Speedbump - 1, M3 - 0
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Just returned from a week of hardcore snowboard action 
and collected the M3 from the garage where it was booked in for a service and a general once over.
Turns out that a pretty minor front underbody knock has forced the radiator into the fan and made a nice hole in there
Needed a new rad, fan coupling and splitter bracketry, adding a hefty £700 onto the £565 service bill (and I know a guy who works for BMW so got discount).
As soon as he told me about it I knew when it had happened - was up near Hampstead Heath a couple of weeks ago and remember going over a speedbump (sub 5mph max) and hearing a rather sold thwack rather than the usual scraping noise (don't you just love low cars!!).
I genuienly believe there is no way I could have got over this without damage so would like to know if I can claim against the council - I can't remember exactly where it was but I am sure I could find out.
Anyone ever done this before? What is the best plan of attack?
>>> Edited by hughjayteens on Monday 24th March 12:44
and collected the M3 from the garage where it was booked in for a service and a general once over. Turns out that a pretty minor front underbody knock has forced the radiator into the fan and made a nice hole in there
Needed a new rad, fan coupling and splitter bracketry, adding a hefty £700 onto the £565 service bill (and I know a guy who works for BMW so got discount).
As soon as he told me about it I knew when it had happened - was up near Hampstead Heath a couple of weeks ago and remember going over a speedbump (sub 5mph max) and hearing a rather sold thwack rather than the usual scraping noise (don't you just love low cars!!).
I genuienly believe there is no way I could have got over this without damage so would like to know if I can claim against the council - I can't remember exactly where it was but I am sure I could find out.
Anyone ever done this before? What is the best plan of attack?
>>> Edited by hughjayteens on Monday 24th March 12:44
I wouldn't bet on your chances, but try going back to the hump and measure it, and photograph it. THEN talk to the council about claiming - if they can go back and fill in a pothole between being told of an impending claim and getting one, they can level a speed hump too.
Compare that height with the standard ground clearance of your car (if you've lowered it I'd say you're stuffed).
If by then you've received a claim form fill it in, if not write to the head of the roads department with a claim including copies of receipts (wouldn't want the originals to go missing now would you?).
If no satisfactory progress write to as high a level in the council you can think of. Including your councillor. Good luck.
Now I must get on with claiming for my pothole damage
Compare that height with the standard ground clearance of your car (if you've lowered it I'd say you're stuffed).
If by then you've received a claim form fill it in, if not write to the head of the roads department with a claim including copies of receipts (wouldn't want the originals to go missing now would you?).
If no satisfactory progress write to as high a level in the council you can think of. Including your councillor. Good luck.
Now I must get on with claiming for my pothole damage
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