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AlexD333

24-08-2014, 09:52

Ditto, we must know, self error or drunkard on the road? :nenau

Glad to hear your A ok, although signs of whiplash usually take 2 days, I bet you'll be more achey today!

The Patrolman

24-08-2014, 10:04

Thanks Guy's.
We're all ok, ish.
The guy came over the brow of the hill on the bend and lost it. he went up the verge and that threw him back on to the road in our direction.
Fortunately it was about 200yards in front so I had some time to loose most of our speed as did he.
He headed straight at us but I got 2/3's on to the verge.
All the airbags work and the SOS system on the phone alerted a call centre and we had a voice on the handsfree phone system asking what help we needed within seconds and it knew exactly where we were in the middle of nowhere too.
My wife came of worst as she didnot see what was about to happen and the seat-belt tensioners pulled her back into the seat with some force.
Again modern Tech really does work. but could have been so much wors.

I did have my in car DVR running and it caught it all.....

I will try to upload a link to somehere soon.

solarman216

24-08-2014, 10:38

Wow! you could have done without that, glad you are all OK'ish, take things easy for a while till you know for sure, I know when I hit the wall almost headon doing nearly 30mph at Arena in a banger, I got out and felt OK the full race harness took the strain, but the following day I had some pains that were not there before, Rick

The Patrolman

24-08-2014, 10:44

Thanks Rick,
We are just loading up the Troll for a trip to the Lakes on Tuesday. Bike boats n wetsuits for a swim at WastWater.
We will take it easy till then.:thumb2

The Patrolman

24-08-2014, 10:47

22 seconds in:eek:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10202382505914497

AlexD333

24-08-2014, 10:56

Damn good pics, that Facebook link don't work though, logged in or not :thumb2

AlexD333

24-08-2014, 10:59

My wife came of worst as she didnot see what was about to happen and the seat-belt tensioners pulled her back into the seat with some force.
.

Actually might have been for the best, had she known what was coming she might have tensed up, often you cause more injury when you are tensed.

That's why children falling down stairs ect usually don't hurt themselves, if we fall down we brace and put arms out, crunch time! :doh

Glad both of you are a ok though

The Patrolman

24-08-2014, 11:02

My son was in the front with me and braced himself. Just a bruise on his leg.

AlexD333

24-08-2014, 11:11

My son was in the front with me and braced himself. Just a bruise on his leg.

Oh fair enough, still glad to hear all is ok. :thumb2

johnb5177

24-08-2014, 12:15

Wow.....so sorry to see and hear about your crunch, I hope you will all be ok?
Delayed reactions are very important to observe and get treated.....good for BMW.....they do what they say on the tin....

The Patrolman

24-08-2014, 17:02

Thanks, we're keeping an eye out :thumb2

A few Stills from the DVR as I can't upload the full thing:nenau

The Patrolman

24-08-2014, 17:04

Oh! Sh!t:eek:

The Patrolman

24-08-2014, 17:06

Well onto ourside and we had nearly got out of the way:bow

The Patrolman

24-08-2014, 17:08

Bump! Ouch:doh

kitchenman

24-08-2014, 18:11

put it on youtube

The Patrolman

25-08-2014, 21:52

Ok try this:thumb2

The first 20 seconds is me driving sensibly:augie

http://youtu.be/CAuTbC6dqv0

Sweety

25-08-2014, 22:27

Glad you are all ok & it was a company car & not your own. It must be the week for crashes Sons got side swiped beginning of the week outside our house & our mates got hit this afternoon again outside our house:doh

solarman216

25-08-2014, 22:30

Ok try this:thumb2

The first 20 seconds is me driving sensibly:augie

http://youtu.be/CAuTbC6dqv0

I would say you were lucky, when a motor goes up a bank uncontrolled, it always comes back down still uncontrolled but usually a bit more of an angle than in your vid, Rick

AlexD333

25-08-2014, 22:38

Yup lucky one! On the plus side the video is clear for anyone to see who is at fault! :thumb2

The Patrolman

25-08-2014, 22:44

Yes mate we were very lucky:thumb2
Fortunately I had a lot of sighting distance as. It was my aunt n uncle in the car in front. I think they were next to him as he went up the verge.

The Patrolman

29-08-2014, 18:27

I Got a google of the spot in the daylight. there was not a lot of room, but I think we got the best spot:nenau

we stopped just after the first telegraph pole on the LHS. so not a lot of distance from the corner till the bump...

AlexD333

29-08-2014, 21:36

Shame that military man wasn't there to help :augie

The Patrolman

11-09-2014, 20:04

Sweety

11-09-2014, 22:21

Well,the Missus is still a bit crook:( Whiplash and bruised sturnum:eek:
Me n my boy are good to go:thumb2

BMW now Cat D write off:nenau:augie:thumbs

next car may be another BMW or might get lucky with an Audi A3 / A4:D

Time will tell

Sorry to hear your Mrs still hasn't recovered fully after the crash (make sure the insurance company know this as could be a larger pay out) but please you & your Son are feeling better:thumb2 Tell your boss you want a Patrol as a company car as you'll feel safer:naughty

The Patrolman

12-09-2014, 21:02

70+mpg or 17.....
I think I know which way that one would go.:nenau

The Patrolman

22-09-2014, 22:28

:nenau Well went to collect the personals from the BMW on saturday:doh
turned up at HBC Salvage in Stockton....
They brought the car for me:thumb2

The Patrolman

22-09-2014, 22:30

But when I got there...
The BM was bare:eek::nenau

AlexD333

22-09-2014, 22:34

Theft?

The Patrolman

22-09-2014, 22:35

so I took a few Pics in the cold light of Day...as you do to keep you guys happy:augie

The Patrolman

22-09-2014, 22:36

Tis Definately Feckked:eek:

AlexD333

22-09-2014, 22:39

Ouchiedoos did a number on that one. :eek:

The Patrolman

22-09-2014, 22:49

So, after tracing the BM from Stockton back to Sunderland , Sunderland confirmed that they did not have my stuff either......
back to Harrogate n the recovery company............

Oh! we do appear to have your belongings would you like to collect today or monday..

I wouls preferre not to have to collect at all but tomorrow will be finefor a 120m round trip.

now got al my bits:clap Fekkin usless service all round:(

Paff

22-09-2014, 22:50

What stuff have you lost then?

Edit: Sorry your post above crossed mine...

The Patrolman

22-09-2014, 23:00

All was replaceable apart from my youngests sponsor forms for his fundraising swims, detailing who had sponosored and who, sofar, had paid:thumb2

but all was there, as you would expect:thumb2

The Patrolman

22-09-2014, 23:02

So a relplacement is needed.....

Oh if I must:thumb2

The Patrolman

22-09-2014, 23:03

and the money shot..........

The Patrolman

22-09-2014, 23:04

:nenau:nenau:nenau
Where's the gear thinggy:doh

Paff

22-09-2014, 23:09

:nenau:nenau:nenau
Where's the gear thinggy:doh

Flappy paddles on the steering wheel?

The Patrolman

22-09-2014, 23:26

I hope not!

I had a BMW125d mSport with that, no point.

Engage D, drive a bit, then P at the other end.
800m later ad more fuel...
repeat..
Job done:thumb2
Oh n a good sound system helps:bow

AlexD333

22-09-2014, 23:29

Similar to jags, when you push to start the dial rises out of the center console :naughty

solarman216

22-09-2014, 23:58

All was replaceable apart from my youngests sponsor forms for his fundraising swims, detailing who had sponosored and who, sofar, had paid:thumb2

but all was there, as you would expect:thumb2

That was a close call then, irreplaceable items, glad you got them OK but the rigmarole should be unnecessary, Rick

The Patrolman

23-09-2014, 00:06

That was a close call then, irreplaceable items, glad you got them OK but the rigmarole should be unnecessary, Rick

If only peoples would do their jobs!!

solarman216

23-09-2014, 00:13

If only peoples would do their jobs!!

Absolutely, Rick

The Patrolman

08-10-2014, 22:14

New car arrived today:rolleyes:
Should be greatful, but, Merc A180 CDI AMG:confused:
Great to look at:thumb2
Comfy seats even for the more generously proportioned chap:augie
A BMW 118 has a 2.0l motor :thumb2
A Merc A180 has a 1400cc TD unit, 106 BHP:doh WTF
It sounds like a wasp in a bean tin and you really have to shake the little blighter to make it move:(
Seroiusly dissapointed wth Merc....
please can I have my 320d BMW back:nenau

AlexD333

08-10-2014, 22:31

You can hire me to write this one off if you like :augie ;)

The Patrolman

09-10-2014, 22:53

Piccy:D
growing on me:rolleyes: but still a tireing drive with the p!55 poor power plant..
looks ok tho..

AlexD333

09-10-2014, 22:55

Get a professional map done. :thumb2

The Patrolman

30-09-2015, 21:06

You can hire me to write this one off if you like :augie ;)

Wasn't you Alex but someone had a go tonight.
Car in front stopped a bit peculiarly, as the cars in front of it didn't, I started slowing up and then really had to stomp on the anchors and the abs kicked in.
The chap behind me wasn't as keen on his brakes:doh

solarman216

30-09-2015, 21:22

guess you are the blue motor? Rick

jims-terrano

30-09-2015, 21:25

Crickey, hope everyone is ok

Sweety

30-09-2015, 21:28

Ouch:eek::eek::eek: hope your ok mate

solarman216

30-09-2015, 21:41

yes sorry, focused more on the practicalities than your well being, so hope you are OK, Rick

The Patrolman

30-09-2015, 21:45

Thanks chaps:thumb2
It Was a bit of a thump but I was fairly well braced expecting to nudge the fool in front.
Hopefully I will avoid the whiplash effects:nenau I know how long they can last as the wife is still suffering a year on from the accident that started this thread :(
Thankfully I was in the car on my own as was the gent that hit me:thumb2
Fortunately it was a short stretch of road between roundabouts so the speeds were relatively low:thumb2

The Patrolman

30-09-2015, 21:47

yes sorry, focused more on the practicalities than your well being, so hope you are OK, Rick

No worries Rick:DD if you look back a post or two you can see the PIC the day I got it 40500miles ago:clap

The Patrolman

30-09-2015, 21:52

Mr Citroen didn't drive home :eek:

The Patrolman

01-10-2015, 20:43

Mr Citroen was insured with direct line:thumb2
08:35 and they were on the phone, admitted total liability asked if we wanted them to arrange collection of the merc and its repairs, I also had a courtesy car dropped off for today while they sort me out a diesel auto for the duration of the repairs.
Today I have an Insignia Sri tourer tomorrow a merc c class, tbh the Insignia is quite nice but haven't had a manual for a while and I'm too lazy to be doing the gear and clutch stuff:augie
Direct line will be getting asked for a quote when my next policy is due:thumb2

jims-terrano

01-10-2015, 21:07

Sounds like you are sorted out.

The Patrolman

01-10-2015, 21:58

Sounds like you are sorted out.

Yes Jim transport sorted for now, just need to see how long it takes to repair or if its a write off. Had a better look behind the rear bumper and I think it's creased the boot floor.
My neck is a little sore this evening but an early night might help!

solarman216

01-10-2015, 22:06

I find a scotch or two helps, but realistically be careful, Rick

The Patrolman

02-10-2015, 22:00

I know it's not a nissan, but I also know you like pics:D

The Patrolman

03-10-2015, 13:11

So I now have my like for like courtesy car
A 4 door diesel auto.
I think I may have the engine out of it for my Troll

don simon

03-10-2015, 13:17

So I now have my like for like courtesy car
A 4 door diesel auto.
I think I may have the engine out of it for my Troll
Sweet, here's hoping that no one prangs into this one....

emjaybee

03-10-2015, 13:26

So I now have my like for like courtesy car
A 4 door diesel auto.
I think I may have the engine out of it for my Troll

Holy crap !!!

I need the name of your insurance company !!!

If that's their idea of like for like on your Merc, with my Transit they'll probably give me a Roller !!

:eek:

The Patrolman

03-10-2015, 13:50

The other guy was with Direct line.
You don't get many diesel autos in the smaller cars from the hire companies and this was all the had at short notice that ticked the boxes:thumb2
Result....350 cls bluetec.

emjaybee

03-10-2015, 14:00

Ticked the boxes!

How big were the boxes?

:lol

AlexD333

06-10-2015, 00:15

Ouch some damage there! Nice courtesy car though, let them take their time :naughty

harlowmaverick

06-10-2015, 06:53

Did Mr Wolf come out and see you? :augie

emjaybee

06-10-2015, 07:52

Did Mr Wolf come out and see you? :augie

Very good!

:lol

Took me a few moments to get that one.

The Patrolman

06-10-2015, 16:17

Did Mr Wolf come out and see you? :augie

He didn't come out personally but his rep called at 08:35 the next morning and I had a replacement car by tag afternoon and the car booked for collection the same day.
Their personal injury department called today and we're very helpful too.
Direct line does what it says on the tin:thumb2