A Seriously Sad Event For My F430
Discussion
Last Thursday I had to collect a prescription from Forest Row. On the way home a Discovery coming from the opposite direction turned directly in front of me to go down a small turning. The way it happened, it almost seemed to be deliberate. I was already crossing the junction when he turned. He claimed he had not seen me!
Within 24 hours his insurance company had taken responsibility for the event and have told mine that they will cover all costs.
So, apart from sharing this sad news with you all, how on earth am I going to get the insurance company to pay out what I need to replace my F430 with manual gearbox and a comprehensive Ferrari service history, all original paint and a total mileage of 21,000 of which I had covered 16,000. The most similar in the classifieds is in Lyndhurst at a whisker under £130,000.
Have just heard from the repairer who is Ferrari approved.
It seems that the insurers, as I understand it, if you want your car repaired, are obliged to pay up to the value of the car.
It has been thoroughly assessed and the repairer has contacted Ferrari with regards to the supply of a complete, new, shell.
I didn't know about the "like for like" hire car and as this could be many months I shall see what I can get.
Thank you for all your comments.
It seems that the insurers, as I understand it, if you want your car repaired, are obliged to pay up to the value of the car.
It has been thoroughly assessed and the repairer has contacted Ferrari with regards to the supply of a complete, new, shell.
I didn't know about the "like for like" hire car and as this could be many months I shall see what I can get.
Thank you for all your comments.
Hi,
Thank you, once again, for your replies.
I take on board all you say about resale value but: firstly, it cost me £75,000 and, I imagine, its value will still be more than that. Secondly, the same firm, Bodytechnics, did a fantastic job on my California a few years ago when I shunted the back of a queue. Totally my fault, but when the car came back you could not tell that it had been touched. When I came to sell it a few years later I didn't want to pass on a repaired car to a Ferrari dealer so took it to We Buy Any Car. They paid more than its quoted trade in price, so I was quite happy. The person there was showing an apprentice the ropes. He came out with a paint depth tester and told his colleague that he could always tell whether a car had been repaired or not ... and gave it a clean bill of health!
Finally, when Her Indoors nags me to sell it as she reckons it's a ridiculous car. I can reply that it's not worth anything so there is no point in selling it!
Thank you, once again, for your replies.
I take on board all you say about resale value but: firstly, it cost me £75,000 and, I imagine, its value will still be more than that. Secondly, the same firm, Bodytechnics, did a fantastic job on my California a few years ago when I shunted the back of a queue. Totally my fault, but when the car came back you could not tell that it had been touched. When I came to sell it a few years later I didn't want to pass on a repaired car to a Ferrari dealer so took it to We Buy Any Car. They paid more than its quoted trade in price, so I was quite happy. The person there was showing an apprentice the ropes. He came out with a paint depth tester and told his colleague that he could always tell whether a car had been repaired or not ... and gave it a clean bill of health!
Finally, when Her Indoors nags me to sell it as she reckons it's a ridiculous car. I can reply that it's not worth anything so there is no point in selling it!
Thank you Martisracing for your detailed reply.
I have spoken to the insurers and have been told that Bodytechnics is in discussion with Ferrari as to what will need doing, the availability and the cost. It will have to be approved by the insurers.
When I spoke to Bodytechnics the person I spoke to said that the cost would probably be in the range of 110 to 120.
If it is written off the closest vehicle on sale at the moment is 130.
It is a situation I would much rather not be in but at least the other driver has admitted it was 100% his fault.
I have spoken to the insurers and have been told that Bodytechnics is in discussion with Ferrari as to what will need doing, the availability and the cost. It will have to be approved by the insurers.
When I spoke to Bodytechnics the person I spoke to said that the cost would probably be in the range of 110 to 120.
If it is written off the closest vehicle on sale at the moment is 130.
It is a situation I would much rather not be in but at least the other driver has admitted it was 100% his fault.
Yes ...
Back in the 80's I taught at Stoke Brunswick School (long gone). At 6pm there used to be a mass exodus of staff to The Hatch. One evening I was on my way on the same stretch of road driving my 2,8 Panther Kallista. I was behind a 928 and when we got to the last bend before the long straight the 928 shot round the bend and straight through the hedge! I rescued the LADY DRIVER, took her home and eventually got my pint of Harveys!
Which reminds me of many tales!
The police interviewed a Hatch regular who was the local knacker man about a body found on the forest! His reply was: "It weren't me, because if it was I would have put her in my mincing machine and there wouldn't have been anything left!"
A colleague with a kit car was returning to Stoke one evening with another colleague who had consumed vast amounts of the aforementioned Harveys. They shot round a bend, the door flew open and the colleague fell out into the road!
Back in the 80's I taught at Stoke Brunswick School (long gone). At 6pm there used to be a mass exodus of staff to The Hatch. One evening I was on my way on the same stretch of road driving my 2,8 Panther Kallista. I was behind a 928 and when we got to the last bend before the long straight the 928 shot round the bend and straight through the hedge! I rescued the LADY DRIVER, took her home and eventually got my pint of Harveys!
Which reminds me of many tales!
The police interviewed a Hatch regular who was the local knacker man about a body found on the forest! His reply was: "It weren't me, because if it was I would have put her in my mincing machine and there wouldn't have been anything left!"
A colleague with a kit car was returning to Stoke one evening with another colleague who had consumed vast amounts of the aforementioned Harveys. They shot round a bend, the door flew open and the colleague fell out into the road!
The car is no more.
A firm called Barnwells in Burnley valued the car at £3,600 once it had been written off. I also had to tell them what its retail value was as they didn't have a clue! Started at £60,000 eventually doubled it. So I bought the remains from Admiral for £3,600 and popped it on a well known auction site. Went within days for £33,000 and is now appearing in bits! Over £20,000 for the engine.
Smiles all round apart from Admiral and Barnwells!
A firm called Barnwells in Burnley valued the car at £3,600 once it had been written off. I also had to tell them what its retail value was as they didn't have a clue! Started at £60,000 eventually doubled it. So I bought the remains from Admiral for £3,600 and popped it on a well known auction site. Went within days for £33,000 and is now appearing in bits! Over £20,000 for the engine.
Smiles all round apart from Admiral and Barnwells!
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