Ayrshire Triangle claims another victim

jj · Post by jj » Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:09 am

The guy that fixed CSK`s (now gareths dads) clam was only £250for a similar looking sort of bump. Not sure how tidy it was but looked OK on the outside. Might be worth DIY`ing it over winter as it will be cheaper (and affect your insurance less)?

cla5h · Post by **cla5h** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:46 pm

Bad luck Alan - Ayrshire certainly seems to be cursed at the mo.

Re your insurance excess - pay for it yourself, don't get insurance involved - it will cost more in the long run.

Scotty C · Post by **Scotty C** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:54 pm

know how you feel.

looks like you had more time to react then me. Its the worst feeling when you know what is about to happen 0.1 second before impact.

You right about the end of summer but its still shi7e.

Scotty C

Post by **Shug** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:58 pm

Bad luck matey.

Sadly, if the crash structure is involved, it'll be a big repair, so to go against the advice of my peers, do involve the insurance.

You'll need the structure cut off and a new one bonded on (it can't be repaired unless it's the smallest of damage) Not cheap

If it was just a clam, you could get it done for less than your excess.

robin · Post by **robin** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:00 pm

Are the skid marks on the road not yours?

tenkfeet · Post by **tenkfeet** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 2:33 pm

robin wrote:Are the skid marks on the road not yours?

They are mine , my description of modulating the brake pedal was not very good .

craigster · Post by **craigster** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 10:22 pm

Hi mate looks bad but repairable for sure. Why not speak to tut looks like the guy that reserected his car has talent!!! By the way if its any consulation i think you made the right decision by taking the VERGE.

phraze · Post by **phraze** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 1:00 am

not got any advice but would just like to say i am glad that you are both ok!
i had an almost similar incident when i had just passed my driving test and was flying along a country road and met a tractor plus trailer coming the other way! eeek....chose the 'verge option' too but thankfully no ditch so only lost a hub cap...

anyway...well... nothing really, just make sure there is no hidden damage to the structure of the car!
best wishes, fraser.

wil_scotland · Post by **wil_scotland** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 1:26 pm

Been on an Ayrshire run and totally loved it.

Great roads....

Hope you get it fixed soon.