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anonymous-user

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77 months

Tuesday 22nd December 2009
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John D.

20,278 posts

232 months

Tuesday 22nd December 2009
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Tis cold. Just got back from the pub. Had to de-ice the inside of the car prior to leaving my flat and again after sitting in the pub for 2hrs! Roads are ok at <20mph though hehe

Cas_P

1,497 posts

206 months

Tuesday 22nd December 2009
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Just went to Asda car says -4oc

SVTRick

3,633 posts

218 months

Tuesday 22nd December 2009
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anonymous said:
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-4 on leaving Bagshot tonight.
Outside for a fag, come on bring the poor boy inside and let him warm up first...

Primo

1,939 posts

245 months

Wednesday 23rd December 2009
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Sorry to hear that Dizeee. Even if you don't have protected no claims wouldn't you just loose a % of it - it doesn't normally go down to zero no claims straight away?

It said -5 before on my car. Will be interesting going to work tomorrow!

theboyfold

11,364 posts

249 months

Wednesday 23rd December 2009
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I've just done the very same thing, however I'd made the decision to take the shed to work and not the Boxster.

It's like an ice rink outside my house at the moment, it's hard to even walk...

hadenough!

3,785 posts

283 months

Wednesday 23rd December 2009
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You moved to Pirbrite and you drive your dog to Goldsworth Park to walk?

Bad luck though. Easily done.

Mattt

16,664 posts

241 months

Wednesday 23rd December 2009
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Primo said:
Sorry to hear that Dizeee. Even if you don't have protected no claims wouldn't you just loose a % of it - it doesn't normally go down to zero no claims straight away?

It said -5 before on my car. Will be interesting going to work tomorrow!
AFAIK they knock it down a couple of years for a claim - that's what I've read on here before.

I've never claimed so don't know.

touching cloth

11,706 posts

262 months

Wednesday 23rd December 2009
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Yep should be only 2 years off for a claim, not the whole lot. However that will probably be off what they consider max no claims, so say that is 5 then you'd go to 3 rather than 2 off 8 which could still leave you getting the highest discount. They will want their pound of flesh, but maybe not as bad as you think.

Sorry to hear of the various prangs.

Tycho

12,127 posts

296 months

Wednesday 23rd December 2009
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Bloody cold @ 05:30 this morning.... Car thermometer said -10!!!

The A roads are not too bad but I'm glad that I left the car just off the estate last night as people couldn't get up the hill on Monday.

TheArchitect

1,238 posts

202 months

Wednesday 23rd December 2009
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anonymous said:
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and bear in mind it'll be classed as a fault claim. try going on confused and getting some quotes quick with no NCB and a fault claim and that should tell you how much repairing your car outside insurance is worth.

nonuts

15,855 posts

252 months

Wednesday 23rd December 2009
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Sorry to hear that James, hope you can get it sorted easy ish!

tuscan_al

4,107 posts

237 months

Wednesday 23rd December 2009
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Surely its worth fixing yourself and hiring a car? excess and ncd lost for the future will hurt more. What is a wishbone and trailing arm on one of those going to cost?

nonuts

15,855 posts

252 months

Wednesday 23rd December 2009
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Is it the Astra? If so Eurocarparts don't have stock but it's saying:


Notes
Suspension Arm
Astra (2004-) Mk5 (Astra H)
Years: 05/04- Engine: 1598cc 16v 4Cyl
Qty
Add to My BasketMore Info £27.89

Out of Stock

I reckon that's less than £100 in parts and they're easy to swap looking at the design, depends what else you've bent though.

Edited by nonuts on Wednesday 23 December 10:15

nonuts

15,855 posts

252 months

Wednesday 23rd December 2009
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I'd must have been some smack if you've actually damaged the hub, good luck getting it sorted!

CypherP

4,425 posts

215 months

Wednesday 23rd December 2009
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Mattt said:
Primo said:
Sorry to hear that Dizeee. Even if you don't have protected no claims wouldn't you just loose a % of it - it doesn't normally go down to zero no claims straight away?

It said -5 before on my car. Will be interesting going to work tomorrow!
AFAIK they knock it down a couple of years for a claim - that's what I've read on here before.

I've never claimed so don't know.
If you end up having to claim, they should only knock 2 years off. And if you have 8 years, you'll still be left with 5 or 6, which is still enough with most places to get it protected for the next year. I made the same mistake, having to make a claim back in March and went from 6 to 4. I now have to wait until i've completed my 4th years no claims again, before i can protect it, all because i didn't want to pay an extra £50 in the first place.

Good luck with the car mate. By the way, I drive through Pirbright every morning. Depending on where you work, if you need a lift, then just give me a shout Diz, i'd be happy to take you if you need it.

xllifts

3,724 posts

226 months

Wednesday 23rd December 2009
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Dunno what you lot are moaning about its 21 degrees here no ice or snow! getmecoat

James really sorry to hear your news chap, you can borrow one of our redundant vans when we get back if you like until you get yours fixed.
Do as Ben says check out the online factors it is a lot cheaper.

Take care chap and have a good xmas

SVTRick

3,633 posts

218 months

Wednesday 23rd December 2009
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hadenough! said:
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You moved to Pirbrite and you drive your dog to Goldsworth Park to walk?

Bad luck though. Easily done.
Yeah in Pirbright the local mafia make you pick up your doggy poo poo's

addzTurbo

16 posts

195 months

Thursday 24th December 2009
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Not good.

Goldsworth Park - nice and local