Another one bites the dust?

[Diver944]

Well after nearly 14 years and over 120,000 happy miles it looks like my immaculate S2 may be going off to the 944 graveyard, all because of a Toyota Avensis driver unable to stop at a traffic light without the aid of a 944 rear end [][][]

It's being picked up on Saturday for 'repair' but I'm pretty sure that once they inspect it properly it will be deemed beyond economic repair. The rear bumper has been pushed in about 4 inches, the spare wheel well is deformed and split, the offside rear wing is about 4 inches wider and the offside door doesn't open particulary smoothly, oh and the tailgate needs a real good tug to force open. Not bad for a 20mph nudge.

Luckily I have one of the clubs valuation certificates but it is a few years old so a new one is being organised quickly by Steve Kevlin at HQ and the wonderful Mcnulters has been fantastic with his sympathy and practical advice. Unfortunately I don't have an agreed value policy as it's a daily driver and I could never stick to 6000 miles p.a so we may well have one of these drawn out 'negotiating' stages that we all dread.

I'll take some gory pictures tomorrow but it doesn't look much worse than Hairyarses damage at a first glance. I'm popping it round to the guy that did the full restoration and respray on it back in March and if he thinks it can be fixed at 'mates rates' with S/H parts then I may buy the salvage and go down that route, otherwise it may end up in a breakers somewhere and you guys may be able to buy the brand new wings from it and other various goodies

 

[craig2105]

Oh I hate threads stories like this. Sorry to hear that and I hope you get a satisfactory outcome...

 

[TTM]

I feel gutted for you [&:] You have had it for so long, you must be feeling quite bad right now. Let us know how you get on, hopefully it's not as bad as it sounds.

 

[zcacogp]

Alas Paul! That's not good news - I'm very sorry to hear it. I'm guessing you did sell your turbo eventually, and this will therefore leave you 944-less. Will you buy another one? Oli.

 

[Lowtimer]

Very sad news, especially given all the work earlier in the year. Don't make any decisions in excessive haste.

 

[Mike_Pollock]

Very bad news Paul. Hope it will pull through some how. Good luck!

 

[Frenchy]

Paul, Bad news indeed, Dave Garner did battle with the insurance company when the back of his Turbo was shunted he got them to repair it, if you want me to i will have a chat with him and see what his angle of attack was. Cheers Jim.

 

[George Elliott]

Sorry to hear that Paul, the bureaucracy involved is a nightmare. good luck with the settlement George 944t

 

[Chrishazle]

Since you got rear ended - thus presumably his fault - isn't it down to his insurers to return you to the situation you had before he rear ended you, irrespective of cost?

 

[pauljmcnulty]

Since you got rear ended - thus presumably his fault - isn't it down to his insurers to return you to the situation you had before he rear ended you, irrespective of cost?

Indeed. Sadly the fact is that this might well be a total-loss payout of the book value of the car. That's just the way insurers work. You insure a car that is priceless to you, yet they see as worth a couple of grand. That's what they pay you to return you to the original position. Of course the big problem is that this is a car worth a whole load more than book price. With it not being on a limited-use policy with an agreed value, it's open to the insurers paying out what they call "fair market value". If you don't have an agreed value on your insurance please do this for me? Go to the "webuyanycar" website and be very honest about entering details like stone chips and parking dinks. You'll be shocked by the value they give your car, insurers will be looking to pay you something similar if you need to claim, regardless of who's at fault. [&o]

 

[Melv]

Oh, I thought we had lost another Director...[]

 

[cuffn]

Sorry to hear that Paul and glad you are okay. I was going to say at least it wasn't the Turbo (not that it helps) but it sounds like you may have already sold it - I must have missed that! I've just had a similar issue with my old Saab in battling the insurance company for a reasonable payout, so all I can suggest is start compiling evidence of any similar cars at decent sale prices to combat them with when they come back with their first offer. It pays to keep on at them and let them know you are not going to lie down and take any old offer. Good luck. Regards

 

[craig2105]

ORIGINAL: Melv Oh, I thought we had lost another Director...[]

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[GPF]

Really sory to hear that Paul. Regards Graham

 

[tref]

Paul, If worst comes to worst, are you in a position to break it yourself? Otherwise, it might be worth discussing here with the likes of Elliot and Alasdair... I'd love to say I have the space if it comes to...

 

[Suffolk944]

Sad news indeed - fingers crossed that there is a happy ending even if at present it sounds unlikely [&:]

 

[colin944]

Sorry to hear your bad news.If you are going to rebuild it I have a brand nrw spare wheel well panel you can have only want a tenner for it plus post.

 

[Lowtimer]

Rear quarters are currently available new ex factory, for what it's worth. I've just had a couple.

 

[ronald smith]

So Sorry to read the bad news- good no one hurt. Hope a reasonable conclusion Paul. Best wishes Ron

 

[MarkK]

Gutted for u[&o]