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Phil Craddock · Jan 9th, 2003, 01:05 PM

Yes well it was a combination of bad weather and bad driving but last night at approx 6.30pm whilst turning into my street junction at about 15-20mph on virgin snow (about 1.5" deep) my Cooper took off like a shot and headed straight for a central refuge in the middle of the junction and whacked the curb with an allmighty bang!!!!!! oh f*$k. I've just totalled the front suspension and steering!!!!! The front drivers side wheel has been pushed back towards the bodywork so that you can just get a finger between the wheel and the wheel arch. The steering wheel, when pointing in a straight forward direction, is upside down ie. the MINI

Nosdrovni · Jan 9th, 2003, 01:09 PM

ouch - I hope you were insured for that

Phil Craddock · Jan 9th, 2003, 01:10 PM

Sorry mac flipped out there... just to finish the tale......the MINI logo on the steering wheel was upside down. But I managed to drive to home and called Mini Emergency who picked the car up at 7.30am this morning and I am now awaiting Service Dept and Insurance assesors to do their reports to see how much its going to cost.

I can't believe that I have had so much bad luck with this car as this is the 4th major incident in the firs 12 months and not all down to bad driving I may add...mostly bad luck

I will post later when I have an engineers view of the damage and let you all know. But for the meantime I AM MINILESS

Esser · Jan 9th, 2003, 01:15 PM

Being MINIless is bad enough but to have damaged it as well, thats really bad luck. All the best for the future.

dinger · Jan 9th, 2003, 01:19 PM

Thats bad luck.

Phil,Cant you get a hire car out of your insurance company or a demo from your dealer.

Phil Craddock · Jan 9th, 2003, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Esser
Being MINIless is bad enough but to have damaged it as well, thats really bad luck. All the best for the future.

Cheers Esser. There is a big(small) space on my driveway

and waiting for info from the dealer/insurance company is agony

Morty · Jan 9th, 2003, 01:22 PM

That's really bad news mate...
Sorry to hear that.

I hope the dealer brings some good news

supercuper · Jan 9th, 2003, 01:22 PM

Sorry to hear that.Having just moved to Canada from the UK, this will be my first time driving in bad, snowy weather. So far so good but it sure is different from driving in England.

Hope your Mini is better soon!!

Phil Craddock · Jan 9th, 2003, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dinger

Phil,Cant you get a hire car out of your insurance company or a demo from your dealer.

Yes Dinger I am waiting for that call as BMW/MINI Emergency should give me a loan car for the first 48 hours............please, please, please somebody call me soon with info

Esser · Jan 9th, 2003, 01:34 PM

I have to be honest I would like most others prefer to have my car written off than have it rebuilt, I could learn to LOVE another new one.

Phil Craddock · Jan 9th, 2003, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Esser
I have to be honest I would like most others prefer to have my car written off than have it rebuilt, I could learn to LOVE another new one.

This thought has been running thru' my head. I could learn to love another Cooper. I recently had a test drive in an S and still prefer the Cooper.......I'll just have to wait and see what happens.

soopacoopa · Jan 9th, 2003, 08:36 PM

Sorry to hear about your trauma Phil. I too suffered a huge loss back in July. My Cooper was totalled after less than 4 weeks of ownership, when someone decided to overtake as I was making a left turn (I'm in Sweden).

I was devastated when it happened. I was really surprised, and quite relieved, when the dealer phoned me saying that the car was borderline written-off, followed by the insurance assessor actually writing-it-off. Apparently, over here, if the cost of repair is over 50% of the price of the car new, they write it off.

Since then it's been mixed blessings...I haven't had a MINI since July as I got a build slot for an S. My new Cooper S has just arrived in Sweden, and is awaiting delivery. Unfortunately I'm having to wait a week or so for my winter wheels & tyres to arrive (compulsory here from Dec to Mar) before I can collect it. We've also got a load of snow that's still melting away during the day, and freezing at night...And you know how bad that is. I can't wait to be behind the wheel of a MINI again...I've had to suffer an Astra for 6months.

Best of luck with your car. I hope the damage isn't too severe and they do a tip-top repair job on her, or they replace her for you.

Cheers, Soopacoopa

M.2 · Jan 9th, 2003, 09:17 PM

Hi Phill,
Sorry to hear about your incident.
Are you dealing with Sytner(Leicester)?

Phil Craddock · Jan 10th, 2003, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by M.2
Hi Phill,
Sorry to hear about your incident.
Are you dealing with Sytner(Leicester)?

Yes Graham, she is there now waiting for the insurance to take a look and I am still waiting to hear from them and Sytners. They did say that I should get a loan car for 2 days but......still waiting to hear anything

Bilbo Baggins · Jan 11th, 2003, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by supercuper
Sorry to hear that.Having just moved to Canada from the UK, this will be my first time driving in bad, snowy weather. So far so good but it sure is different from driving in England.

Hope your Mini is better soon!!

Yeah I bet it sure is. All those crazy sods driving on the wrong side of the road.

teddyx · Jan 11th, 2003, 05:53 AM

You must be so fed up. Hope you can get it fixed fast.

Jan 9th, 2003, 01:05 PM	#1
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 01:47 AM Posts: 2,287 Offline	I've trashed my Cooper...doh! Yes well it was a combination of bad weather and bad driving but last night at approx 6.30pm whilst turning into my street junction at about 15-20mph on virgin snow (about 1.5" deep) my Cooper took off like a shot and headed straight for a central refuge in the middle of the junction and whacked the curb with an allmighty bang!!!!!! oh f$k. I've just totalled the front suspension and steering!!!!! The front drivers side wheel has been pushed back towards the bodywork so that you can just get a finger between the wheel and the wheel arch. The steering wheel, when pointing in a straight forward direction, is upside down ie. the MINI Crazy Phil aka The Pirate* www.minipirate.com

Jan 9th, 2003, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 01:47 AM Posts: 2,287 Offline	Sorry mac flipped out there... just to finish the tale......the MINI logo on the steering wheel was upside down. But I managed to drive to home and called Mini Emergency who picked the car up at 7.30am this morning and I am now awaiting Service Dept and Insurance assesors to do their reports to see how much its going to cost. I can't believe that I have had so much bad luck with this car as this is the 4th major incident in the firs 12 months and not all down to bad driving I may add...mostly bad luck I will post later when I have an engineers view of the damage and let you all know. But for the meantime I AM MINILESS Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

Jan 9th, 2003, 01:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 01:47 AM Posts: 2,287 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Esser Being MINIless is bad enough but to have damaged it as well, thats really bad luck. All the best for the future. Cheers Esser. There is a big(small) space on my driveway and waiting for info from the dealer/insurance company is agony Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

Jan 9th, 2003, 01:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 01:47 AM Posts: 2,287 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by dinger Phil,Cant you get a hire car out of your insurance company or a demo from your dealer. Yes Dinger I am waiting for that call as BMW/MINI Emergency should give me a loan car for the first 48 hours............please, please, please somebody call me soon with info Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

Jan 9th, 2003, 01:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 01:47 AM Posts: 2,287 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Esser I have to be honest I would like most others prefer to have my car written off than have it rebuilt, I could learn to LOVE another new one. This thought has been running thru' my head. I could learn to love another Cooper. I recently had a test drive in an S and still prefer the Cooper.......I'll just have to wait and see what happens. Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

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Jan 9th, 2003, 01:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nosdrovni MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Local Time: 02:47 AM Posts: 265 Offline	ouch - I hope you were insured for that

Jan 9th, 2003, 01:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Esser Kiteman Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 01:47 AM Posts: 101 Offline	Being MINIless is bad enough but to have damaged it as well, thats really bad luck. All the best for the future.

Jan 9th, 2003, 01:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 01:47 AM Posts: 3,075 Offline	Thats bad luck. Phil,Cant you get a hire car out of your insurance company or a demo from your dealer.

Jan 9th, 2003, 01:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Morty * shooting pictures * Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Near Antwerp Local Time: 02:47 AM Posts: 3,016 Offline	That's really bad news mate... Sorry to hear that. I hope the dealer brings some good news

Jan 9th, 2003, 01:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
supercuper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kitchener,Ontario Local Time: 08:47 PM Posts: 187 Offline	Sorry to hear that.Having just moved to Canada from the UK, this will be my first time driving in bad, snowy weather. So far so good but it sure is different from driving in England. Hope your Mini is better soon!!

Jan 9th, 2003, 01:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Esser Kiteman Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 01:47 AM Posts: 101 Offline	I have to be honest I would like most others prefer to have my car written off than have it rebuilt, I could learn to LOVE another new one.

Jan 9th, 2003, 08:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
soopacoopa MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Sweden Local Time: 03:47 AM Posts: 80 Offline	Sorry to hear about your trauma Phil. I too suffered a huge loss back in July. My Cooper was totalled after less than 4 weeks of ownership, when someone decided to overtake as I was making a left turn (I'm in Sweden). I was devastated when it happened. I was really surprised, and quite relieved, when the dealer phoned me saying that the car was borderline written-off, followed by the insurance assessor actually writing-it-off. Apparently, over here, if the cost of repair is over 50% of the price of the car new, they write it off. Since then it's been mixed blessings...I haven't had a MINI since July as I got a build slot for an S. My new Cooper S has just arrived in Sweden, and is awaiting delivery. Unfortunately I'm having to wait a week or so for my winter wheels & tyres to arrive (compulsory here from Dec to Mar) before I can collect it. We've also got a load of snow that's still melting away during the day, and freezing at night...And you know how bad that is. I can't wait to be behind the wheel of a MINI again...I've had to suffer an Astra for 6months. Best of luck with your car. I hope the damage isn't too severe and they do a tip-top repair job on her, or they replace her for you. Cheers, Soopacoopa

Jan 9th, 2003, 09:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
M.2 MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Leicestershire Local Time: 01:47 AM Posts: 917 Offline	Hi Phill, Sorry to hear about your incident. Are you dealing with Sytner(Leicester)?

Jan 10th, 2003, 09:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 01:47 AM Posts: 2,287 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by M.2 Hi Phill, Sorry to hear about your incident. Are you dealing with Sytner(Leicester)? Yes Graham, she is there now waiting for the insurance to take a look and I am still waiting to hear from them and Sytners. They did say that I should get a loan car for 2 days but......still waiting to hear anything Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

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Jan 11th, 2003, 05:26 AM	#15 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 8,852 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by supercuper Sorry to hear that.Having just moved to Canada from the UK, this will be my first time driving in bad, snowy weather. So far so good but it sure is different from driving in England. Hope your Mini is better soon!! Yeah I bet it sure is. All those crazy sods driving on the wrong side of the road. Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Jan 11th, 2003, 05:53 AM	#16 (permalink)
teddyx MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nr Cambridge, UK Local Time: 01:47 AM Posts: 45 Offline	You must be so fed up. Hope you can get it fixed fast. MSCS, Black on Black, Cordoba, Chilli, MFSW, Visibilty, Chrono, Chrome In and Out, Chrome Caps. Woof!

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