Drivers over 70 should be tested everytime they drive!

[Conan_the_Librarian]

Originally Posted by 47p2

That's not looking good Mike, hope that it gets repaired.


p.s. see you painted the wheels

Painted! PAINTED! Powder coated please..... And only last year.

Anyhooo, had a phone call from my insures, they're filing a no fault claim and a phone call from his insurers accepting responsibility and offering to repair it at no cost to myself. They'll pick it up, repair it and return it to me with a 5 year warranty on the repair! Thank you I said. That's very noble of you.
What model of Renault is it please sir, our client wasn't sure? It's not a Renault I say it's an Audi S8.
There is a perceptible silence on the other end!
Right sir, I'll need to re-book the garage. Well contact you again on Monday morning. I'll look forward to it, I say.

This is followed by a call back from Elephant, my insurers. You're entitled to a hire car while yours is in repair she says. Lovely I say. Is there a current version of your car she says! My heart flutters and I say yes, there is a production model of exactly the same mark! An Audi S8 she says, that's a luxury limousine by my list. It is indeed I say, the sports version. There is a pause. Would a BMW 1 series be an acceptable? I think of saying, "you're not very bright are you; or, do you think I murdered you grandmother"? But I say instead, Noooo, not quiet the size to carry my personal belongings, I'm travelling to Germany on the 11th of August so I need something a bit bigger.......... is there a model you think would be suitable sir, she says innocently. Well, I say, like for like would not be unreasonable. She types on her keyboard, my heart stands still..... there is an audible intake of breath and she says, I'm sorry there is a limit on the amount we can spend on a replacement while yours in in repair.........
Bugger!
So back to LV on Monday and see what I can get from them.

[pete-p]

I feel for you, now that I know what it's like. I'm glad I registered for the Audi Ensurance as they've arranged a nice replacement for me. It's costing £300 a day though through Performance Car Hire so I can see why they don't want to pay it.

[moltuae]

Originally Posted by Conan_the_Librarian

An Audi S8 she says, that's a luxury limousine by my list. It is indeed I say, the sports version. There is a pause. Would a BMW 1 series be an acceptable? I think of saying, "you're not very bright are you; or, do you think I murdered you grandmother"?

I love her logic .... Hmmm, Audi S8, no idea what it is but I think it's German .... "how would a little BMW suit you sir?"

[Norretal]

Bad news that Mike, hope it's soon sorted to your satisfaction.

If it's any consolation, I was given a 1.2 Corsa when my D2 was repaired a few years ago. We've met, you can imagine me getting in and out of it

[Dezzy]

Originally Posted by Conan_the_Librarian

Painted! PAINTED! Powder coated please..... And only last year.

Anyhooo, had a phone call from my insures, they're filing a no fault claim and a phone call from his insurers accepting responsibility and offering to repair it at no cost to myself. They'll pick it up, repair it and return it to me with a 5 year warranty on the repair! Thank you I said. That's very noble of you.
What model of Renault is it please sir, our client wasn't sure? It's not a Renault I say it's an Audi S8.
There is a perceptible silence on the other end!
Right sir, I'll need to re-book the garage. Well contact you again on Monday morning. I'll look forward to it, I say.

This is followed by a call back from Elephant, my insurers. You're entitled to a hire car while yours is in repair she says. Lovely I say. Is there a current version of your car she says! My heart flutters and I say yes, there is a production model of exactly the same mark! An Audi S8 she says, that's a luxury limousine by my list. It is indeed I say, the sports version. There is a pause. Would a BMW 1 series be an acceptable? I think of saying, "you're not very bright are you; or, do you think I murdered you grandmother"? But I say instead, Noooo, not quiet the size to carry my personal belongings, I'm travelling to Germany on the 11th of August so I need something a bit bigger.......... is there a model you think would be suitable sir, she says innocently. Well, I say, like for like would not be unreasonable. She types on her keyboard, my heart stands still..... there is an audible intake of breath and she says, I'm sorry there is a limit on the amount we can spend on a replacement while yours in in repair.........
Bugger!
So back to LV on Monday and see what I can get from them.

I really hope all goes well mate. 4 way it, that wheels took a good bump by the looks of it.

How can you tell the wheels are powder coated under all that brake dust?