Lutonmike
Member Since: 28 Apr 2015
Location: Luton
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Thanks Peter K.
Yes every thing was working fine and even now it starts and drives but haven't checked the bits that are controlled by the box.
Did notice that only the o/s head light was working.
we will see what the insurance guy says and ask for copy of report.
Cars to good to let go so  ( if there is one) ha
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 29th Aug 2019 3:34 pm |
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Lutonmike
Member Since: 28 Apr 2015
Location: Luton
Posts: 149
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Now looked at the web site again and they have 5stars from one system and only 1 from the one named, how this works?
Now thinking about selling and ask what people think it's worth.
120124 miles 09 Reg
HSE
Be kind 
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| 29th Aug 2019 8:06 pm |
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M3bobby
Member Since: 21 May 2018
Location: Sleaford, LINCS.
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To be honest, the only real way to find it’s current value is to put it on something like eBay.
See what you can do with insurance etc first.
If it’s a no go then there’s no harm in having a look yourself to see how bad it is. You can get reasonable access to that area. The forum can always help with advice and direction as you go.
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| 31st Aug 2019 8:31 am |
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Lutonmike
Member Since: 28 Apr 2015
Location: Luton
Posts: 149
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M3bobby,
Thanks for replying, the insurance company does not inspire confidence as they haven’t even seen it yet and said it’s not covered.  the write up on the web site also confirms that this is not one to be trusted.
Had to hire my own car 🚙 and that’s the size of it  to a disco, no help from them
Would not recommend them to any one.
I for one would take it to court as there terms are given once you make payment .
As for the old girl I will replace the wiring because she is the best I’ve driven and replaced lots and a great drive, been to Devon back home 🏡 Cornwall back home 🏡 to Whitby back home 🏡 and them to Weymouth and back 🏡 oh and a trip to Brighton all in three months and never missed a beat.
The seats are great and the way you sit above the others you can see what’s going on.
So no I am sold on her. And with 10 months MOT she’s alive
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| 31st Aug 2019 9:13 am |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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I guess you need to work out how many things don’t work on the car.
Headlight.
Then you can access whether to give up on insurance. And court fee s
As it drives you maybe able to make it safe and drive it around for less cost than a hire car , excess , fees etc.
Basically cut a melted wire coming out of the fuse
Sleeve it.
See what doesn’t work.
Drive around carrying a fire extinguisher.
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| 31st Aug 2019 11:55 am |
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Lutonmike
Member Since: 28 Apr 2015
Location: Luton
Posts: 149
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had a fire extinguisher let my brother use it as his gone away for 6 months France Italy and Spain.
I think that I'll change the burnt looming and replace fuse box, only want to do it once.
will see if they come on Mon or Tuesday
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| 31st Aug 2019 2:56 pm |
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Lutonmike
Member Since: 28 Apr 2015
Location: Luton
Posts: 149
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I was thinking if the insurance co say it’s not covered then I repair it is it still a claim 
As insurance will be due soon. 
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| 31st Aug 2019 9:39 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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I wouldn’t worry too much about that.
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| 31st Aug 2019 9:42 pm |
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M3bobby
Member Since: 21 May 2018
Location: Sleaford, LINCS.
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If they don’t pay out then in my opinion it’s not a claim.
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| 31st Aug 2019 10:42 pm |
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Lutonmike
Member Since: 28 Apr 2015
Location: Luton
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Well Lookers stepped up to the mark and inspected their car before the insurance company even booked an assessor to look at it, it's been nearly two weeks
Lookers have said it will need,
Body harnes
KVM (?) I'll find out what that is
Fuse box
Glove box trim
Trim on bonnet pull area
Trim on NSF/ between door and glove box.
Not to bad 
Oh and now a phone call from insurance assessor office( Moblie number ) saying that they were only booked today and would like to come Monday and they will let me know the time over the week end by text  what a company! When you try to call back no one answers.
I think trustpilt need to be looked into as well because for even bad review there's a good one on their site!
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| 7th Sep 2019 10:26 am |
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Lutonmike
Member Since: 28 Apr 2015
Location: Luton
Posts: 149
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Also there are no lights on the dash,
So I feel its repairable and the people on here know more than me 
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| 7th Sep 2019 10:29 am |
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M3bobby
Member Since: 21 May 2018
Location: Sleaford, LINCS.
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KVM is the Keyless vehicle module, I doubt it’s damaged, it’s probably more along the lines of it’s matched to a new fuse box which you need.
If you go second hand (if the insurance don’t pay up) you can get all of that at a good price from a breaker/eBay. The hardest thing to find will be the body loom but I’d be tempted to buy what you can and repair what you have with a donor loom.
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| 7th Sep 2019 6:34 pm |
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Lutonmike
Member Since: 28 Apr 2015
Location: Luton
Posts: 149
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You don't know how good I am er not
Looked at it to day and will start to get it one the list of breakers.
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| 7th Sep 2019 10:52 pm |
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Globetrotter448
Member Since: 21 Mar 2017
Location: Londonderry NSW
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You need a pin/socket remover tool. Pull fuse board, pull cables as far as possible. Get some multicoloured wire and a pen and pencil. Remove pin/socket of a burnt wire, replace with new piece or wire suitably soldered and sleeved. Check continuity from repair to wherever it goes (obviously a wiring diagram is a must). Note colour and location on paper. Repeat for next wire, just take your time. Get new/secondhand board and check fuses and positions are suitably filled.
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| 8th Sep 2019 9:06 am |
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