Accident hit head on!!!!!!! - Page 6

AcidicDavey · Dec 13th, 2012, 21:01

That's good news, not that I'm at all surprised.

harveys · Dec 13th, 2012, 21:23

Just to add when you pick the car up from repair shop.
Only pick it up in day light,take a cloth with you to dry the car off if its wet-raining.
Have a good look at the plastic clips very good chance they will be broken or missing,I used to work at bodyshop and this happened all the time.
Don't do the paperwork until you have had a very good look at the job.

Cpt jack sparrow · Dec 14th, 2012, 09:22

Thanks for all the advice,

They did specifically say one photo was for the fuel level

Paul

Marty Dolomite · Dec 14th, 2012, 12:29

I have never known a repair centre to drain a fuel tank unless working very close to it, firstly it is costly to do if done using the proper kit and they need an eviro licence, a sepertae drain down area and a bunded tank or area to store the fuel away from the workshops, it is a lot safer to leave the fuel in the tank then to drain it.

GMad · Dec 14th, 2012, 13:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marty Dolomite

I have never known a repair centre to drain a fuel tank unless working very close to it, firstly it is costly to do if done using the proper kit and they need an eviro licence, a sepertae drain down area and a bunded tank or area to store the fuel away from the workshops, it is a lot safer to leave the fuel in the tank then to drain it.

I had somebody T Bone my old Corvette a few years back, so off to the body shop it went for some minor repairs with almost a full tank of fuel.
Now it did only do about nine to the gallon and the V8 burble was/is infectious, but even so the were heated discussions when I got it back with half a tank of fuel!

Wiznae · Dec 14th, 2012, 21:05

Holy Sh*t you are one lucky driver - I wonder if winter tyres would have prevented the car sliding into you!!!!!!!!!

tt82 · Dec 14th, 2012, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marty Dolomite

I have never known a repair centre to drain a fuel tank unless working very close to it, firstly it is costly to do if done using the proper kit and they need an eviro licence, a sepertae drain down area and a bunded tank or area to store the fuel away from the workshops, it is a lot safer to leave the fuel in the tank then to drain it.

Had it twice with that car and that garage and also once when having a bike looked at.

Cpt jack sparrow · Dec 17th, 2012, 10:54

Just had a call from the repair garage, expected completion will be 10th January.

A lot of the plastic parts and clips are being ordered direct from Volvo and possibly won't be here before the Christmas break.

Hopefully I can take comfort that this means all the clips and trim parts will be there on return... Lol

Oh will have to try and enjoy my Toyota Avensis a little longer...

Paul

adham · Dec 18th, 2012, 22:32

safest car on the road for sure, thankfully you where ok!

cookie · Dec 19th, 2012, 11:15

big bug bear with loan cars, is that you can't let anyone else borrow them, I run a 206 for FIL as a thanks for helping me build house (and he runs the kids around etc), but car gets borrowed by all sorts of people, if their car is off road, and need transport. When it was hit, if insurance gave a loan car, only FIL could drive car, even though 3rd party were 100% responsible for accident

Dec 13th, 2012, 21:01	#51
AcidicDavey Younger Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2022 00:10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hereford	That's good news, not that I'm at all surprised. __________________ Current cars 98 V70 AWD - The Volvo with a twist! 96 Volvo 850 R Estate x2 01 Alfa 166 3.0 V6 'Zender'. + LY Clio 182

Dec 14th, 2012, 21:05	#56
Wiznae VOC Member Last Online: Apr 30th, 2014 18:43 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cumbernauld View Photos By: Wiznae	Holy Sh*t you are one lucky driver - I wonder if winter tyres would have prevented the car sliding into you!!!!!!!!! __________________ Volvo V70 DRIVe (109) ES November 2010 Edition

Dec 13th, 2012, 21:23	#52
harveys Master Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2022 22:33 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: newton abbot in sunny Devon	Just to add when you pick the car up from repair shop. Only pick it up in day light,take a cloth with you to dry the car off if its wet-raining. Have a good look at the plastic clips very good chance they will be broken or missing,I used to work at bodyshop and this happened all the time. Don't do the paperwork until you have had a very good look at the job.

Dec 14th, 2012, 09:22	#53
Cpt jack sparrow Junior Member Last Online: Mar 19th, 2013 22:16 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wymington	Thanks for all the advice, They did specifically say one photo was for the fuel level Paul

Dec 14th, 2012, 12:29	#54
Marty Dolomite Premier Member Last Online: May 25th, 2024 12:10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southampton	I have never known a repair centre to drain a fuel tank unless working very close to it, firstly it is costly to do if done using the proper kit and they need an eviro licence, a sepertae drain down area and a bunded tank or area to store the fuel away from the workshops, it is a lot safer to leave the fuel in the tank then to drain it.

Dec 17th, 2012, 10:54	#58
Cpt jack sparrow Junior Member Last Online: Mar 19th, 2013 22:16 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wymington	Just had a call from the repair garage, expected completion will be 10th January. A lot of the plastic parts and clips are being ordered direct from Volvo and possibly won't be here before the Christmas break. Hopefully I can take comfort that this means all the clips and trim parts will be there on return... Lol Oh will have to try and enjoy my Toyota Avensis a little longer... Paul

Dec 18th, 2012, 22:32	#59
adham Junior Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2013 23:58 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Berkshire	safest car on the road for sure, thankfully you where ok!

Dec 19th, 2012, 11:15	#60
cookie Lord B on T5D5.org Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 11:37 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: rochester	big bug bear with loan cars, is that you can't let anyone else borrow them, I run a 206 for FIL as a thanks for helping me build house (and he runs the kids around etc), but car gets borrowed by all sorts of people, if their car is off road, and need transport. When it was hit, if insurance gave a loan car, only FIL could drive car, even though 3rd party were 100% responsible for accident

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)