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05-03-2013, 09:16 AM | #1 |
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ANNOYED!! Potholes!
Im so F*CKing annoyed, yesterday I hit a really bad pothole. I didn't even see the dam thing.
What can I do about it any easy fixes? Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us
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05-03-2013, 09:25 AM | #2 |
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damn!!!...that's quite a deep pothole to do that! As its low down there do you fancy trying a little DIY? I would. Clean, rub down, fill, and a bit of rattle can paint. If it fails then its to the body shop for a respray which is you only other option in any event.
I'd say take your wheel off...give it a clean and have a good ole inspection for any damage / cracks. Feel for you bro!! |
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Realll deep. Bloody never saw it cause its up hill then bang flat road with FAT pothole. Problem is this was behind Greenford Tesco leading to main road. Will council cover that?
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05-03-2013, 09:47 AM | #5 |
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Smart repair
My daughter had very similar damage to her 250 SLK repaired by Mercedes, after reversing over a rock. Cost her about £140
That must have been quite some pothole. How's the rim and tyre? Think I'd get them checked as well as suspension for any damage |
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05-03-2013, 10:11 AM | #7 |
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If it was on Tesco's land I would try to claim from them. If a pothol is that so that it causes that damage they ought to be liable.
If it's council maintained I would pursue them as well. |
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05-03-2013, 11:22 AM | #8 |
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05-03-2013, 12:11 PM | #10 |
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sheesh!
agree with above contact Tesco/council look on the plus side good time to get a new splitter respray and fit of new splitter would cost the same plus you could get it smoothed in |
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05-03-2013, 01:31 PM | #11 |
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Damn!!! That's ridiculous!!! Surprised your suspension is still attached!!!
definitely do a thorough check of the wheel and suspension!!! I think this is a great excuse to get a lip |
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05-03-2013, 01:37 PM | #12 |
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Write with costs asking for settlement inside 30 days which is not unreasonable.
When they deny you, file a small claims court action and you can claim for the interest on the damages too. They take notice at that point. Shareholders ya see Of course, you have the written statement of the chap behind who stopped to help you to back this up.
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05-04-2013, 12:22 PM | #13 |
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Please see attached pictures. The pothole is over 2 inches deep!
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Obviously they will claim theirs costs from the council no? Thanks everyone for their input.
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05-04-2013, 04:42 PM | #17 |
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If you look at last picture you'll see that it is a slope. Therefore you don't see it till you hit it kind off thing.
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05-04-2013, 04:55 PM | #18 |
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People drive over potholes everyday. We all miss the odd one of two.
With regard to the cla see how you go on yr own...if they are giving u a run around then yes get professional help! |
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05-08-2013, 03:05 AM | #19 |
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I've contacted the council myself in the past - fill out a form then they pay you a cheque once you have sent them a receipt. simples
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05-08-2013, 03:14 AM | #20 |
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Try this for starters:
http://potholes.co.uk/claims/how_to_claim Lots of people have successfully claimed. |
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