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Hi all,
Whilst my car was parked on the road outside a Co-op supermarket it was hit by a delivery lorry, who drove off straight away. I didn't see it myself but it was witnessed by a few people including staff from the store.
The store manager called their transport company for me and they are due to be ringing me back this week to discuss. No doubt they will want to arrange repair through their own contacts but does anyone know what my rights are here, as I would rather not be handing my car over to any old bodyshop?
The damage is to the offside front wing so it will need a new panel. Are these generally available in the UK or will I be waiting for weeks for one to come from Japan?
Also the steering wheel snapped back into position when the steering lock disengaged so the tyre was hit as well I think (no damage to the wheel). Do I need to get the geometry checked?
Cheers all,
Alex
Whilst my car was parked on the road outside a Co-op supermarket it was hit by a delivery lorry, who drove off straight away. I didn't see it myself but it was witnessed by a few people including staff from the store.
The store manager called their transport company for me and they are due to be ringing me back this week to discuss. No doubt they will want to arrange repair through their own contacts but does anyone know what my rights are here, as I would rather not be handing my car over to any old bodyshop?
The damage is to the offside front wing so it will need a new panel. Are these generally available in the UK or will I be waiting for weeks for one to come from Japan?
Also the steering wheel snapped back into position when the steering lock disengaged so the tyre was hit as well I think (no damage to the wheel). Do I need to get the geometry checked?
Cheers all,
Alex
