Recent content by Stuart Taylor

No, I had 2 quotes which between them both were approx £1,800.00. Then I have to go to the insurance companies approved repair company for a quote. I was never advised cost quoted. They then decided to write the car off which I accepted. I then bought a 2011 Saab 9-5 Aero TTiD4 For a very good...

Car was written off and I’m now awaiting Copart to come and collect it.

The biggest problem I would have is parking it on the street. Would require road tax and insurance to cover the car legally. I’d rather get rid of the car and start afresh.

Unfortunately I’m no longer able to work on cars like I used to due to I’ll health. The value I stated was market value which varies enormously and will be dictated by the insurance company. Right now I’m in the hands of the gods.

Ok, my insurance quote for just a external visual inspection and does not include for internal body damage came in at £1,727.63 including VAT but not any additional costs found when the bumper is removed. Would this kind of repair quote make the insurer repair the car or write it off due to age...

It is. But I have to say that with it only being the 140 BHP model it really did impress me with its ability on the road. It really was a good car until all the problems arose then the bumper damage. I will be sad to see it go.

I had a look at bumpers to price them But the painting cost and fitting is high. Today I was out getting an estimate repair and while doing so both front headlights mounting brackets along with most bumper mounting brackets being broken We’re picked up by the estimator. My head lights are...

Ok, I’ll have a look at it. thanks again.

Yes, I checked the bumper today and all the mounting points for it at the front of the wheel arch have broken off. I’ll have to go through the insurance and let them write the car off.

Ok, thank you. I am visiting a body shop on Monday to let them see the car and provide a quote. Depending on the cost I’ll either book it in to have work done or have to go through the car insurance if it’s a high quote. Ill post and update next week.

Ok, I’ll look in to that. Can you advise where exactly where the EGR Cooler is located and if the car needs to be connected to a computer to delete the EGR and not show any fault codes. Again, thank you for the reply.

Hello, Earlier today I reversed out of my parking space a heard the front bumper drag along the pavement and kerb. After hearing this, I stopped the car and went to have a look at the bumper and found that it had been pulled forward quite a bit. Looking at it, the bumper had been pulled out of...

No. Nothing has been touched. The only thing done to the car was it’s MOT on the 20th September. I’ll have a look to locate the thermostat housing and see if there is a leak their.

Hello, I have a 2007 A4 2.0 TDi fitted with the BRE engine which is loosing coolant. I do not know how long it has been doing so is I only became aware after the Low Coolant message came up on the dash. I checked around the radiator and the hoses from the header tank to the radiator but could...

Tr7, I honestly cannot thank you enough for this information. Finally I’ll be able to locate the correct item. I wish you all the very best. Regards, Stuart.