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Hairy47
 


Member Since: 13 Jul 2017
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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3
Low speed rear shunt

Morning, just after a little advice please.

Last night we were the front car in a 3 car collision, basically I had stopped for a car in front of me to turn right into a petrol station (they did indicate quite late) but I braked safely and within a good distance.

A vw golf directly behind me stopped also in good time
However a yaris ploughed into the rear of the golf which then was shunted into me,

The damage to the yaris was extensive and a witness travelling behind it stated that she had not braked at all before hitting the golf at around 30mph

My towbar took the full impact of the golf and was wondering what the thoughts were on damage to it as we tow a large twin axle van.
Would you call the dealers and arrange an inspection... I have reported all to my insurance company btw

Thanks in advance
  
Post #20661755th Jul 2019 7:51 am
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Someone-Gone
 


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Yes, but let your insurance handle it. You just don’t know what damage could have been done that isn’t visible.
  
Post #20661765th Jul 2019 7:55 am
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nrl
 


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Yes, get it inspected.

Although the Disco is built like a tank, one cannot see easily if any other parts of the car have deformed or bolt holes elongated etc as a result of the shunt.

Better to be safe than sorry and this should all be claimable against insurance anyway even if there is no damage, although I'd be surprised if there wasn't at least some paint damage on your rear bumper.

Neil
  
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Do you have the heavy duty tow bar or the swan neck one?

As above, its always worth getting kit inspected after something outside of its normal use has happened. Thumbs Up
 

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Post #20661795th Jul 2019 8:01 am
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Hairy47
 


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Thanks guys I will, its a detachable one

Oh and this was the damage to the car that caused the damage
  
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Hairy47
 


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Thanks guys I will, its a detachable one

Oh and this was the damage to the car that caused the damage
  
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M3bobby
 


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Being the detachable I would definitely have it checked and may even suggest it should be replaced. The slot for it is very susceptible to corrosion and damage, as is the locking mechanism.
  
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Hairy47
 


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Thanks guys, waiting for call back for booking in so hopefully will get sorted soon

Andy
  
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Lrstaylor
 


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Wifes car after a shunt she was parked

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The car that hit her



They wrote her car off but iv still got it and fixed it my self and am 2k up after their settlement
  
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Gareth
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That’s good, but is your car now a cat c (or whatever the letter is) and worth less as a result? I suppose the 2k profit on the repair cancels that out. 👍
  
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Lrstaylor
 


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Cat n is the new one and shouldnt make a difference we intend to keep the car for a long time until they ban anything except electric cos there clean for the planet dont you know
  
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Hairy47
 


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Can't believe they considered that to be a right off, was it just bumper damage or did it have much worse hidden behind?
Andy
  
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rear quarter behind the fuel flap looks crumpled
  
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Ah, I like this game.

My D3 after a shunt from behind:



And the Mondeo that hit it:



As you can see, the Mondeo came of far worse.
I was stationary waiting to turn right at a junction and the Ambulance mis-judged a gap in the traffic coming the other way when he overtook me.

Nasher.
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M3bobby
 


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Looking at these photos, they appear to ripple the rear 1/4 panel in exactly the same place. It must be a crumple zone.
  
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