McFrancis Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 A BMW 1 series had a go at reshaping the front of my car this morning. Definitely needs a new nose, and the bonnet is also damaged where it was pushed back. Anyway it all going through the insurance so no problem there. I've been asked to either take it to a garage I know to get a quote or agree a cash in lieu. Has anybody had experience or this type of negotiation with an insurance/claims company, and do you have any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinten Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 No garage will be able to assess that better than Westfield themselves. Unlike the BMW, your car is "bespoke"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamperMan Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Also look for the non cosmetic damage. You would not want to miss a kink in the chassis’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenh Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I see the O/P is in Scotland. Is there anyone in the motor trade who is much closer to McFrancis, who is also a Westfield enthusiast/expert who could have a look, and produce a quote? A new nose cone, and the stripes shouldn't be such a problem, for anyone who can get a new nose from the factory, and who can then do the spraying or the vinyl wrap (whichever it is), but they need to know what to look for in the chassis and suspension. Where is Martin Harvey, who did a lovely spray job for Gary's pre-lit build very recently? Isn't he up north? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garytipping Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Hi Stephen, @Marto303 is in Milton Keynes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Playskool is probably rather closer, if it needs damage assessing. Though even then, not exactly on the door step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsechris Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I know it all sounds very negative, but yes, you really do need to get it thoroughly inspected by someone with good knowledge and experience of Westy repairs. Even something as minor as a tweaked nose mounting bracket can give you grief down the line when it comes time to fit the new nose. Hope you get it sorted soon and without too much grief. At least the summer is nearly over rather than just beginning so the pressure is off a bit to get it fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wood Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Agreed. Those nosecones are very strong. Don't ask me how I know. For it to fail like that, there is every possibility that sufficient load was transferred into the chassis to do damage, so get it checked properly. Fingers crossed it's OK, but it needs a proper check. If the third party insurers have to pay for it to be transported to Kingswinford, too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsechris Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 FG can be very tough stuff. Used to have a Marcos Mantula Spyder and in an incident never to be forgotten when a wind up is required, the missus backed the Capri into it. Bent the bumper and dumb-bar on the Capri. Chipped about 1/4" off the outer edge of the Marcos boot lip...... FG 1: Dagenham Steel 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenh Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 14 hours ago, garytipping said: Hi Stephen, @Marto303 is in Milton Keynes. Ah, a very long way from Scotland then! McFrancis, Playskool may be your nearest place to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenton Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 How about these guys? not too far away (75 Miles) At least they have a link to the kit industry. https://www.crosshillgarage.co.uk/luego Hope you get it fixed easily and at no cost to you. Kenton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirmodawn1 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Contact HJD cars who are the Westfield agent in Scotland http://www.hjdcars.co.uk/contact/ Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve (sdh2903) Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 There's the Scottish kitcar centre too http://www.scottishkitcarcentre.com Not sure how much hjd get involved other than selling cars/kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFrancis Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 Thank you to everyone for the advice and contacts I'll take these forwards and hopefully be back on the road soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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