Impact strength

BARNEYROVER · Mar 17th, 2017, 11:13

Parked up yesterday and just fastening granddaughter into car seat when an almighty bang at back of car and big Iveco van reversed into me. It went with a lot of force as threw wife and granddaughter forward. Luckily they had just got seat belts on and were ok. I dreaded looking at rear of car but couldn't believe what I saw. No visible damage, had a look underneath today and can`t see any damage so I recon got off lightly and that rear bumpers are much stronger than they appear..Reminds me of the old Volvos with sprung bumpers.

Murph7355 · Mar 17th, 2017, 11:31

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Originally Posted by BARNEYROVER

Parked up yesterday and just fastening granddaughter into car seat when an almighty bang at back of car and big Iveco van reversed into me. It went with a lot of force as threw wife and granddaughter forward. Luckily they had just got seat belts on and were ok. I dreaded looking at rear of car but couldn't believe what I saw. No visible damage, had a look underneath today and can`t see any damage so I recon got off lightly and that rear bumpers are much stronger than they appear..Reminds me of the old Volvos with sprung bumpers.

I hope you got the guy's details...and I'd get the car into Volvo to be checked personally if it was that big a jolt - read the thread "OK Has enough now 2!"...

BARNEYROVER · Mar 17th, 2017, 11:39

Yes, got his details and photos. Presume you are referring to rear sensors "in ok had enough 2". Tried reversing at different angles and distances to objects and seem to be working fine

BTXC90 · Mar 17th, 2017, 13:47

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Originally Posted by BARNEYROVER

Yes, got his details and photos. Presume you are referring to rear sensors "in ok had enough 2". Tried reversing at different angles and distances to objects and seem to be working fine

Glad everyone is OK.
And also reassuring, the safety in these cars.

Brendan W · Mar 17th, 2017, 14:54

Get it checked. Cars are designed to squirrel away impact energy. The untrained eye may be deceived.
The Universe smiled on you for sure.

nu11eaf · Mar 17th, 2017, 15:03

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Originally Posted by BARNEYROVER

Parked up yesterday and just fastening granddaughter into car seat when an almighty bang at back of car and big Iveco van reversed into me. It went with a lot of force as threw wife and granddaughter forward. Luckily they had just got seat belts on and were ok. I dreaded looking at rear of car but couldn't believe what I saw. No visible damage, had a look underneath today and can`t see any damage so I recon got off lightly and that rear bumpers are much stronger than they appear..Reminds me of the old Volvos with sprung bumpers.

Many years ago a car ran into the back of my 244 volvo, his bumper bent in where it hit my towbar his grill smashed and radiator split, as well as other damage, I could not see a mark on my car but months later when I looked under the boot carpet the floor was creased where part of the towbar was bolted through, not all damage is noticeable.

AB-UK · Mar 17th, 2017, 15:50

Jag X Type slow impact with my Mk1 rear end (no towbar) whilst I was stopped at lights.
Couldn't see any damage but lots to the Jag.
Had mine checked at the dealer - no damage confirmed.
Jag had bent bonnet, damaged oil pump, radiator and grille.
Over £4K to repair the insurance company told me.

BTW - because of the damage to the Jag, I knew the driver would have to inform her insurance company, and since we had swapped details I informed my company as a courtesy after having my car checked and informing them there was no damage to my car.

Later learned this was recorded as a "Claim" by my company, which had to be declared whenever I renewed my insurance. This was picked up by the next insurer I used.

DON'T make the same mistake as I did and inform your insurance company as a "courtesy" - only do so if you have to.

aab203 · Mar 17th, 2017, 17:03

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Originally Posted by AB-UK

Jag X Type slow impact with my Mk1 rear end (no towbar) whilst I was stopped at lights.
Couldn't see any damage but lots to the Jag.
Had mine checked at the dealer - no damage confirmed.
Jag had bent bonnet, damaged oil pump, radiator and grille.
Over £4K to repair the insurance company told me.

BTW - because of the damage to the Jag, I knew the driver would have to inform her insurance company, and since we had swapped details I informed my company as a courtesy after having my car checked and informing them there was no damage to my car.

Later learned this was recorded as a "Claim" by my company, which had to be declared whenever I renewed my insurance. This was picked up by the next insurer I used.

DON'T make the same mistake as I did and inform your insurance company as a "courtesy" - only do so if you have to.

You got penalised because you told your insurers that someone hit you and it was their fault? I.e. Did your insurance company have to pay anything at all?

BARNEYROVER · Mar 17th, 2017, 19:16

Booked in next week for inspection.. Better to be safe and get it checked out.

AB-UK · Mar 17th, 2017, 19:39

Not that I am aware of.
When I queried why it had been recorded as a "claim" they just said it was routine practice, and the info is shared with other insurers. They said it doesn't matter if it was a no-fault claim, I still had to declare it when applying for insurance.
That was more than 5 years ago so it isn't asked for now.

So I won't be doing that again.

Mar 17th, 2017, 11:13	#1
BARNEYROVER VOC Member Last Online: Today 15:55 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Yorkshire	Impact strength Parked up yesterday and just fastening granddaughter into car seat when an almighty bang at back of car and big Iveco van reversed into me. It went with a lot of force as threw wife and granddaughter forward. Luckily they had just got seat belts on and were ok. I dreaded looking at rear of car but couldn't believe what I saw. No visible damage, had a look underneath today and can`t see any damage so I recon got off lightly and that rear bumpers are much stronger than they appear..Reminds me of the old Volvos with sprung bumpers.

Mar 17th, 2017, 11:39	#3
BARNEYROVER VOC Member Last Online: Today 15:55 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Yorkshire	Yes, got his details and photos. Presume you are referring to rear sensors "in ok had enough 2". Tried reversing at different angles and distances to objects and seem to be working fine

Mar 17th, 2017, 14:54	#5
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	Get it checked. Cars are designed to squirrel away impact energy. The untrained eye may be deceived. The Universe smiled on you for sure.

Mar 17th, 2017, 15:50	#7
AB-UK Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 07:29 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottingham	Jag X Type slow impact with my Mk1 rear end (no towbar) whilst I was stopped at lights. Couldn't see any damage but lots to the Jag. Had mine checked at the dealer - no damage confirmed. Jag had bent bonnet, damaged oil pump, radiator and grille. Over £4K to repair the insurance company told me. BTW - because of the damage to the Jag, I knew the driver would have to inform her insurance company, and since we had swapped details I informed my company as a courtesy after having my car checked and informing them there was no damage to my car. Later learned this was recorded as a "Claim" by my company, which had to be declared whenever I renewed my insurance. This was picked up by the next insurer I used. DON'T make the same mistake as I did and inform your insurance company as a "courtesy" - only do so if you have to.

Mar 17th, 2017, 19:16	#9
BARNEYROVER VOC Member Last Online: Today 15:55 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Yorkshire	Booked in next week for inspection.. Better to be safe and get it checked out.

Mar 17th, 2017, 19:39	#10
AB-UK Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 07:29 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottingham	Not that I am aware of. When I queried why it had been recorded as a "claim" they just said it was routine practice, and the info is shared with other insurers. They said it doesn't matter if it was a no-fault claim, I still had to declare it when applying for insurance. That was more than 5 years ago so it isn't asked for now. So I won't be doing that again.

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