Owned 2 days, totally wrecked :(

GregMac · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 6:48 pm Post subject: Owned 2 days, totally wrecked :(

I can't believe it - I've owned my mint mk1 since Sunday and a lorry mudguard has just flown up and completely smashed in the front frown

I couldn't be more angry or upset.

DeadEye · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 8:13 pm Post subject:

Oh no.

I take it owner of said mud guard isn't to be found?

mitch1965 · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 8:23 pm Post subject:

Totally gutted to be reading this. I hope it can be repaired?
I can't imagine for a minute how upset you are.

GregMac · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:16 pm Post subject:

Didn't catch the registration or signage, gutted! Limped home and got it under the light and it looks repairable. Slam panel is ok, but will need a new front valance, bumper, grille and passenger side wing. The worst bit of all is the original dealer plate is smashed.

Just finished a photoshoot today as well, typical!

DeadEye · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:29 am Post subject:

I can help you with a wing.

GregMac · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 3:47 pm Post subject:

A few quick snaps..

ADJ333 · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 5:57 pm Post subject:

Really sorry to hear this. I am sure you can get it repaired and it will look as good as new.

Chin up matey. smile

Ash · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 6:44 pm Post subject:

I think I have a non-gte valance in Morecambe. I'll ask for you.
You should be able to pull that out pretty well tbh. it wont look brilliant but it will be better.

Jem · Astra Enthusiast Joined: 13 Jan 2011 Posts: 204

How awful!! Shame u didnt get the details of the lorry!!

Hope you get it back to glory Sad

GregMac · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 12:26 pm Post subject:

Cheers guys. I've found a bodyshop that reckon they can get it back for £250, so going to take it over there this week. I think I'd end up spending the same on parts and doing it myself!

Will keep you posted

Jem · Astra Enthusiast Joined: 13 Jan 2011 Posts: 204

Hop it goes well smile

ull have to let us see the results Very Happy

bighed · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 6:39 pm Post subject:

Gutted for you mate. Hope you get it sorted and back on the road soon

GregMac · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:28 am Post subject:

Quick update - PMR52Y is now back on the road looking better than ever. Pick up a copy of Classic Car Weekly today for the first part of the story, the second will feature in a couple of weeks. I'll give you the heads up if anyone is interested.

Thanks for the words of support too - really helped!