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Old 26-05-2010, 09:25 PM
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Well i went all the way to Sandwhich today to take a look at my M3
I have to say some of it was worse than i thought and some was not as bad.
Whole car was wrapped in plastic so had to pull it off in places to get some pics, but i think you get the idea!!

Before bambi ran out in front of me



After bambi and co got flattened
See his fur stuck between tyre and wheel



Front shot,just needs a bumper and a headlight!!!



And another



Now, where did i put that wheel!!



And another



Looks nice lowered!!



Still pretty flat ,as it had been lifted by a hi-yab



Not much head room in these!!



The last place i crawled out of!!



A final pic showing the angle of the roof!!

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Old 26-05-2010, 09:31 PM
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You need to have a word with steve and nick his 'Lucky' name!

Its the roof damage that is amazing!
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Old 26-05-2010, 09:33 PM
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mate your so lucky . but what a shame the bm look rearly nice it also makes you think you can be minding your own biz when wild life can nearly change our life
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Old 26-05-2010, 09:34 PM
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At leasty 5 air bags should have gone off, and not one did, i am writting to BMW and also seaking advice against claiming my furkin damages against garage servicing the vehicle.
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Old 26-05-2010, 09:49 PM
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Your injury's should of been a lot worse matey... you were very very lucky
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Old 26-05-2010, 09:51 PM
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Bloody hell mate, thats a proper mess and no mistake.

It's amazing that you got out of that intact mate, thank god for that.

Love the furry wheels though mate, that might catch on
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Old 26-05-2010, 10:29 PM
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You need to have a word with steve and nick his 'Lucky' name!

Its the roof damage that is amazing!
Lol, I dont feel worthy of it anymore!
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Old 26-05-2010, 10:37 PM
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You are very LUCKY mate. BMW need to see these pic's. There is an issue as to why the airbags havent been deployed. Needs following up big time.
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Old 26-05-2010, 10:46 PM
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***lin Hell,
You are bloody lucky to have got out of that.
Looks as if the seat acted as a very basic roll cage.
As Nige says BMW need to see that- no airbags activated is very worrying.
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Old 27-05-2010, 09:07 AM
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You were very lucky there

Could have been a lot worse for you
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Old 27-05-2010, 09:39 AM
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Blimey mate, glad you got out of it ok could of been alot worse
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Old 27-05-2010, 09:43 AM
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Andy, can't you polish any of that out?
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Old 27-05-2010, 09:56 AM
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Andy, can't you polish any of that out?


Even Andy is not that good.
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Old 27-05-2010, 09:59 AM
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Lucky you never had head injuries mate !
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Old 27-05-2010, 10:05 AM
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Lucky you never had head injuries mate !
Even more lucky that he doesn't have a brain to damage

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Old 27-05-2010, 10:43 AM
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You are very LUCKY mate. BMW need to see these pic's. There is an issue as to why the airbags havent been deployed. Needs following up big time.
2nd that, I'm boiling just thinking about it and it wasn't my car or accident. BMW need to compensate you for that big time, and have allot to answer for.

Have to say though.. looking at that roof line, if the drivers airbag had deployed it might have pushed you back in the seat and your head and neck/spine would have been squashed if it did. That roof line is scary and that was very,very close to being a fatal accident. Lucky is a an understandment.
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Old 27-05-2010, 10:51 AM
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The more i look at the pictures the more angry i get about the air bags, but as you all say , i am one lucky fooker.

Who should i aim my letter at,any advise wouldbe appreciated.
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Old 27-05-2010, 11:01 AM
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I'm not sure who would be your first port of call.

The Garage you bought the car from or BMW Direct.

To that end, I would send it to both parties. I would also send a copy of the letter to your solicitor if you have one, signed and dated exactly as the other 2 letters.

What you must do is get the pictures printed and sent with all of the letters. And don't hold back with how angry you feel about what happened (or didn't).

Fianlly mate, as you know, I print lots of materials for the countries biggest Law College. One thing I print is something called Statutory Extracts of Law. This basically outlines most laws and gives examples etc. If thing get stuck, talk to me and we can consult this for details / angles.
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Old 27-05-2010, 11:08 AM
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Cheers Steve
I will also get my mum to draft the letter as she was legal secretary for about 40 yrs,she has contacts.
I am thinking i should notify my insurance company that i do not want the car desposed of,as i am taking legal advice.
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Old 27-05-2010, 11:40 AM
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The main thing is that you are ok..
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Old 27-05-2010, 12:50 PM
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Who should i aim my letter at,any advise wouldbe appreciated.

BBC Watchdog !!


They sorted the problem of the cracking rims.

Might get some fencing put up also like they have in the New Forest.
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Old 27-05-2010, 12:58 PM
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I would put a well constructed letter but firm together to your local BWM dealer and BMW UK GB, outlining your dissapointment and anger and seek for compentation and contact with 14 days of writing before you take matters further and seek legal reprensation.

If BMW have any sense they will get back to you quickly with a very nice letter and an offer, and if all things considered you are happy take the money and run.

Etiher that or any of the many personal injury guys would probably love to take up your case.!
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Old 27-05-2010, 01:11 PM
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You could be the star of one of those BGR Bloomer ads.

Something like.....

"I was minding my own business at 5.20 in the morning, pootling on my merry way to work, cruising in a safe and careful manner in an overtaking manouver direct from the highway code, when a squadron of commando deer fell on me and squished me a bit...... bless em"

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Old 27-05-2010, 01:20 PM
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I think you were a lucky fella to have walked away from that matey

But thank god you did
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Old 27-05-2010, 01:29 PM
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Your bloody lucky mate!!!

I would go straight to BMW direct, it's not really any fault of the selling dealer. Go straight to the top!!!

Definatly don't let the car go anywhere.
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Old 27-05-2010, 01:48 PM
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Old 27-05-2010, 01:58 PM
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They sorted the problem of the cracking rims.

Might get some fencing put up also like they have in the New Forest.

errr...they didn't...bmw still won't honour claims, as my wife found out!
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Old 27-05-2010, 02:11 PM
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P.s And take plenty of pictures of your injuries, etc
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Old 27-05-2010, 02:52 PM
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errr...they didn't...bmw still won't honour claims, as my wife found out!

OOOOOOOoooooooops.

I thought they got it sorted.
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Old 27-05-2010, 03:38 PM
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Now just been notified by insurance that the owner of fence has contaxted them, i guess i pay for that then
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Old 27-05-2010, 04:25 PM
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Now just been notified by insurance that the owner of fence has contaxted them, i guess i pay for that then
they should make him build and pay for a bigger fence to stop the deer jumping out infront of you
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Old 27-05-2010, 04:27 PM
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You gotta do something. The next person may not be as lucky as you
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Old 27-05-2010, 05:18 PM
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Old 27-05-2010, 06:36 PM
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made me feel sick when Martyn showed me the pics yesterday, our boys are very lucky to still have their daddy.
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Old 27-05-2010, 08:44 PM
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blimey Martyn, that looks a mess. Can only re-iterate what others have said - lucky chap to not have much worse injuries.

However, i can kinda see why some of the airbags didn't deploy - they only work if the sensors register a big impact in that location surely? and the major damage is all in the roof where there would be no sensors?

but yeah, lucky fella
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