Accident: Don't do what I did....

[ScottyB]

This is the exact reason that all of our Car Insurance quotes are going to be utterly crazy come renewal time.

I have heard of 3 similar instances now, all low speed dings nothing major and every single one is 10k plus to repair.

It is not going to take much to write one of these things off, it is madness.

The last example i heard was of a front end shunt into the back of another car, same activation but also included front radiator and a wing, the bill was 22k which was very close to being a total loss and non economical to repair.

It is worrying to say the least.

Regards

ScottyB

[waltong]

Originally Posted by alloy

Wow, this is something else!

The reality is premiums being doubled or more or a letter from your Insurer saying thanks but no thanks at next renewal. Just think what that will do for residual values if the car is almost uninsurable! Claims information of this nature are shared between insurers and whether youve had the claim or not the car will be premium loaded as knocks like Crispy had are normal accidents.

I cant impress on 35 owners enough that this needs to be investigated. A little bump during the winter months and you're going to have a car you cant get Comprehensive cover on at this rate!

[Lindsay Mac]

Waltong

Keep us updated when you make your findings

[waltong]

Originally Posted by Lindsay Mac

Waltong

Keep us updated when you make your findings

I am still in a state of shock mate. I really need to see the breakdown of the bill. I suspect the HPC and whoever did the repair will be running for cover! It shouldn't take 5 weeks either! Thats 5 weeks of car hire to add to the bill in many cases. Nissan need to look into this.

[Lindsay Mac]

Yes Waltong, I'll be next to run for cover right back to Porsche before the @rse falls out of the R35. This is ridiculous in the extreme. Could repair a Lambo cheaper.

[ScottyB]

Originally Posted by Lindsay Mac

This is ridiculous in the extreme. Could repair a Lambo cheaper.

I wish i wrote one off a few years ago, labour costs were what killed it in the end. Especially through approved body shops.

I must admit though there is not much in it!!

[chippy]

No way !!!! why new bonnet , its not damaged neither are the hinges , all this tecnology an they can reset ecu an strutts, sorry i think that dealer should be investigated an then shot, that is just sick

[turbobungle]

totally ridiculous! It does make you wonder about the long term viability of this car! If anyone knows how to disable the pedestrian safety system, please let me know!

[_shaun_]

Crispy Rice which HPC did you get the repair done at? Was it the same/similar price at others etc?

That is scary expensive

[BJohnson]

If you did disable the pedestrian safety system and then hit a pedestrian you would be in major doo-doo. Presumably it would invalidate the insurance.

[Benji406V6Coupé]

That is a STONKING repair bill for what, on many other cars (including super/hypercars) would cost hundreds to the low 1000's to repair!!!

This story alone makes me think twice about buying an R35 later on down the line. Unless its sorted....which i seriously doubt it will be.

If this story gets out into the public domain, it could seriously damage the residuals of the car in an already dia economic period.

Im glad no-one was injured and the end result of repair was satisfactory.

Ben.

[waltong]

I'm sure there is a Top Gear presenter that would love to ask Nissan GB how is can cost £11K to repair a Datsun's bumper!

[Rich-GT]

Have to say it makes it very tempting to accidently disconnect the pedestrain saftey ECU... Although why the ecu needs to be repalaced as opposed to reset who knows?


Rich

[sumo69]

Rich

I think the OP means to say that the computer running the PSS has to be replaced once it has been activated - not the ECU with the core engine parameters etc.

David

Looks like anything more serious than a 5mph bump could well result in a write-off or at best a stupid insurance quote come renewal - perhaps this should be on the list for Guy's next meeting?

[Scrappy]

Give the bill and any info to waltong fella and lets get to the bottom of this as its disgusting. Everyone will be effected by this. In fact id even go as far as removing this thread entirely as it gives people ideas also.