Such a bad day :(

Alex121 · May 22nd, 2014, 20:57

Driving home on the M27 and get stuck in stop start traffic then the fu*king di*k behind me rear ends me. He was following me for a while and had stopped loads of times before. I bet he was on his phone or faffing around.

I'm pretty sure it's a write off. Bumper damage, and looks like chassis damage too.

I'm beyond heartbroken. I loved my T4

Not sure what the next step is now. I've taken tomorrow off work to have a good look at it.

V40owner · May 22nd, 2014, 21:03

sorry to hear about your day pal, not great when stuff like that happens.
hope that you are ok and no damage to you has happened....if it has then whiplash is the way forward.

have you taken pictures of the accident?????
volvos are quite good with rear end crashes so theres a good chance it might only be a bumper and a new boot and muffs and scuffs....just fingers crossed the rear quarter panels aint twisted.

Jason989 · May 22nd, 2014, 21:07

I loved your car, too. It always looked so good! I hope it turns out ok?

Antz · May 22nd, 2014, 21:10

Sorry to hear that Alex. Buy another, transfer the bits over, problem solved....kinda.

V40owner · May 22nd, 2014, 21:14

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Originally Posted by Antz

Sorry to hear that Alex. Buy another, transfer the bits over, problem solved....kinda.

not that simple if his insurance declares his car as total loss...some insurers allow you to buy the car back or a percentage of the money they give you, but some others dont allow you to break your car for parts and sell them if its a write off

DXMachina · May 22nd, 2014, 21:15

When I'd had mine for about 3 weeks, my neighbour drove into it at about 15mph. Wheel well was bent, bumper smashed, but the assessment by the insurers was that it was repairable, and it was done. So dont give up hope just yet

Antz · May 22nd, 2014, 21:18

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Originally Posted by V40owner

not that simple if his insurance declares his car as total loss...some insurers allow you to buy the car back or a percentage of the money they give you, but some others dont allow you to break your car for parts and sell them if its a write off

Depends if they class it as a Cat D, C or B.

D or C he should be able to buy it back but a B is a total loss.

gatos · May 22nd, 2014, 21:26

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Originally Posted by Alex121

Driving home on the M27 and get stuck in stop start traffic then the fu*king di*k behind me rear ends me. He was following me for a while and had stopped loads of times before. I bet he was on his phone or faffing around.

I'm pretty sure it's a write off. Bumper damage, and looks like chassis damage too.

I'm beyond heartbroken. I loved my T4

Not sure what the next step is now. I've taken tomorrow off work to have a good look at it.

****...... Sorry to hear about this. I really hope it's only bumper damage....

v40alex · May 22nd, 2014, 21:30

What a pain, sorry to hear Alex.

Matt86 · May 22nd, 2014, 21:36

From a rear end low speed he's looking at a Cat D. Hopefully it'll be repairable. Rear bumper deffo. Know more once it's off. Keep us posted Alex. If you need any help give me a shout.

May 22nd, 2014, 20:57	#1
Alex121 Premier Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2020 10:45 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: -	Such a bad day :( Driving home on the M27 and get stuck in stop start traffic then the fuking dik behind me rear ends me. He was following me for a while and had stopped loads of times before. I bet he was on his phone or faffing around. I'm pretty sure it's a write off. Bumper damage, and looks like chassis damage too. I'm beyond heartbroken. I loved my T4 Not sure what the next step is now. I've taken tomorrow off work to have a good look at it.

May 22nd, 2014, 21:07	#3
Jason989 Member Last Online: Dec 25th, 2022 10:43 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lincoln	I loved your car, too. It always looked so good! I hope it turns out ok? __________________ Current: 2016 V40 T2 R Design Nav Geartronic 2003 S40 2.0 SE auto 2000 V40 1.8 XS 1988 240 GLT saloon

May 22nd, 2014, 21:10	#4
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Sorry to hear that Alex. Buy another, transfer the bits over, problem solved....kinda. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

May 22nd, 2014, 21:15	#6
DXMachina I ate all your bees Last Online: Sep 1st, 2023 17:00 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rickmansworth, Herts	When I'd had mine for about 3 weeks, my neighbour drove into it at about 15mph. Wheel well was bent, bumper smashed, but the assessment by the insurers was that it was repairable, and it was done. So dont give up hope just yet __________________ '98 Saab 9-3 2.3i Conv owner. Former keeper of 1996 Saab 900iS 2.0 conv, 2001 V40 2.0i, 1999 Mondeo TD, 1995 Mondeo TD, 1990 Passat GT16v, 1983 Passat 1.8CL

May 22nd, 2014, 21:30	#9
v40alex I do like a V40 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2018 19:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Surrey	What a pain, sorry to hear Alex. __________________ Current: '02 V40 1.9TD, '02 V40 T4 Previous: '00 V40 1.9TD, '99 V40 1.9TD, '97 V40 2.0CDi, '87 240DL

May 22nd, 2014, 21:03	#2
V40owner Member Last Online: Mar 5th, 2015 17:55 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Dundee	sorry to hear about your day pal, not great when stuff like that happens. hope that you are ok and no damage to you has happened....if it has then whiplash is the way forward. have you taken pictures of the accident????? volvos are quite good with rear end crashes so theres a good chance it might only be a bumper and a new boot and muffs and scuffs....just fingers crossed the rear quarter panels aint twisted.

May 22nd, 2014, 21:36	#10
Matt86 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2015 09:34 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Southampton	From a rear end low speed he's looking at a Cat D. Hopefully it'll be repairable. Rear bumper deffo. Know more once it's off. Keep us posted Alex. If you need any help give me a shout. __________________ V40 1.9D 2004 Car Photos

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