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Car Incident HELP
OK keeping it brief I had a tyre blow out yesterday managed to keep control and got it onto the hard shoulder. Called breakdown people who eventually towed it to the dealer. They then called me to say they wouldn;t accept the car without a police report!!!!!! because there was damage to underneath of the car and it may have been in an accident. Anyway as I was on my own with no idea what to do eventually told them to bring it back to my villa where it now sits outside looking very sorry for itself.
So question is what to do now - does anyone know of a company/person who can come out and look at it to see if its worth fixing or can I just call the police to come and see it now?? |
Re: Car Incident HELP
no idea...maybe you can ask Chris (Icon) for advice?
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Re: Car Incident HELP
Originally Posted by MataHari
(Post 7912819)
no idea...maybe you can ask Chris (Icon) for advice?
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Re: Car Incident HELP
Originally Posted by Fairydust
(Post 7912798)
OK keeping it brief I had a tyre blow out yesterday managed to keep control and got it onto the hard shoulder. Called breakdown people who eventually towed it to the dealer. They then called me to say they wouldn;t accept the car without a police report!!!!!! because there was damage to underneath of the car and it may have been in an accident. Anyway as I was on my own with no idea what to do eventually told them to bring it back to my villa where it now sits outside looking very sorry for itself.
So question is what to do now - does anyone know of a company/person who can come out and look at it to see if its worth fixing or can I just call the police to come and see it now?? This is so typical of Australia isn't it. Can't do this, can't do that, rules, regulations. I don't mind rules if they aren't stupid but FFS a police report. What does the garage expect the police to write a report saying "this car hasn't been involved in an accident as far as we know". AAAAAaaaaarrrrgh. |
Re: Car Incident HELP
Originally Posted by Tooterelli
(Post 7912865)
This is so typical of Australia isn't it. Can't do this, can't do that, rules, regulations. I don't mind rules if they aren't stupid but FFS a police report. What does the garage expect the police to write a report saying "this car hasn't been involved in an accident as far as we know". AAAAAaaaaarrrrgh.
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Re: Car Incident HELP
Originally Posted by Blue Cat
(Post 7912869)
we aren't in Australia?
My mistake. Too late to edit. Actually lots of similarities between Dubai and Australia when I think about it! |
Re: Car Incident HELP
Originally Posted by Fairydust
(Post 7912798)
OK keeping it brief I had a tyre blow out yesterday managed to keep control and got it onto the hard shoulder. Called breakdown people who eventually towed it to the dealer. They then called me to say they wouldn;t accept the car without a police report!!!!!! because there was damage to underneath of the car and it may have been in an accident. Anyway as I was on my own with no idea what to do eventually told them to bring it back to my villa where it now sits outside looking very sorry for itself.
So question is what to do now - does anyone know of a company/person who can come out and look at it to see if its worth fixing or can I just call the police to come and see it now?? |
Re: Car Incident HELP
Can't you get the wheel off the car and just take it to a tyre shop for a new tyre?
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Re: Car Incident HELP
No it looks like the rubber came off and hit something under the rear of the car as there is an electric box and wires hanging down all mangled which in turn has damaged the back bumper
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Re: Car Incident HELP
Originally Posted by Tooterelli
(Post 7912880)
My mistake. Too late to edit. Actually lots of similarities between Dubai and Australia when I think about it!
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Re: Car Incident HELP
Originally Posted by Kim67
(Post 7913172)
The only similarity between Dubai and Australia is that some parts of Australia have a similar climate and the desert, other than that, they're worlds apart.
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Re: Car Incident HELP
Originally Posted by Inselaffen
(Post 7913186)
both also have too many Australians!
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Re: Car Incident HELP
Originally Posted by Fairydust
(Post 7913119)
No it looks like the rubber came off and hit something under the rear of the car as there is an electric box and wires hanging down all mangled which in turn has damaged the back bumper
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Re: Car Incident HELP
Originally Posted by Fairydust
(Post 7912798)
OK keeping it brief I had a tyre blow out yesterday managed to keep control and got it onto the hard shoulder. Called breakdown people who eventually towed it to the dealer. They then called me to say they wouldn;t accept the car without a police report!!!!!! because there was damage to underneath of the car and it may have been in an accident. Anyway as I was on my own with no idea what to do eventually told them to bring it back to my villa where it now sits outside looking very sorry for itself.
So question is what to do now - does anyone know of a company/person who can come out and look at it to see if its worth fixing or can I just call the police to come and see it now?? Call the police and report an acccident on your car. They will either come to you or you will have to pay them a visit. (As you are a female they propably pay you a visit) Second: With the police report you can either go to your insurance and they will fix it. And you would pay a fortune. Or you can take it to a mechanic and fix it. Third: Pick up your fixed car and drive safe! Further questions do not hesitate to ask :thumbsup: |
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Why do I need a police report for a mechancial problem as surely the insurance company won't pay for the damage anyway??
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