A great start to today

[the swan fiend]

That’s a shame mate, but not unexpected given the damage.
I’d have the same fears as you about it being in the salvage yard, until you get paid out it’s still your van. I hope you get a solution sorted quickly mate.


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[Handyandy]

I hope it gets sorted soon too but I am hoping I can get it fixed by getting most of the dents pushed out but it's a big ask I will probably never get it to look like it was before

[the swan fiend]

Might be an idea to get it as good as you can, put it back to standard and sell it. Someone like a builder who isn’t too fussy would probably have it. Maybe you could start again with another one?


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[Handyandy]

Just had a call of nationwide vehicle recovery and I should get my van back today then all I need is for the insurance company to give me an offer for the pay out as it is financially a write off I also need to find out what category they have placed it in

[Handyandy]

Just had the van back from the salvage yard it was taken too not happy about all the oil stains on the seat though but at least its back just got to find out of the insurance about what there offering
The white van next to it is a hire van that has more dents in it than my van had with the tree on top there's not a straight panel on it
Also need to ask you guys if you know anyone in the North Wales or Chester area who does dents removal hopefully once I'm paid out from insurance that will be my next job as well as the windscreen


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[Handyandy]

Finally got paid out for the van from the insurance claim I have it booked in for the end of this week for bodywork repair and new windscreen I stripped all the head lining out ready for when it goes in and I will get some sound deadening ordered ready for when I get it back already replaced front coilovers for lowering springs ride is much better

[Handyandy]

Finally got the van back from the body shop tonight looks loads better after damage I think he's done a great job considering
get the new roof rails fitted in the morning so I can take a set of ladders to work

[Lister79]

Good to hear you’ve got it all sorted .


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[the swan fiend]

Nice one mate. Glad to hear you’re back on the road


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[Giddy]

Took a bit of time, but glad you've got it sorted. Hopefully no more nasty surprises like this.

[Handyandy]

Yes insurance took a bit of time to pay out and couldn't get the work done until end of January but finally back on the road with out a dent in sight

[hef355]

Great news buddy


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[Handyandy]

Cheers I'm glad the van looks as good as it did before and now the ride is much better after changing the coilovers for the eibach lowering springs

[Willhughes1997]

Good you're back on the road, might see you around the Chester/Broughton area

[Handyandy]

@willhughes thanks mate its great to have the van back and roadworthy again you probably will see me in around Chester as 90% of my work is around student Central doing maintenance after they break everything