Time to first damage (The Golf Accident Thread)

[Ideo]

Who's doing your windscreen?

Windscreen O'Brien in Roseville. They said I could get an OEM screen in the next couple of days or a genuine in about 4 days. Either way insurance would pay for it. Genuine all the way.

Through NRMA insurance.

[chylld]

Windscreen O'Brien in Roseville. They said I could get an OEM screen in the next couple of days or a genuine in about 4 days. Either way insurance would pay for it. Genuine all the way.

Through NRMA insurance.

These guys are great - fixed a chip in my previous car in about an hour, totally couldn't see it afterwards. Super friendly staff there

[dribs]

thanks, given that no cosmetic work is needed (which is still to my disbelief) even they should be able to do a pretty good job. The repairer recommended by NRMA in my first prang was top notch, absolutely flawless work (Autotech Smash Repairs in Artarmon).

Just want to add Autotech Smash Repairs are highly recommended by me. I got involved in a smash couple of months ago and these guys fixed my car back to its original state. Excellent workmanship and can't recommend them enough.

Speak to Jared if you haev problems, excellent person to deal with and seems to have great pride in his job.

[stewarthou]

Damm, I damaged my 1 month old GTI's rim... unhappy.

[Ryan_R]

I've parted company with my car while the rear bumper is being fixed following that incident last month where someone hit me. They've got the car until Friday so I'm expecting a good job. I already miss it.

[SilvrFoxX]

Yeah no panel damage at all. I think what happened is my left front jumped up onto the kerb, but the rear left didn't have enough angle to do the same and copped some pretty heavy damage. Looking down the left hand side from the back, it's pretty obvious the rear is pointed outwards

On the bright side, the whole claim/tow/hirecar process has been very smooth. Also my hire car is a falcon xr6 - such a massive car but quite nice to cruise around in



CF has already been paid for lol! Yeah hope the replacement parts are in stock, I wouldn't be surprised if I actually damaged the suspension arms - it was a pretty decent whack. Will ask for a full report from the repairer when I pick the car up, hopefully within the next 2 weeks since that's how long I have the falcon for. Ploughman's lunch is definitely still on, rain hail or apocalypse



thanks, given that no cosmetic work is needed (which is still to my disbelief) even they should be able to do a pretty good job. The repairer recommended by NRMA in my first prang was top notch, absolutely flawless work (Autotech Smash Repairs in Artarmon).

We require an update on progress

[chylld]

We require an update on progress

I got a call from NRMA on Tuesday arvo saying that their preliminary assessment is that the rear left suspension is fubar. The rim is "cracked" and the tyre is "sliced". Front left seems ok but they will do a full alignment on everything anyway. I asked for an ETA but they couldn't give me one yet...

In the meantime, I'm really impressed with the Falcon XR6 loan car! I'd always thought taxis were super comfortable but surprisingly they're great to drive as well; steering is so direct and turning circle is nice and tight. As you know I'm moving house this weekend and the huuuuuuuuuge boot will be ridiculously helpful.

Still, would like the R back sooner rather than later

[Ryan_R]

Got my car back today - they did a great job, but left a scratch on the number plate (ok it's not part of the car, but it wasn't like that pre-accident). The blue border that goes around the plate shows up white where the scratch is (it's a wide one), but I'm thinking I might be able to get a holder for it which might cover it up. Otherwise the only other thing I can think of is to attack it with a blue Sharpie.


Do you reckon one of the dealer will give the the plate holders for free? More advertising for them...



At least it's not as bad as this one I saw the other week.



Also in that garage there was a 2010 Q7 Audi that was written off due to "rain damage". I couldn't feel any moisture in the carpets - would be a steal if you were into that sort of thing and had the money.

[SilvrFoxX]

I got a call from NRMA on Tuesday arvo saying that their preliminary assessment is that the rear left suspension is fubar. The rim is "cracked" and the tyre is "sliced". Front left seems ok but they will do a full alignment on everything anyway. I asked for an ETA but they couldn't give me one yet...

In the meantime, I'm really impressed with the Falcon XR6 loan car! I'd always thought taxis were super comfortable but surprisingly they're great to drive as well; steering is so direct and turning circle is nice and tight. As you know I'm moving house this weekend and the huuuuuuuuuge boot will be ridiculously helpful.

Still, would like the R back sooner rather than later

Not surprised.. having doesn't it myself on a larger scale in a past car life.. it will come back new, but I will warn you that the result for me was a few more squeaks and creaks..

I don't think we can speak anymore now you are advocating a taxi as a Daily driver

[Candyman]

Oh god, have had a few of the XRs as rentals over the last 6 months

Absolutely terrible

Wallow about like a shopping trolley, auto sloppy, unresponsive.

Makes me realise how much better the R is (and even the R is nothing special)

[SilvrFoxX]

(and even the R is nothing special)

I don't think I can talk to you any more now either..

[Candyman]

I don't think I can talk to you any more now either..

LOL

The R is a good little car but it's not that special.

Above average at most things and the handling could be improved with some work.

Certainly well ahead of an XR6 in almost every area except perhaps space

[SilvrFoxX]

LOL

The R is a good little car but it's not that special.

Above average at most things and the handling could be improved with some work.

Certainly well ahead of an XR6 in almost every area except perhaps space

You are such a kill joy, the R is special, and the whole forum is full of folk who think so.. it is special caus of the way it makes you feel not because it looks or ticks some box. The way it drives makes you want to spend as much time in it as possible. I have never owned a car like that before

[Rob_R]

You are such a kill joy, the R is special, and the whole forum is full of folk who think so.. it is special caus of the way it makes you feel not because it looks or ticks some box. The way it drives makes you want to spend as much time in it as possible. I have never owned a car like that before

You feel different to CM......'special'...... cause yours is RB. It makes all the difference!! haha.

[SilvrFoxX]

shhhhh he will hear you