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The Patrolman · 30-09-2015, 21:52

Mr Citroen didn't drive home

The Patrolman · 01-10-2015, 20:43

Mr Citroen was insured with direct line

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

Direct line will be getting asked for a quote when my next policy is due

jims-terrano · 01-10-2015, 21:07

Sounds like you are sorted out.

The Patrolman · 01-10-2015, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Patrolman

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Patrolman

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 !!

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

Result....350 cls bluetec.

emjaybee · 03-10-2015, 14:00

Ticked the boxes!

How big were the boxes?

AlexD333 · 06-10-2015, 00:15

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

harlowmaverick · 06-10-2015, 06:53

Did Mr Wolf come out and see you?

emjaybee · 06-10-2015, 07:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by harlowmaverick

Did Mr Wolf come out and see you?

Very good!

Took me a few moments to get that one.

The Patrolman · 06-10-2015, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by harlowmaverick

Did Mr Wolf come out and see you?

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

01-10-2015, 22:06	#65
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	I find a scotch or two helps, but realistically be careful, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

01-10-2015, 20:43	#62
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	Mr Citroen was insured with direct line 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 Direct line will be getting asked for a quote when my next policy is due

01-10-2015, 21:07	#63
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Sounds like you are sorted out.

03-10-2015, 14:00	#71
emjaybee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oxfordshire Vehicle: 3.0Di SVE '05 5 door. Posts: 1,536	Ticked the boxes! How big were the boxes?

06-10-2015, 00:15	#72
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Ouch some damage there! Nice courtesy car though, let them take their time

06-10-2015, 06:53	#73
harlowmaverick Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Harlow, Essex Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 tdi 03 Posts: 962	Did Mr Wolf come out and see you?