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Xizor

By Xizor,
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Xizor

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Hey guys

Just had my first real accident at the joyous age of 29. I was pulling out right onto a main rd and hiluxy type thing was pulling in. I saw him but didnt notice a blinker so started pulling out(its a finky place can be stuck for ages if u dont take ur chances) whilst looking left then looked right again and wow he's pulling into the street im in and i hit him. I think more damage to my car than his but it was too dark to tell. My bonnet is bent, front spoiler and lip damaged, drivers quarter panel damaged, and drivers headlight enclosure smashed. Maybe some damage in corner of engine bay havent opened it incase i cant close it again. I feel like total crap.

Anyway i have full comprehensive insurance but ironically its due for renewall in less than 2 weeks. Should i auto renew it now before i tell them about accident tomorrow?

Also can anyone recommend some repairers pref lower north shore. I was thinking of just trying to give it to powerplay imports to fix as they are who i got it thru and have done all the servicing over the years but the car will need some paint work too.

Help me out guys... this is my first accident, i feel soooooo bad. :(

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If it's due for renewal now, that's not a problem. Just give them a ring, let them know what's happened, then afterwards discuss renewal with them. Take things one at a time. Biggest thing is to stay calm about it all; it sucks now, but I've been there, so just have a sit and chill :)

Unfortunately I can't recommend places cause I'm quite a way away, but as I said, the biggest thing now is to go "hey, I'm ok, and the car will get fixed".

Chin up! Everyone makes mistakes, and things get better. Bro hugs.

Xizor Mentor

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Been trying to find recommended smash repairs / workshops and its hard going on this site!! Most thrads i find are closed without giving comments. Anyhow. I've found one which is close called "Chatswood Prestigue Auto Repair center"... website seems good, can anyone comment?

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well yes, as soon as you have an accident your insurer states in the PDS to call them straight away.

now this is where it can get tricky.

the insurer has sent you a renewal with new terms and conditions - most insurers I know now cannot affect your NCB this renewal due to this ATF claim - however it will be affected next renewal. some other insurers will infact send you a new renewal with the lower NCB with higher premium. if you want a tip PM me :)

so tell them, lodge claim and they'll tell you which repairer is good in your area.

you'll then pay your excess.

done and done.

SargeRX8 Grand Master

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There is a place down near botany who do prestige cars. The guy who owns the joint is a member here and owns an R33 him self. They work on ferraris, lambos, bmw, mercs and cars alike. There work is nothing short of amazing. I cant remember his name but check the for sale section and search for a carbon fiber bonnet for an R33 and me posting in the thread.

i can understand why you want to renew before you claim coz now your costs are going to go up noticeable due to accident history and being at fault.

BL man, hope it all goes well. Your car looks sonic silver, if you need panels, ive got driver quart, bonnet and passenger quart is pretty good condition.

Blitz Grand Master

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Im gonna give the car to Jack Hillermans in Artarmon. Very close to home and their workshop looked big and tidy and they were nice to talk too.

I was just about to post this.

Jack Hillermans are the place to go on the lower North Shore - highly recommended.

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