VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 HiyaAs you know my VR6 is currently resting in piece(s) over at the 'ring. [lightbox=../../e107_files/public/1176168878_2_FT148551_dsc00507.jpg][/lightbox][lightbox=../../e107_files/public/1176168878_2_FT148551_dsc00511.jpg][/lightbox][lightbox=../../e107_files/public/1176168878_2_FT148551_dsc00512.jpg][/lightbox]Worst case scenario is that the car gets written off, but I don't get a penny from the insurance, which is pretty likely tbh. If I then get the opportunity to reclaim the vehicle, I have to then pay to get it shipped over to the UK - hopefully I can get something sorted with lizard logistics from the northloop website to pick up my VR6 along with another one at the same time, which should reduce the cost.Phase 1 will involve getting my VR6 back from Germany - Once I have it back, I can then strip it and see whats scrap and whats not.Phase 2 - Acquire a new Golf VR6 (R reg so I can keep my private plate) then I can start to build up a new VR6.All donations and contributions to help me get a VR6 back on the road will be greatly appreciated.Thanks to:virginPaul1982jim pottercraggsy Link to post Share on other sites
Paul1982 0 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Nasty stuff - How no1 was hurt!! Link to post Share on other sites
jims13 6 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 payment made Link to post Share on other sites
Jk* 0 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Make the post a sticky mate? Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Why won't you get a penny from the insurance? Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Make the post a sticky mate? Done.I'm afraid my £15 has been donated to Ben Lovejoy for providing the information and suggestions without which it would all have got very, very nasty.But I whole heartedly encourage all other members to donate to Pete's cause. Just consider the amount of time and garage bills his forum has saved you.TG Link to post Share on other sites
jims13 6 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 as above , i made my payment based on that fact...ive saved a shed load , from the info ihave gained on this forum, also made some great freinds to.jim Link to post Share on other sites
tubby 0 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 £5.00 given to pete@flump.net from screwysue my fiancee on my behalf Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Why won't you get a penny from the insurance?I said that could be the worst case scenario, yes. Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Ah I see.... so they might pay out? I just wondered why you thought they wouldnt? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Having never crashed on the 'ring before I don't know how it will unfold. Technically it's just a "de-restricted public toll road" that I was taking a tourist lap. but on the other hand, the insurance people might not see it that way. I always prepare for the worst though See you at the 'pod next week in my new set of wheels Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Money to the car is on its way Pete Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Looks like your all going to be stake holders then lol! Link to post Share on other sites
petervr6 0 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 wot did you hit man? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Alot of armco lol Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Good news.My recovery people have agreed repatriation of my car under my breakdown policy.I'm off to buy a Fiat Grande tonight (yea yea i know) to get me from A - B as well as using it for a 2nd car to get to work and back as opposed to using the VR6. Pete Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Cool at least some good news out of it all Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Good news.My recovery people have agreed repatriation of my car under my breakdown policy.I'm off to buy a Fiat Grande tonight (yea yea i know) to get me from A - B as well as using it for a 2nd car to get to work and back as opposed to using the VR6. PeteThat is good of them. From reading the Northloop site, even with Lizard picking up the other Nigels other green Golf at the same time, it sounded like it would have come to the thick end of £1kGet it in writing though in case they try to change their minds once an assesor has seen it.I guess you don't know but Flying Ant used to be in the business. He gave Donna lots of good advice about how to deal with insurance companies during our local meets. Link to post Share on other sites
jims13 6 Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 thats great news pete, i have some bits you can have if you like... also theres a vr6 shell in my local breakers, with engine and boxbut nothing else. let me know if you want meto check it out. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 yes mate, thats saved me a huge amount of money really.VR should be back in 10 - 14 days Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Assesor has seen the car, and are happy for it to be recovered. Link to post Share on other sites
jims13 6 Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 thats great, did you make a desicsion on reshelling or repairing the car??? Link to post Share on other sites
petervr6 0 Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 from what you can remb did it look repairable. looks pretty bad from what i could see in the pics Link to post Share on other sites
petervr6 0 Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 may have a front bumper coming up soon if you want it you can have it free but like i say maybe if every thing goes to plan. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 The car will be stripped and scrapped once it's back, my insurance says it will be between 10 - 14 days.I'm now the proud owner of a brand new Fiat Grande 64BHP ...I've been meaning to get a 2nd car to take me work as It was costing over £100 a week in petrol alone.Pete Link to post Share on other sites
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