OUCH! Cyclist rides into the back of my stationary Galant...

[HMG1K]

So, there I was watching TV last night minding my own business. I'd left my Galant outside in the street instead of on the driveway - suddenly BANG! I ran to the window, lots of folk were on the pavement, cars still passing, outside. Upon further investigation, a cyclist rode full speed into the back of my parked car!

He was blinded by the stingingly bright sun - the resulting damage is below. His helmet saved him, just a graze to his eye. Bumper and boot lid knackered - his front tyre and wheel were fine, not even buckled!

He's admitted responsibility, so off to Mitsubishi later for a quote on bumper, boot lid, spray job, etc. I reckon I'll be around £2.5 > £3k. A boot lid was, from memory £800 + VAT many years ago, plus fitting, parts (locks, etc) swapped over and without paint and preparation.

Anyway, every one is fine - I'll be claiming from his insurance, be it bike insurance, contents insurance, motor insurance - or plain cash. :-)

[miller]

jeepers he did some damage!!

[BraindG]

bloody hell, how fast was he going to do all that damage?!

Hope the repairs goes smoothly for you.

[HMG1K]

And his cycle undamaged!

Just heard from the guy - he has cycle insurance, so every one is happy! At least he was one of the better 'breed; of cyclists and not one of these spanners who doesn't take care out on the highways and byways. :-)

[sky insurance]

Christ on a bike!!!!

[Atik]

Ouch! Glad its being sorted Philip.

[Pastor of Muppets]

something simular happened to me a few years back except i was in reverse at the time!

[Wobble]

something simular happened to me a few years back except i was in reverse at the time!

was in a friends car many years ago and same happened to be apart from the bike was in reverse

[HMG1K]

Just waiting on the quote through from Mitsubishi's body shop. The guys at SMC couldn't believe a bicycle caused that damage - and the service guy was gutted for me as he said "I love your car" Awwwwwww! :-)

Anyway they thust a Mitsubishi Accident Care leaflet in my hand where by it guarentees genuine parts are used, free courtesy car, nationwide recovery, guaranteed workmanship and paint, etc. You call a number and they look after everything for you. Sounds good, all questions answered in the Q&A on the back but will check it out more. I'll be using approved body shop, guaranteed workmanship and pants, etc, will get a free car for the duration ( to go with the Mondeo I already have for my paint spill thanks to B&Q ruining my leather and floor carpet!)

[Humpty's Revenge]

I'll be using approved body shop, guaranteed workmanship and pants, etc, will get a free car for the duration ( to go with the Mondeo I already have for my paint spill thanks to B&Q ruining my leather and floor carpet!)

Philip you really are not having a lucky time at the mo bud. That really is a cracking car dude. Hope they do you great job & not pants

[HMG1K]

Hehehe, Thanks, Steve!

They really do guarantee their pants.... I did ask if it was the same guarantee for the ladies knickers they supply, as an option, but they said they come with only a limited warranty! Hehehe!

[Humpty's Revenge]

Hehehe, Thanks, Steve!

They really do guarantee their pants.... I did ask if it was the same guarantee for the ladies knickers they supply, as an option, but they said they come with only a limited warranty! Hehehe!

Thing is though Philip the woman`s underwear come from C&A, so they know which way round they fit.

Hope they do a good job though dude, post up some pickies when its done mate.

[elnevio]

Can't believe how much damage one cyclist has managed!

Also can't believe how much bad luck you're having with accidental damage recently!

And definitely can't believe on the other hand how much GOOD fortune you are getting with the fact that all the other parties involved are coughing up!

It's just all


It'll be looking as good as new again pretty soon, I'd say!

[kingrat]

Bloody hell wot was he riding. Was it made out off scaffold poles

[HMG1K]

Gang, thank you for your kind comments and support, it's much appreciated.

I've just received the quote back from the Mitsubishi approved body shop - shockingly cheap - including parts, labour, paint, the lot - DRUM ROLL!!!!!! £1,638 including VAT!

We all love photos - so here are the latest batch from yesterday afternoon at the body shop, photos its assessor took to illustrate the quote.

Forgive the filthy car - it hasn't had its TLC this year... yet! :-)

[elnevio]

There *should* be dents in the roof and bonnet, from where the cyclist *should* have been bouncing over the top of your car!

[Kujoy]

I have been one of those cyclists, in fact ive hit cars twice, metros both times (was a while ago) Third time hit a skip and gave up cycling after that.

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[Spirit]

Bloody hell ! Glad it's all being sorted mate, but at that cost is there a chance they will write the car off ?

[HMG1K]

Thanks, Pete. Looks bad. Just had the car washed and it looks lush, aside from the back!

Car is insured under an agreed value policy of £6k, costs me £34.00 a year more, so it'll be fine. I say that as the interior that needs replacing after a negligent DIY store's spill of White gloss over my footwell carpet and leather seat has come to £2.5k plus free rental of a Mondeo, which I've had for a month now and counting as a lack of parts from Japan, all being paid for by the DIY store's insurance. There's a thread undress the FS section where I am giving away the carpet and seat for free. See the damage pictures there!

An unlucky month for me over the last four weeks but lucky that it is not costing me or my insurance a penny.

[jock]

unlucky mate nice motor..... at least your still laughing about it