Have I set an official record ... for the most written-off ?

[Eug 0]

OK now you'd think that I'm trying out to be a crash test dummy ...

 

But as luck would have it ... I've had my beauitful new VR6 for exactly a month (after writing off the previous one in April) and was driving home through Epping Forest on Sunday evening.

Can you see where this is going ...

 

Approached a sharp right-hand bend in the road and a car came speeding around the corner on my side of the road (see skidmarks).

He skidded, I swerved but he still smashed into my door and scraped along the side of my car.

Pushed me off the road and by the time I managed to open my door he had sped off.

 

Were two witnesses walking along side of road who managed to get half of the registration.

I know the exact make/model/colour and the police said they can search the database with the given details and hopefully track the car down.

 

If you see a White Toyota Corolla (hatchback) registration G 797 ??? with driver's wing/bumper damage please notify me !

 

So I'm left to pay my £350 excess ... and lose my no claims bonus ... bugger.

 

Insurance have decided NOT to repair as it's a CAT C write-off.

The good news to all your VR6 owners: Prices have now increased due to one more Corrado being taken off the road.

 

Does this mean I've written off the most Corrado VR6's ?!

 

Anyone fancy a project ?

Might buy this one off insurance company to pass on.

Got smooth 114K engine (totally standard) and grey heated leather.

Hmmm ...

[jedi-knight83 0]

bugger me.... what a twat. hope you find him (and give him a good beating)

 

shame to hear of the misfortune.

 

trouble with corrados is the write off so easily due to the high price or repair parts.... what looks like a simple repair can cause the write off as the new part will bump the repair cost up to around 50% the value of the car.

 

you gonna get another corrado then?

[jedi-knight83 0]

did it scratch your wheels up aswell then???

[Jim 1]

Hopefully with that info the police should be able to track down that guy with that information and nail him. God knows they could do with helping out us motorists once in a while.

 

Good luck Eug - you appear to be one of the most cursed Corrado owners.

[Henny 0]

no way... :shock: :shock: :shock:

 

Ah Man, Eug, I am soooooo gutted for ya, that was a sweet motor... :(

 

I can't believe that the insurance company are gonna write that off, it doesn't look enough for that... :|

 

I hope the police catch him (or someone else gets the driver ;) )

[Eug 0]

Not sure if I'll tempt fate and get a 3rd although I'm in love with them and always glance back at my car after parking it.

 

Wheels got plastic on them but polished off fine.

[seanoVR 0]

That is awful mate. I'm really feeling for you. Hope you manage to track down the b**stard

[coolrado 0]

im sure if you find the tw*t before the police do there will be plenty of people willing to pay him a visit :evil: (count me in)

did you get a good look at the driver????

[Henny 0]

im sure if you find the tw*t before the police do there will be plenty of people willing to pay him a visit :evil: (count me in)

 

Yup, count me too.... ;) :twisted:

[matt buz 0]

its a crying shame that people cant be more honest in this world!

Hope the bloke who did it burns in hell :evil:

[too hot 0]

Eug, You must be the most unlucky Corrado owner on this forum. :cry:

Thats two in 6 months at this rate there will be none left in about ten years. :)

seriously though the police will be able to track down the vehicle from the details you have given them.

The only problem being it is probably a ned mobile that has passed through a dozen owners since the last registered

keeper.

You can be guaranteed that the owner will have 1 no driving licence,2 no insurance,3 no MOT,4 was drunk,or

all of the foregoing.

At least you are uninjured as a result :)

Things can only get better :?: :?: :?:

[Louie Lungbubble 0]

Gutted for you Eug.

 

Don't let these two knocks put you off future ownership though mate.

Third time lucky with the next one? :wink:

 

(Then again, you could do the hat-trick) :crazyeyes:

 

Ahhh, you'll be ok. get another.

[aposegil 0]

Crap i know that road :?

 

man sorry to hear about that but u get alot of pricks driving there :(

 

did anyone get to see the driver??

[Kevin Bacon 5]

Oh no, not another Corrado loss :cry:

 

I'm begining to think the Corrado is the car equivalent of femme fatale........

 

I'll have your sunroof mate as it's clearly working OK :lol:

[quikstu 0]

Shame. :mad:

 

Car looked absolutley beautiful as well! :(

[g-master 0]

:shock: gutted for you mate :cry:

[DanA 0]

I can't believe it mate.... Very, very bad luck you've had there :shock:

[crazymarcel 0]

Very Unlucky, gutted for ya. :(

 

Surely someone will pick up and repair that car, dont look tooo bad.

[M15 VW 0]

but the good news is that ur last vr is being put back together by moi!!!!

 

shouldnt be too long now :D

[Bojmobile 0]

That's total cack mate! That was such a nice lookin' motor - loved the moody photos you took of it - silhouette one especially. Hope you get another one soon. You can have my old valver! :lol:

[Kevin Bacon 5]

but the good news is that ur last vr is being put back together by moi!!!!

 

shouldnt be too long now :D

 

Nice one. Keep it in the family. Another one spared from the crushers.

 

OK I think it's time for a National Corrado Salvation campaign!

 

I hereby urge all Corrado owners to drive at 3mph and be extra vigilant. We need to keep as many of these fantastic cars alive as possible :wink:

[RadoAds 0]

Sorry to hear about it mate, at least Im now not alone...glad mine was only a valver I destroyed though, lol, I hope the guy gets crabs with herpes, no disrespect to any herpes sufferers on here that are infested with crabs :oops:

[Eug 0]

Thanks guys for all your comments.

 

The witnesses saw the car from the front and said they looked Asian.

Was 4 teenagers.

Another witness in a car behind them said that car was speeding through High Beach car park.

 

Damage not bad, although it needs a new door.

Driver's wing slightly scratched under the side-repeater (well, where it used to be !)

and rear wing needs a good beating !

 

I'll put up more details next week after my claim goes through.

 

The MOT runs out on the 27th July and it's taxed until end of July.

So I'll be storing the car off the road in Oxford (under a cover)

and use my mum's car until I decide whether or not to get another one.

 

Yes I'm gutted but at least time this was not my fault and I was not hurt.

Anyone know where I stand legally if we can't trace the driver ?

I mean it will count as a claim against me and I won't get my excess back :(

[Kevin Bacon 5]

glad mine was only a valver

 

"only" a valver! Still a Corrado mate and an unnecessary addition to already dwindling numbers :?

[vr6storm 0]

if you decide to repair it yourself PM me and i'll give you details of a very nice A1 condition driver-side door :wink: