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Jose-Antonio Castillo
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Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 11:37 pm, by:  Jose-Antonio Castillo (Ahh_soarer) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Sorry, just venting but I mean this is ridiculous.

Got rear ended last night (or early this morning) by some stupid woman.

Standing in front of my car (was with a mate) and all I see are these tail lights heading straight into the back bumper of my car and both cars being wedged up... funny that they think the scratches and crap weren't caused by them (the guy in the passenger seat said he was the witness for the girl driving the Corolla when me and my mate both saw). And now they're saying that they don't have to pay for sfa. Safe to say I haven't been in the best of moods today

Some people are absolute twits and should've never had a license in the first place. The best part of it? The babble they were speaking to each other, trying to tell them that it was THEIR fault for hitting MY car was like communicating with a brick wall when sober...


Any panel beaters that you guys recommend? Hopefully around East Sydney and ASAP if possible.


Cheers


Jose
Ryan Rankovic
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Victoria
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Friday, March 31, 2006 - 12:36 am, by:  Ryan Rankovic (Ryan1j) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

that even pisses me off

what about insurance? take it to a panel beater that chases the claim for you, thats what i did.

the stupid who crashed into me and sent me through a fence tried to change the story but insurance and panel beaters kept fighting for me.
Dragan Vidic
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Friday, March 31, 2006 - 04:21 am, by:  Dragan Vidic (Soarer_ttt) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

he cant be the witness if he was in the car or if he knows the person...its the law
Tim Appleton
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Friday, March 31, 2006 - 08:30 am, by:  Tim Appleton (Timbo) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

That sort of thing makes me fear every carpark I enter. Can I just mention, while others are venting, that Queenslanders can't merge... they don't know how to, and just don't know the rules. It ticks me off that other people get ticked off at me simply because THEY don't know the rules.


Jose, if all else fails, see a solicitor, if only to get a threatening letter from them. The threat of taking them to court when they know they are in the wrong might prompt them to pay up. If all else fails it could be worth the money. And like Dragan said, they can't be a witness if they're in the driver's car or know the person. So it comes down to he said, she said.
Adam Lonergan
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Friday, March 31, 2006 - 08:42 am, by:  Adam Lonergan (Alchemistal) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Jose, report it ASAP to your local police station... get the officers details and do all your dealings through them. They will usually be kind enough to contact the other party and if the other party admits fault to the officer on the phone, that is USUALLY enough for you insurance company. That's the way I've just gone through things after an incident with another car (not the soarer). Other party told me on the phone (they left the scene after the incident!) they were not going to pay. The police rang them and they told him they were waiting for the letter from my solicitor or insurance and then they would pay. This was enough for the police officer to be a suitable witness to admitted liability.
Luke Nieuwhof
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Friday, March 31, 2006 - 08:45 am, by:  Luke Nieuwhof (Luke_nieuwhof) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

That sucks Jose, but if you car has been hit from the back and theirs has a bent in front won't that speak for itself?

While we're talking about road idiots I am currently hating people who:
Rush forward one car when merging which means everyone else has to brake just so they can reach their destination a second or so earlier.
People who do not check their blind spot nor indicate before trying to swap lanes.
People who cross four lanes of traffic to get to the exit they forgot they were supposed to get off at.
Old people in general.

That is all.
Rob Andreacchio
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Friday, March 31, 2006 - 08:52 am, by:  Rob Andreacchio (Reepa) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

You'd hate me Luke... haha...

I cut across 4 lanes all the time... but it's usually just to overtake the slower drivers.

AND I cut in front of anyone if can to get their quicker.. every second counts!

Hmmm..Maybe that Yankee Doodle Knob was right about me being a menace
Avin Luther
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Friday, March 31, 2006 - 12:25 pm, by:  Avin Luther (Lex_luther) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Im with you Rob! whats wrong with 4 lanes? i would merge onto the fifth lane on the freeway from the onramp if there was one! i like to hit ~ 120 kmh on the ramp, whats the point of trying to enter at 75?
Justin Hughes
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Friday, March 31, 2006 - 12:38 pm, by:  Justin Hughes (Juzza) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Pity you won't do it on the Race Track you Big Woofy Boy (@ Reepa)
Rob Andreacchio
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Friday, March 31, 2006 - 12:41 pm, by:  Rob Andreacchio (Reepa) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The road to work is more fun Juzza.. plus it keeps me awake!
Ryan Rankovic
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Friday, March 31, 2006 - 12:52 pm, by:  Ryan Rankovic (Ryan1j) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Rob Andreacchio wrote on Friday, March 31, 2006 - 07:52 am:

I cut across 4 lanes all the time... but it's usually just to overtake the slower drivers.

AND I cut in front of anyone if can to get their quicker.. every second counts!

Hmmm..Maybe that Yankee Doodle Knob was right about me being a menace




Damien Smith
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Friday, March 31, 2006 - 03:37 pm, by:  Damien Smith (Damien) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Jose that sucks big time mate - hope you get it sorted.
Shane McInnes
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Friday, March 31, 2006 - 03:40 pm, by:  Shane McInnes (Soarin_tt) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Sorry to here Jose, Hope they end up admiting to there mistakes and paying up.
Sam Schreck
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Friday, March 31, 2006 - 03:48 pm, by:  Sam Schreck (Schreck300) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Really sorry to hear it mate. How bad is the damage, not that there's any good sort. WIll a new coat of paint fix it or is there panel or bumper damage? You've got comprehensive insurance don't you?
Duy Le
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Friday, March 31, 2006 - 09:22 pm, by:  Duy Le (Sor44h) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Jose dont worry mate. Your not liable.

just remember the nail biting Vtec boy!
Ben Daniel
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Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 02:37 pm, by:  Ben Daniel (Lexustt) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Im currently in the process of being sued for $2500 of damage. I was on my way home from work and was dropping a colleague home.. i was in my bunky and was in peak hour traffic waiting at a red light... in front of me is a white corolla followed by a red commodore and then a bus.. the bus takes off and pulls straight into its pay and someone jumps off then starts indicating to come back in... the commodore went straight past it and the corolla at last second decided she would let the bus in... but the stupid B*tch didn't stop behind the bus... she stopped right next to it and she stopped INSTANTLY... sure enough i went straight up her ass.. I wasn't speeding, i wasn't distracted and i wasn't tailgating her she just stopped instantly and POW i slammed into her... she was in her 40's, on P-plates and had only been in the country for a few months so hence she had no road iniative whatsoever. Im just as much to blame tho.. the reason im being sued is cause i didn't have insurance :-( but you learn from your mistakes.

The other night tho things sorta started looking up, you see.. i have a witness and she doesn't and both me and my mates statements are word for word the same.. we told the cops we had pictures of where my skid marks were.. they start right before the bus stop and stop in the middle of the bus stop showing that the stupid woman didn't stop at the right point and the cop told me im not at fault, even tho i rear ended her the cop clarified the woman driving carelessly so i might not have to pay after all.
Dave Hart
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Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 03:47 pm, by:  Dave Hart (Davyboy) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

You're all ways on dodgy ground when ever you shunt someone up the arse, the theory being you should all ways leave enough space to stop, hence the '2 second rule'.
The only exception is if the person in front stops for no apparent/reasonable reason.
This may be what the cop reckons is in your favour.
In that case you'll need to counter sue, to cover your damage, as you don't have insurance to do it for you.
Daniel Clarke
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Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 04:54 pm, by:  Daniel Clarke (Dieseltrain) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

No good Jose mate......... My TT was backed into by a truck driver at work, he drove off. Lucky one of the guys in the fruit shop saw it happen and i was straight on the phone to his company and my insurance and the police.

The guy came back, admitted fault and should know this week when its going in to get it fixed.

They guy wanted me to be nice to him and get him a few quotes and we could work something out..... I said Mate, if you had stopped and asked around who owned the car and done the right thing, then sure. But seeing as you drove off thinking you got away with it, My insurance company will be in touch!

Wont be too long im hoping.
Steven Nanevski
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Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 06:08 pm, by:  Steven Nanevski (Imprestik) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Jose, all I do it report it to the police and insurance, and things usually work out, insuance companies are not that stupid when it comes to working out who actually caused the collision.

Tough luck as well man...
Jose-Antonio Castillo
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Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 11:40 pm, by:  Jose-Antonio Castillo (Ahh_soarer) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Cheers guys, been running around for quotes, most about the $400~ mark. Damage isn't really *that* bad the woman was being a complete arse about the situation so I'm taking it out through insurance, I can't be bothered arguing with tard drivers. The thing that drove me up the wall the most when this dialogue occured...

Sgt. Dumbass: What your model is it?
Me: 1997
Sgt. Dumbass: Oh, it's only 1997 model.

Friggin idiot, it costs nearly triple the price of their beaten up pile of poo.

Sam, pretty scuffed up rear bumper but no full damage (kinda thank the fact it was in a car park). Here's two pics, they show the damage the best... yeah scratch marks but bloody hell if you hit it YOU PAY FOR IT! I tried to clean it up a little with some paint cleaner, this is the best I could get out of it.

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Duy Le wrote on Friday, March 31, 2006 - 08:22 pm:

just remember the nail biting Vtec boy!



Hahahh.. he loves ya mate
Vinh Bui
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Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 06:58 pm, by:  Vinh Bui (Hyudsjk) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Oh man that sucks Jose. Hope she pays up :-)
Grant Gablish
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Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 01:07 pm, by:  Grant Gablish (Gabbo) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Have you contacted Michael at Instyle?
He should give you a good quote, not to mention he does a great job.

He matched the black perfectly on my rear quarter panel, you cant pick the difference.

Good luck.
Lisa Dang
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Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 08:32 pm, by:  Lisa Dang (Pinga) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

omg. sorry to hear jose :-( that really sucks. lucky the damage isn't too bad tho...

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