanderer on March 02, 2006, 18:53:57

That's bad Jake...

That looks like you electric door lock solenoid that's showing.
Without checking I can't be sure but they might be able to get in the motor via the "hole"

Ed

Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: Jake on March 02, 2006, 19:05:52

I have (in Buckingham) a new complete door waiting for me to collect.
Plus, i have a mate thats a car painter.  :wink:
Looks like i'll be getting some money from work too.
(which might pay for a few goodies for the car)
Cloud, silver lining spring to mind.
 :D

Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: Xtremeteam on March 02, 2006, 19:07:12

TANKTAPE & its sorted

Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: Wanderer on March 02, 2006, 19:13:04

Tanktape.

I thought you were a proper micknic Mikee? :)

Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: Xtremeteam on March 02, 2006, 19:14:17

Quote from: "Wanderer"

Tanktape.

I thought you were a proper micknic Mikee? :)

Yeh

tool kit in the 90 consists of 2x13mm spanners for changing the fuel filter,2x17mm spanners & a hammer for refitting the exhaust  & a roll o tank tape,packet o cable ties & the recovery card  :lol:

Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: leo on March 02, 2006, 19:21:18

:shock:  yikes !  i dont think that one will polish out  m8 :?

Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: wing nut on March 02, 2006, 19:25:57

its the right size and shape for an astra gte air scoopto fit in :lol: always upsetting when your pride and joy gets creased

Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: Sharpshooter on March 02, 2006, 19:44:39

Looks more like a Forklift truck, than a luton one.

It wasnt an ex a-team creation with plough and guns was it??? :D

Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: beast5680 on March 02, 2006, 20:18:05

Ooops looks nasty  :lol:

Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: marjan on March 02, 2006, 20:35:41

OUCH !!!

Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: old joe on March 02, 2006, 21:06:55

hells bells jake

Dazza

Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: MTyrrell on March 02, 2006, 21:23:41

Keep it... Adds to the character :?  

 Saw a 05 plate 90 with the drivers door covered in gaffer not too long ago must have had the same thing happen.

Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: Paul on March 02, 2006, 21:25:13

Time for a BIG door sticker. :shock:

Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: Jake on March 02, 2006, 21:49:14

Quote from: "Paul"

Time for a BIG door sticker. :shock:

<giggle>
Thats what i was thinking
 :wink:

Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: strapping young lad on March 02, 2006, 21:57:58

get the whole car repainted AFTER getting it filthy!

Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: Karen696 on March 02, 2006, 23:01:59

I note you say 'work mate' not friend, otherwise I'd be saying "with friends like that who needs enemies?"

In addition to all the pennies compensation tell work it ruined you and your family's weekend and you need a week off (paid, in addition to you usual holidays) to compensate Kate and the Kids for the disappointment

After all having the car fixed won't fix their weekend.....  

Welll you could try

Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: TimM on March 03, 2006, 12:25:56

That doesn't look like a van shaped dent..... what bit hit you?

As Karen said, fixing the car doesn't fix all the damage, claiming any extra from insurance would be nigh on impossible, but claiming from work....... might be worth a try  :wink:

Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: Tailendcharley on March 03, 2006, 14:54:45

:)  :) My RTW tool kit consists of gaffer tape and WD40...strange that something like gaffer tape can have so many different names...egTank tape,rhino tape and gaffer tape to name just a few...I prefer to call it 'gaffer tape'...ramblings over...goodbye now :)  :)

 :cry:  :cry: Billy no Mates :wink:  :wink:

Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: Ja1983 on March 03, 2006, 15:28:11

thats no dent.. thats a HOLE!

i`d have used his head to re-shape the door!

get some tape and a poly bag or summat over it, dont wat water or chav hands goin in there now.

hope you get it sorted soon!

Title: Three cheers for my work mate!
Post by: Jake on March 03, 2006, 18:26:55

UPDATE
I spoke to the general manager tonight and he informed me that the car will be going through a body shop under the companys insurance.
No pay out then.
 :(
Oh well.
But, i am going to speak to the body shop and see if i supply a ready to fit but requires painting door, maybe they might fix the rot on the inside wheel arches.
Worth a try i feel.
 :wink:
I'll post pictures in a few weeks when its fixed.
 :D