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Disco Smash on way home from Work - Bad language on video
Was driving home minding my own business, when the white Astra decided he wanted my lane. Simply no time to react on my part, so I hit him side on, here's the vid - But please be aware that I did use quite a few expletives! (although radio 5 was quite loud) :
I'm assuming that it's his fault?
Took quite a bump, shocked by how the Disco and I were thrown about
Managed to limp home after exchanging details, but steering wasn't quite right
Here's the damage to mine:
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And his:
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His is a company car, no idea how the insurance will work with that - spoke to his manager who's calling tonight to have a chat, I think he's keen to keep it out of insurance, but I think the cost of repair will soon add up looking at what I can see
all in all, not a good day!
I'm ok, bit sore, but otherwise good Iggy/Ieuan
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18th Sep 2017 5:58 pm
LT
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Sorry to see this. It's the aggro factor as much as anything else.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
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18th Sep 2017 6:03 pm
tayaste
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He didn't appear to even look if anything was coming behind him. Indicated and pulled into your lane straight away.
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18th Sep 2017 6:04 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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Dashcam evidence is undeniable. Totally his fault, and I would think a driving without due care and attention would result if the police were involved?
However, that was quite a bash, there could be some expensive damage under there if the wheel took the brunt. Defintly needs a geo- check in case the chassis got bent.
Good luck.
18th Sep 2017 6:11 pm
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Sorry to see this Iggy what a bell end !!! him I mean, a real pain in the rear hope you don't get too much agro from it Land Rover 90 - deceased
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18th Sep 2017 6:12 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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You hit the kerb with your right front wheel at some speed. Need to get that side checked too.
18th Sep 2017 6:21 pm
Iguana
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Cheers Chaps
Aggro is indeed the worse part of this and I'm sure my insurance will inevitably go up next year!
Thanks pointing out the kerb Gareth, I did indeed hit it, so will add 'right' side checks also Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
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1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
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MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
18th Sep 2017 6:25 pm
Iguana
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One additional thing, can anybody out there help with tracking the registered owner of a car please?Iggy/Ieuan
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- Gone but not forgotten:
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MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
Think you'll struggle with that ... Unless a blue uniform is part of your job.
I have a funny feeling he wasn't covered by the insurance... Be cautious talking to his boss..
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18th Sep 2017 6:38 pm
geoffsnook
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you need to speak to the police on that one as tracing drivers is there business tell them what has happened best of luck Discovery 3 se gone
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18th Sep 2017 6:39 pm
Narpy
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I would ask why they want to keep it from the insurance. Ask for an honest answer, tell the manager you're a practical and reasonable guy, see what they come back with.
Plod won't be interested as no body was hurt. If they know you have camera footage too it just might speed up their response.
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18th Sep 2017 7:06 pm
Iguana
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I've given him until 8pm, so calling my insurance company now Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
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1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
18th Sep 2017 7:07 pm
Iceman08
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I want to know what you called him at the end!
Absolute f***ing...........?
18th Sep 2017 7:26 pm
Iguana
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Can't remember, but I don't think it was a very nice word Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
18th Sep 2017 7:28 pm
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Narpy wrote:
I would ask why they want to keep it from the insurance. Ask for an honest answer, tell the manager you're a practical and reasonable guy, see what they come back with.
Plod won't be interested as no body was hurt. If they know you have camera footage too it just might speed up their response.
100% not your fault though.
They might if he's driving without insurance. They get quite agitated about that sort of thing.Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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insurance will inevitably go up next year!
