Just been doored.

[dan_bo]

How old is the car? Could be a write-off with that damage.

We'll have to start calling you Tank?

It's an 04 plate. And i'm currently unsure of the insurance status of the vehicle.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

How old is the car? Could be a write-off with that damage.

We'll have to start calling you Tank?

It's an 04 plate. And i'm currently unsure of the insurance status of the vehicle.

Having once been in the business I'd do a very rough estimate of £500 for a new replacement door. 7.5 hours labour to fit, prep, paint and blend in the colour to adjacent panels, which at a conservative £30 per hour labour rate is £225. Say £100 for paint and materials (maybe more).

So, £825 assuming no further damage is found when the door is removed. Expensive mistake.

Please note though; it's a long time since I was in the insurance business so my figures could well be on the low side.

 

[DCLane]

And i'm currently unsure of the insurance status of the vehicle.

Police involved? I hope so if that's the case ...

 

[dan_bo]

Police involved? I hope so if that's the case ...

Damn straight.

 

[DCLane]

Damn straight.

Unlike his door ...

 

[dan_bo]

Having once been in the business I'd do a very rough estimate of £500 for a new replacement door. 7.5 hours labour to fit, prep, paint and blend in the colour to adjacent panels, which at a conservative £30 per hour labour rate is £225. Say £100 for paint and materials (maybe more).

So, £825 assuming no further damage is found when the door is removed. Expensive mistake.

Please note though; it's a long time since I was in the insurance business so my figures could well be on the low side.

I was talking to my car bloke about it and he reckons more like £1300. Tough shoot.

 

[sabian92]

I was talking to my car bloke about it and he reckons more like £1300. Tough s***.

£1300 for not looking should teach you in the future Although that's what he gets for driving a Lexus....

Main thing is you don't need any respraying or welding. The car can be scrapped or fixed, people can't.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

I was talking to my car bloke about it and he reckons more like £1300. Tough s***.

Could well be. Like I say, it's been a while.

At least you fared better. Would have been better still if the guy had looked before opening of course.

 

[e-rider]

bloody idiots - I've been close so many times - it's just a matter of time before one of these idiots get me!

 

[Arjimlad]

I hope your finger gets well soon, just think of the stack of bogeys you will have accumulated in the time that'll take. Hope your bike is OK ?

 

[dan_bo]

I hope your finger gets well soon, just think of the stack of bogeys you will have accumulated in the time that'll take. Hope your bike is OK ?

Wheel, fork and handlebar AT LEAST is stuffed. Having a closer look at the frame.

 

[Arjimlad]

New bike time then ? especially if he turns out to be uninsured..

 

[400bhp]

What Lexus is it? Couldn't tell from the pic.

 

[400bhp]

Be interested in the process you went through immediately afterwards (phoned police/photos etc)?

 

[ComedyPilot]

Jeez Dan, just got wind of this.

Hope you mend soon, and the bike too.