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2b1ask1

2b1ask1

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As you say Loz very light damage to be given a Cat C It does'nt look like any airbags are gone off so possibly another hit whilst parked?
 
cobratwin

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from the looks of it they have given it a cat C because the wheel was ripped off, insurance compos usually cat C in these cases as there is a possibility of chassis damage requiring jig work, and that opens up a whole world of unknowns so it works out cheaper for them to write the car off then give it a cat C status to cover there own backs if the car is repaired without being put onto a jig or if it is put on a jig and there is a lot of work to be done once there.,
Nice looking car though and form the outset looks a simple repair.
 
TridentTested

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cobratwin said:
from the looks of it they have given it a cat C because the wheel was ripped off, insurance compos usually cat C in these cases as there is a possibility of chassis damage requiring jig work, and that opens up a whole world of unknowns so it works out cheaper for them to write the car off then give it a cat C status to cover there own backs if the car is repaired without being put onto a jig or if it is put on a jig and there is a lot of work to be done once there.,
Nice looking car though and form the outset looks a simple repair.
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I fear this would be an awful lot more than £3,000. Who knows what other damage there is to the floor pan and the A-pillar might be touched too.
 
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Dhanj

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I must agree with Michael. 3k sounds a bit optimistic Loz. Unless you are talking just the parts with someone experienced to undergo all the labour themselves? Even 3k for parts looks a tad light. Once you've got yourself a right front door and side panel, front bumper, right side skirt, replacement wheels (probably need the front pair at least I guess) and new pair of front brake discs you're already knocking on 3k surely? And that's just for starters...
 
lozcb

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Dhanj said:
I must agree with Michael. 3k sounds a bit optimistic Loz. Unless you are talking just the parts with someone experienced to undergo all the labour themselves? Even 3k for parts looks a tad light. Once you've got yourself a right front door and side panel, front bumper, right side skirt, replacement wheels (probably need the front pair at least I guess) and new pair of front brake discs you're already knocking on 3k surely? And that's just for starters...
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Im not disputing what any one says as no one has yet viewed the car , but i have viewed many similar massers with close or identical damage , there are always close similarities when you know how these cars are put together , first off , ask any indie /main dealer and they will tell you the hubs are deliberately made to be the weakest point ,

there alloy and built to snap , hence the wheels falls off without too much effort , this in turn absorbs the impact and many a time saves any chassis leg damage , not always but mostly , but i agree , if it was me doing /organising the repair i would want it jigged and checked for the sake of £200 of hire plates, as i stated used parts are in abundance which means they are generally cheaper than copupe parts , i reckon around £1500 on used parts and a £1200 for panelling up prep and paint .

just my opinion thats all having done one or two massers under my belt so to speak, but it is what it is , and to be inspected thoroughly before purchase , if your handy with a spanner then its as i said cheap entry into the marque with a low miler

regards loz
 
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