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,

[Turkster]

[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

[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..... </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

[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