crashed my V70 TDI - Page 2

Tannaton · Sep 20th, 2021, 17:37

Are you sure the chassis legs are bent rather than the crash bar and crash cans etc?

More specifically it sounds like the won't be bent - rather than twisted over slightly. If that's the case the subframe is likely toast as well :-(

Dippydog · Sep 20th, 2021, 18:24

If you still have the car,whatever you do do not let them take it away until everything is sorted out[i.e. whether the insurance will let you buy it back or you decide to keep it/repair it].

amazondean · Sep 21st, 2021, 07:32

The chassis has definitely pulled over slightly on both sides and the nearside leg is up a bit. The very front of the chassis where the bumper bolts to it is very distorted too. Funnily the nearside headlight which also took a hit, actually still works. I can see the light beam pointing up slightly.

The sub-frame has no damage whatsoever, but i can see where the sub-frame bolts to the chassis that the chassis is now about 10mm out of line at the front end. The bolts that hold the sub-frame at the front is at a slight angle! its not the sub-frame that's out, i can see the chassis is out slightly. It really isn't too far out. Both wings are undamaged amazingly. The bonnet shuts but there is a 15mm gap on one side where its pulled over and slightly overlapping the other side

Rudi, i think you need to start offloading your cars. Why so many? :-)

rudi dudi · Sep 21st, 2021, 10:45

I seem to get offered them for some reason.A few I have saved from going to scrap.
One with an Autobox fault which I never seem to get the time to fix.
I'd consider selling some of them but on the other hand can't be bothered to advertise them and have to deal with Joe Public.
It's not just Diesels mind.I've got 3 project R's aswell.

Going back to yours and your detailed description of the damage I would say it definitely needs a body shop and a pull with a body dozer to realign it as a minimum.

Derek UK · Sep 21st, 2021, 11:52

Sounds like Rudi and Dean need to get together to produce one decent low mileage car.

andrewc1267 · Sep 21st, 2021, 20:15

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Originally Posted by rudi dudi

I seem to get offered them for some reason.A few I have saved from going to scrap.
One with an Autobox fault which I never seem to get the time to fix.
I'd consider selling some of them but on the other hand can't be bothered to advertise them and have to deal with Joe Public.
It's not just Diesels mind.I've got 3 project R's aswell.

Going back to yours and your detailed description of the damage I would say it definitely needs a body shop and a pull with a body dozer to realign it as a minimum.

Me and my friend have just scrappage 2 tidy V70Rs we got a great deal on 2 Tesla's which make the Rs feel like a 1.1 fiesta

cra71 · Sep 21st, 2021, 21:03

Sorry to hear of your accident.

A previous car of mine was written off by a drunk driver and I should really have considered buying it off the insurance company and putting it back on the road.

VerdeV70 · Sep 22nd, 2021, 14:56

I had an accident a few years ago in a 6 year old Skoda. Some fool brake tested me on the motorway and I lost the back end as I swerved. Lift off oversteer. Anyway, that twisted the chassis and it ended up on a jig. Insurance fixed it, but it wasn't cheap and was right at the threshold of the write off margin for them. Looking back, I would have preferred them to have written it off as it didn't drive the same after. That bill was north of 3k.

Sorry to say, but if it needs jig work, given the age and value, I wouldn't be surprised if they wrote it off.

amazondean · Sep 23rd, 2021, 14:07

The insurance are writing it off. Its just working out a value. I am trying for £1500, they are saying £1000 to £1200. I might see if we can agree on £1300.

I wont be able to replace it with another one for any less, considering its age and mileage. In fact i'm pretty sure i wont find one as good again, unless i pay stupid money.

They said i can buy it back at 10% of the agreed value, so its a no brainer, then decide weather to repair or strip it for parts. The engine is the best part and can be seen running and driven!

4x4 · Sep 23rd, 2021, 14:37

Find any 850 TDI adverts, even older adverts of cars for sale and show the insurance company the prices. I would doubt you will get one for £1500 so worth sticking with it until you get a good price.

It's always best to have an agreed insurance price on an older car. I upped my insurance value this year on the 850 as there were several with more miles and lower spec selling at the time for a lot of money. I'll review it again next year and possibly increase the value again

Sep 20th, 2021, 17:37	#11
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 07:26 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Are you sure the chassis legs are bent rather than the crash bar and crash cans etc? More specifically it sounds like the won't be bent - rather than twisted over slightly. If that's the case the subframe is likely toast as well :-( __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Sep 21st, 2021, 07:32	#13
amazondean amazondean Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 19:27 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nettleton Market Rasen	The chassis has definitely pulled over slightly on both sides and the nearside leg is up a bit. The very front of the chassis where the bumper bolts to it is very distorted too. Funnily the nearside headlight which also took a hit, actually still works. I can see the light beam pointing up slightly. The sub-frame has no damage whatsoever, but i can see where the sub-frame bolts to the chassis that the chassis is now about 10mm out of line at the front end. The bolts that hold the sub-frame at the front is at a slight angle! its not the sub-frame that's out, i can see the chassis is out slightly. It really isn't too far out. Both wings are undamaged amazingly. The bonnet shuts but there is a 15mm gap on one side where its pulled over and slightly overlapping the other side Rudi, i think you need to start offloading your cars. Why so many? :-) __________________ There are only two things in life that is easy. One's lying down and the other is handing your credit card over. everything else has a degree of skill. Volvo 850 TDI, 850 TDI, 850 TDI Volvo V70 TDI, V70 TDI, Volvo V70 XC, (99)

Sep 21st, 2021, 10:45	#14
rudi dudi DPF free.FCUK Greta he he Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bristol	I seem to get offered them for some reason.A few I have saved from going to scrap. One with an Autobox fault which I never seem to get the time to fix. I'd consider selling some of them but on the other hand can't be bothered to advertise them and have to deal with Joe Public. It's not just Diesels mind.I've got 3 project R's aswell. Going back to yours and your detailed description of the damage I would say it definitely needs a body shop and a pull with a body dozer to realign it as a minimum. Last edited by rudi dudi; Sep 21st, 2021 at 10:49.

Sep 23rd, 2021, 14:07	#19
amazondean amazondean Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 19:27 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nettleton Market Rasen	The insurance are writing it off. Its just working out a value. I am trying for £1500, they are saying £1000 to £1200. I might see if we can agree on £1300. I wont be able to replace it with another one for any less, considering its age and mileage. In fact i'm pretty sure i wont find one as good again, unless i pay stupid money. They said i can buy it back at 10% of the agreed value, so its a no brainer, then decide weather to repair or strip it for parts. The engine is the best part and can be seen running and driven! __________________ There are only two things in life that is easy. One's lying down and the other is handing your credit card over. everything else has a degree of skill. Volvo 850 TDI, 850 TDI, 850 TDI Volvo V70 TDI, V70 TDI, Volvo V70 XC, (99)

Sep 20th, 2021, 18:24	#12
Dippydog Premier Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 17:55 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: S****horpe	If you still have the car,whatever you do do not let them take it away until everything is sorted out[i.e. whether the insurance will let you buy it back or you decide to keep it/repair it].

Sep 21st, 2021, 11:52	#15
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:13 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Sounds like Rudi and Dean need to get together to produce one decent low mileage car.

Sep 21st, 2021, 21:03	#17
cra71 New Member Last Online: Sep 29th, 2021 15:11 Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Stockton on Tees	Sorry to hear of your accident. A previous car of mine was written off by a drunk driver and I should really have considered buying it off the insurance company and putting it back on the road.

Sep 22nd, 2021, 14:56	#18
VerdeV70 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2023 09:59 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: The North	I had an accident a few years ago in a 6 year old Skoda. Some fool brake tested me on the motorway and I lost the back end as I swerved. Lift off oversteer. Anyway, that twisted the chassis and it ended up on a jig. Insurance fixed it, but it wasn't cheap and was right at the threshold of the write off margin for them. Looking back, I would have preferred them to have written it off as it didn't drive the same after. That bill was north of 3k. Sorry to say, but if it needs jig work, given the age and value, I wouldn't be surprised if they wrote it off.

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