Journalist sued after 917 engine explodes
Discussion
Well, the fallout from the case has already started; the days of 'gentleman's agreements' are well and truly behind us.
I'm about to lend a car to journalists from a magazine to test, and their legal people are making me sign a disclaimer: "I accept that my car will be covered by xxxxxxxxx's insurance for accidental damage only and accidental damage resulting from a mechanical failure.............. I accept that there is no cover for mechanical damage or mechanical failure, and that should either occur the resulting repairs will be entirely at my own personal cost, and that neither I nor my family will pursue any claims against xxxxxxxxxx or xxxxx xxxxx.
SS7
I'm about to lend a car to journalists from a magazine to test, and their legal people are making me sign a disclaimer: "I accept that my car will be covered by xxxxxxxxx's insurance for accidental damage only and accidental damage resulting from a mechanical failure.............. I accept that there is no cover for mechanical damage or mechanical failure, and that should either occur the resulting repairs will be entirely at my own personal cost, and that neither I nor my family will pursue any claims against xxxxxxxxxx or xxxxx xxxxx.
SS7
Hmmmmm, when my 968CS was used for a feature for GT Porsche magazine, I was informed that the car was fully insured for its value, it didn't enter my head where mechanical was concerned.
I can only assume that if they'd blown it they would have repaired it. But I guess I possibly would have been naive to think that.
I can only assume that if they'd blown it they would have repaired it. But I guess I possibly would have been naive to think that.
anonymous said:
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shoestring7 said:
and that neither I nor my family will pursue any claims against xxxxxxxxxx or xxxxx xxxxx.
SS7
Who knows, we'll have to see. I imagine you'd always be able to sue for negligence if you can prove it, but I am wondering if the 'you bend it you mend it' days are at an end, which is not necessarily a good thing.SS7
The journalists and publications only drive these cars to make profit. its not your mate letting you have a little go in his car. Point is, they borrow these cars for commercial gain and as such need to be insured for the consequences or to reach a very clear understanding with the owner. These people do this for a living and are supposed to be professionals.
Nurburgsingh said:
We used to have a sign up in one of our stores that said
"You break it, you buy it"
Bend it you mend it doesn't appear to cover enough these days...
I've seen that sort of sign before , just I thought it was a gentle reminder to be careful rather than enforceable by law."You break it, you buy it"
Bend it you mend it doesn't appear to cover enough these days...
If I accidentally damaged anything in a shop I certainly wouldn't expect to be charged for it , and if asked to pay I would refuse.
I have the solution....
If you own a rare or interesting vehicle... write your own story about it and submit it to the magazine... or is that just too daft?
I'd have thought you'd get a more passionate review of the car from the person that owns it rather than someone who's spent an hour/day or so with it.?
If you own a rare or interesting vehicle... write your own story about it and submit it to the magazine... or is that just too daft?
I'd have thought you'd get a more passionate review of the car from the person that owns it rather than someone who's spent an hour/day or so with it.?
Al W said:
Buster73 said:
If I accidentally damaged anything in a shop I certainly wouldn't expect to be charged for it , and if asked to pay I would refuse.
So you think the shopkeeper should pay for your clumsiness. NiceIf the shop had minimised aisle sizes to the point where it was impossible to walk through the store without knocking something off a shelf then a different story. Hence the court case, was it a pre-existing problem or was it plain driver error.
Henry
Nurburgsingh said:
I have the solution....
If you own a rare or interesting vehicle... write your own story about it and submit it to the magazine... or is that just too daft?
I'd have thought you'd get a more passionate review of the car from the person that owns it rather than someone who's spent an hour/day or so with it.?
Owing an interesting vehicle and being able to write an interesting article are very different, almost mutually incompatible things !If you own a rare or interesting vehicle... write your own story about it and submit it to the magazine... or is that just too daft?
I'd have thought you'd get a more passionate review of the car from the person that owns it rather than someone who's spent an hour/day or so with it.?
Henry
Henry-F said:
Nurburgsingh said:
I have the solution....
If you own a rare or interesting vehicle... write your own story about it and submit it to the magazine... or is that just too daft?
I'd have thought you'd get a more passionate review of the car from the person that owns it rather than someone who's spent an hour/day or so with it.?
Owing an interesting vehicle and being able to write an interesting article are very different, almost mutually incompatible things !If you own a rare or interesting vehicle... write your own story about it and submit it to the magazine... or is that just too daft?
I'd have thought you'd get a more passionate review of the car from the person that owns it rather than someone who's spent an hour/day or so with it.?
Henry
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