Expensive potholes.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Frikkin..dammitall....sh*tt*n...aaaggghhhhhh!!!!!

Hit a seriously nasty pot hole on Saturday on the way out of Galashiels on the A7 North.:eek: Just after the 40 signs (for those who travel that road regularly)!!!

The whole car gave a massive jolt and bang.:dead: We stopped immediately expecting to see a V shape wedge cut into our R99. However, on first inspection there was nothing to see.:) But we noticed a marked loss of control when braking as we continued our journey.:dead::dead:

Took it to our dealer this morning. Tyre: wrecked.:dead: R99 Alloy Wheel: 50p shaped.:dead: Tracking: almost certainly well out.:dead:

The tyre also has a 6" frikkin nail sticking in to it too, so we're having to replace both front tyres, one of our alloy's and have a full KDS allignment. Just under £600 to fix.:mad::mad::mad::mad:

Not a happy chappy!:mad::mad::mad::mad:

A.

[Wul]

Oh man - that sucks Andy! Theres a beeser of a pothole on the A811 outside Drymen which I keep forgetting about too and it keeps catching me out!! :(

[ianking]

Why not speak to the roads dept at council Hq. I will find out who you need to speak to.
On the quiet I have been told that the council have to pay out rather alot.
Ian

[ianking]

right
dont say that i said anything but phone the council H.Q 01835 824000 ask for Sheonna Elliot costing assistant and if she cant help you ask for John Henderson at the gala office. He is the area networks man.
Let me know how you get on.
Ian

[ianking]

forgot to say. V important to take photos of the hole ASAP incase they go and fill it in today. Also take photos of any visible damage to the car.

[Scottie]

H'mm just taken the Hamanns of the black Mini Now up in my loft with lovely nice tyres almost brand new only covered a couple 000's miles h'mm :)

[AndyP & Lenore]

Ian,

Many thanks for your advice.

Photo's taken. Council phoned. Awaiting a call back to discuss with their insurance claims advisor.

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

H'mm just taken the Hamanns of the black Mini Now up in my loft with lovely nice tyres almost brand new only covered a couple 000's miles h'mm :)


Hint;) Hint;) Hint;)

We still love our 17" R99's, but thanks for thinking of us Fiona.

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

H'mm just taken the Hamanns of the black Mini Now up in my loft with lovely nice tyres almost brand new only covered a couple 000's miles h'mm :)


Hint;) Hint;) Hint;)

We still love our 17" R99's, but thanks for thinking of us Fiona.


Thinking of you:eek: I was thinking of my pocket:blackeye:;):p

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

H'mm just taken the Hamanns of the black Mini Now up in my loft with lovely nice tyres almost brand new only covered a couple 000's miles h'mm :)


Hint;) Hint;) Hint;)

We still love our 17" R99's, but thanks for thinking of us Fiona.


Thinking of you:eek: I was thinking of my pocket:blackeye:;):p


:p:):D:evil::mad::eek:;)

[Crombers]

Happened to me years ago in my Corsa (:dead: orrible wee thing). Took photos the next day after phoning the police the night it happened. Police told me that a minor accident had happened the next morning on the same spot & that I was lucky (:mad:).
Sent all details to the council and they stumped up for everthing , tyre , alloy & tracking :approve:.

Gotta be worth a try mate.

[Mark R]

Good luck with getting it paid for. I've heard of someone having a similar problem and when they went to take photos the next morning the hole was filled in.

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by Mark R

Good luck with getting it paid for. I've heard of someone having a similar problem and when they went to take photos the next morning the hole was filled in.


If you have registered your complaint with the Police beforehand then filling up the hole after the event renders the Roads Dept guilty.

[Craig]

I got caught out by a pothole. 1 Alloy wheel is buckled...:disapprove::disapprove:

the set are still in my garage and are available for someone to use on track-days or at Crail for a very good price ;):approve:

any takers ? ?

[Neil and Lorna]

If you do have to pay for the damage we'll just bump up the price of the popcorn for MI3 trip.:p:p:p:p:p


Neil;);)

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by Neil

If you do have to pay for the damage we'll just bump up the price of the popcorn for MI3 trip.:p:p:p:p:p


Neil;);)


Good idea.:D:D;):D

[N12 JLK]

Im going to Tesco anyway for ma grub ,oh nearly forgot chewing gum aswell. ;););):)

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by lesley12

Im going to Tesco anyway for ma grub ,oh nearly forgot chewing gum aswell. ;););):)


After hitting that pothole and how much its gonna cost to fix we might just have to charge double for entry.;):eek::blackeye:

[N12 JLK]

Come on Andy lets be honest your LOADED but to help in your time of need I will purchase a packet of crisps from you on the day;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by lesley12

Come on Andy lets be honest your LOADED but to help in your time of need I will purchase a packet of crisps from you on the day;)


It's great being a D-I-N-K-Y.:D;):D

Also, you're no gonna believe this.

WE DON'T SELL THEM!!! :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

Although we do sell Pringles. All the flavour of the crisp, without the annoying constant crackling from the wrapper.

[N12 JLK]

Right keep me by a tube of the cheese and onion ones , canny find them anywhere and me loves those sssssooooo much . I think theres somekind of substance on them that makes you wanna eat the whole carton in one sitting!:dead:

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by lesley12

Right keep me by a tube of the cheese and onion ones , canny find them anywhere and me loves those sssssooooo much . I think theres somekind of substance on them that makes you wanna eat the whole carton in one sitting!:dead:


Would Sour Cream and Onion do Sir?:I We canny get the Cheese & Onion either.

[N12 JLK]

:disapprove::disapprove::disapprove::disapprove:Im in a huff, do you have any dips:)

[N12 JLK]

Lesleys had a brainstorm could you post a full listing of all your goodies for everone to choose from;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by lesley12

Lesleys had a brainstorm could you post a full listing of all your goodies for everone to choose from;)


Erm. No. At least not tonight. Really busy at work just now and... well... lets just say my Primary 5 Teacher was right in her Report Card.... "Is easily distracted by other class members and work suffers as a result."

But, I'll do something about it before the run and post it on the proper thread. FairDo?

[N12 JLK]

Im only kidding that would surely take you forever;) but--

[roadrunner]

Thats rubbish andy with the pot hole. The roads are in a shocking state,
Hope you get some luck with the council.

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by lesley12

Im going to Tesco anyway for ma grub ,oh nearly forgot chewing gum aswell. ;););):)


Im into some of this Cinema smugglin as well Jason. Just to p!ss of the owners y'understand ;):D

[Scottie]

What no Walkers Crisps.:disapprove:

I'm going to smuggle a picnic hamper,travel rug, picnic table and fold away stools . Can I set it up in the isle between seats. Oh aye I could bring my wee gaz stove that way we can have hot cheesey nachos.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by roadrunner

Thats rubbish andy with the pot hole. The roads are in a shocking state,
Hope you get some luck with the council.


Cheers. Keep your fingers crossed.

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

What no Walkers Crisps.:disapprove:

I'm going to smuggle a picnic hamper,travel rug, picnic table and fold away stools . Can I set it up in the isle between seats. Oh aye I could bring my wee gaz stove that way we can have hot cheesey nachos.:D


http://www.x5drivers.co.uk/images/smiles/icon_moony.gif

[Duncan Stewart]

Hope you get it sorted with the council, doesn't seem fair that you have to pay up for it! :mad:
Roads around here are like a slalom course to avoid the potholes, which is one of the reasons I took my big wheels off

[ELFMAN]

Andy, hope you get some payback from the Council. I agree with Duncan - some of our roads (and not just the back roads) in Lanarkshire are not only annoying, they're downright dangerous, making you dive off-line to avoid disappearing into a Grand Canyon, or getting dragged into the verge by subsided sunken tarmac.

There have been quite a few occasions when I've been glad I'm on my slightly unfashionable 55 series 16" runflats as the pothole/drain/chasm would have killed a lower profile tyre/bigger wheel combo. Who knows what they spend the Road Tax on - it sure as hell isn't the roads.... No wonder BMW's 'sporty' suspension set-ups don't work properly over here.

[N12 JLK]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

What no Walkers Crisps.:disapprove:

I'm going to smuggle a picnic hamper,travel rug, picnic table and fold away stools . Can I set it up in the isle between seats. Oh aye I could bring my wee gaz stove that way we can have hot cheesey nachos.:D


If you bring your stove could you make me a roll and bacon with totty scone, oh with brown sauce!! Hommer Simpson moment AAAAAAHHHHH drool

[AndyP & Lenore]

Car booked in to get fixed on Monday.

Have sent in a claim form to the Council so we will have to wait and see.

[johnsop1]

Hi Andy

Haven't noticed that pothole - will watch out for it on my way home to Stow. Bad enough that had to fit new tyres to back - puncture and Ostles wouldn't fix it. Missed plenty of potholes tonight though - on the back roads - forgot that they were going to close the road. Had to take detour. All my polishing today done in vain.
Black and white car now dusty Brown again :(

Paul

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by johnsop1

Hi Andy

Haven't noticed that pothole - will watch out for it on my way home to Stow. Bad enough that had to fit new tyres to back - puncture and Ostles wouldn't fix it. Missed plenty of potholes tonight though - on the back roads - forgot that they were going to close the road. Had to take detour. All my polishing today done in vain.
Black and white car now dusty Brown again :(

Paul



Hi Paul, Long time to chat/see etc. Hope all is well.

They've actually filled the hole in. So you need fear its wrath no longer. Until the temporary fix falls out again, then it will be as lethal as ever.:(

How are you doing, and all that? Missed you on a few runs last year and this year. Got the Borders run going again in August, if you're interested.:D

[johnsop1]

Hi Andy & Lenore

Yeah would haved like that last one - had other things arranged unfortunately - will be try to make next ones. Might see you when I walk my partners pesky 'Westie' down the path near your house. Elizabeth lives in Heathery Rig - that is where my polishing took place yesterday. Don't have a driveway at my house.

:)

Paul