write off?

[Turkster]

Today i got sandwiched and now my new passat looks like its been wrighten off,

A VW Transporter Taxi 2005 model rammed me up the rear end this afternoon, at about 30mph, i was not moving, i was sat a couple of meters behind a ford focus who was waiting for a car to turn right and let us go,

Long story stort i was whacked so hard i was shunted into the back of the Focus, the focus rear looks pushed in when you look close at it, we could all drive away from the area after the police took notes etc etc, my insurance company have taken my passat away for an inspection of the damage, i think its the end for that passat as the rear has been pushed in and the underpan floor area has been kinked, the front has been kinked inwards and all the plastics are busted as they are designed to be in a crash,

im ok, a bit of the old whip lash pain, i went to A&E for a cheek up, nothing serious at this point, but still pains in the not neck area, going to pop down to my GP for a chat at some point tomorrow,

Enjoy the shunt pics,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/Passat/51plate/25042007622.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/Passat/51plate/25042007625.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/Passat/51plate/25042007626.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/Passat/51plate/25042007632.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/Passat/51plate/25042007635.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/Passat/51plate/25042007630.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/Passat/51plate/25042007634.jpg

[Turkster]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/Passat/51plate/25042007639.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/Passat/51plate/25042007641.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/Passat/51plate/25042007628.jpg

[Huweth]

Gutted, looked like a nice motor. Wish I had 4motion on mine.
The main thing is everyone is OK. Do you reckon it's worth using it for spares? The 4 motion system and engine should still be OK and worth a few bob?

[Turkster]

The car was driving perfect after the bash, its just the pannels and body is all out of line, the car will 99% sure end up in the breakers yard, so someones gonna get some good bits me thinks,

im already shopping for my next passat sport!

[Eshrules]

im crying on the inside :( what a waste... typical it had to be a taxi to cause the accident....

sweeping generalizations aside, at least you're ok.... although from those pics, it looks like he was doing more than 30 when he hit you?

glad to hear your ok though mate :beerchug:

[Sam]

Ouch!

TDi AND 4mo, drool

Without wanting to sound like those fools in the back of the newspapers, seriously keep your neck in check, don't shrug off any pain.

Due to the panel damage and the cost to pop it all back together, it looks like a write off. Maybe buy it back to part it out?

<vulture on>If it's full leather..... :biglaugh:</vulture>

[MalcQV]

Bad news :( Make sure you keep the whiplash injury in check.

[alex130tdi]

at least you were able to take out a focus - not all bad news :D

[new to vw]

thats bad luck turkster......shame about the car.....are you sure the taxi was only going 30....it will be a write off looking at all the panel damage,hope you get yorself another Passat soon
lee

[RickT]

without having a proper look as looks more pannel damage..

The problem you have is that it will cost about £2200 for the repairs including paint i bet..

From the pictures provide i think the following..

Rear bumper.. (of course!)
Rear Tirm.
Rear Breaker bar. (plus another damaged which is unseen)
Rear Clips
Boot floor panel pushing out and re-alined
New Boot.... (Unless all the creases are ok.. so it will be able to be knocked out and filled, (seen worse than that repaired)
New boot hinges. (more than likely be bent)
Clusters appear to be fine..

Rear wings look ok on photo.

Front end..

New bonnet..
Wings look ok from photo
New headlight... (or just new mountings)
New front section..
Front Bumper.. As long as its not cracked or deformed to a great deal.. ... i bet you can get than refiited and re-sparyed.
New front skirt and panel, new front fog..

From looking at it, its going to be hit or miss as an insurance write off...

The car is worth about 4k - 5k i would say depending on miles....

HOWEVER.. As Taxi campanies dont wont to lose there no claims... get a few quotes and apporach them for a cash settlement. that way it does not go on the cars HPI check wjhen you come to sell it..

RicKT

[RickT]

TURKSTER...

Just remembered.... you was the lad only a few months ago got his car wrote off due to a car wash guy spraying paint instead of cockpit shine on your dash and knacking the centre console up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=3684&highlight=African


UNLUCKLY MAN!!!!

bad luck there dude!!

RicKT

[Turkster]

they say it comes in 3's :aargh4: im now hunting for the next beast, i may have found another 4motion passat tdi sport in silver 2003 model. the price is good on it too,

watch this space.

[Turkster]

without having a proper look as looks more pannel damage..

The problem you have is that it will cost about £2200 for the repairs including paint i bet..

From the pictures provide i think the following..

Rear bumper.. (of course!)
Rear Tirm.
Rear Breaker bar. (plus another damaged which is unseen)
Rear Clips
Boot floor panel pushing out and re-alined
New Boot.... (Unless all the creases are ok.. so it will be able to be knocked out and filled, (seen worse than that repaired)
New boot hinges. (more than likely be bent)
Clusters appear to be fine..

Rear wings look ok on photo.

Front end..

New bonnet..
Wings look ok from photo
New headlight... (or just new mountings)
New front section..
Front Bumper.. As long as its not cracked or deformed to a great deal.. ... i bet you can get than refiited and re-sparyed.
New front skirt and panel, new front fog..

From looking at it, its going to be hit or miss as an insurance write off...

The car is worth about 4k - 5k i would say depending on miles....

HOWEVER.. As Taxi campanies dont wont to lose there no claims... get a few quotes and apporach them for a cash settlement. that way it does not go on the cars HPI check wjhen you come to sell it..

RicKT

its in the hands of my insurance company now, i will let them deal with it, but like you say hit n miss, but most people who have seen the car are saying its gone, look for another car, shame as i was realy happy with that car, i will get another passat, im hooked on them now :D

[RickT]

Turks.. lets us know the outcome..

RicKT

[Turkster]

Well i spoke to the garage where it went for assesment today, the repaire will cost just over £5500, and for a car thats priced at about £6k + rent-a-car at £300 to £400 per week, The garage stated that the car would not be fixed for at least 5 weeks should the insurance company say fix it, BTBH i realy dont feel they will bother after speeking to them today, The Good news is if found 2 2003 (52 plates) Passat TDI sports,

1st has half leather and swade (cant spell) in Met Blue with a grey interier with a 3rd rear head rests, No front fog lights and has a Tow Bar fitted, Im not sure if a Tow bar is a good sign on a car as it may have been used to tow a large load, or is it a bonus as an extra selling point later down the road?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/Passat/Blue%2052%20plate/car003.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/Passat/Blue%2052%20plate/car007.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/Passat/Blue%2052%20plate/car011.jpg


2nd Is the same looking car as my silver one again on a 52 plate, Has a Black cloth interier with no marks on, Has front fogs, No Tow Bar,

Both have about the same milage, Both at the same price, But im not sure what one to snap up, Iv not asked if any of them are 4 motion, but i think they both are as it was a serch option

Like the spec of the blue one because of the seats but i like the silver one as its silver and has the front fogs,

What would you take? and why?

[RickT]

just in colour terms.. the Silvers look nicer if you ask me..

RicKT

[Huweth]

The seats in the blue one are the nicest you will ever sit in. I have them in my car and they are infinitely better than any cloth ones. How often do you use the car seats? How often do you use the fog lights? Those questions should help you decide which car to go for.
I have a tow bar tow, which looked like new. When I asked about it, he said it's been used 3 times. Check the condition of the tow bar and the electrical sockets for an idea of it's use.

P.s. The leather/alcantara seats were a &#163;1500 option.

[Turkster]

The seats in the blue one are the nicest you will ever sit in. I have them in my car and they are infinitely better than any cloth ones. How often do you use the car seats? How often do you use the fog lights? Those questions should help you decide which car to go for.
I have a tow bar tow, which looked like new. When I asked about it, he said it's been used 3 times. Check the condition of the tow bar and the electrical sockets for an idea of it's use.

P.s. The leather/alcantara seats were a £1500 option.

you have a very strong valid point there, ;)

[Turkster]

Well i went to see the blue beast today, nice tidy car, but there was something up with it, 125k on the clocks and only 5 service stamps in the book, and masive gaps between services, also the gear box felt very lose and the shocks felt a bit bouncy, i know what a sport should feel like, and that one just did not feel like one, warn out would a good word id say, a bit flabby, not as responsive as my sport that i just lost,

so all in all i walked away from it very diserpointed, but the serch goes on,

[passat 1 b5]

shame looks like a clean car but at least everyone is ok ,make sure if it is written of you get a fair price as they do not come cheap the trade and private sellers are well aware these cars are very popular and in good demand all prices reflect this and trade money for one is almost none existant

[Turkster]

the magic has now started, iv got my car back from the garage and taken it into my garage for the love it needs,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/Passat/51plate/10052007786.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/Passat/51plate/10052007782.jpg
old skool jigging!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/The%20Unit/11052007805.jpg
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still not finished
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/The%20Unit/12052007807.jpg
2nd hand parts arrive
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/The%20Unit/12052007806.jpg
most parts line up, just got to get the rear pannel put straight still, but most is looking good,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/The%20Unit/12052007809.jpg

the front is 99%ok, just most of the plastics are broken still, but we have the parts!

[MalcQV]

Looking good ;)

[Turkster]

thanks mate, i cant let this car just slip away!

[Turkster]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/The%20Unit/13052007814.jpg

[southwest]

Seems you were lucky, dont tell me you got the parts in silver TOO !!
The insurance co could have done what you have and saved a packet, no wonder the premiums are so bleedn high is it?
What are you doing about the closed up door shuts? I wondered if the shell crumple zones did just that?
Good luck anyway:biglaugh:

[Sam]

So glad to see this back on track again.

As I've said so many times, perfect combination of engine and drivetrain.

Good job that man!

[Turkster]

Seems you were lucky, dont tell me you got the parts in silver TOO !!
The insurance co could have done what you have and saved a packet, no wonder the premiums are so bleedn high is it?
What are you doing about the closed up door shuts? I wondered if the shell crumple zones did just that?
Good luck anyway:biglaugh:

yep all the parts come in silver! the door shuts are being pulled back to normal, the doors open and close no problems, we have a long road to go down yet, but a good road at that, :beerchug:

[southwest]

I cant even find a breaker with a Passat the same model localy and you get the parts in the right colour:( . One of yhe drawbacks of living in the unspoiled countryside I suppose, :drive:

[S2AVANT]

Have you had it on a jig to check for wheel alignment?

[Turkster]

Have you had it on a jig to check for wheel alignment?

thats next week, but TBH mate the car drives and feels like its not been banged,

[S2AVANT]

Always best to check. ;)

[Turkster]

Always best to check. ;)

Note on the list of things to do when its straight ;)

[Turkster]

well things are moving in the right direction in my garage, iv atacked the front end today, stripped down all the front bits, saved all the non broken parts, then loaded them onto the new slam pannel, and put most of it back together, i still need to get some new bits before i can say the front is done, the wing also needs bending back to shape, i felt good about it as iv never taken the front of a passat off before, i had a peep at the cam belt when i had a min, it looks almost brand new, so thats one less job to do,

its starting to take shape,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/The%20Unit/18052007840.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/The%20Unit/18052007844.jpg
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some of the busted parts,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/The%20Unit/18052007841.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/The%20Unit/18052007842.jpg

[RickT]

cheers for the photos Turks..

I know at your expense... but i love seeing a car in the rebuild stage and then the final product...

You get such a great feeling once finshed... apart from thinking... about time!!

Looks a good set up you have there.. is it a garage or your place?

RicKT

[RickT]

ps... theres 3 passats in there!! are they yours?

RickT

[Turkster]

its my place rick, you got good eyes, im a car trader, iv just taken a shine to passat tdi's as they are the hot cars to buy build and resell for a nice paypacket, i cant seem to get enough of them, iv just been out this week and got 2 more passats tdis, face lift models, i will have 6 in the workshop when i collect them :biglaugh:

as for fixing my crashed passat, im getting some great feelings about doing it more hands on rather than getting a crew member to do it all,

have a look in here,

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/The%20Unit/?start=all

[Turkster]

ps they are all mine!

[Turkster]

almost there folks!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Turkish/The%20Unit/21052007869.jpg

[MalcQV]

Looking good ;)

[Turkster]

well after a fair bit of banging with a hammer and rubbing my head with fingers, iv managed to get the front all srtaight now, bolted it all back together, i just need to get the head lamps to point in the right directions and the front is all done!

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z73/dennisatwork/28052007932.jpg

[Huweth]

Waahaay!
Good job, I hope you still think it was worth the effort?

[MalcQV]

Well done. ;)

[prolfe]

make sure you get your neck looked at, and make sure you claim, i'm not one for claiming as it bumps up insurance for everyone as so many people do it.

But i was in a similar crash, and the physio told me that it was not only my back and neck but my shoulder as well. All is ok now and I also got £2.5k

[Turkster]

Waahaay!
Good job, I hope you still think it was worth the effort?

hell yer , its my car and im deturmined to return it to a gleeming car to be proud to drive and be seen in!

[Turkster]

make sure you get your neck looked at, and make sure you claim, i'm not one for claiming as it bumps up insurance for everyone as so many people do it.

But i was in a similar crash, and the physio told me that it was not only my back and neck but my shoulder as well. All is ok now and I also got £2.5k

its all being sorted mate :D

[Turkster]

Im like a cat on hot bricks here! the cars in the final stages in the paint shop, if all goes well and nothing Ducks up then me and my passat will be as one!

And here this , the 3rd partys insurance company has paid me out a nice CHQ and not requested my V5 to write off my car! Iv banked it and now im legging it!

[colb666]

Glad you got sorted out after somebody else's **** up put you in the position...On the spec of that B5.5,are you sure it's a 4 motion? As it has fwd exhaust system fitted and it's not possible to fit that type of system due to the rear suspension set up :confused: :confused: