Useless driver backed into my van in petrol station! Gutted!

[dan71westy]

Hi everybody just thought i'd tell you about a little incident which happened to me a little while ago.
Just as i was preparing for my road trip around Scotlant back in june (which may i add was fantastic) i was trying to fill up with LRP (as you do) but the damn pump wouldn't work. When the person in front eventually moved i jumped in the van, started it up and edged forward - nothing unusual there until a somewhat impatient woman barged in front of me from my left, (also jumping the queue behind me) stuck it in reverse and WHACK! Obviously couldn't see a baby blue and white Early Bay.
Dopey Mare!!!!!
Towbars aren't EB friendly - its done about £1500 damage

WHATS WRONG WITH PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Shaggy]

is it all her fault though according to the insurance company?

why is it some people are so impatient though, if you are in a rush or have a busy day leave earlier, at least look where you are going, i hope you either gave her an evil glare then kicked her car and said sorry i wasn't watching where my foot was going....opps giggle giggle puppy dog eyes or you gave her an earful.

 

[dan71westy]

No its all being disputed and my insurance co are being absolutely hopeless! Over three months on and i cant get the repairs underway - even though i'm fully comp!
These buggers are all to keen to take our money but when it comes to parting with some theyre a bit more hesitant.
She admitted liability at the time and was apologetic and there was witnesses and everything but still i cant proceed.
Its like banging your head on a brick wall.

Thankfully nobody was injured and the van is still useable (even though it makes me look like a crap driver!)

2 of the petrol station attendants saw everything but they are not allowed to be witnesses in case they upset customers!!!!!!

It was even on CCTV but still no progress!!!!!!!!

 

[Shaggy]

I hate it when people change there mind when it happens they are "i'm so sorry i didn't see you it's all my fault" then when they get home speak to there partners or just have a change of mind...grrrr

When i got hit by a car the guy was i am so sorry let me take you where ever its my fault claim what ever you want, then when I go to do that, he says it was my fault for being on my push bike in the road, grrrrrrr still **!@*'s me off as i'm the one with the bad leg....grrr

and whats that about the garage people not being allowed to say something, I mean surly they have to by law?

 

[dan71westy]

Well i would have thought so but apparently thats company policy.
Bloody political correctness whats the world coming to

 

[Shaggy]

you where not in tescos filling up by any chance where you, i mean how can big companies think they are above the law, its like yes police office i did see customer shoot another customer, but i am sorry i can't say anything its company policy... oh its ok sir, we understand you wouldn't want to upset him now....la di daaaa <-- thats the police skipping away.

what is the would coming to.........

 

[dan71westy]

No mate- was Sainsburys
But yeah same principle - what really bugs me is that one of the witnesses was a good friend of mine.I'm sure if somebody was theiving they'd soon be giving statements etc...

 

[Shaggy]

had to be one of the super markets, I wish you luck dude, I am sure it will all be sorted and your van will be ready again soon

 

[dan71westy]

Yeah fingers crossed!!!
Only got 5 months til its due for remewal and i want it sorted by then which at this rate is unlikely

 

[chrisby]

I carry a disposable camera , as pics can often help in situations like this .Also you have to keep hasseling your insurance peeps , theyll get so fedup with you that they sort it.
The squeaky wheel gets the oil ! :wink:

 

[Justin &amp; Muttley]

I carry a disposable camera , as pics can often help in situations like this .Also you have to keep hasseling your insurance peeps , theyll get so fedup with you that they sort it.
The squeaky wheel gets the oil ! :wink:

^^^WHS - phone them twice a day and always get the name of the person you've spoken to - they need to know that you won't be fobbed off!

Good luck...