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Forum: Middle East
Nov 13th 2012, 11:07 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 6,822
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Motor Insurance Claim in Qatar - Advice needed

Ha! As if. Think I'd be waiting a hell of a long time before they found the parts I needed.

Obviously if they found parts of a scirocco older than 5 motnhs old, i'd expect them to pay me the...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 13th 2012, 11:02 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 6,822
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Motor Insurance Claim in Qatar - Advice needed

I might start being a pain in the backside and ask them to replace old for old. Find a scrapped scirocco 5 months old thats been in a head on so the panels I need are fine and replace them with...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 13th 2012, 8:45 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 6,822
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Motor Insurance Claim in Qatar - Advice needed

To be honest because the dealer was sorting out the insurance I didnt do a great deal of research. I think there are a couple of options here but cant remember seeing any of the big global insurance...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 13th 2012, 7:58 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 6,822
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Motor Insurance Claim in Qatar - Advice needed

I thought that but Dubai Guy has obviously had a differnet experience her ein Doha. Thats why I'd be interested to see what he has managed to wangle out of them!

Dont think the axas / zurichs of...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 13th 2012, 5:17 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 6,822
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Motor Insurance Claim in Qatar - Advice needed

Hi Dubai guy,

Thanks for your message.

One of my main points of my arguement to the insurer at the moment is that the 'small print' I'm all too used to with insurance policies back home just...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 11th 2012, 11:26 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 6,822
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Motor Insurance Claim in Qatar - Advice needed

That's a very kind offer Durham Boy.

Thanks a lot, I'll try and keep progress updated on this thread so that if I'm still struggling I can get that chap's number off you.

Thanks very much,...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 11th 2012, 10:02 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 6,822
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Motor Insurance Claim in Qatar - Advice needed

Thanks Durham boy.

Just been on to the PRO, he doesnt seem to have much advice other than 'I can find someone to fix it for you cheaper'!!!

But I think I'll use him as an interpreter at the...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 11th 2012, 7:24 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 6,822
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Motor Insurance Claim in Qatar - Advice needed

Hello All,

Just wondering if anyone has been through the same situation as this in Qatar and can offer any advice.

Whilst driving a couple of weeks back I was hit by a lorry that subsequently...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 22nd 2012, 6:21 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 9,872
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Anyone own a Volkswagen In Doha?

Hi Johnnyboy,

Many thanks for this thought. Is a great idea.

Britexpat, one of the users on this forum has been giving me some useful info as he is in the car trade.

The old dealer SBA has...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 22nd 2012, 6:07 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 9,872
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Anyone own a Volkswagen In Doha?

Lovely, I test drove the golf R, just slightly above my budget but was beautiful. Was truying to do a deal for the demonstrator but they wouldnt have it in the end! I always liked the look of the...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 21st 2012, 9:55 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 9,872
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Anyone own a Volkswagen In Doha?

Blimey!!

That is quite a difference.

I'll be sure to ask your opinion on aftersales care when I finally do make a decision on a car for the mrs. Many thanks britexpat.
Forum: Middle East
Oct 21st 2012, 9:20 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 9,872
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Anyone own a Volkswagen In Doha?

Ahh I see, good info.

QAC that my car is with are part of NBK arent they? Stands to reason that their merc operation would be a lot more slick than their mitsubishi one though. Dont see many...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 21st 2012, 9:09 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 9,872
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Anyone own a Volkswagen In Doha?

Ha Ha!

Love it. Too true. Yeah like I say think I've made the decision to just go with the flow, as annoying as it may be. I have the mobile number of QAC's 'customer care' lady (customer care ha...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 21st 2012, 8:51 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 9,872
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Anyone own a Volkswagen In Doha?

That's awesome info, thanks very much Norsk, much appreciated. Unfortuantely my bang means I need a light cluster, rear bumper, whole new hatch (boot) lid and rear 3 quarter panel.

My mum and dad...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 21st 2012, 8:13 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 9,872
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Anyone own a Volkswagen In Doha?

Hi Norsk,

Yeah I am under absolutely no false illusion that my email will make any impact whatsoever. And agreed, Qatar is a tiny market for them. But having said that all their press releases...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 21st 2012, 7:59 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 9,872
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Anyone own a Volkswagen In Doha?

Oh and thanks for the info regarding service / warranty. That is at least peace of mind for me and even though the pain in the rear over the next few weeks is not enjoyable, that was my bigger...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 21st 2012, 7:56 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 9,872
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Anyone own a Volkswagen In Doha?

Yeah,

Learnt that today. I took it up to the mitsubishi bodyshop on 18th Street in the industrial area as instructed. Argued like stink for a courtesy car but no joy. Spoke to QAC customer care...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 21st 2012, 7:48 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,800
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Any Petrolheads in Doha?

Hi Ryan,

Yeah good no one was injured.

You going to sell the M3 before you come over or store it at home?
Forum: Middle East
Oct 21st 2012, 1:34 am
Replies: 23
Views: 9,872
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Anyone own a Volkswagen In Doha?

I was involved in the obligatory Doha traffic accident last week.

I have dutifully obtained the necessary police report and been in touch with QIC who seem unbelievably helpful for this part of...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 20th 2012, 8:30 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,800
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Any Petrolheads in Doha?

Hi,

Yeah the R36's are nice cars too. It does seem as though my family have become slightly VW mad over the last few years. Seem to be good cars.....even thinking about a tiguan for the mrs....
Forum: Middle East
Oct 20th 2012, 8:23 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,800
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Any Petrolheads in Doha?

Also Ryan, if you've got an SMG that will be a BMW wont it?

M3? Nice!!
Forum: Middle East
Oct 20th 2012, 8:20 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,800
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Any Petrolheads in Doha?

Your question couldnt have come at more of an apt time!! Some burk performing an F1 style brake test cos they missed their turning on Thursday morning caused me to find out two very useful things.
...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 20th 2012, 8:10 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,800
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Any Petrolheads in Doha?

Yeah I know the DSGs can throw up a few problems!

But as an ex alfa romeo owner I know a lot about spending a little money on my hobby! My dad runs an r32 in abu dhabi though which is now 6 years...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 17th 2012, 6:36 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,800
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Any Petrolheads in Doha?

Ahh I think I have seen that one. I agree with you there too, I did have a look at some muscle cars and came to the same conclusion, they are by and large a bit of a let down. Plus, dont really think...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 17th 2012, 6:12 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,800
Posted By Chris Medhurst

Re: Any Petrolheads in Doha?

Which 4x4 did you go for?

I really dont blame you, I think they make perfect sense here. I think the only thing I dont like about my car isnt the local driving habits or roads or anyhtinig like...
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