dave17
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Driving home from work, sitting in traffic, hear a huge thump, car jumps forward, look in rear view and their is a fook off 4x4 sitting on my bumper 
Got out, had a look at car and told the woman to pull over. Took all her details, she really didnt seem bothered  took registration etc.
My rear numberplate light popped out along with the casing at the scene.
Took a closer look aswel, the recess for the rear light on the bumper has smashed also, and the crash panel inside is bent. Boot doesnt close too well either, have to wrench it open and slam it shut.
Neck is pretty sore aswel, when i look to the left i get sharp pains, and a clicking sound, going to go to minor injuries a bit later.
Pics soon
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dave17
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Also just been down the road to get a new bulb, the other one smashed to pieces
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Brett
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When a girl hit me I made her cry 
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Matt H
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Has the boot floor creased?
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Ojc
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Why are people so completely stupid? How can you possibly hit a stationary car?
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dave17
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Matt - I did have a quick look, going to check properly in a minute, have to take sub out etc.
OJC - No idea mate
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dave17
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You can see on the last pic the scratch marks of where the bumper has gone under the boot
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Rich H
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Sorry to hear about that mate - another reason why I hate 4x4's! - Normally the people in them cant drive them! 
BTW, I have a brand new numberplate light bulb holder (and bulb) for sale if you're interested - Nice shiney clear one! 
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dave17
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Wel see what happens with insurance.
What should i do now btw, call my insurance and let them know? do i need to inform police??
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LeeM
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i'd be rubbin my hands, couple of grnad isnt it for whiplash? lol
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dave17
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No idea mate, didnt even know you could claim til i told my dad it was sore
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BigSte
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No you don't need to inform police....ring insurance tell them what happened and pass over other drivers details.
They will send you out forms to fill in, you will have to write down what happened, damage to car and injuries, etc.
6 months later you will get around £1700-£2000 compensation
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LeeM
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get straight to a doctor, but apparantly u can claim for up to 4 years after, think it goes through with the claim for ure car repairs
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DaNnY_LaD
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quote:
Originally posted by lee_wee
i'd be rubbin my hands, couple of grnad isnt it for whiplash? lol
Its people like you that fuck me off...When i had a crash i hit the guy at 10mph which was fuck all....I just slid in to the back of him...then he claimed for whiplash then my insurance hit the fucking roof....RANT OVER 
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dave17
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Ok im going to cal insurance in a bit and let them know.
Bloody hel i didnt know u got money, not expecting anything. Was a bit of a shock tho. Hands still a bit wobbly.
Anyone got the site where you tap in a car registration and it comes up with the model etc? just want to know her car is legit.
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Rich H
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quote:
Originally posted by dave17
Ok im going to cal insurance in a bit and let them know.
Bloody hel i didnt know u got money, not expecting anything. Was a bit of a shock tho. Hands still a bit wobbly.
Anyone got the site where you tap in a car registration and it comes up with the model etc? just want to know her car is legit.
DVLA do a basic check iirc, Yeh try and milk the money side of it mate - loads of people do it for less than you suffered
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LeeM
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danny_lad, i bet u would do the same if it hadn't happened to u, probably still would now? u can get whiplash from 5mph crashes too u knwo, u dont have to be goin at high speed!
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Why are people so completely stupid? How can you possibly hit a stationary car?
how can you hit a lampost I said to lynne just the other day
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dave17
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Hamman - Im sure there was a website you could check details on for free
Lee: Im not sure how fast she was going when she hit it, her numberplate was smashed to shit and it made a bit of a bang
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Rich H
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quote:
Originally posted by dave17
Hamman - Im sure there was a website you could check details on for free
Lee: Im not sure how fast she was going when she hit it, her numberplate was smashed to shit and it made a bit of a bang
Yeh DVLA allow u to do a basic free one Im sure - sure Barryboys use it!
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antscorsa
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where bouts was this dave, west wickham?
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dave17
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I canny find it
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dave17
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ahhhhh
The enquiry is complete
The vehicle details for **** *** are:
Date of Liability 01 07 2006
Date of First Registration 05 08 2003
Year of Manufacture 2003
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2499CC
CO2 Emissions 250g/Km
Fuel Type Heavy Oil
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour SILVER
Vehicle Type Approval M1
The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry.
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £107.25
12 Months Rate £195.00
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John
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I woulnd't phone your insurance.
Even though you're not at fault at all they can still be arsey sometimes.
Phone the woman and ask her how she wants to go about it.
Phone her insurance.
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BigSte
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quote:
Originally posted by John
I woulnd't phone your insurance.
Even though you're not at fault at all they can still be arsey sometimes.
Phone the woman and ask her how she wants to go about it.
Phone her insurance.
Don't be daft, you pay your insurance for shit like this. Let your insurance sort everything for you.........had 2 crashes myself and the missus has had two and insurance have never got 'arsey'.
Your insurance will contact her insurance, who will then contact her. What I did with my crashes though is not sent the car in for repair until the other drivers insurance admitted their party was at fault.....that way you don't have to pay your excess and don't lose your no claims
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