What a heap of cra*!

1. hayabs Newbie Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 6

   #1 3rd February 2010, 15:16

   My wife passed her test last month and we purchased a 2001 Saxo. This week, an idiot decided to pull out of a side road and into the front end of her car.
   
   The other person's car had a slight dent in the bumber; however, my wife's car came off worse...much worse. I am actually suprised at how flimsy the Saxo is - if this is what happens in a 15mph 'bump', what would happen in a more serious accident??
   
   From the pictures, does anyone know what I can expect to hear back from the body shop - I'm concerned that this could be classed as a write-off (it drives fine btw).
   
   
2. user_29778 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Stourbridge Posts: 3996 Vauxhall corsa 1.2 Saxo 1.6 vtr

   #2 3rd February 2010, 15:20

   New wing, light, bumper, cant tell if the bonnet is ok or not, might be lucky but cars these days are being wrote off for nothing so who knows, plenty of people on here willing to help tho mate, welcome to saxp
3. rey Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac

   #3 3rd February 2010, 15:20

   If any part of the inner wing has bent/crumpled, it is most likely that it'll be written off
4. hayabs Newbie Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 6

   #4 3rd February 2010, 15:26

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Tom_Crx New wing, light, bumper, cant tell if the bonnet is ok or not, might be lucky but cars these days are being wrote off for nothing so who knows, plenty of people on here willing to help tho mate, welcome to saxp

   The bonNet is fine - just the front wing that'll need replacing and obviously the bumper which looks like it pretty much just snapped in half.
5. hayabs Newbie Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 6

   #5 3rd February 2010, 15:27

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by rey If any part of the inner wing has bent/crumpled, it is most likely that it'll be written off

   Let's hope not!!!
6. rey Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac

   #6 3rd February 2010, 15:29

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by hayabs Let's hope not!!!

   Unfortunately due to expensive labour etc it could cause it if it needs straightening, otherwise new wing, bumper & light and jobs a good 'un!
7. benhunt22 Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Plymouth Posts: 263 saxo

   #7 3rd February 2010, 15:37

   Savage keep us posted!
8. bluenotesmiley Established Member Joined: May 2008 Thanet, Kent Posts: 1529 White MkII VTS Black MkII VTS

   #8 3rd February 2010, 15:43

   I had slightly worse damage then this a few weeks back and mine was written off. 90k miles VTS. Mine damaged the rad, slam panel and bonnet too though.
9. user_25927 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 East Devon Posts: 7472 Clio RS200 Cup, Twingo RS133, Triumph Street Tripl

   #9 3rd February 2010, 15:43

   Touch and go tbh, If it will be repaired its Slampanel, Wing, Bumper, headlight, chassis endplate. but tbh if the chassis leg is even slightly bent i rekon they will just write it off.
10. hayabs Newbie Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 6

    #10 3rd February 2010, 15:47

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by bluenotesmiley I had slightly worse damage then this a few weeks back and mine was written off. 90k miles VTS. Mine damaged the rad, slam panel and bonnet too though.

    I know pretty much nothing about cars but the bonnet hasn't been affected at all - looks like the main damage was on the side wing. Doesn't look like anything behind the bumper was touched as I think that just ripped off.
    
    It's pretty amazing how much damage was done for such a minor accident!!
11. user_25927 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 East Devon Posts: 7472 Clio RS200 Cup, Twingo RS133, Triumph Street Tripl

    #11 3rd February 2010, 15:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by hayabs I know pretty much nothing about cars but the bonnet hasn't been affected at all - looks like the main damage was on the side wing. Doesn't look like anything behind the bumper was touched as I think that just ripped off. It's pretty amazing how much damage was done for such a minor accident!!

    btw the slam panel is bent aswell, from the bumper being "ripped" off
12. hayabs Newbie Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 6

    #12 11th February 2010, 19:43

    just as an update to this, it is currently 50/50 to being written off. the garage are happy to repair but say it is on the borderline of the percentage the insurance co. will go before writing it off....
    
    hoping to know more tomorrow - only taken 12 days to get to this point...RIDICULOUS!!!
13. smilaaa Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 nuneaton Posts: 232 citroen saxo vtr mk1

    #13 11th February 2010, 19:51

    this is why saxos are a two star rating ....
14. miamibluebaby Established Member Joined: May 2009 Ellesmere (Shropshire) Posts: 1044 superchared 106 gti

    #14 11th February 2010, 19:58

    id say a cat C write off as it looks repairable but probably is not viable
15. hayabs Newbie Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 6

    #15 14th February 2010, 18:03

    Just as another update; the car is now being repaired. However, we'll be selling it as soon as possible and buying something that would be slightly more safer!!!
    
    Will never buy a Citroen again!
16. bobertmate Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Littlehampton, West Sussex Posts: 613 1997 Amazon Green VTS

    #16 14th February 2010, 21:22

    Not all Citroen's are as flimsy as a Saxo, so that's pretty silly.
    
    To be fair, you should've checked out the safety ratings and what not before buying the Saxo.
    
    Bobby