Only had it for 11 days!!

[chipspeed]

I was still smiling about the A4 Avant 130TDI I bought just 11 days previously when a van reversed into my rear quarter and did this...



The insurance company wanted to take it about 100 miles away so I asked if I could use my own repairer. I was going to take it back to the good VAG indie that I bought it from.

Would it be worth taking it to Audi for a look too?

[ellroy]

Only if you want to pay through the nose for the repair.

[chipspeed]

ellroy said:

Only if you want to pay through the nose for the repair.

That's the insurance company's problem. I just want to make sure I get the best repair possible.

[blueg33]

chipspeed said:

ellroy said:

Only if you want to pay through the nose for the repair.

That's the insurance company's problem. I just want to make sure I get the best repair possible.

I would go via Audi so that the anti corrosion warranty will be maintained. Its also easier for comeback if the repair fails or there is an associated problem later.

[chipspeed]

blueg33 said:

I would go via Audi so that the anti corrosion warranty will be maintained. Its also easier for comeback if the repair fails or there is an associated problem later.

Is the anti-corrosion warranty worth keeping intact? I've heard a lot of people complaining that Audi won't pay any attention until there is actually a hole in the bodywork.

[Muzzer]

If the accident wasn't your fault, take it to Audi. Without question.

Your corrosion warranty will be intact and they (should) do a better job than some random insurance company bodyshop 100 miles away from you.

Who cares what it costs when the other insurance co. are paying?

[chips a4]

Just got back from audi. They took some photos to send to their bodyshop so once I have an estimate to send to the insurance company I can get things moving.

This whole thing is making me so angry!

[blueg33]

chipspeed said:

blueg33 said:

I would go via Audi so that the anti corrosion warranty will be maintained. Its also easier for comeback if the repair fails or there is an associated problem later.

Is the anti-corrosion warranty worth keeping intact? I've heard a lot of people complaining that Audi won't pay any attention until there is actually a hole in the bodywork.

I wouldnt know, but I would be prepared to bet that if there is any problem then they may not honour the warranty. Its a rear bumper so may have parking sensors if they are refitted by non Audi would they be covered by warranty? Peronally, if the OP is not paying then Audi make the most sense. Its certainly where I took my A6 after someone rear ended it

[jith]

chipspeed said:

I was still smiling about the A4 Avant 130TDI I bought just 11 days previously when a van reversed into my rear quarter and did this...



The insurance company wanted to take it about 100 miles away so I asked if I could use my own repairer. I was going to take it back to the good VAG indie that I bought it from.

Would it be worth taking it to Audi for a look too?

This is the guy you want chipspeed. He is fully Audi approved and has all the gear to carry out corrosion protection, and not far from you. He does my work and is superb.

http://www.stevewalkersbodyshop.co.uk/

Regards,

James.

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jith said:

This is the guy you want chipspeed. He is fully Audi approved and has all the gear to carry out corrosion protection, and not far from you. He does my work and is superb.

http://www.stevewalkersbodyshop.co.uk/

Regards,

James.

(I changed my username)

Thanks James. I think it's going to go to the Audi approved place at Hillingdon this time, and hopefully the last time.

I'm going to get in touch with Steve Walker about some work I need doing on my E30 though. Thanks for the link