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Re: Your fleet running reports

Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 7:55 pm
by dan
Got some carbon brakes for my elise, no idea if they'll work but they look clever.

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Re: Your fleet running reports

Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 9:11 pm
by DeskJockey
On the way back from the shops in the Zoe, the car in front made a sudden stop to let a pedestrian cross. I stopped in time, car behind me didn't. Sigh...

Car that caused the thing drove off, guy that hit me didn't.

A bit shook up. Car will need need bumper and boot lid that I can see. Don't look like there's too much other damage.

Re: Your fleet running reports

Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 9:18 pm
by 16vCento
Ah thats not good 😔

They are surprisingly cheap to repair though, hope all gets sorted easily for you 👍

Re: Your fleet running reports

Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 9:20 pm
by DeskJockey
Cheers.

At least the Krispy Kreme donuts helped (they may have fallen into the trolley in the supermarket).

Re: Your fleet running reports

Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 9:21 pm
by mik
Oh FFS, you’ve only just got it :(

Re: Your fleet running reports

Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 9:25 pm
by DeskJockey
Yup. And we've only just finished with the claim from last year when someone ran into the back of the Galaxy.

Re: Your fleet running reports

Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 9:53 pm
by jamcg
People seem to forget the thing that passes your driving test is not “good driving” but smooth and predictable driving. Twats

Re: Your fleet running reports

Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 10:41 pm
by 16vCento
New car incoming.

2012 V60 D5 ES.

Base spec with biggest engine!

Bought from a chap I know who's had it from being 2 year old, has just had all belts and clutch and dmf replaced, and has a factory fitted towbar so I can leave the XF alone for now.

Also has my S60s wheels fitted to it so I get them back 😂.

Can't wait to have a Volvo again.

Need to sell the Peugeot now as we're upto 4 cars 😂

Re: Your fleet running reports

Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 10:53 pm
by 240PP
DeskJockey wrote: Thu May 06, 2021 9:11 pm the car in front made a sudden stop to let a pedestrian cross.
This pisses me off. If there’s nobody behind you then do what you like, but don’t make everyone brake because you want to be nice!

Hope it’s a cheap and easy fix.

Re: Your fleet running reports

Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 11:21 pm
by JonMad
Sorry to hear that Alex. Glad you're ok. Grr, people :(

Re: Your fleet running reports

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 7:34 am
by Nathan
16vCento wrote: Thu May 06, 2021 10:41 pm New car incoming.

2012 V60 D5 ES.

Base spec with biggest engine!
One of the last with the 5 cyl ?

Re: Your fleet running reports

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 9:11 am
by DeskJockey
So, claim is in. I guess the silver lining compared to last time is that the driver didn't run, has insurance, and have given the right details.

Re: Your fleet running reports

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 9:17 am
by 16vCento
Nathan wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 7:34 am
16vCento wrote: Thu May 06, 2021 10:41 pm New car incoming.

2012 V60 D5 ES.

Base spec with biggest engine!
One of the last with the 5 cyl ?
Yep a proper D5, not just a badge!

The 2.0 4 cylinder ones seem to have a reputation for not being very reliable.

Re: Your fleet running reports

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 9:20 am
by DeskJockey
16vCento wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 9:17 am
Nathan wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 7:34 am
16vCento wrote: Thu May 06, 2021 10:41 pm New car incoming.

2012 V60 D5 ES.

Base spec with biggest engine!
One of the last with the 5 cyl ?
Yep a proper D5, not just a badge!

The 2.0 4 cylinder ones seem to have a reputation for not being very reliable.
I do have a soft spot for the Ovlovs. I'll a have dark grey manual 240GLT estate, 164, and obviously a P1800, and maybe a 544.

Re: Your fleet running reports

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 9:26 am
by Beany
DeskJockey wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 9:11 am So, claim is in. I guess the silver lining compared to last time is that the driver didn't run, has insurance, and have given the right details.
Get a dashcam, you'd have got the little shits license plate and been able to show it to the polis. I mean, whether they'd do anything is debatable, but at least you'd have it.

Re: Your fleet running reports

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 9:28 am
by Nathan
16vCento wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 9:17 am
Nathan wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 7:34 am
16vCento wrote: Thu May 06, 2021 10:41 pm New car incoming.

2012 V60 D5 ES.

Base spec with biggest engine!
One of the last with the 5 cyl ?
Yep a proper D5, not just a badge!
Cool, I only found out recently they fitted it to the V40 hatch for a while, which I always assumed was 4 cylinder only

Re: Your fleet running reports

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 9:30 am
by 16vCento
Yeah a chap I work with had a V40 D5, it was quite a nippy thing as its only a Focus sized car, was great on fuel as well.

Re: Your fleet running reports

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 9:38 am
by mik
Beany wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 9:26 am
DeskJockey wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 9:11 am So, claim is in. I guess the silver lining compared to last time is that the driver didn't run, has insurance, and have given the right details.
Get a dashcam, you'd have got the little shits license plate and been able to show it to the polis. I mean, whether they'd do anything is debatable, but at least you'd have it.
Wouldn’t have mattered any way - Highway Code states you need to be able to stop in the distance you can see to be clear - ergo anticipate unexpected shizzle. Alex did so. Person following him didn’t - hence they are held responsible.

Re: Your fleet running reports

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 9:42 am
by Beany
Yeah, that's a fair point actually. It still could be useful if insurance get arsey or if the person behind had argued the toss.

Re: Your fleet running reports

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 9:52 am
by DeskJockey
Beany wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 9:42 am Yeah, that's a fair point actually. It still could be useful if insurance get arsey or if the person behind had argued the toss.
Yes. We got a picture of him speeding away which helped. Am considering a dash cam