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tj63

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Re: Oops... or "How the f&^k did he save that one?"
« Reply #15 on: September 11, 2012, 08:39:55 AM »
I finally got the Beemer back last Thursday - the dealer gave it a thorough inspection and said that other than the wheel it was fine.

So, £250 insurance excess paid - small price when I think of what could have happened.  ???


Trevor

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Ian

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Re: Oops... or "How the f&^k did he save that one?"
« Reply #16 on: September 11, 2012, 09:02:25 AM »
Glad you are back mobile with the beemer Trevor. Just be careful in future what you hit !!!!!

Seriously though....see you at Stafford

Ian :)
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Mark

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Re: Oops... or "How the f&^k did he save that one?"
« Reply #17 on: September 11, 2012, 02:48:54 PM »
Quote from: tj63 on September 11, 2012, 08:39:55 AM
I finally got the Beemer back last Thursday - the dealer gave it a thorough inspection and said that other than the wheel it was fine.


Good to know, peace of mind now.

Mark
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Steffan

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Re: Oops... or "How the f&^k did he save that one?"
« Reply #18 on: September 11, 2012, 03:30:40 PM »
Blimey, one damaged wheel was an insurance claim - that is almost more shocking than the incident itself.

Steffan
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RonXBR

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Re: Oops... or "How the f&^k did he save that one?"
« Reply #19 on: September 11, 2012, 05:26:45 PM »
£250 lighter but still got your looks. Result!

Ron.
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SRXweb

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Re: Oops... or "How the f&^k did he save that one?"
« Reply #20 on: September 11, 2012, 07:26:53 PM »
Insurance companies must be rich in the U.K.
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tj63

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Re: Oops... or "How the f&^k did he save that one?"
« Reply #21 on: September 12, 2012, 07:21:01 AM »
The wheel on its own was £462, then a tyre and the fitting.  Total of best part of £650, so I had to claim.

Fortunately, I have protected no claims, so the full discount is passed on the (new) insurers for the coming year. After 10 years with the same broker, they sent me a letter saying that the underwriters had changed their terms of business so they could no longer provide me with insurance.

I don't know whether it's anything to do with this claim, but I suspect not.


Trevor
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Re: Oops... or "How the f&^k did he save that one?"
« Reply #22 on: September 13, 2012, 08:27:43 AM »
Insurance costs these days are silly. I mocked up a quote for my step daughter to be on my insurance for the car as she'll be old enough in a few years to start driving and wanted a heads start. Even if I changed my car for a group 1 level it would still add over £1500 to my annual payment!! So me being me though "I know i'll go down the classic car route, classic insurance is always cheaper".
Not so good.... £91 for me fully comp on quite a range of cars or £3674 for her as well was the cheapest I could find!
No wonder you find so many kids driving around with no insurance!!

Back to your wheel Trevor, that's the price you pay for having a new bike these days, no-one has cheap(ish) second hand spares..  :(

Steve.
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