An unfortunate incident.

[rm_stang]

Well guys, it's not totalled but it sure isn't in a good way.

Had a guy run a red light today in the Melbourne CBD and take a fair chunk out of my front right corner. Was turning left at a green light and he just rolled right through at full speed. Guess we're both lucky there were no pedestrians crossing because there would've been a pretty big issue if so.

Front right fender, bumper, right headlight enclosure, bonnet, fog light enclosure and chin splitter will all need to be replaced. That's not to mention whatever internals are assessed as no longer compliant.

The good news is that Ford Australia have most, if not all, parts readily available so it won't be off the road for too long.

Anyway, be careful everyone.

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[Since-64]

Sorry to hear this news. Glad you are ok, good thing is metal can always be replaced, you can't

 

[AussieGreg]

Well guys, it's not totalled but it sure isn't in a good way.

Had a guy run a red light today in the Melbourne CBD and take a fair chunk out of my front right corner. Was turning left at a green light and he just rolled right through at full speed. Guess we're both lucky there were no pedestrians crossing because there would've been a pretty big issue if so.

Front right fender, bumper, right headlight enclosure, bonnet, fog light enclosure and chin splitter will all need to be replaced. That's not to mention whatever internals are assessed as no longer compliant.

The good news is that Ford Australia have most, if not all, parts readily available so it won't be off the road for too long.

Anyway, be careful everyone.

Sorry to hear your pain. I have an incident a week and half ago myself. Good to hear about parts availability. Where did you hear about parts being readily available.

 

[Davo]

Sorry to hear. Glad you're OK.

 

[Melbnut]

Upgrade!!!

 

[RSPEC-015]

Main thing is no one was hurt.

Sorry to hear your car has been damaged but I hope it gets repaired to your satisfaction.

 

[Ash]

God to hear that you are OK and the damage is repairable.

See you back on the road soon.

 

[lovesny2001]

Glad you are ok, hang in there

 

[Egghead]

Sorry to hear that mate , it'll get fixed

 

[rm_stang]

Cheers guys, the initial disappointment/frustration has subsided however it seems that the other party is quite slack in their approach and is using every excuse not to contact their insurer. Got a feeling this may be a drawn out process...

Sorry to hear your pain. I have an incident a week and half ago myself. Good to hear about parts availability. Where did you hear about parts being readily available.

I spoke with the spare parts department at the dealership that I purchased the car from. They gave me an indication on what was in stock with Ford Aus, what may be in stock with individual dealerships even gave me an indication on the prices of each part.

 

[quick duck]

... other party is quite slack in their approach and is using every excuse not to contact their insurer. Got a feeling this may be a drawn out process...

IN the past I have tried to be nice and understanding to others, but then it always gets messy and usually you are the one left carrying the issues. My experiences now leads me to just hand it over to my insurance, then let them take care of it all. Not at fault, then don't get caught up trying to be nice to someone who will try as hard as they can to reduce what they pay.

 

[Drewbo]

IN the past I have tried to be nice and understanding to others, but then it always gets messy and usually you are the one left carrying the issues. My experiences now leads me to just hand it over to my insurance, then let them take care of it all. Not at fault, then don't get caught up trying to be nice to someone who will try as hard as they can to reduce what they pay.

Never have wiser words been spoken.

Lodge a claim with your insurer and you'll never need to communicate with the other party again.

 

[Since-64]

Never have wiser words been spoken.

Lodge a claim with your insurer and you'll never need to communicate with the other party again.

+1 do as Drewbo has stated

 

[ssb]

IN the past I have tried to be nice and understanding to others, but then it always gets messy and usually you are the one left carrying the issues. My experiences now leads me to just hand it over to my insurance, then let them take care of it all. Not at fault, then don't get caught up trying to be nice to someone who will try as hard as they can to reduce what they pay.

+2
One of the best reasons for comprehensive insurance - don't have to deal with any of this sh*t, just tell them you want it fixed, they sort out who pays for it.

Worst issue you're likely to hit is other party will have some 'witness' that backs up a different version of events (happened to my dad when someone ran a red light and hit him) so you'll have to cough up the excess - a lot easier than having to chase someone to pay up - and justifies getting a dashcam... they tend to cost about the same as one excess.

P.S. Glad you're ok

 

[PPPony]

Never have wiser words been spoken.

Lodge a claim with your insurer and you'll never need to communicate with the other party again.

Yes wise words.

Ryan,

Pass it onto your insurer and do not get involved with the other party from here on (assuming they really are insured).

Glad you're ok and no one was hurt.

There's no need for you to be taking to Ford, that's the job of the panel shop, assessor / insurer.

I would have reported it to police so a report was generated as well - hopefully there is one.

Did the Police attend ?

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