Opened door into speeding car
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Posting on behalf of my mate, as I'm not entirely sure if this woman is trying to screw him over for a few extra quid. Could do with some advice please.
So while stationary hes gone and opened his car door into this woman's car, who I am told (and has been witnessed by other members of his family) was going a proper stupid speed.
Anyways, he has agreed to avoid going through insurance for the sake of no claims and has received a 'quote' of £700.
The work that needs doing, and I've seen the pictures, will be a new front quarter panel and paint, and a bit of paint on the front bumper, say 1/4 of the bumper or less will need blending. Oh and its a white Seat Ibiza I think. Thing is after his excess and the loss of his no claims itll probably cost that
Does it seem excessive?
I am assuming this will be 'his fault' based on who went into who?
So while stationary hes gone and opened his car door into this woman's car, who I am told (and has been witnessed by other members of his family) was going a proper stupid speed.
Anyways, he has agreed to avoid going through insurance for the sake of no claims and has received a 'quote' of £700.
The work that needs doing, and I've seen the pictures, will be a new front quarter panel and paint, and a bit of paint on the front bumper, say 1/4 of the bumper or less will need blending. Oh and its a white Seat Ibiza I think. Thing is after his excess and the loss of his no claims itll probably cost that
Does it seem excessive?
I am assuming this will be 'his fault' based on who went into who?
MikeGoodwin said:
Posting on behalf of my mate, as I'm not entirely sure if this woman is trying to screw him over for a few extra quid. Could do with some advice please.
So while stationary hes gone and opened his car door into this woman's car, who I am told (and has been witnessed by other members of his family) was going a proper stupid speed.
Anyways, he has agreed to avoid going through insurance for the sake of no claims and has received a 'quote' of £700.
The work that needs doing, and I've seen the pictures, will be a new front quarter panel and paint, and a bit of paint on the front bumper, say 1/4 of the bumper or less will need blending. Oh and its a white Seat Ibiza I think. Thing is after his excess and the loss of his no claims itll probably cost that
Does it seem excessive?
I am assuming this will be 'his fault' based on who went into who?
I'm not quite sure what your points are. If the car was witnessed speeding, then it was clearly there to be seen, so opening a door into its path is almost a text book definition of negligence. So while stationary hes gone and opened his car door into this woman's car, who I am told (and has been witnessed by other members of his family) was going a proper stupid speed.
Anyways, he has agreed to avoid going through insurance for the sake of no claims and has received a 'quote' of £700.
The work that needs doing, and I've seen the pictures, will be a new front quarter panel and paint, and a bit of paint on the front bumper, say 1/4 of the bumper or less will need blending. Oh and its a white Seat Ibiza I think. Thing is after his excess and the loss of his no claims itll probably cost that
Does it seem excessive?
I am assuming this will be 'his fault' based on who went into who?
The family witnesses aren't independent anyway (unless in Scotland), so their opinions matter little. That's actually a good thing given what I've stated in the first paragraph.
Hitting a car door at a sensible speed can do a lot of damage
I'm not sure why it matters what colour or make / model the other driver's car is.
EDIT: Speeding is not an act of negligence in itself, which is quite a good thing given we all speed and especially given the opinions on here around it.
Edited by snorky782 on Thursday 5th May 07:25
MikeGoodwin said:
The work that needs doing, and I've seen the pictures, will be a new front quarter panel and paint, and a bit of paint on the front bumper, say 1/4 of the bumper or less will need blending. Oh and its a white Seat Ibiza I think. Thing is after his excess and the loss of his no claims itll probably cost that
Does it seem excessive?
Doesn't seem particularly excessive from past experience. Chances are they'll be repainting the whole bumper - what your opinions are as to what needs doing is not really relevant.Does it seem excessive?
Edited by northwest monkey on Wednesday 4th May 22:54
MikeGoodwin said:
Anyways, he has agreed to avoid going through insurance for the sake of no claims and has received a 'quote' of £700.
The work that needs doing, and I've seen the pictures, will be a new front quarter panel and paint, and a bit of paint on the front bumper, say 1/4 of the bumper or less will need blending. Oh and its a white Seat Ibiza I think. Thing is after his excess and the loss of his no claims itll probably cost that
Really? You think that £700 is expensive for a new panel fit and paint to match plus bumper work which is hateful at best? Nah bite his hand off.The work that needs doing, and I've seen the pictures, will be a new front quarter panel and paint, and a bit of paint on the front bumper, say 1/4 of the bumper or less will need blending. Oh and its a white Seat Ibiza I think. Thing is after his excess and the loss of his no claims itll probably cost that
Bert
MikeGoodwin said:
Thanks, I think what I need to know is, is £700 unreasonable. Just seems to me like he is being taken for a ride.
Also, family was stood at the side of the road, he didnt see it.
Which Is another text book definition of negligence. A car is there to be seen and rarely "comes out of nowhere". Also, family was stood at the side of the road, he didnt see it.
TooMany2cvs said:
MikeGoodwin said:
he didnt see it.
No, but if he'd looked...Flinging a door into an active carriageway (I assume the other driver, no matter what mach she was travelling at, was actually on a road) without looking is textbook lack of attention/negligence etc. If you're suddenly making your car 50% wider by opening a door, it's your responsibility to check you're not opening it in front of a passing car/emergency vehicle/biker/segway.
Out of curiosity for the more legally proficient types on here, in such a case would a family eyewitness be given consideration? After all, they've got a vested interest to protect the OP's friend by saying a maniac drove into his door. Would such an argument hold water in court?
I heard of someone who hit a door as they were driving past and it went as his fault as he should have been aware doors may open from parked cars. Disclaimers before flamed: - second hand story could be rubbish - I don't agree with outcome if true.
Point is, if any, go through insurance company.
Point is, if any, go through insurance company.
snobetter said:
I heard of someone who hit a door as they were driving past and it went as his fault as he should have been aware doors may open from parked cars. Disclaimers before flamed: - second hand story could be rubbish - I don't agree with outcome if true.
Point is, if any, go through insurance company.
If he was held to blame, then there were probably witnesses to say it was clearly open for long enough beforehand that he could easily have avoided it.Point is, if any, go through insurance company.
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