Corolla - Possible Write Off

[MSC_Kev]

Last night I had the worst accident I have ever had in 7 years of driving.

Coming back from a night out with friends in a pool team which I captain, the team won 7-0 and we were going back to our pub to celebrate from an away match. Following each other back, it was a fantastic night out lol!

I approached an unfamiliar bend on a country road in damp/wet conditions, the back end kicked out, I briefly corrected it and the next thing I know I hit the verge of the road and being upside down, crawling out of the passenger seat unharmed which hasn't really sunk in yet. My friends stopped further down the road and came to see if I was ok.

Apparently according to the police the bend is well known for drivers skidding off as there is an entrance to a farmers field which brings a lot crap onto the road, my speed was well under the limit and did have full control of the car, however once the car began to slide I couldn't prevent it from hitting the verge. How the car ended up upside down is just bizarre, it must have hit the verge and flipped it up and over.

It's now in the hands of my insurers, I cannot gain access to the car as the police arranged pick up through a local company who have placed it in a police compound.

A tad annoyed as we where not informed of this and cannot get access. It's not a police matter due to no other cars being involved which will speed up the process. The Police where great, didn't even give me any crap about speeding or asked if I'd been drinking (which I don't). The Officer was amazed how calm and collective I was and apart from letting us know we shall not be able to get access to car, they were on the scene in minutes and acted very professionally.

The damage to the car from what I could see last night will make it a write off, substantial damage to the rear end of the car, skirts ripped off, windows smashed, passenger side wheel pushed in possible axle damage. Over all toyota's build quality did me well, the corolla is built like a tank and protected me, no air bag went off though, which surprised me.

I'm a little shaky this morning, but doing ok and very lucky to get out alive. If I can get photo's of the car I will do. I have to wait until it's moved out of the police compound by my insurance company, then I maybe able to gain access to the car to see what's what.

R.I.P my beloved corolla.

[Kev Mc]

Sounds absolutely horrific, glad you're ok though, that's the main thing

[MSC_Kev]

One things for sure the corolla's good build quality saved my life.

The driver and passenger area was almost perfect.

Kev

[Robie]

Metal can be replaced. Glad you are ok and get back on the road asap.

[T V O R]

That’s why I want ESP on my next car, for those ‘unexpected’ moments.

It will only be used maybe once in a lifetime, but that’s the time when it saves your butt!

[Fizz]

damn man... really gutted to hear whats happend to your car!

Its amazing how things happen sometimes and takes something away form you. Looks like a lot of effort went into that car so im gutted for ya!

As said.. your in one piece which is the main thing.

[GIDDLEPIN]

Gutted for you Kev but I'm glad you're ok.

Les

[dawesy]

buddy im so sorry to hear this. glad youre ok and thats the most important thing but its a real shame cos your rolla was awsome.

good luck on the insurance and finding a replacement.

[kimi]

Kev its good to hear from you again, just a pity its with news like this :(

i'm pleased to hear your unhurt mate,

good luck with the insurance , i hope they sort it out quickly for you.

kimi x

[Hou]

Glad to hear you are ok mate, I have been in the same situation with a car flipping so I know how horrible a feeling it is. Hope all comes out well

[ae111sr]

Kev, Shame about the car - but they can be replaced. You're OK which is good because you can't be replaced.

[cfc1]

Vey bad news.. not something we want to see happening to ourselves... however I'm sure the pool team in opposition will get over it, will take time as a 7 - 0 thumping is a pretty heavy defeat. ;)

Hope you get things sorted out ASAP Kev.. and also good to hear that you're OK.

[MSC_Kev]

Vey bad news.. not something we want to see happening to ourselves... however I'm sure the pool team in opposition will get over it, will take time as a 7 - 0 thumping is a pretty heavy defeat. ;)

Hope you get things sorted out ASAP Kev.. and also good to hear that you're OK.

LMAO Thanks for that, actually that's very amusing ;)

My mods are declared like for like and my respray is included, who knows what will happen, my insurance is smack on correct and I even have a copy of my modified vehicle report.

I was back behind the wheel today as I'm insured on my Mum's car, took my time and was very steady, so I'm pleased I drove again soo quick.

I don't think I could drive the corolla again if it's repairable, but I'll see what the insurance company say, personally I think it's a write off with the amount of damage done.

Kev

[Devil-ish]

But as everyone says you is OK thats all that really matters.

[Demonic Angel]

Jeesh Kev! Glad to see you are ok, I can't add anything else to all of whats been said, just that I wish you all the best. I know how traumatic things like this can be, so please feel free to chat to me anytime should you need to!

All the best buddy!

[Gnome]

Glad to hear you're alrite Kev.

That rolla looked mint. :(

As said though, the car can be replaced in time, you however, are a bit rarer. :D

Chin up dude. Hope the insurance is hassle free as well.

[Jones~32]

:o Really sorry to hear that Kev, your Rolla always looked awesome

At least you ok :) sounds like it probably will be a write off if its rolled :(

Have you thought about what you would consider replacing it with?

[MSC_Kev]

Thanks everyone. :)

I'm already driving regularly again and back in work, although today was very difficult to focus and put it out of my mind whilst at work. Things are returning to normal very quickly!

My Mum was going to part ex her 1999 1.8 Escort ghia x for a new car this year and has very kindly offered it me for free, now it's not my ideal choice as I would like to stay jap, however being offered a car for free with only 33k on the clock is too good to turn down.

Any money that would come through would be spent on modifying the Escort to somewhere like I had the Corolla.

I'm just taking it one step at time and very gratefull to be where I'm now regardless of what happens with the insurance payout and what car I get next.

Kev

[Jones~32]

Good luck with it all Kev :)

[Boro Sera]

Ditto what everyone else said much more eloquently than I usually do !

The best mod I ever saw on an Escort was that the owner had rearranged the letters on the Badge to spell '!Removed!' !

( please yourself ! )

[Jinxed]

Empathy :( sorry you had this happen, though glad your alright. Hope your back rolling asap in a car you treasure as much.

[MSC_Kev]

The car is being looked at tomorrow and the report should be available on Thursday. I'm kind of hoping it's a write off as I don't think I could drive it again knowing it's been involved in such a bad accident.

I'll let you know when I find out anymore.

Kev

[natt]

sorry to hear about that mate.

[MSC_Kev]

Well I have confirmation that the Corolla has been written off :(

I went up to where it was being held on Thursday and was allowed access to see it, but not to remove anything from it......which has been bang out of order, but nothing I could about it. The car was removed and taken to Doncaster on Friday into free storage

The car was a complete mess, every single panel gone, the roof caved in and the rear end was a mess too.

I now have to go up to Doncaster where the car is being held while the insurance is being processed and only then can I get to my car to remove the bits I want back off it that aren't related to my insurance.

Paperwork for the insurance claim has been submitted to Equity Red Star, now I just have to wait to see what comes back.

Thanks

Kev

[dawesy]

look into the law. im fairly sure they cant by law keep your car if you tel them you want it back even if they pay you out