Tiesto
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Registered: 6th Jun 02
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Shit pic.
Going down a straight bit of dual carriageway after coming off a roundabout and just feathered the accelerator at the same time I hit some black ice, the rear just completely stepped out and was going down the dual carriageway sideways at one point, tried to correct it but nothing I could do. Mounted the kerb, missed a lamp post and straight into the hedge and ditch 
Luckily there was no car in the right lane, or else it could have been nasty. No injuries thankfully.
Unmarked police car stopped and helped out, policeman nearly slipped on the ice just getting out his car!, but had to call recovery truck who winched it out. Damage I could see was the bumper ripped off, think front alloy is buckled and scratches all down the drivers side, couldn't see anything else as pitch dark.
Now been waiting for 45 minutes on the phone trying to get hold of DirectLine.....Excess is £350, and they going to charge another £250 cause im under 25, great.
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x14xe sport
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that a lexarse? much damage done and why they charging an extra 250 for being under 25???
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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ouch. least your ok fella. only a piece of metal at the end of the day.
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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Ouchy. Going to be mental tomorrow morning with freezing roads and a council running out of grit.
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saj_123
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Registered: 6th Jan 09
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quote:
Originally posted by x14xe sport
that a lexarse? much damage done and why they charging an extra 250 for being under 25???
Looks like a Lexus, Direct line policy states that if you are under 25 you will be charged extra. 
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wakey1512
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Originally posted by deano87
Ouchy. Going to be mental tomorrow morning with freezing roads and a council running out of grit.
same story down here , i work for the council as a fitter and the depot is right next to the saltbarn and its like empty lol
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Tiesto
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quote:
Originally posted by saj_123
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Originally posted by x14xe sport
that a lexarse? much damage done and why they charging an extra 250 for being under 25???
Looks like a Lexus, Direct line policy states that if you are under 25 you will be charged extra.
Yep Lexus IS200 Sport
Before it met a hedge:
Can't believe the direct line policy, didn't realise it had that additional excess, should of examined the policy more.
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Kurt
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Registered: 23rd Oct 05
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quote:
Originally posted by saj_123
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Originally posted by x14xe sport
that a lexarse? much damage done and why they charging an extra 250 for being under 25???
Looks like a Lexus, Direct line policy states that if you are under 25 you will be charged extra.
Alot of companies charge a compulsory excess aswell as your voluntary excess..
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Captain_Rosco
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Registered: 8th Dec 03
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Really sorry to see that man !!!
I would be devastated if that was me !
You've also got a TTE front bumper on that too.... right ?
Mine got scratched a couple of months back when some kid drove into me. The bill to fix it came to £1600 
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corsa_paz
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i feel your pain, i also have an Is200 sport..snow mode and traction does feck all..dont know why it has the bloody function!
mine cant even go round a corner without her ass meeting her mouth
glad ur ok thou.
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Kurt
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Originally posted by saj_123
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Originally posted by x14xe sport
that a lexarse? much damage done and why they charging an extra 250 for being under 25???
Looks like a Lexus, Direct line policy states that if you are under 25 you will be charged extra.
Alot of companies charge a compulsory excess aswell as your voluntary excess..
Yeah, and it isn't exactly hidden from you.
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Chris x
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Registered: 11th Sep 08
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You think it will be a write off?
Hope you get it all sorted!
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Captain_Rosco
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa_paz
i feel your pain, i also have an Is200 sport..snow mode and traction does feck all..dont know why it has the bloody function!
I always find the TRC works great when you DON'T want it…and is never there when you DO need it !
Also, if you want a tip....
Use the snow mode on motorways...it will give a higher Mpg
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Tiesto
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quote:
Originally posted by Captain_Rosco
Really sorry to see that man !!!
I would be devastated if that was me !
You've also got a TTE front bumper on that too.... right ?
Mine got scratched a couple of months back when some kid drove into me. The bill to fix it came to £1600
Cheers, slightly annoyed but nothing I could do so not beating myself up over it.
Unsure on what bumper it is, all I was told it had the aero kit on it.
£1600 to get some scratches out, great. I'll definately go through the insurance then!
Agreed the Snow and TRC button are useless!
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Captain_Rosco
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quote:
Originally posted by Tiesto
Unsure on what bumper it is, all I was told it had the aero kit on it.
£1600 to get some scratches out, great. I'll definately go through the insurance then!
Yeah Aero kit was just a optional upgrade for the front bumper, rear skirt, 18" alloy wheels, and I think also maybe a spoiler ?
In all honesty, the garage replaced my bumper rather than repairing it, and they cost more than the standard bumpers. You need to make sure that the garage will replace your bumper for the right one, and not for the standard bumper!
On the front of your bumper, you should have a little recess at the bottom that will say either TTE or Sport. What does yours say ?
I’ve got the part number and the bill with the price of the bumper somewhere. I’ll have a look and give it to you if you are really interested ?
[Edited on 06-01-2010 by Captain_Rosco]
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l15ter
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at least you weren't injured
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DaveyLC
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Looks like you ran out of talent! Maybe time to go back to FWD? 
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RS6
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this is why i am not getting behind the wheel of a car anytime soon
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corsa_paz
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the Aero or styling kit as they called it is from TTE..front and rear bumper, 18 inch is300 wheels and boot lip.
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mattk
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Im sure it was Captain Rosco I was behind on Castle Combe when he took a little excursion onto the grass?
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Captain_Rosco
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Nah....It was a short cut that none of you was aware of !
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James_DT
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quote:
Originally posted by Tiesto
Can't believe the direct line policy, didn't realise it had that additional excess, should of examined the policy more.
Examined?
I'm with Direct Line, and that's VERY clearly laid out both when you buy the insurance if you do it online and then again in the documentation. It's not hidden in small print, it's VERY clearly laid out on the back of the schedule.
Be glad you're not under 21, it's £400 then. It used to be £150/£250 though.
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Tiesto
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Registered: 6th Jun 02
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quote:
Originally posted by James_DT
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Originally posted by Tiesto
Can't believe the direct line policy, didn't realise it had that additional excess, should of examined the policy more.
Examined?
I'm with Direct Line, and that's VERY clearly laid out both when you buy the insurance if you do it online and then again in the documentation. It's not hidden in small print, it's VERY clearly laid out on the back of the schedule.
Be glad you're not under 21, it's £400 then. It used to be £150/£250 though.
Yeah I know. I see it now, I must of glossed over it when I did it online and really only checked my details where correct on schedule and left it at that. Either way it doesn't matter now.
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Sportycorsa86
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why dont you try source the parts your self and fix it ??
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John
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Registered: 30th Jun 03
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Not driving to the conditions after 2 weeks of below 0 degrees = crash (not accident)
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