Ouch!!! - My poor Polo

Gra-GT · Post by **Gra-GT** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 3:32 pm

Well, driving into work this morning, I was driving along a 50mph road, when the cars in front suddenly braked hard, and so did I. Unfortunately the van that was coming up behind me didnt!

. I saw him coming so tried to move over to the left, but didnt have time. He tried to go to the right, but again didnt have time and he plowed into me. Because I was trying to go to the left he pushed me into the crash barrier, that I scraped along (thats what the damage at the front is from!) Fortunately because I did this I didnt smack into the Vectra in front of me.

Well this is what she looks like now. What do you reckon? I think it might be a right off

danny_boy · Post by **danny_boy** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 3:42 pm

omg that looks well bad!! did you hurt yourself? i cant belive how badly the rear quarter panel has crumpled. he musta hit you at some speed!

Gra-GT · Post by **Gra-GT** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 3:49 pm

Well I think we going along at 40mph before I braked. I reckon he was probably still doing about 30mph when he hit.

I'm fine. Just a bit shaken up. My back is starting to hurt a little now though, but other than that not a scratch.

I didnt realise untill I got out that there was glass all over my drivers seat from the back window. Didnt even feel that hit me.

mysteryboy · Post by **mysteryboy** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:02 pm

Looks pretty bad, especially considering it was only about 30mph...
Just goes to show polos are not as solid as you'd think...

At least you're alright tho, cars just an object...

Gra-GT · Post by **Gra-GT** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:21 pm

mysteryboy wrote:Looks pretty bad, especially considering it was only about 30mph...
Just goes to show polos are not as solid as you'd think...

At least you're alright tho, cars just an object...

Actually I thought the Polo stood up to it quite well. Its only the back thats crumpled, the cabin and everything is fine. Basicallly the car did its job with the crumple zones and stuff.

olop_chris · Post by **olop_chris** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:37 pm

My god thats w**k mate! hope your ok

toXXin · Post by **toXXin** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:31 pm

At least you're OK!

I'd be surprised if you see your car again, insurance companies have written off lesser damaged cars!

Gra-GT · Post by **Gra-GT** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:49 pm

toXXin wrote:At least you're OK!

I'd be surprised if you see your car again, insurance companies have written off lesser damaged cars!

Yeah thats what I'm thinking. I've already taken everything out of my car, including the minor little visual mods off, I'll be taking the CD changer out soon, my mates got the box to put back in there.

I've already started looking on the net for a replacement. Might just replace it with another GT yet. I'll have to see whats available. I dont really know what else to have as I havent been looking for a new car because I was happy with this one

DubGTI · Post by **DubGTI** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 6:53 pm

Oh thats bad mate, that will be a write off no doubt.

I definately wouldnt want it back after that damage anyway, especially as most bodyshops cut corners.

dino · Post by **dino** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 7:30 pm

bloody hell mate - glad your ok.

Hope they dont write it off or they will write off the famous Viagra numberplate

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 8:40 pm

I'm gutted for you mate, I can't even imagine how you must feel.

I know that I'd be heartbroken if I dented mine, let alone a possible right off.

Hopefully, they'll sort you out and you can get another one if it is written off that is, and I hope you get to keep the infamous V10 GRA plate

DanDiesel · Post by **DanDiesel** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:18 pm

jesus christ mate, glad ur ok!! such a shame about the car but as mysteryboy said it is just an object that can be replaced!!
hope u get it all sorted soon mate!!

Biddle · Post by **Biddle** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 11:15 pm

At least you kept your wits about you and didn't just slam your foot on the brake and hope for the best. By thinking and reacting you have managed to not hit the car in front, which no doubt alot of other drivers would have. So would it be safe to asume that you wont be climed against?

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 11:32 pm

Cripes that looks like a pretty hefty shunt

glad you're OK mate!

jrw · Post by **jrw** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 11:35 pm

ModifiedMadness wrote: Hopefully, they'll sort you out and you can get another one if it is written off that is, and I hope you get to keep the infamous V10 GRA plate

Dont think the Polo stand will be having anymore V1AGRA anytime soon.

Cant believe they dont do a 130 diesel polo anymore.

Good job you got GAP ins anyway Gra.

BTW we stripped it of all the valuble items inside (cd changer, door pins, cubby box, sun glasses holder) and front grill within 5 mins!!

It does actually look worse in the flesh than in the photos. Definite write off I reckon.