TheDoctor46 - Accident :(

[Just Jade]

Last night in Armadale, around 7:30 he had been in an accident. His wee mini looked quite badly damaged. The front and drivers wing were in a mess :(

Thankfully he and his female passenger looked ok, but his Mini didn't :(

I've no idea what happened, the police were still on the scene, but the red astra that had collided with him was over on his side of the road right into the side/front of his mini :(

Just wondered if anyone had any contact with him to see if they're ok? :(

[Craig]

thats not good news... :frown:

Hope they are both alright. He should be along shortly as he's a regular visitor... ;)

Poor wee MINI - he's only had it a few months aswell... :sad:

[Just Jade]

Yeah I kept checking on here last night, I only spoke to him on here for the 1st time last night about an hour before it as well :( Told him I'd look out for him and give him a wave if I ever saw him about, couldn't believe it when I saw the accident and it was his Mini :(

[TheDoctor46]

Hi guys!! :bigwave:
Yeah, last night i was hit by a DRUNK DRIVER!!!!!! :argh:
Mini looks alot worse than it is thank god, crumple zones at that area must be great!!!!!
I was in the car myself thank god, i was away to Tesco to get Petrol and had asked my 5yr old if he wanted to come with me but he said no. Thank god for that!!!!
Just waiting to phone Direct Line now!!!!!!
I miss the Mini soooooo much already!!!! :frown:

[Craig]

glad your OK sir, but Drunk Driver at that time of night..! :thud: Hope they throw the book at her... :argh::ragin:

While the cars in getting fixed it's the perfect time for some mods... :thumbs up:

I take it if she has no insurance then your gonna have to take the hit? :argh:

[Just Jade]

Hi, just read your reply in the 'I saw you' thread.

I couldn't work out what had happened, but knew it looked like the other car had gone right across onto your side of the road and into you :(

I hope they throw the book at her, thank god your wee boy wasn't in the car!

It looked quite a mess, but as you say its away to be repaired by someone you can trust so hopefully you'll have it back soon ;)

[GCA3N]

So glad you are OK and you did not have your wee laddy with you. So sorry to hear about your wee motor, I guess it reminds us all of what is important, never the less gutted for your wee car. Hope all is sorted soon and you won't be long with out it. As for drink drivers don't get me started, anyone how gets behind the wheel of a car drunk should be locked away, total disregard for anyone else. I mean we could have been on here offering our condolences on the loss of your son, how awful.

[Smitty]

Good to hear your ok - the MINI will fix up I'm sure! :yes nod:

Got no time for or sympathy for drunk drivers....there is just no excuses. Lock them up ad throw away the key....but no doubt they'll be back on the road within a matter of months:frown::ragin:

[Livi]

Its a shame that someone would actually think about driving while drunk!

people on here will know how bad it is to actually walk than to drive!

my wee cousin was ran over by a drunk driver last month and when an old couple asked the guy to stay behind to let the police deal with it, he just spat in there face and drove off again!! :ragin:

[zimbo]

Im glad to hear your ok, sorry about the mini but at least it can be repaired!! or replaced at worst. Drunk driver at that time of day and as if that is'nt bad enough it was a WOMAN!! :thud:




my wee cousin was ran over by a drunk driver last month and when an old couple asked the guy to stay behind to let the police deal with it, he just spat in there face and drove off again!! :ragin:

:eek: I hope your wee cousin is ok and I hope the old folk got the guys reg number so the cops could get him and throw the book at him(so to speak).

[TheDoctor46]

Well, spoke to Direct Line this morning at 9am and sorted everything out over the phone. My father in law is listed as one of there recommended Repair Specialists so i'm happy its there.
By 9.30am they had faxed all the details to my Father in Law so i'm well happy about that!!
They said that even though she has no Insurance, there are ways to get the money (excess etc etc) back. They said something about Direct Line policy holders having protection about this sort of thing but to be honest, i wasnt really listening as i had sooo much going on in my head!!!

The Drunk Driver was a 26 yr old Girl, absolutely steaming!!!!
After 20mins of walking around the streets last night following her, she eventually ended up back at her house, where her boyfriend was shouting "am oot on Bail remember, a diny need this sh1te!!! Am no going back inside!!! A didny give you permission to take the car so your f***ed!! You'll be in the cells awe weekend, geez ma chain!!" He then took the chavy Gold chain from around her neck!!!!! :thud: The whole time i was on the phone to the Police, he said that he was taking a running commentary of the whole situation. He said "She does sound VERY intoxicated!!" Understatement of the year!!! lol!!!
The police breathalised her, which she failed obviously and was then arrested i believe for taking the car without consent, Drunk Driving, no Insurance and leaving the scene of an accident!!!

Anyway, like some of you are saying, the car can hopefully be repaired and my wee one is safe and sound.

Thanks for all the replies and i'll keep you updated :thumbs up:

[KenL]

Sounds a terrible thing to happen, glad you are OK and the MINI is getting the best of care.

I must say you seem to be handling the situation very well :thumbs up:

All insurance companies have access to some fund to repay your losses if you are in an accident with someone who does not have insurance.

[TheDoctor46]

I must say you seem to be handling the situation very well :thumbs up:

Yeah, thanks mate, i'm fine just now, but you ought to have seen me last night!!!! :ragin::ragin::ragin:
I'm fine one moment, then the next i 'go off on one' to whoever wants to listen!!!:lol:
I've had 27 cars since i past my test 15 years ago and i can honestly say that having the Mini only a short time, i've enjoyed it the most out of them all and unfortunately, its the first car i've had to Claim for!! :sad::frown:
Hopefully it'll be as good as new when it returns to me!!!:thumbs up:
I keep looking at the pics of it in my Profile!!:sad:

[audrey]

Glad to hear you are ok :yes nod:

Poor wee mini but i'm sure your father in law will soon restore it to its former glory :thumbs up: Such a lovely wee car :cool::cool:

[TheDoctor46]

Such a lovely wee car :cool::cool:

Thank you very much :thumbs up:

[rpn]

Glad you're OK and your wee car is being taking care of by someone you know well and trust. :thumbs up:

:off topic:

I've had 27 cars since i past my test 15 years ago

That's nearly two a year :eek:

[TheDoctor46]

Glad you're OK and your wee car is being taking care of by someone you know well and trust. :thumbs up:

:off topic:

That's nearly two a year :eek:

Thanks mate!! :thumbs up:

Yeah, its alot of cars, i get bored easy!! :lol:
Still enjoying the Mini though!!! Just hope its the same when i get it back!

[euan]

Absolute nightmare for you, and a bit of a shocker! Hope the car is back on the road soon, seems like everyone is doing all they can to get it fixed quickly.

[camjay]

What a crap thing to happen! Sorry for you mate. As long as you are ok that's the main thing!:thumbs up:

[TheDoctor46]

Absolute nightmare for you, and a bit of a shocker! Hope the car is back on the road soon, seems like everyone is doing all they can to get it fixed quickly.

Yeah, everyone is really helping!!! I was really impressed with Direct Line and how quickly they had everything sorted!!! :thumbs up:


What a crap thing to happen! Sorry for you mate. As long as you are ok that's the main thing!:thumbs up:

Cheers mate :thumbs up:


I was going to post 2 wee pics of the damage but cant get my Nokia Suite to work!!!!

[Sheilz]

Its shocking to think that a wee trip to the petrol station can have such awful consequences. Like everyone on here have no time for drunk drivers who deserve everything they get though usually its not enough :ragin:. Hope you get your bonnie wee mini back in tip top condition and that last night doesn't spoil your pleasure in him/her when back to health.

I'm with DL. They do cover you for uninsured drivers with no impact on your premium. Have always found them to be efficient and prompt in keeping me up to date with whatever is happening.

Hope you're feeling better today.

[TheDoctor46]

I'm with DL. They do cover you for uninsured drivers with no impact on your premium. Have always found them to be efficient and prompt in keeping me up to date with whatever is happening.

Hope you're feeling better today.

Thanks Sheilz :thumbs up:

Yeah, found DL very very helpful so far.
Really glad about the protection i get from Uninsured Drivers having no impact on my premium!!! :thumbs up:

[Scottie]

Hope it's not to long before your car in back on the road. When I had my MG Metro it was written off on the main st in Callander with me inside of it.:sad::sad:

[TheDoctor46]

Hope it's not to long before your car in back on the road.

Thanks, me too Scottie!!! Missing already!!!:sad:

[GCA3N]

The police breathalised her, which she failed obviously and was then arrested i believe for taking the car without consent, Drunk Driving, no Insurance and leaving the scene of an accident!!!



She will get banned for 2 years and depending on criminal background probably at wortst 6 month suspended sentence. SH%T. You or I get caught doing 90 in a 70 we would also loose our licence for 12-18 months and get a substantial fine. I hate the criminal justice system it lets the crap of society get away with loads while your average jo gets made an example off. Rant over....well nearly

Worst of it is, her Lawyer, the one we pay for, will make a plea of not guilty so that it will go the day of the trial. Then on the day of the trial, whilst all the witnesses sit waiting for the tria,l there will be a plea bargain, most of the charges will be dropped and she'll walk away none the worse. :argh:

[Gismo]

Absolutely gutted for you :eek:
As Craig mentioned, you can do some mods, like the aero kit for instance which isn't that much more expensive than standard bumpers, you'd have to pay teh extra of course but if you were planning on doing it then now is the time.

Whatever you decide i hope it's all fixed quickly :clap:

[Big Gordy]

you can do some mods, like the aero kit for instance which isn't that much more expensive than standard bumpers

Shouldn't be too much of a problem if it's your father-in-law that's doing it:Whistle:

[TheDoctor46]

How much is the Aero Kit?

[antihero3000]

Sounds like you had a lucky escape. Any news on if the car is salvageable?

[TheDoctor46]

Sounds like you had a lucky escape. Any news on if the car is salvageable?

Yeah, looked alot worse than it is, fair bit of damage but its repairable. No damage to the engine etc etc. Also damage to the offside front suspension etc. Hopefully be repaired in no time!!!:thumbs up:

[ianking]

Sorry to hear about this but at least you are with D.L as they seem to be good about this stuff.
I have just changed last week to D.L as they also offer free vandalism cover and after shelling out £1000 last year when the BMW got all keyed I thought it was a good move.

Fortunate that the car has gone to your father in laws. That way you know it will get done right and as others have said perhaps you could score an aero kit out of it.

Have you any pics of the car?

[Stewart]

Yeah, looked alot worse than it is, fair bit of damage but its repairable. No damage to the engine etc etc. Also damage to the offside front suspension etc. Hopefully be repaired in no time!!!:thumbs up:

Glad you are ok and the car looks like it will be back on the Road. Sounds like DL have the right cover. Not too sure about my E-sure about free vandalism cover that sound great. I'll keep them in mind for next year.

Just checked think E-sure is same as DL.

Protection from vandalism and uninsured drivers

It's horrible if you are a victim of vandalism and we recognise that. Unlike many other insurers with esure you won't lose your no claim discount*. Simply report the incident to the police and provide us a crime reference number.
It's also reassuring to know that your no claim discount* won't be taken away from you for accidents caused by uninsured drivers (as long as those responsible are identified), even if you haven't opted to protect your NCD.
This cover comes as standard with our comprehensive car insurance policy.

[TheDoctor46]

Have you any pics of the car?

Hi Ian, i have two small pics of the accident on my phone but cant get my N-Suite to work!!! Damage in the pics doesnt look too bad, but round the other side it does becuase of the state the front wheel, suspension is in etc etc!!!! All twisted and sh1t!!! :argh:
I'll need to see how much the Aero Kit is as i've the Excess on the insurance to pay!! :frown:

[TheDoctor46]

Glad you are ok and the car looks like it will be back on the Road. Sounds like DL have the right cover. Not too sure about my E-sure about free vandalism cover that sound great. I'll keep them in mind for next year.

Cheers mate!! :thumbs up:
Yeah, for me DL have been brilliant!!! TBH, i've got stuff included in my insurance that i didnt even know i had!!! The fact that being hit by an Identified Uninsured driver wont have an impact on my premium is obviously a HUGE bonus!!! :D

[Big Gordy]

How much is the Aero Kit?

Is it not about a grand:confused: It does come fully painted tho:thumbs up: Dave over at JC's sould be able to give you a cost. Your repairer might get it cheaper through the trade tho:Whistle:

[TheDoctor46]

Just been on the phone to Direct Line and they have spoke to the Witness already and have sent out the necessary paperwork to him. :thumbs up:
Also, because the uninsured driver has been identified i will get back in FULL, my excess payment that i'm having to pay after the car has been repaired :thumbs up:
Gonna have to leave the Aero Kit just now:frown:

[antihero3000]

Just been on the phone to Direct Line and they have spoke to the Witness already and have sent out the necessary paperwork to him. :thumbs up:
Also, because the uninsured driver has been identified i will get back in FULL, my excess payment that i'm having to pay after the car has been repaired :thumbs up:
Gonna have to leave the Aero Kit just now:frown:

Sounds like a good result all in. Nice having an insurer willing to help.

[Stewart]

Great news on you excess payment. I was thinking why should you be out of pocket for some stupid half wit, even if it was only £50, £100 its still not your fault and not avoidable in any way.

You really wish idiots like her were sent to boot camp for six months, given gray tracksuits and no personal items like mobiles etc and told to work in a care environment either with the young or old. I always laugh when I see that police, camera action show on TV.

“ this sixteen old youth has some serious problems, not olny is he drunk but stealing that black new 911 and driving it at 130mph while being chased by the police”

So you watch has he drives someone’s pride and joy carelessly past schools and in and out of traffic on the wrong side of the road and going down the Motorway and then you get this!

“ That will teach him, that’s a two year suspended sentence and a stern talking too”
:argh::argh::argh:
And yeah the Guys got his 911 back that’s been up kerbs, jumping speed humps, through a bush and got a shattered ignition and door lock.

[TheDoctor46]

Sounds like a good result all in. Nice having an insurer willing to help.

Yeah, makes a difference when everything regarding the insurance gets moving efficiently:thumbs up:

[Sheilz]

You really wish idiots like her were sent to boot camp for six months, given gray tracksuits and no personal items like mobiles etc and told to work in a care environment either with the young or old. .


Why in hell's name would you put scum to work with the most vulnerable members of society :eek: Surely a few months peeling spuds in an army camp would be more appropriate :thumbs up:

[ELFMAN]

Glad things are getting sorted and you're OK.

Drunk Drivers? I'd give them three bottles of 'Buckie', put them in a driveable insurance write-off in the middle of a minefield and wait for the bang... stuff the court case.

[TheDoctor46]

Glad things are getting sorted and you're OK.

Drunk Drivers? I'd give them three bottles of 'Buckie', put them in a driveable insurance write-off in the middle of a minefield and wait for the bang... stuff the court case.

Cheers mate :thumbs up:

[NorthSea888]

I feel sorry for what happen mate.....

Almost the same thing happen to me two weeks ago before going offshore, went to pick up my take away order at north st then suddenly this drunk driver pull out without any signal in front of the pub and i had to brake hard just to avoid the collision.....:ragin:
Hope you get your car soon....

[TheDoctor46]

I feel sorry for what happen mate.....

Almost the same thing happen to me two weeks ago before going offshore, went to pick up my take away order at north st then suddenly this drunk driver pull out without any signal in front of the pub and i had to brake hard just to avoid the collision.....:ragin:
Hope you get your car soon....


Cheers mate:thumbs up:
Just pisses me off soooo much, there was no apology, NOTHING from her. She'll be sittning in her house just, probably pissed without a care in the world!!! Scum!!! :argh:

[TheDoctor46]

Wee update: Hopefully getting the car back 2moro!!!! :clap:
Just waiting on a few wee bits like chrome headlight ring etc etc!!! So if they come in today then i'll have it back 2moro, looking better than before!! :thumbs up:

[Forbes]

GOod to hear. Looking forward to having a wee spin?

[TheDoctor46]

GOod to hear. Looking forward to having a wee spin?

Yeah, cany wait!!! Bring on the Whine!!!!!! :lol:
Hope it feels/drives the same!!! Damage was nowhere near as bad as it looked thank god, 95% of it was cosmetic stuff, and some parts of the lower suspension :thumbs up:

[Craig]

Great news. Hope it all works out. :thumbs up:

[TheDoctor46]

Great news. Hope it all works out. :thumbs up:

Cheers Craig :thumbs up:

[GCA3N]

glad to hear all has worked out ok.:thumbs up:

[TheDoctor46]

glad to hear all has worked out ok.:thumbs up:

Cheers mate:thumbs up:

[illegalhunter]

Wow drunk drivers , i thaught it was a thing of the past.

[Just Jade]

Is your car back on the road yet? Thought I passed it in Armadale last night never caught the registion though so not sure if it was yours or not :)

[TheDoctor46]

Is your car back on the road yet? Thought I passed it in Armadale last night never caught the registion though so not sure if it was yours or not :)

Hi Jade, yeah its back on the road, got it back 2 weeks ago. :thumbs up:

What time last night, i was prob out getting petrol. Never noticed you, normally i'd recognise your reg:thumbs up:

[Just Jade]

Hi Jade, yeah its back on the road, got it back 2 weeks ago. :thumbs up:

What time last night, i was prob out getting petrol. Never noticed you, normally i'd recognise your reg:thumbs up:

Ermm not sure what time maybe around 9ish? I was heading along West Main Street heading for Bathgate. I was in my dads Focus so thats why you never spotted me ;)

Hope your wee cars better than ever now you've got it back on the road :thumbs up:

[TheDoctor46]

Ermm not sure what time maybe around 9ish? I was heading along West Main Street heading for Bathgate. I was in my dads Focus so thats why you never spotted me ;)

Hope your wee cars better than ever now you've got it back on the road :thumbs up:

Nah, wasnt me at 9ish. Theres a car in the same colour scheme as mine in Armadale though.

Amazing job done on the car but i dont know.........maybe thinking of selling it??:confused:

[Just Jade]

I just noticed the colour as I passed it tbh, thought if it had been yours I'd have spotted the reg.

I'd imagine once its been damaged no matter how good the repair, it wouldn't ever seem the same :(