Bugger. Write off I reckon.

[zacherynuk]

Bugger Bugger Bugger.
Bugger.

https://i.imgur.com/QnrwRAjg.jpg

None runner after the bump. Currently sitting all alone on the A25.

[ianwayne]

Oh dear. My sympathies.

It'll likely depend on whether you have 'agreed value' classic insurance or not as to a decision on it getting repaired, and if there is any chassis damage.

[soad]

Doesn’t look too bad. That’s repairable, Shirley?

[LJTS]

If they write it off you can buy it back usually

All depends on the repair costs

[Phil Dicky]

That's repairable without a doubt.

[Wombat3]

LJTS said:

If they write it off you can buy it back usually

All depends on the repair costs

If you do that it then becomes a "Cat" car. Insurance can be an arse thereafter.

[zacherynuk]

The old girl wouldn't start afterwards... well.. thumpy. Could just be be as simple as Spark plug Extensions to be popped off. Or a nasty twist. dunno. Bonnet seems fine. But she'll be picked up in an hour or so I hope, I'll check for leakage.

I'm dreading a 5k insurance payout write off - I can't afford to repair - so keep your eyes peeled for a bargain chaps - 7 years of joy

[LJTS]

Wombat3 said:

If you do that it then becomes a "Cat" car. Insurance can be an arse thereafter.

Yes I agree!

But if you're going to keep it then it might be the cheapest alternative to repair

[indigochim]

Sorry to see the poor thing. So long as the occupants are all ok is the main thing.

Regarding not starting there's an inertia switch in the vicinity of the glove pouch maybe that needs resetting. The damage doesn't look to bad to me. I've seen much worse from a local club member who's is currently being sorted.

[zacherynuk]

Waiting for Green Flag to text me.
But I'm so annoyed at myself because my dashcam was in my office for a trivial reason. (Dorking phone repair shop was scrolling "Vape Crack" ed screens)
So... I just dunno, Guy I hit was great, Even took us home. But was his fault for pulling out onto the road IMVHO - the car he followed didn't accelerate and by the time I hit him he was static. And I know this so well as I have seen So So many crashes here : https://i.imgur.com/DDNP9fo.jpg
Buggery bejesus buggerey

[zacherynuk]

indigochim said:

Sorry to see the poor thing. So long as the occupants are all ok is the main thing.

Regarding not starting there's an inertia switch in the vicinity of the glove pouch maybe that needs resetting. The damage doesn't look to bad to me. I've seen much worse from a local club member who's is currently being sorted.

The inertia light wasn't on. The old girl just gurgled on attempted restart. Though, Other noises too which didn't sound great. I don't know what the the crash sensor actually does - and the dash isn't always reliable.

[blueg33]

I think the inertia switch is a fuel cut off (could be wrong its been a while since I had a TVR)

Looks repairable, I had similar damage to my G33. GRP was repaired, but the whole car had to be painted to get the right finish and paint match. I had agreed value insurance and it was all sorted, I was allowed to recommend a repairer as I wanted one with GRP experience.

[Classic Chim]

blueg33 said:

I think the inertia switch is a fuel cut off (could be wrong its been a while since I had a TVR)

Looks repairable, I had similar damage to my G33. GRP was repaired, but the whole car had to be painted to get the right finish and paint match. I had agreed value insurance and it was all sorted, I was allowed to recommend a repairer as I wanted one with GRP experience.

Yes inertia switch cuts fuel supply only.
Sorry to here this ;(
Scrap,,, it’s a small bump on a corner wtf is going on.
No way should this be scrap and no reason it should be registered as such either.

[Jobster]

nothing money can't fix. Still, I feel your pain.

[mrzigazaga]

Did you get the guy's insurance details, if he pulled out on you then it is his fault...any witnesses ?...is he denying it was his fault?

Its a sad sight but is fixable as others say...glad you are okay...

[zacherynuk]

mrzigazaga said:

Did you get the guy's insurance details, if he pulled out on you then it is his fault...any witnesses ?...is he denying it was his fault?

Its a sad sight but is fixable as others say...glad you are okay...

All in motion now. He was a lovely bloke - on his own. He said he just didn't see me (but as he was following another car out of the junction he was probably more concerned with not hitting it, than seeing me approaching at 40mph - no lights on that road and as he would have been at 45 degrees to me I didn't see him moving - I was focusing on slowing down for the car he followed out). I had my partner in the car.

As expected. Privilages' computers reccomended an immediate write off. I said NO - but they are gonna call me after an 'internal' engineer has looked over the stuff.

It's a no fault claim, so hopefully something positive will happen, but... I am expecting them to value the car massively under (WBAC are similar) I expect them to say it's a 20 year old car worth 3k. I'm angry just at that prospect. We'll see.

Been driving for 27 years, only dealt with insurance once 26 years ago when my Renault GT was side slammed by a flatbed. That car would probably be faster and worth more than my TVR right now! LOL.

'king hell I am gutted.

[was8v]

Wombat3 said:

If you do that it then becomes a "Cat" car. Insurance can be an arse thereafter.

My experience in owning a few recorded cars is that insurance will be no problem whatsoever if its written off and you buy it back and self repair with used parts.

If you have to claim again they might chip you 20% lower than other examples as recorded cars are worth less usually.

[BIG DUNC]

Easily repairable.

But the labour alone may be more than the car is worth. Really depends on the attitude of the insurance company.

Start looking at adverts for similar cars so you have evidence of what it is worth.

Also, send some photos to a few body shops who do fibre glass cars and ask for a ball park quote.

Then when their engineer says it is a write off, you have evidence of its value and also you will have an idea of whether it is economic to buy it back and have it repaired. Sorry for your loss, I know it is hurting. Glad that you, your wife, and the other chap are all OK. That is what is really important.

[QBee]

I have heard others say that Central TVR in Birmingham are brilliant in these circumstances. I suggest you call them and send them the photo. They will collect the car and will deal with the insurers for you, I gather.

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[ginkent]

Sorry to see that, I feel your pain.
This won’t help you, but it will others who read this: get agreed value insurance. It cost me an extra £10 a year to agree a number with the insurers, so if the worst does happen, there is no debate or haggling.