bandit_287 Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) Driving to the OPC today for some warranty work to be completed and my beautiful Porsche Boxster black edition was smashed to pieces by a stupid lorry driver who decided to drive into me, the whole side of the drivers car is damaged, all four wheels broken, front bumper, mirrors and suspension damage and loads of other dents and scratches. It was dragged onto a low loader and taken to Copart so it’s unlikely I’ll see it again. 99.9% a right off according to the insurance company but awaiting inspection. I’m absolutely gutted! Edited June 5, 2023 by bandit_287 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 Sorry to hear that, I hope it's a non fault accident and you get to choose another car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 @bandit_287 - the most important thing is that you’re here to share the story. That said am sorry to read that your car has - effectively - been taken from you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit_287 Posted June 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 It’s a non fault accident but I won’t find another Black Boxster in my price range as highly specced as mine, it took years to find one that ticked all the boxes, I’ve never seen one with as many options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 Sorry to hear and glad the car did it's job in allowing you to tell the tale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, bandit_287 said: It’s a non fault accident but I won’t find another Black Boxster in my price range as highly specced as mine, it took years to find one that ticked all the boxes, I’ve never seen one with as many options. If it is non fault on your side you should not suffer a loss. Maybe suggest to the other party you are considering a claims manager to fight your corner. It will be cheaper for them to find a couple of grand now than after a manager has piled on all his costs too and hired you an equivalent vehicle until settlement. Still you got out unscathed but not a pleasant thing to happen at all. Edited June 5, 2023 by ½cwt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) Glad you are ok. Good call. Look for adverts for similar cars with big spec, and cheaper ones with lesser spec, then insist on an appropriate payout. Edited June 5, 2023 by Menoporsche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 Glad you are OK as well. any one you walk away from is a good one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madlil Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 Gutted for you too mate, but the most important thing is you are ok. 🙏🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzykim Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 Maybe an opportunity to look for a different unicorn car, (well, that's the way I looked at it for three previous wives anyway). 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.tourette23 Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 Always sad to hear news like this, but main thing is you are ok, although it's a ballache cars can be replaced even if its not quite as perfect as your previous one.. your family could not have replaced you 🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopz121 Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 Sorry to hear this, it’s always upsetting when someone writes off your pride and joy. The main thing is you are safe. Was it a PDK or manual mate? I’ll keep an eye out for a new replacement if you’d like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurassicBGTS Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 Sorry to about your accident but as others have said the main thing is you haven't been injured. Do you have legal cover with your policy, they may be able to offer some advice. However I am always a bit sceptical about insurance companies legal protection cover as the wording can be very weak as to whether they would take up a case. I always prefer to take out a seperate legal protection cover with someone independent, such as Driver Guardian for which you only pay one premium covering anything you drive rather than per policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 14 hours ago, bandit_287 said: Driving to the OPC today for some warranty work to be completed and my beautiful Porsche Boxster black edition was smashed to pieces by a stupid lorry driver who decided to drive into me, the whole side of the drivers car is damaged, all four wheels broken, front bumper, mirrors and suspension damage and loads of other dents and scratches. It was dragged onto a low loader and taken to Copart so it’s unlikely I’ll see it again. 99.9% a right off according to the insurance company but awaiting inspection. I’m absolutely gutted! I hope you're OK.... The car can be replaced & tactically upgraded! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moospeed Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 Sounds like quite a smash, must've been shaken up. The best news as others have said, is that you lived to fight another day...and hopefully get yourself into another car before too long if the right spec comes up. The main downer with the insurance is that regardless of who's to blame they are a bunch of brstds. I've yet to experience a single incident where no blame has been proved and it doesn't end up costing. I'm not going to doom my 20+ years NCB but from previous non-fault claims for my wife and daughter, even a stone-chipped windscreen, every time the premium has been loaded up afterwards. That "risk" cloud follows you around for a bit even if the car was affected whilst you weren't even in it 😒 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpg123 Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 2 hours ago, JurassicBGTS said: Sorry to about your accident but as others have said the main thing is you haven't been injured. Do you have legal cover with your policy, they may be able to offer some advice. However I am always a bit sceptical about insurance companies legal protection cover as the wording can be very weak as to whether they would take up a case. I always prefer to take out a seperate legal protection cover with someone independent, such as Driver Guardian for which you only pay one premium covering anything you drive rather than per policy. Interestingly, as I found out a few years back, the legal cover offered by car insurance companies isn't usually restricted to only motoring related legal issues. You should be able to approach them for advice on any legal issue you are encountering...I did (related to my wife's employer) and they were very helpful (and free). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpg123 Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 15 hours ago, bandit_287 said: Driving to the OPC today for some warranty work to be completed and my beautiful Porsche Boxster black edition was smashed to pieces by a stupid lorry driver who decided to drive into me, the whole side of the drivers car is damaged, all four wheels broken, front bumper, mirrors and suspension damage and loads of other dents and scratches. It was dragged onto a low loader and taken to Copart so it’s unlikely I’ll see it again. 99.9% a right off according to the insurance company but awaiting inspection. I’m absolutely gutted! So sorry to hear this...you could always do a Matt Armstrong, buy it back and repair it? You'd be ££'s in and have your car back (if done properly)? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 hour ago, dpg123 said: So sorry to hear this...you could always do a Matt Armstrong, buy it back and repair it? You'd be ££'s in and have your car back (if done properly)? #bravepill😱😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpg123 Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 12 minutes ago, moonshine said: #bravepill😱😂 What could possibly go wrong?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 Really sorry to hear this news mate, I'm gutted for you - but as others have said, at least you walked away from it. My only advice would be do not accept the first offer from your insurance company, regardless of what figure they come back with. Obviously they will try to get you to accept the lowest possible figure, and they will rely on you wanting a settlement in the fastest possible time, that more or less goes without saying. Stand firm, and list everything you've done to enhance your car. Good luck getting it sorted anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 16 hours ago, cozzykim said: Maybe an opportunity to look for a different unicorn car, (well, that's the way I looked at it for three previous wives anyway). 😂 Lorry accident, you say? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygo Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Davey P said: Stuff, then: Stand firm, and list everything you've done to enhance your car. Good luck getting it sorted anyway. Maybe not mention anything you have done to enhance your POJ that may be interpreted as a mod though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit_287 Posted June 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 Just had the call, my cars being written off as it’s suffered structural damage. I’m gutted! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 Get ready to fight for an appropriate payout. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alank Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 (edited) My son wrote off his lovely V8 M3 he had only bought from a dealer months before and he got exactly what he paid for it back, which pleasantly surprised us. So with prices being quite good at the moment you may be ok. My box, same colour,2013,same Black Sport Technos, less miles, but better spec, is being sold in bristol OPC for £9k more than i paid 2 years ago ( not my one, another). Shame about the Headlights 😭. Good luck Edited June 13, 2023 by alank missleading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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