Car gone up in flames...gutted.......
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Can't believe it. My stunning Cerbera is no more. Driving home along the A30 last night and smelt smoke. Pulled into layby, got out, car burst into flames. Seemed to start behind the dashboard on the passenger side. All thats left is a bit of rollcage, 2 headlights and the remains of the front wheels.
I'm absolutely devastated..but at least no injury to anyone. Would appreciate advice re dealing with insurance company....anything I should or shouldn't do / put on claim form etc.
Anyone got a similar story with a happy ending, I sure would be glad to hear it right now!!
I'm absolutely devastated..but at least no injury to anyone. Would appreciate advice re dealing with insurance company....anything I should or shouldn't do / put on claim form etc.
Anyone got a similar story with a happy ending, I sure would be glad to hear it right now!!
WOW!
Unlucky mate. Glad you are OK (apart from how gutted you must feel
).
Don't think there'll be too much trouble with the insurance - can't imagine there's enough of the car left to find a reason not to pay out!
Hope you get what you think it was worth and that it's dealt with swiftly.
Will you be getting another?
Unlucky mate. Glad you are OK (apart from how gutted you must feel
). Don't think there'll be too much trouble with the insurance - can't imagine there's enough of the car left to find a reason not to pay out!
Hope you get what you think it was worth and that it's dealt with swiftly.
Will you be getting another?
For the Insurance company, get loads of quotes from Autotrader for similar cars at the price you think is fair (or PH classifieds as they are a little higher than most others).
They will offer you the lowest they can till you can prove your car was worth more. I'm speaking from experience unfortuanately
Was a lovely looking Cerb too
They will offer you the lowest they can till you can prove your car was worth more. I'm speaking from experience unfortuanately
Was a lovely looking Cerb too
I am really sorry to hear about your loss, just glad no one was hurt.
Don't know which insurance Co. you are with, but mine Allianz Cornhill use Autotrader website for valuation (mine was a total loss in January this year) so as said by others, check Autotrader/PH to make sure you get a fair price for it and can replace like for like.
Chin up :-).....think of it this way, you can now say you have owned two TVR's
H
Just seen your profile, she was a real beauty to :-(
>> Edited by bluebottle on Saturday 20th August 17:53
Don't know which insurance Co. you are with, but mine Allianz Cornhill use Autotrader website for valuation (mine was a total loss in January this year) so as said by others, check Autotrader/PH to make sure you get a fair price for it and can replace like for like.
Chin up :-).....think of it this way, you can now say you have owned two TVR's
H
Just seen your profile, she was a real beauty to :-(
>> Edited by bluebottle on Saturday 20th August 17:53
cptsideways said:No wasn't me happened about 4.30 ish just off the M5 southbound on the A30. Thanks all for the kind words though.
Was that you giving it large down the 303 westbound about 7pm just past Yeovilton? giving a yank minivan a bit of a seeing off?
If sobut sad to hear of its demise
You walked away.
Go to the pub, buy two pints, grab yours, clink the other one and toast the Big Man upstairs and say there but for the Grace of God...
Dont take a backwards look at the car after that, its gone, dead. Insurance company problem and get on with life, till the money is back to buy another.
You walked away. A car is just a car.
Go to the pub, buy two pints, grab yours, clink the other one and toast the Big Man upstairs and say there but for the Grace of God...
Dont take a backwards look at the car after that, its gone, dead. Insurance company problem and get on with life, till the money is back to buy another.
You walked away. A car is just a car.
DJC said:
You walked away.
Go to the pub, buy two pints, grab yours, clink the other one and toast the Big Man upstairs and say there but for the Grace of God...
Dont take a backwards look at the car after that, its gone, dead. Insurance company problem and get on with life, till the money is back to buy another.
You walked away. A car is just a car.
DJC you are wasted on here, if only there was a bigger audience. Some stupid with a flare gun!
Grim news, hope the insurance does the right thing and doesn't give you grief.
I've had a Peugeot pick up catch fire and have never forgotten the hassle my insurance company gave me.
Message to all.
Get a fire extinguisher, they're not expensive.
I got one as soon as a got my Chim and had it fitted in front of the driver's seat.
As we drive 'plastic' cars with a petrol tank in the boot this would seem to be a wise move for all.
Don't forget that you also get play Fireman Sam if you see another car going up in smoke.
It's wise to leave burning petrol tankers to the proffessionals though....................
I've had a Peugeot pick up catch fire and have never forgotten the hassle my insurance company gave me.
Message to all.
Get a fire extinguisher, they're not expensive.
I got one as soon as a got my Chim and had it fitted in front of the driver's seat.
As we drive 'plastic' cars with a petrol tank in the boot this would seem to be a wise move for all.
Don't forget that you also get play Fireman Sam if you see another car going up in smoke.
It's wise to leave burning petrol tankers to the proffessionals though....................
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