My car has been hit!
My car has been hit!
It was raining and getting dark and I was at junction waiting to turn right. Then I hear a tyres screech and then bang!
The impact was at about 10-15 mph on the rear bumper. I cannot tell if there is any damage at the moment as it is dark and raining. The bumper is not deformed, the boot opens and everything seems to be ok. I will check if there is any superficial damage in the day light.
I have got the guys details, but he does not want to go through insurance as he is about 17-18 years old.
I need some advice on what I need get checked out or whether I should just hand it over to the insurance companies to deal with.
On a good note, no one was hurt, no cars have been badly damaged and it could have easily been a lot worse.
[SIZE="1"]Lexus IS300 Navigator
Engine: ITG ProFilter, Joe-Z Intake Pipe, Custom HKS Super Drager Exhaust, TRD Oil & Rad Cap & Grounding Kit
Suspension: BC Racing Coilovers, Hotchkis ARB's, Chassis Braces & WIM Geometry
Wheels: 18" OZ Ultraleggera & Falken ZE912 Tyres
Styling: Seibon Carbon Fibre Bonnet, Figs Bonnet Struts, Sports Grill, Repositioned Horns & SS Dials
ICE: JVC KW-AVX720 HU, Hifonics ZXI 6410 Amp, MB Quart RUA 216 2-Way Components, StealthBoXz with Infinity 12" Sub & Reverse Camera[/SIZE]
alamkhan3980
05-02-2017, 11:04 AM #1My car has just been hit by a Corsa!
It was raining and getting dark and I was at junction waiting to turn right. Then I hear a tyres screech and then bang!
The impact was at about 10-15 mph on the rear bumper. I cannot tell if there is any damage at the moment as it is dark and raining. The bumper is not deformed, the boot opens and everything seems to be ok. I will check if there is any superficial damage in the day light.
I have got the guys details, but he does not want to go through insurance as he is about 17-18 years old.
I need some advice on what I need get checked out or whether I should just hand it over to the insurance companies to deal with.
On a good note, no one was hurt, no cars have been badly damaged and it could have easily been a lot worse.
[SIZE="1"]Lexus IS300 Navigator
Engine: ITG ProFilter, Joe-Z Intake Pipe, Custom HKS Super Drager Exhaust, TRD Oil & Rad Cap & Grounding Kit
Suspension: BC Racing Coilovers, Hotchkis ARB's, Chassis Braces & WIM Geometry
Wheels: 18" OZ Ultraleggera & Falken ZE912 Tyres
Styling: Seibon Carbon Fibre Bonnet, Figs Bonnet Struts, Sports Grill, Repositioned Horns & SS Dials
ICE: JVC KW-AVX720 HU, Hifonics ZXI 6410 Amp, MB Quart RUA 216 2-Way Components, StealthBoXz with Infinity 12" Sub & Reverse Camera[/SIZE]
Unregistered
It is up to you not him if you go through insurance or not, so don't be fooled by that one. Again if there is any issue inform the Police.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
05-02-2017, 11:28 AM #3Get it checked, by Lexus, and if he isn't insured tell the Police.
It is up to you not him if you go through insurance or not, so don't be fooled by that one. Again if there is any issue inform the Police.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
The 17/18 year old lad is probably trying to keep hold of any NCB he has. From what you are describing, the young lad has hit you from behind- so he is at fault.
You don't have a sore neck/back do you? *wink wink*
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Mods:...WIM geometry setup & fine tune, K&N Air filter, Stainless steel A/C rings, Brodit phone kit, Stainless steel clock surround, B&M Shortshifter & LED Domelight, Maplight & Sun Visors, OEM Chrome exhaust tip, OEM rubber bootliner, Fan type windscreen washer jets, LS430 Side repeaters, OEM LE grille, OEM cargo net, Front OEM armrest
Sorry to hear this, but I think you should go through the insurance co's- you want your IS300 repaired to its original (pre-accident) state.
The 17/18 year old lad is probably trying to keep hold of any NCB he has. From what you are describing, the young lad has hit you from behind- so he is at fault.
You don't have a sore neck/back do you? *wink wink*
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Mods:...WIM geometry setup & fine tune, K&N Air filter, Stainless steel A/C rings, Brodit phone kit, Stainless steel clock surround, B&M Shortshifter & LED Domelight, Maplight & Sun Visors, OEM Chrome exhaust tip, OEM rubber bootliner, Fan type windscreen washer jets, LS430 Side repeaters, OEM LE grille, OEM cargo net, Front OEM armrest
I bet he has no idea how much a Lex is to repair................
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
05-02-2017, 11:34 AM #7I think it is a clause in all insurance policy's that you have to inform your insurance company of the incident as a matter of course even if there is no claim to be made, just to cover yourself?
I bet he has no idea how much a Lex is to repair................
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
Unregistered
also did you get any witnesses details by any chance ?
WHAT KAM SAID !!!!
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