The Grim Reaper came knocking for my car today

[verba1]

bernhund said:

I had wondered how I would have faired had I been in the car. I had parked, removed my seat belt, then fiddled with something. I'd only got out 2 minutes before impact.
So she hit by car at 40mph & shunted it 1-2ft forward into an oak post that didn't move. I'm guessing I'd have eaten the steering wheel?

yes definitely a close shave .... not a pleasant sight getting carted into A & E with a steering wheel attached to your face .... someone was definitely looking over your shoulders.

[GhostWKD]

Must admit, my biggest concern with the Noble is if I'm in an accident my head will most likely hit the 'cage. Hit my head on it comparatively gently whilst driving before and it was pretty solid.

[V1DL3R]

bernhund said:

I had wondered how I would have faired had I been in the car. I had parked, removed my seat belt, then fiddled with something. I'd only got out 2 minutes before impact.
So she hit by car at 40mph & shunted it 1-2ft forward into an oak post that didn't move. I'm guessing I'd have eaten the steering wheel?

Wouldn't worry about too much, Flat Eric wasn't even wearing a seatbelt and he was okay.

[bigsmiffy]

V1DL3R said:

Wouldn't worry about too much, Flat Eric wasn't even wearing a seatbelt and he was okay.

Eric was just Eric before the crash

[V1DL3R]

bigsmiffy said:

Eric was just Eric before the crash

[bernhund]

V1DL3R said:

bigsmiffy said:

Eric was just Eric before the crash

[bigsmiffy]

Glad your taking it so well, on a serious note who are you insured with & how are they handling the claim, I'm with Elephant/Admiral & although the premiums are good I always wonder how good the service will be in the eventuality of a claim & will they understand its a specialist repair that all their approved repairers wont be able to handle.

Tom

[bernhund]

bigsmiffy said:

Glad your taking it so well, on a serious note who are you insured with & how are they handling the claim, I'm with Elephant/Admiral & although the premiums are good I always wonder how good the service will be in the eventuality of a claim & will they understand its a specialist repair that all their approved repairers wont be able to handle.

Tom

I'm with Admiral multi car. They've been excellent so far and the girl's insurer, Churchill, had admitted responsibility within 24hr. So hopefully it will all continue smoothly.

[bigsmiffy]

bernhund said:

I'm with Admiral multi car. They've been excellent so far and the girl's insurer, Churchill, had admitted responsibility within 24hr. So hopefully it will all continue smoothly.

That means mine will go up 10% next year, "been a lot of claims on these this year sir, statistics say your more likely to get hit up the arse by a Micra"

[bernhund]

bigsmiffy said:

bernhund said:

I'm with Admiral multi car. They've been excellent so far and the girl's insurer, Churchill, had admitted responsibility within 24hr. So hopefully it will all continue smoothly.

That means mine will go up 10% next year, "been a lot of claims on these this year sir, statistics say your more likely to get hit up the arse by a Micra"

[kenloen]

Not to chase ambulances, but what's the spec of the car? if it does get written off I might be interested, sell mine and do another as a project.. Probably be the right timing towards end of summer..

[johns355]

bigsmiffy said:

Glad your taking it so well, on a serious note who are you insured with & how are they handling the claim, I'm with Elephant/Admiral & although the premiums are good I always wonder how good the service will be in the eventuality of a claim & will they understand its a specialist repair that all their approved repairers wont be able to handle.

Tom

Tom, I span the Noble on some diesel and stuffed the rear clam some 18 months ago, I was with admiral fully comp. They acknowledged it warranted a specialist repairers through Kerridges and paid out about £15k to get it repaired, couldn't fault them. John

[bigsmiffy]

johns355 said:

Tom, I span the Noble on some diesel and stuffed the rear clam some 18 months ago, I was with admiral fully comp. They acknowledged it warranted a specialist repairers through Kerridges and paid out about £15k to get it repaired, couldn't fault them. John

That's good to hear, I was always worried I was skirmping on premium

Edited by bigsmiffy on Wednesday 8th July 14:30

[TrickyDickyChappers]

Just adding to the commiserations mate, I did a sharp intake of breath when I saw it... Glad the girl wasn't worse off and that you're philosophical about it.

Hopefully Jetstream will be able to restore her to her full glory, those chaps work miracles

[Chapppers]

TrickyDickyChappers said:

Just adding to the commiserations mate, I did a sharp intake of breath when I saw it... Glad the girl wasn't worse off and that you're philosophical about it.

Hopefully Jetstream will be able to restore her to her full glory, those chaps work miracles

Hey hey hey what's with this username, eh? This town ain't big enough for the both of us.

[V1DL3R]

TrickyDickyChappers said:

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[hoyin]

Oh no .. I haven't been on the forum for ages.

We both (my wife and I) still remember the amazing BBQ you did at your amazing house. She still talks about it every time we drive through a nice village.

Glad that everyone is fine and that you were out of the car - that is the most important thing. Whilst we love our Nobles - it is still just a car. Life is far more important and I am glad both parties are OK.

Good luck with what ever happens - repair or new car!

[NickyTwoHats]

Sorry to hear about that. Glad you weren't in it.
N2H

[Libs]

Glad to see from the other thread that your insurers have sorted you out pretty quickly. Hope you find a good replacement soon.

[Libs]

Glad to see from the other thread that your insurers have sorted you out pretty quickly. Hope you find a good replacement soon.