chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

very unfortunate news

brings back hideous memories of what i did to my first car - a sport i was only tp f&t insured on. lost about £4,500 on this last year...







amazing thing was in my bloodied state i refused to go to hospital and wanted to try polish the "scuffs" out think i was a bit concussed, passed out in the ambulance

badgersport

Good stuff, apologies for asking but there's many that don't.

Damaging your car is never a pleasant experience but you're ok (a bit stiff I would imagine) and the insurance will pay for most of the damage. On a 7 year old car that looks like a total loss but given the mods I'd suggest you try and find out how much to buy the salvage back and break it yourself. The insurance company will probably value the salvage as a standard car and there's some good ebay bits on there.

satanbaby

"amazing thing was in my bloodied state i refused to go to hospital and wanted to try polish the "scuffs" out think i was a bit concussed, passed out in the ambulance" LOL NUTTER!


Am more upset now about the scooby getting damaged than i was when the alsmot new 991 turbo got bumped.







shes all fixed n lovely now..!

help2003

iTrader: (1)

if its gets a CAT B you wont be able to buy it back,

help2003

iTrader: (1)

Might as well show you mine:

satanbaby

i can understand why thats a cat b...

bloody hell.. was you ok?

what happened?

exvaux

iTrader: (1)

jesus christ what did you hit,hope you walked away ok

help2003

iTrader: (1)

All 100%, just came round a corner and the back end came away, before anyone says, No i was not speeding, then left the road and hit a rock and over we went.

PaulC72

You can buy a Cat B as mine was & they gave me the salvage option, but you cannot ever put it back on the road as you will never get insurance for it, it is to be stripped for parts only.

help2003

iTrader: (1)

insurance told me that i could not buy it back, and can only take whats mine out of the car,. On to the next one, only took me 3wks to get another one

dunx

iTrader: (3)

HELP !
Your kids were really lucky, hope the Misses is fit and well now.... How you enjoying the "new" one...

Dunx

satanbaby

still not been paid out or been made a offer

courtesy car was taken off me 3rd of jan.

its been well over 2 months coming to 3 since the crash..

does it usualy take this long?? never had to deal with a insurance claim before so not sure if this is normal.

Might give A-plan another ring.

cant wait to get my hands on another scooby!!

Marx Mcrae

iTrader: (4)

Give Jason a ring at ScoobyBits | Subaru Specialists // New & Used Parts // Repairs & Servicing see what he says.
He can work wonders

satanbaby

cars a total loss! unless his gonna fix it up for around 4k its not worth it.

might aswell buy a new fresh one and swap all mods over.

so badly want another one... if any know anyone with a type r v6 in dark blue.... cash is waiting here

ive seen a few evo 9's .. very nice... but i want stick to scoobys.

help2003

iTrader: (1)

started my claim on the 31th october and had cheque in my hand by dec 21th, if they are playing you around might be worth requesting a full copy of the file and the information held, it will cost £10ish but will provide you with the full notes on the file along with call transcripts etc.

if you write in to the MD's office requesting this and detailing that your not happy with the service/miscommunication and stating that if response isnt completed within 14 days you will go to the FOS.

write to: The Managing Director, . enclose a cheque for £what ever and ask for full copies of the claim file, policy file and call transcripts. try and include a fax number if you can and say that your prefered method of communication is written and faxes are immediatly received.


Thats what i did my god did it make them pull there finger out

satanbaby

your a top man!

thx for the help..help!

will do that if not sortted within a week i dont like kickin up a fuss like to get this sortted the normal way.

scoobyjac

I know someone who recently had a similar accident in a scooby and bought it back from insurance for £360 stripped it clean binned the shell and made a tidy sum towards his new one. Pleased your ok mate any other car you may not of been so lucky!!!! STICK WITH SUBARU....

mart360

Airbags use a propellant charge based on a number of differing factors,

The size of the airbag, and the location of the airbag.

Large bags used to use or have used sodium azide,as the propellant, others use a small explosive charge which generate gas. The expanding gasses through a gauze & charcoal filter to remove the noxious elements, before passing into the bag. Other use a compressed propellant, which is released by the operation of the unit.

The airbags are also Dependant on size or end market, and are lubricated with varying compounds. talc used to be one, silicone was another if i recall.

Mart

Glowplug

iTrader: (8)

Thank your lucky stars that you and your lass walked away from it, take a deep breathe and move on to your next one, The car is totalled mate, the body panels are £££££££s and the labour is even more.
Put my beemer backwards into a treein November, did the boot floor, rear panel, rear off side quarter, boot lid and rear window sill, quote was £4900! Total loss.(silver lining, the payout got me my 1st scoob, there is always a bright side) Insurance companies are bastrds They dont see your pride and joy!
Good luck with ya next one

mart360

Flamesuit on

dosent it seem a bit strange....

all the accidents shown on here "non were speeding, and non were the drivers fault"

dosent say alot forr subaru's build quality if they fall apart at the merest tap.

Seriously guys and gals, i'd be writing to watchdog saying how my jap car fell apart at the slightest bump :


flamesuit off


Ps been there done that.....cept mine was only 1 day old (motorbike) and yes it was my fault, i came of very worst financially


mart

PaulC72

Mine was my fault & I have never said otherwise, & no i wasn't speeding as I had just gone round a corner

It does seem a little strange that it has taken so long to pay out I am with A Plan and have Groupama as the insurer and they paid out really quick after we agreed a sum, you was fully comp I take it?

satanbaby

yes i am with A-plan. >> markerstudy.

PaulC72

have you tied calling the insurer direct and not A plan? also are you dealing with Thatcham Aplan?

satanbaby

yes thatcham Aplan.

i have.. just sent them by post some pics, mods receipts, log book, mot and copy of drivers license.

Averroes

O im sure ive seen your car in Bradford before.

M444GY

iTrader: (72)

looks pretty recked mate id say a total loss glad u are ok though

mags

satanbaby

ive driven thru a few times.

so badly want another scooby..

thinking about a new shape... sti.. but my hearts set on a classic type r just like the 2 dr shape.

id love a 22b!

Averroes

I remember driving behind this car a long while back now. It was dark but I remember it as it looked different

satanbaby

Am back!!! am back!!! .... back into the subaru gang!

v6 sti type r Year 2000 just imported.

just got her last sunday along with a new honda DC5 which was parked up next to her .. i couldnt resist am off to pick that up now just done sva.






a few parts that am after now but dont know which ones to go for...any help or if you could give me directions where to get them from would be appreciated.

light weight pullys + cam pullys.
light weight flywheel.