Accidental damaged beach!

angconcerts · Dec 22, 2019

Anyone know how bad or not this is to get fixed? Thanks

Wild Bob · Dec 22, 2019

Oh dear

angconcerts · Dec 22, 2019

Very sad just don’t know if it will be fixable or Wright off!?

sbmcd · Dec 22, 2019

Ouch, that looks expensive, hopefully fully comp insurance will cover that.

angconcerts · Dec 22, 2019

That’s what I’m hoping thanks

Duxdeluxe · Dec 22, 2019

PRANDLES · Dec 22, 2019

I know ‘someone’ who had the same misfortune on an SE - It was a main dealer insurance repair. This entailed removing the kitchen/wardrobe unit and replacing the fixed side panel - apparently there are 3 different sized replacement panels depending upon the extent of the damage. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but the cost was in the region of
£10 - 11,000
Good luck with the repair.

Eber123 · Dec 22, 2019

That looks terrible - very sad to see this.

How did that happen (sorry for my nosiness). But hearing how these things happen helps others (me) to avoid accidents.

It seems that a lot is damaged from the front door to the side panel, the B pillar and the setup for the diesel tank and AdBlue.

I wouldn't have a glue how much that cost, but I can believe that this is so expensive it will be an insurance claim.

Good look.

Regards,
Eberhrad

Zebedee · Dec 28, 2019

Mine was further back and done on a bollard in the blind spot at about 2m an hour. Cost £8k+ but good if not better than new. Such slow events don’t compromise the integrity of the van. Looks like your door was involved to so probably a bit more. Was away for a month ish. Done in Twickenham who are VW authorised repairer and were used to removing the kitchen. If going through insurance insist you choose the bodywork place not just one allied to your insurer! A VW approved one will not affect your warranty if you have one, and carries more prestige when you sell!

Meoncoast · Dec 28, 2019

I think it looks worse than it is. Beach so no kitchen to remove. Good luck with your insurance, please give feedback on how they deal with your claim. Guess it has been hit before by the way they have tried to make it noticeable with yellow tape.

Calibrator · Jun 21, 2024

Hello, I have been scanning the forum because I have had a very similar accident and came across this post. The damage is uncannily similar to mine and it would be very helpful to know the outcome.
I am currently looking for a good repairer in Kent.
I have tried AB Crush but unfortunately they are unable to take on the job due to staffing issues.