James. 9 Posted November 4, 2010 am I too cynical? Not at all. The insurer will be looking to follow company protocol to the letter. Unfortunatly, when you deal with a huge organisation, it leaves very little room for "emotional attachment". :hitler: Thankfully there's space in this world for at least a little humanity. :flower: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awright182 0 Posted November 4, 2010 On a slightly different tack perhaps but bear with me. As well as the Corrado I have an MGTF in a limited edition yellow colour. I've just had an email from another MG forum member who has had her car repaired and completely resprayed and guess what? It is no longer the colour it once was. She now wants to come and take pictures of hers alongside mine because it ain't the colour it is supposed to be. No wonder the insurers don't want cars coming back to haunt them. Easier to write it off. Stick with it KIP. Get the car repaired but make sure it is an invisible mend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 16, 2010 IT'S AGREED. REPAIR AUTHORISED. NOT WRITTEN OFF :D :D :D :D :clap: :clap: :clap: Yes I know I was shouting... I bet Kip is screaming the news at the top of his voice. Just hope a good job is made of it... the guy at the bodyshop chosen is into VW's and sounds very very keen to show what a good job can be made of it. Kip is planning on checking out some of the work they have done before handing his over though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big ben 10 Posted November 16, 2010 good news, bet he is chuffed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy 0 Posted November 16, 2010 Glad you have the result you were after. Well Done !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted November 16, 2010 YiPeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vornwend 0 Posted November 16, 2010 Result!! pleased its turned out alright for you. Character forming no doubt :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neokitz 0 Posted November 16, 2010 persistance and perseverance do pay off. Looking forward to seeing it back in all its glory :clap: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted November 16, 2010 fantasticos!!!! which body shop?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted November 16, 2010 Great news! Glad its getting sorted! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mimjed 0 Posted November 16, 2010 yay, glad to say i told you so :clap: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted November 16, 2010 Well Jude couldn't wait to comment so dont mind her telling you all the good news i had today, thanks for all your input and comments you lot! it really has been a massive help and has helped me to keep on at them. Just hope the garage i chose do a good job now :eek: :lol: Thanks All :salute: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abdul 0 Posted November 16, 2010 Goodluck mate!! Should be back to it's old glory in no time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Tom 0 Posted November 16, 2010 Excellent news :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted November 16, 2010 NIce one mate glad it has worked out of a poor situation Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted November 16, 2010 Excellent news, Paul! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted November 16, 2010 Paul you seemed a little down when I spoke to you on Sunday at NEC but chin up bud :D :D :D you've got the result you wanted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted November 16, 2010 Well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60greeny 0 Posted November 16, 2010 if your lookin for a good bodyshop,ive only heard good things about retford auto finishes they do some top quality work,including chris evans concourse winning ferrari :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dukest 0 Posted November 17, 2010 Great news Paul, hope you're happy with the end result! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Portent 0 Posted November 17, 2010 Great news. I can't recommend Shiltons in Epping, Essex highly enough. They really are superb (pants website though!). I've been using them for years on various cars and now travel from Surrey to get there for anything I need. They are quite expensive though. And not exactly close to you. But they will do a great job. Most of the cars they work on are top marques which is also an indication of quality. Shame they aren't closer to you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 17, 2010 Two detailed quotes (from bodyshops Kip was confident about) were sent to the insurance co to show that the car could be repaired at a reasonable price and the repair has been authorised to be done at either of those two. Kip has chosen which one he prefers and is expecting to take the car in next week. I'm sure there will be plenty of updates on progress and feedback on the work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted November 17, 2010 Great news! Another banana saved :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted November 17, 2010 Wonderful news mate :) I look forward to seeing it all pristine again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted November 17, 2010 Top Banana :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites