If the bulkhead's damaged I wouldn't hold much hope of the chassis being straight!

Time to get car shopping.

 

:nopics:....

 

will likely to be a right off even if the bulkhead isnt damaged but if it is then no doubt imo

 

That doesn't sound very good I'm afraid

The insurance will write a car off for very little damage so I'd expevt the worst if I were you.

 

Sorry about your bump mate, as long as your OK !!!

 

My dad had a problem with his Mazda, some git speeding around the corner where they live, ran into the wing and doors-both doors caved in slight dint to the sill and the wing kaput. Looking at it it was repairable...the insurance company wrote it off as uneconomical to repair. I found that that it's cheaper to write off than repair new cars :-(

In your case it will more than likely be a write off...sorry mate. Glad that you're okay though!

Si


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If I have helped...got any spare rep gov?

 

had the insurance assesor round today he reckons £3100 to repair. no structual damage just panels and front bulkhead (slam panel and headlight surround) need replacing. The ins company have said they will pay out either the valuation price in full or the valuation price minus the salvage value and i keep the car.
I went on the net last night and can get all the parts i need for £574 just need to have them painted and the bulkhead welded on.

What do you guys rekon get rid or keep the car as ive just spent £900 on valves h/g exhaust and other bits.

Also any one know the value of an 02 zr with 77000miles

 

Ill give you 50quid for it...

will it be a Cat C or D write off? because that ill drop the value...

 

the only work i need a garage to do is the welding as i dont have a welding kit at home, all the other panels and work i would do myself, just depends on what the ins company offer

 

If they offer a decent price then I would keep it and fix it. If you were fancying a change beforehand though then maybe now you have an excuse.

I assume you mean the slam panel rather than the bulkhead between the engine bay and cabin that needs welding. It wont be a big job or cost too much if you find a good backstreet welder.

Notice you live in Stockton area - I can recommend a good bodyshop from personal experience for the respray if you dont have one lined up, and possibly a garage that might weld for you as well if its driveable.

 

Here is a listing of inurance catogories:

Category A: Beyond repair vehicle must be crushed
Category B: vehicles body must be crushed, may be used for supplying some replacement parts
Category C: vehicle has been extensively damaged and repaired
Category D: Vehicle has been damaged, insurer decided not to repair

Would have thought that yours would come into cat D.

What model ZR is it?

A 1.4 3 door with avergae milage I.E 60,000 is approx £1800 poor condition to £2800 for a good example. 5 door a tad less.

Si

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If I have helped...got any spare rep gov?

 

Remember that it will have to be declared a cat D if you re-sell which will affect the price.

Si

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If I have helped...got any spare rep gov?

 

I was reading this and thought there ain't something right there, i thibk when you say "bulkhead" you actualy mean "front valance". The bulkhead is beween the engine and the passenger compartment.

 

I was reading this and thought there ain't something right there, i thibk when you say "bulkhead" you actualy mean "front valance". The bulkhead is beween the engine and the passenger compartment.

Yeah, I was thinking that, if your bulkhead was buckled then the car would be a total write off as for that damage the front end/side would be totalled.
The impact would be high and you would be seriously injured or killed, they would also be severe damage to the rest of the frame.

Si

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If I have helped...got any spare rep gov?

 

If it's just the front slam pannel and not the bulkhead as originally posted it may be worth repairing it yourself. What do the insurance company want for it?

 

Fix it mate, just keep looking arround for the parts/panels, go second hand to save pennys too, you never know, might get them in the same colour too, then once you have them, get some quotes in !!!


Its worth fixing mate as you have had work done on it so you know the HG can be trusted, buying another throws that out the window !!!



If it makes you feel any better i'm getting my 25 resprayed this year, its not worth F all, has 90k on it and its only a 1.4, but that does not bother me, its a great car and I have spent a good bit of coin on the inteior, ICE and mainly SERVICING the bugger !!!

 

decided to take the money and run but have a few bits to sell if anyone is interested pm me
spoiler
sideskirts
2 wheels with new tyres
trophy style rear lights
underfloor cat approx 2 month old
exhaust heat shield

ins comp are giving me 2600 for it

 

decided to take the money and run but have a few bits to sell if anyone is interested pm me
2 wheels with new tyres
exhaust heat shield

and do you have any piccys?

 

How much for the cat?

 

£35 + postage

 

I'll take dibs on the Skirts buddy !!!

 

just remember if you keep the car after the insurance have written it off it will need a VIC check at DVLA office and they chareg for that so factor all that in

 

Only Cat C, Cat D is repair and go.

 

the ins coy are keeping the car im just selling the bits off before they come and take it, its been sat on my drive for a week now so if a few bits dissapear too bad.

 

how much for the exhaust heat shield?

 

make me an offer and if its sensible its yours mate,

 

Dibs on spoiler.

Has the spoiler got a fin in the middle?

 

Dibs on spoiler.

Has the spoiler got a fin in the middle?

no its the old style spoiler.

if you want it let me know and its yours

 

PM'd in regards to the Skirts mate !!!