Insurance advice/experiances please

bonhead · 25-08-2005, 18:31

talk to the insurer. i think you have to have a new car to transfer it to. the dvla web site may tell you, but the first port of call should be the insurer because once you've accepted the write-off offer, the car (and it's reg #) is their property. you need to act now on this.

get a VRS then you can drive faster to put the flames out like they do in the films.

BH

bonhead · 25-08-2005, 18:37

Just been looking at your photos. Very sad occasion.

Octygone · 25-08-2005, 18:40

The VW golf fire was a turbo catching fire if I remember correctly

g7pkf · 25-08-2005, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octygone

The VW golf fire was a turbo catching fire if I remember correctly

"i wasnt driving fast at the time"

bk1 · 26-08-2005, 09:15

Audi-sport.net is back, but it sounds like 3 months of data was lost, so I don't know if the thread will still be there. Have asked people to keep an eye out anyway.

bk1 · 26-08-2005, 09:17

Ok, found it: a search on google for "golf turbo fire" got it.
Looks like a fairly modded car, so perhaps not as useful as you hoped, but here it is:
http://www.nearlygood.com/video/carflames.html

g7pkf · 26-08-2005, 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnjohnhealy

Only tell them the last recorded mileage figure they can check out, e.g. if your service history wasn't burned in the car and your last service invoice said 100,000 miles only tell them that, even if you were ready for the next service at say 110,000 miles. every little helps and you obviously weren't using the car much in between

Yeh love to do that but a month ago some **** went up the back of me in Mayfair, only minor bumber damage but an insurance job all the same and the repairers noted the mileage!! shame

***DGW*** · 26-08-2005, 17:04

That's really bad luck, Dean. I was impressed with your car when I saw it and the colour suited it.

Johnnyc · 27-08-2005, 22:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by g7pkf

next car i get i will be buying a 4Kg extinguisher the firebrigade said an extinguisher of 2 or less wasnt worth the money as they would only put out the smallest fire,

they also said most car fires an extinguisher is nigh on useless as they are usually either behind the dash or under the bonnet and there advice is if there is a fire under the bonnet do not open it as it will more than likely flame outwards.

Still think ill get one though.

still sad car gone....

I saw a 2kg extinguisher in Halford's yesterday. It's BIG. To my knowledge a 4 Kg extinguisher is full sized (ie the type you get at fire exits in buildings).

jaymd · 27-08-2005, 23:26

DON'T hand over your v5c before you get no.plate transfered to retention certificate.If you give your v5c to insurance or scrappers they don't have to give you your no.plate back.Transfer it on retention ready for your next car before you hand over this document.

andy2407 · 27-08-2005, 23:50

The second car I ever owned was a Citroen 2CV, which set on fire whilst I was driving down the motorway.
Like you mentioned, my first thought was that there must be a building or some garden rubbish on fire somewhere. It didn't enter my head that it might be the car until I saw the orange glow under the dash.
To this day, if I ever smell burning from a fire or b-b-q etc while I'm driving, I have a small panic and have to look down to check that its not the car!

mattstimpson · 28-08-2005, 10:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by g7pkf

After 3.5 years and 108K of happy motoring my baby died, i feel like i have lost one of the family at the time i didnt want it to go to some cold yard i was too distraught!

the following occured:-

http://www.packetradio.co.uk/gallery/car

The good news is that i am fine, the bad news is i have to make an insurance claim and i don't do that very often. I am with a large supermarket company T*****. anyone had any dealings with them and any other advice anyone can give me? I am fully comp with protected no-claims discount.

The officers that attended reckon it was an electrical problem-not sure if i would but another skoda but suspect that this is not a common occurance?

im liking the smoked rear clusters. (no pun intended)

***ncarring*** · 28-08-2005, 10:57

Bad luck, Dean

2 things - T**** insurance is actually Direct Line under another name IIRC
You need to get the private plate on a retention certificate so it's yours, before you can transfer it to another car. (someone else already kinda posted this).

Good luck finding a replacement, and fighting the insurance co.

g7pkf · 29-08-2005, 10:32

Have already done this after advice from the scrapyard dealer where the car is, He was most helpfull even took photos and printed them out of the vin plate and where the tax disc should be. he then said get the plate put on retension asap, the photos he provided should assist with the transfer etc as in his words "they wont have to come down and inspect the vechil" i was rather shocked by this and he then advised the lady that does the visits was a good friend and she would probarly just make a phone call to confirm then see the vechile when she was passing.

Dr Zoidberg · 29-08-2005, 10:40

Any guesses on what started it yet?

Oh , and where's the scrappy?
Wouldn't mind getting hold of one of the alloys to replace my steel spare if they are intact...

g7pkf · 29-08-2005, 17:41

They are located near welwyn garden city herts. 1 alloy has a nearly new (5K) P6000 on it (one of the rears) the spare is brand spanker sub 200Miles (used it when had puncture)..

Pm me for more details

Dr Zoidberg · 29-08-2005, 17:59

Ah , bit too far for me to travel which is a shame.

25-08-2005, 18:40	#28
Octygone Old Git Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,827 Members Car: Octavia II tdi ..for now Thanks: 182 Thanked 116 Times in 75 Posts	The VW golf fire was a turbo catching fire if I remember correctly __________________

26-08-2005, 17:04	#33
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,300 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 51 Thanked 208 Times in 157 Posts	That's really bad luck, Dean. I was impressed with your car when I saw it and the colour suited it. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

27-08-2005, 23:50	#36
andy2407 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,594 Members Car: Yellow Fabia vRS Thanks: 59 Thanked 224 Times in 181 Posts	The second car I ever owned was a Citroen 2CV, which set on fire whilst I was driving down the motorway. Like you mentioned, my first thought was that there must be a building or some garden rubbish on fire somewhere. It didn't enter my head that it might be the car until I saw the orange glow under the dash. To this day, if I ever smell burning from a fire or b-b-q etc while I'm driving, I have a small panic and have to look down to check that its not the car! __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow Now with a little zest of Washbrook added

28-08-2005, 10:57	#38
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,965 Members Car: 1983 Porsche 928S / 1972 MGB GT Thanks: 17 Thanked 96 Times in 79 Posts	Bad luck, Dean 2 things - T**** insurance is actually Direct Line under another name IIRC You need to get the private plate on a retention certificate so it's yours, before you can transfer it to another car. (someone else already kinda posted this). Good luck finding a replacement, and fighting the insurance co. __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

29-08-2005, 10:40	#40
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,756 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 30 Thanked 195 Times in 146 Posts	Any guesses on what started it yet? Oh , and where's the scrappy? Wouldn't mind getting hold of one of the alloys to replace my steel spare if they are intact... __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

25-08-2005, 18:31	#26
bonhead Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 14 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	talk to the insurer. i think you have to have a new car to transfer it to. the dvla web site may tell you, but the first port of call should be the insurer because once you've accepted the write-off offer, the car (and it's reg #) is their property. you need to act now on this. get a VRS then you can drive faster to put the flames out like they do in the films. BH

25-08-2005, 18:37	#27
bonhead Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 14 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just been looking at your photos. Very sad occasion.

26-08-2005, 09:15	#30
bk1 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK - SouthEast Posts: 251 Members Car: Audi A3 1.8T Sport 1999 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Audi-sport.net is back, but it sounds like 3 months of data was lost, so I don't know if the thread will still be there. Have asked people to keep an eye out anyway.

26-08-2005, 09:17	#31
bk1 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK - SouthEast Posts: 251 Members Car: Audi A3 1.8T Sport 1999 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ok, found it: a search on google for "golf turbo fire" got it. Looks like a fairly modded car, so perhaps not as useful as you hoped, but here it is: http://www.nearlygood.com/video/carflames.html

27-08-2005, 23:26	#35
jaymd Bored! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Macclesfield - Cheshire Posts: 1,727 Members Car: Octavia VRS Thanks: 30 Thanked 69 Times in 66 Posts	DON'T hand over your v5c before you get no.plate transfered to retention certificate.If you give your v5c to insurance or scrappers they don't have to give you your no.plate back.Transfer it on retention ready for your next car before you hand over this document.

29-08-2005, 10:32	#39
g7pkf Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houghton Regis Posts: 145 Members Car: elegance estate TDi Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have already done this after advice from the scrapyard dealer where the car is, He was most helpfull even took photos and printed them out of the vin plate and where the tax disc should be. he then said get the plate put on retension asap, the photos he provided should assist with the transfer etc as in his words "they wont have to come down and inspect the vechil" i was rather shocked by this and he then advised the lady that does the visits was a good friend and she would probarly just make a phone call to confirm then see the vechile when she was passing.

29-08-2005, 17:41	#41
g7pkf Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houghton Regis Posts: 145 Members Car: elegance estate TDi Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	They are located near welwyn garden city herts. 1 alloy has a nearly new (5K) P6000 on it (one of the rears) the spare is brand spanker sub 200Miles (used it when had puncture).. Pm me for more details

29-08-2005, 17:59	#42
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,756 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 30 Thanked 195 Times in 146 Posts	Ah , bit too far for me to travel which is a shame. __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

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