My missus is a doofus

[Cookie]

Hi all

The other half managed to bump another Clio earlier on, just some light scrapes to the front of my 172 (I'm guessing it was less than 5mph)

She, in her infinite wisdom, gave her details but didn't get any back

Also didn't take any pictures :/

Apparently the guy tried to depress the button on the boot, which pushed all the way (apparently) but the boot wouldn't leave up

No marks on the guys bumper, no dents anyway

Is it possible it could have creased the boot floor or knocked the tailgate out, or something?

Clutching at straws tbh, have zero details and infinite variables

She said he was a bit dopey, so it might well be he still had his keys in the ignition when he tried to open the boot

 

[JCC]

It is possible she's creased the back panel/maybe even the boot floor without leaving any real marks on the outside, seen it happen on a few rear ended Clios.

 

[Cookie]

It is possible she's creased the back panel/maybe even the boot floor without leaving any real marks on the outside, seen it happen on a few rear ended Clios.

That's what I'm fearing tbh, my insurance is s**t enough as it is without her causing damage :/

 

[jack_kemp]

Surely if she was driving, your insurance won't be affected?

I'd say if it was very very unlikely that his boot would be damaged to the point where it wouldn't open, without there being some visible damage to the bodywork. Also, a bit of a odd thing to check if you're in a minor accident..... Just trying to pull a fast one I would say.... However, it appears it may have worked. If she's got no evidence to say otherwise, then he will probably get away with that.

 

[Dm_26]

Pics of the misses?

 

[Cookie]

Surely if she was driving, your insurance won't be affected?

I'd say if it was very very unlikely that his boot would be damaged to the point where it wouldn't open, without there being some visible damage to the bodywork. Also, a bit of a odd thing to check if you're in a minor accident..... Just trying to pull a fast one I would say.... However, it appears it may have worked. If she's got no evidence to say otherwise, then he will probably get away with that.

It's my policy mate, she's a named driver

Already told her she's a tard for not getting any details

 

[Cookie]

Surely if she was driving, your insurance won't be affected?

I'd say if it was very very unlikely that his boot would be damaged to the point where it wouldn't open, without there being some visible damage to the bodywork. Also, a bit of a odd thing to check if you're in a minor accident..... Just trying to pull a fast one I would say.... However, it appears it may have worked. If she's got no evidence to say otherwise, then he will probably get away with that.

It's my policy mate, she's a named driver

Already told her she's a tard for not getting any details

 

[jack_kemp]

I didn't realise it worked like that, I thought whoever was driving was held accountable.

Did he literally get out of the car and go straight to check the boot?

 

[Cookie]

I didn't realise it worked like that, I thought whoever was driving was held accountable.

Did he literally get out of the car and go straight to check the boot?

Not sure, she's not exactly full of information about it

 

[ScoobyGib]

Pics of the misses?

Is it you the one that always keeps creeping up with this comment lol.

I have to admit that it was well funny when i read it! Get a thread up titled submit pics of the misses lol

 

[Adam.]

Is it you the one that always keeps creeping up with this comment lol.

I have to admit that it was well funny when i read it! Get a thread up titled submit pics of the misses lol

ta-da

 

[Skeeter]

My boot wouldn't open after being rear ended. Button went all the way in.

There is a very noticable dent in the back of my car though!

 

[mace¬]

You know the f**king score cookie monster!

 

[jack_kemp]

ta-da

We need a new one of these.... I have some great pictures of ex's....

 

[Cookie]

An update to this.. the guy finally got back to us on Sunday night, and then last night with pictures of the damage

What do we reckon? Could a less than 5mph bump (with no damage on my car, just some slight scratching of the paint) do that?

 

[Gally]

Yip, the Clio rear is imfamous. Oh and remember it was your missus that was driving... 5mph = 15mph.

Check to see if the quarter on the l/h is kinked.

As an assessor it's pretty fooked but easily reapirable.

 

[Cookie]

Cheers gally

The first quote the guy has got is about a grand, I believe

Is that a decent price, just looking at those pictures?

 

[Gally]

Indeed mate, the little 51 plate Clio I just assessed last week came out at £1425.

Exact same damage.

 

[Cookie]

Debating whether to ask him for more quotes now, if it turns out that a G is a good price!

 

[Cunney]

Can't believe it's done that to it, she must of been hit alot harder than 5mph, tin foil would hold up better than that at 5 mph

 

[Gally]

Debating whether to ask him for more quotes now, if it turns out that a G is a good price!

Indeed mate, no harm in asking for maybe 2 quotes even then picking the cheapest. I'm guessing it's going through insurance or are you trying to avoid that?

Can't believe it's done that to it, she must of been hit alot harder than 5mph, tin foil would hold up better than that at 5 mph

Don't be so sure dude.

 

[Cookie]

Trying to avoid insurance, she can pay for her f**k up

 

[Gally]

Indeed mate, best way if you can.

 

[Adam.]

Can't believe it's done that to it, she must of been hit alot harder than 5mph, tin foil would hold up better than that at 5 mph

It's a Clio. A chinky tin is more robust.

 

[Scrooge]

That's a fucker, but i'd say a grand isn't too bad.

 

[Cunney]

It's a Clio. A chinky tin is more robust.

Body panel wise they are, but structurally they always seem to hold up fairly well in accidents (well compared to most small hatch backs anyway), makes you wonder whether it was already like that from an earlier accident as he's just trying it on :\

 

[Gally]

It might well be but the fact is you couldn't do that kind of damage reversing so i'm sure they would have claimed off the previous hit, barring a hit and run.

I'd say it was her all day long.

They are structurally sound, that's why they crumple like that. There is no rear beam on the clios like most cars these days.

 

[JoedotwasT5phy]

not trying to suggest anything, but where the paint has cracked on the crease, its rusty, surely it wouldn't rust that quickly??

 

[Cookie]

not trying to suggest anything, but where the paint has cracked on the crease, its rusty, surely it wouldn't rust that quickly??

Thought that too, but it looks like dirt, or s**t from the bottom of the boot liner

 

[Birdie*]

That sucks mate, atleast your car hasn't come out of it as badly. It does look like just loose dirt knocked down into that crease too more than rusted up as you said.

 

[HartZ]

Pics of the misses?

I was waiting for this?

 

[jamie.91]

you think yours is a doofus, iwas watching a film a while ago and the american actor says something like, "there must be 500lbs of explosives there" at which point she turns to me and says, "£500 seems expensive for a bomb", well.. i did actually ROFL haha

 

[Jon.G]

you think yours is a doofus, iwas watching a film a while ago and the american actor says something like, "there must be 500lbs of explosives there" at which point she turns to me and says, "£500 seems expensive for a bomb", well.. i did actually ROFL haha

LOL!

 

[geesus69]

i assume this is being settled out of insurance?

a grand is a damn good estimate for that!

plus an insurance co. would have him in a hire car because of the damaged boot floor, pushing the cost of the claim right up!

i say get him paid out asap and count yourself lucky! lol

 

[stoney182]

having seen this i wanna sell mine now

 

[geesus69]

why? lol

all modern cars crumple like that when you so much as fart near them!

 

[stoney182]

not used to modern cars lol i always drive cars made from gurders!! pmsl

 

[Cookie]

I fear for the education system

The dickheads estimate over the phone of "about a grand" is in actual fact 1.6k, inc VAT

Going to tell him to get more quotes from less pikey garages

 

[Adam.]

I'd go through insurance tbh. Thats why you pay it.

 

[Gally]

That sounds like a fair quote using Audatex.

If you want me to look at them for you mate take some pictures and i'll give you my pro opinion.