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right - it's official I need a new bumper /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif went to the VW garage - W_A_N_K_A_S the guy came out and literally said "well there's nowt the matter with it!" then he cleaned all the dirt off with some polish and said "look, it's nothing wrong with it" then hit the bumpa with the side of his fist and said - they are designed to take a bump of about that speed - hence bumpers (I felt a bit stoopid at this point as I didn't really have a leg to stand on, but I was upset with him hittin ma bumpa) then I got down and had a good look - nice nipple dent on one side, then another in an exact straight line on teh other side with a scratch in between - I pointed this out and said, "they weren't there before!" then the guy was like, ah well I'd better price it up for a new bumpa........ what an ***!
so then I drove to my insurers recommendation (vauxhall garage) and they were much better - showed the fella and then he went stuck it on the ramps to make sure no structural damage - to MY ABSOLUTE RELIEF! phew! he said I need a new bumper and carrier (apparently underneath thingy :s) and they will cut a whole in the bumpa where the miltek melts the plastic (it's the stealth one underneath like standard, so ya don't see it /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif NOW WHY DIDN'T THE GUY AT VW DO ALL THIS? I'm gonna get the quote then give them a piece of my mind about the inspection and service! I can be good at that, and if I have to claim off the garage insurance policy I will go all the way I can! I'm really gutted for the woman and myself for that matter - I can understand the whole polava if it was big accident (not that I'd rather have that of course) but it was just a little thing.
I'm off to sit in A&E now great fun I imagine - am friggin used to hosiptals by now. My back and neck were feeling funny whilst sitting in Vauxhall garage, but not so bad now - might come in spells? who knows? but best to be safe and double check. will be back soon as I need advice on teh route i choose to claim, apparently I have a couple of options available to me?
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How funny - coming out of my pocket (VW dealer), nothing wrong.... someone paying me to do a job, you need this, this this 'n' this!!! Thems the 'rules' ain't they! I'm not say the Vauxhall will do stuff not needed, I am say that V Dub place wanted to get off with as little damage as possible!
Hope you check out ok at A and E, as to compo claiming, get your car fixed first and payed for by their insurers before putting in a claim via a good solicitor. The Law Society run a scheme called Acident Line who will set you up with a top local personal injury lawyer, cost to you NIL!!! Just make sure that your explain where it hurts in full and that the medics note it down.
Good Luck!!!
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