Absolute idiot - hit and run

[Jabberwocky]

Don’t even mention it to your insurance as it’s then logged as a accident even if you don’t claim.

Good point!

 

[Californication69]

I can highly recommend Mark at http://www.panelperfectpdr.co.uk/ Based just outside Cheltenham, so perhaps a bit closer to the Midlands

Thanks @nickb77

 

[Californication69]

How would they know when you had it?

@Loz exactly !

 

[Lambeth Cali]

If you chose a proper respray etc the two tone will surely complicate things. Really hope it pops out instead.

 

[Californication69]

If you chose a proper respray etc the two tone will surely complicate things. Really hope it pops out instead.

Me too @Lambeth Cali ! Me too

 

[GSX1300R]

When you eventually get it fixed I would get a dash cam in the back window. They are designed for just this sort of thing happening and finding out who the culprit actually was. I know this doesn’t help now but for peace of mind in the future.

 

[davidgmo]

You might try Dent Technique which do paintless dent removal in the Midlands and the North, HQ based bear Leicester. I was advised by a large body shop to try them for dent removal with no paint loss

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[Californication69]

What a bonus. LV official list has VW Coventry on the list. So £150 XS and a brand new tailgate and handle being ordered. Quote is over £3k for the work. I’m over the moon. Still keep the 12 year VW anti-perforation warranty. And the 5 year extended manufacturers warranty on all parts. If I’d have wanted another garage of my choice to do the work, there would have been another £200 to pay. (£350 all in)
The bumper just needs a nib and a spray.
At least it’s all done by VW and stays legit.
Merry Christmas !

 

[The Blue Merle]

What a bonus. LV official list has VW Coventry on the list. So £150 XS and a brand new tailgate and handle being ordered. Quote is over £3k for the work. I’m over the moon. Still keep the 12 year VW anti-perforation warranty. And the 5 year extended manufacturers warranty on all parts. If I’d have wanted another garage of my choice to do the work, there would have been another £200 to pay. (£350 all in)
The bumper just needs a nib and a spray.
At least it’s all done by VW and stays legit.
Merry Christmas !

You may want to see if you can keep the rear tailgate glass as you could sell that on to recoup some of that £150

 

[Californication69]

You may want to see if you can keep the rear tailgate glass as you could sell that on to recoup some of that £150

That is very interesting @4x4 joker
I’ll ask if I can keep the whole tailgate and maybe someone would like to purchase?
Or are LV the official owners of the damaged tailgate after it’s removed ?

 

[Corradobrit]

I would be surprised if they don't use the glass in the new tailgate

 

[Californication69]

I would be surprised if they don't use the glass in the new tailgate

That’s what I was thinking, and all the bits n bobs. £850 for tailgate and £1550 labor.
Maybe 12 hours labor?
Plus £600 VAT
Maybe the tailgate will come painted ?

 

[WelshGas]

That’s what I was thinking, and all the bits n bobs. £850 for tailgate and £1550 labor.
Maybe 12 hours labor?
Plus £600 VAT
Maybe the tailgate will come painted ?

Everything will be transferred across if it is usable and undamaged, so check carefully on pick up.
The Tailgate would come primed to be sprayed and matched to your vehicle I would have thought.
Check that the lock function and wiper work properly and chairs are undamaged.

 

[Californication69]

Everything will be transferred across if it is usable and undamaged, so check carefully on pick up.
The Tailgate would come primed to be sprayed and matched to your vehicle I would have thought.
Check that the lock function and wiper work properly and chairs are undamaged.

I think I’ll just remove the chairs and leave in the house. Yes @WelshGas I’ll be taking lots of before photos so I have a before record. Thank you

 

[Busapete]

In the olden days that would have been a repair and not a complete replacement. I did a 5 year apprenticeship in motor body repair. Nowadays nothing is repaired...First thing I would do when I got it back would be to fit dashcams front and back. I have them fitted and back..Better safe than sorry I suppose.