Was the filling in a 3 car sandwich today.

 

The Volvo behind clearly thought our Yeti needed a front and rear restyle so pushed us into the car in front.

 

 

Sadly the early indications from the insurance are the car will be written off - so this may bring a premature end to our Yeti experience, though if it is written off, I would fully expect it to be sold through the salvage network and resurface once again in the future, as it still drives (though is leaking coolant) and won't need too much to get it back on the road.

 

Will keep you posted.

Oh Dear  ,what a shame.

That 170 DSG is not going to be easy to replace.

Sorry to see that.

 

At least you are okay!

 

Was the filling in a 3 car sandwich today.

 

The Volvo behind clearly thought our Yeti needed a front and rear restyle so pushed us into the car in front.

 

 

Sadly the early indications from the insurance are the car will be written off - so this may bring a premature end to our Yeti experience, though if it is written off, I would fully expect it to be sold through the salvage network and resurface once again in the future, as it still drives (though is leaking coolant) and won't need too much to get it back on the road.

 

Will keep you posted.

 

Hope you and any passengers are all okay.Its quite a shock being caught in the middle like that.

It looks like you yeti came off better than the volvo behind

Oh no!

 

Hopefully you will get a pay out asap and be back on the road in a new Yeti!

 

At least you were ok.

 

It looks like you yeti came off better than the volvo behind

Bloody Volvo drivers huh?!

It looks like you yeti came off better than the volvo behind

 

Yes it did - we did think if we had the dog in the boot (wasn't there on this occasion) she would have been absolutely fine.

That said there was some rupturing of the boot floor as the locking wheel nut key fell onto the road and the jack was hanging loose in it's holder.

There is damage to tailgate, rear plastics and floor structure at the back but I can see no damage to the roof, doors or rear side panels.

 

The front is bonnet, all front plastics and n/s wing. And it's taken out the rad (going by the dribbles of coolant).

 

The Renault scenic we were pushed into escaped with minor damage to tailgate and rear bumper and was able to be driven away.

 

Hope you and any passengers are all okay.Its quite a shock being caught in the middle like that.

 

OK enough. Sore neck & back for me - my other half had a back injury already from a previous rear-ending and is in extra discomfort today because of this.

Really sorry to hear that and hope you both feel better soon.

Whoops. Been there, done that. Hopefully it will get written off rather than repaired.

 Sorry to see the Yeti has been damaged.

 

100% certain that will be fixed, my Yeti was older and had a lot of miles on it and they fixed it!

 

 My fault entirely as you can see here.

 

https://youtu.be/hLuTYV90m5g

My fault entirely as you can see here.

 

At least you picked a half decent car to shunt into James I!

 

Hopefully the OP gets a speedy resolution.

I'm sorry to hear about the incident, the important thing is that you are ok.

I hope the Police prosecute the Volvo driver, "if" this is a simple case of careless driving.

Dry road, good visibility, simply could be prevented.

Clearly I am not aware of the full situation... I mean... has the Yeti materialised into the space, Scottie beam me up...?

We had a car drive into our 9 month old, new Ford Escort.

They claimed it was our fault at the scene... So we called the police, they arrived took statements, very soon after we were told she was done for careless driving, and she ended up with 3 points (maybe more... can't recall).

So the driver of the Volvo if found at fault, should be prosecuted. As should any other driver who hits another car on a dry road.

There is no such thing as an accident, when with normal care this would have been avoided. If there is blame... there is no accident.

You work hard to buy a car, and if it is damaged like this in what I would call a criminal way, you will never be able to replace the car like for like, if it was repaired, it will never be the same, like our Escort... Sold it a year later...

You will never get a new replacement so either way you look at it, you will be out of pocket, inconvienienced, by some careless driver, that may have been distracted by playing with something in the car, phone, Cd, sat Nav, cigarette, even reading a book or map, I have seen it all.

If the driver was paying full attention, as they should be, and are required to do, then this so called "accident" wouldn't have happened.

He must have been going fast to have gone into the back of the Yeti, and pushed that into the car in front.

Hmmm... driving without due care and attention... that's a few points on the licence, this should be a minimum.

Must be some whiplash injury that needs checking out too.

I wish I could claim for time lost when someone blocks all lanes of the motorway and keeps me waiting several hours.

Some of these situations are caused by a careless driver, often inpatient, trying to get somewhere quickly and just hasn't allowed enough time for their journey.

I wish I could get a claim form, off the police, and back charge the drivers that cause the "accident" and ban them off the road.

Rant over.. well nearly...

Bad drivers should be banned. Extended driving tests should be done for drivers who cause accidents too.

Edited 2 May, 201511 yr by rustic

Obviously not done a thing for your weekend but the most important thing is both the cars did their job - you and your other half came out of it battered and bruised but otherwise unharmed and that's the most important thing. But even as the innocent party it seems the other party's insurers never put you  back to where you were before the accident, let alone the time and inconvenience whilst things are sorted out, and I guess that's the dilemma between writing off and being repaired. Hope things go smoothly for you and it's not too long before you are back in the Yeti fold - we will keep your seat warm for you!!

@Rustic - the police were called (mainly because the road was blocked). The Volvo driver admitted his fault - said he's taken his eyes off the road to adjust the radio.

 

Because no major injuries were involved, the police were not interested - saying they were satisfied it was a genuine "accident". I was somewhat surprised at this - maybe if someone had been seriously hurt they would have taken a different view, but they seemed more interested in getting back to their weekend - and also handing out packs for a "claims handling" company - this seemed really odd to me - they were advising us not to claim through our own paid-for insurance but to use this other 3rd party company (which have no affiliation or recommendation with the police whatsoever) to claim through.

 

I binned our pack - contacted my own insurers - I figure I pay them £££ every year for cover, it's about time they worked for their money. As it happens, Admiral have passed me onto another 3rd party company to sort out a hire car, but they will look after the repairs/pay-out of my own vehicle.

 

I am rather hoping they don't write it off. I like my Yeti - spec'd to my specific taste - and well looked after.  Having had a chance to look around it now, I think the front will be new panels (wing, bonnet, bumper) and some mechanicals (radiator, possibly some plumbing).The rear will need new tailgate and bumper - but the boot floor, from what I can see, is plastic anyway - so it's designed to give in an accident and won't be such an issue to replace. Yes I think there will be some crash bar to replace but overall the underlying structural metal all looks to be reasonably in shape and I think the damage is more cosmetic than structural.

 

I don't want another 2nd-hand or already-built Yeti, as it won't be to my spec and that will just bug me.

And having no "main" car now, I cannot wait 3+ months for Skoda to build a new one to my spec either. TBH even if they did, it'd be missing my own additions and I'd get little or no pleasure in going through all the stuff I covered in my project thread (linked in my signature) all over again. I am not a "motorist" that just wants the same car again in a similar spec, no, I like to personalise, and once done, don't really want to have to repeat the process on the same car.

 

No, if the car is written off, I will probably bid a fond farewell to the Yeti experience and move on to something else - quite what, I don't know, but a new project to get my teeth into.

Thats what the Americans call  "A real Bummer"

Happy to hear youre all safe and sound.

Glad to hear you are well after the accident. It is amazing the damage a new vehicle will sustain without damage to the important goods.

It would not surprise me if they did fix the Yeti. I recall back in 1985 I put a 6 month old Volvo 340 sideways into a wall [don't ask]. It had new front inner and outer wings, engine beam, valance, bonnet, drivers door and boot. When I got it back you could not tell anything had been done and I kept that car for another 5 years.

 

Colin

137699, thanks for your account of your feelings after the event, it is of course what you want from the event that matters.

If you are satisfied with the repairs then fair enough, but choose one that can do the right repairs with genuine parts, and can guarantee the repair for the duration of the cars warranty, both mechanical, and it's perforation warranty.

What I am amazed at, is how well the Yeti performed especially after the rear impact, after all the fronts of most modern cars are designed to crumple at the slightest impact.

I have seen similar damage to the Volvo, when someone has hit a deer on Cannock Chase at 40 mph

Certainly the cars are better designed for the safety of the occupants these days.

This incident, has given me more confidence in the Yeti.

Keep us informed how things progress.

If they repair, you will probably get a hire car for the duration...

If they write it off... you are on the bus. Why don't the insurance companies lend you a car until you purchase a new one?

He must have been going fast to have gone into the back of the Yeti, and pushed that into the car in front.

Hmmm... driving without due care and attention... that's a few points on the licence, this should be a minimum.

Must be some whiplash injury that needs checking out too.

 

Bearing in mind the "crash for cash" merchants get paid for whiplash injuries you should at least get yours and wifes injuries checked. At least if you have to claim it will be legitimate.

 

Fred

Thanks guys. The accident repair centre who will be assessing the car are my own preferred bodyshop who just happen to be Admiral Insurance approved (our insurers) so I am very happy that if they repair it, it will be done to the highest standard.

Injuries were checked in an ambulance at the scene and we will be both consulting our solicitor this week to start the injury claim process.

I think the rear of the car stood up well partly because of the spare wheel. Having seen how the structure has defirmed to the right side of the wheel (where there are plastic sections in the floor which have conveniently ruptured and dropped bits of the toolkit on the road, it is very clear that the spare wheel itself offered significant structureal integrity. Does make me wonder what might have been if I had not optioned the spare - especially if the dog had been in the back!

Well it's well on the way to recovery... waiting for a few bits on backorder and I had to source a replacement spoiler as they couldn't source one - hopefully will be back on the road in the next 1-2 weeks!

 

If you go on to sell it privately would you have to declare the damage repair?

Wouldn't have to but as I buyer I'd certainly want to know!

If you go on to sell it privately would you have to declare the damage repair?

 

If a buyer asks you if it's had any repairs, yes.

You aren't obliged to volunteer the information

If I was planning on hiding anything I don't think I'd be making the repair a publicly posted story!

 

The garage that are carrying out the work are quite simply the best bodyshop I have ever used. They have done accident repairs on 2 of my previous cars and their work was absolutely faultless. They have also done a full restoration on my Smart Roadster which is also a stunning job. All the parts used in the repair are genuine VAG parts - except the spoiler!

 

Whereas the Aviiva owned Solus garage in Basingstoke that repaired one of our previous accident damage vehicles we would NEVER recommend. Overspray on some of the trim parts, obvious use of 2nd hand parts, scratches on refitted parts (which they tried their best to absolve themselves of responsibility for) and rusting of the hidden chassis and subframe parts because either they didn't use genuine parts, or, they didn't prep them properly.

Glad to see its getting Back to how it was and your both ok