Member Since: 07 Aug 2016
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 382
Someone rear ended my d3 what to get the garage to check
My wife got rear ended last week (no by me ) she was static slow speed shunt
D3 has no damage apart from fine scratches on to eye cover
However I think the alignment is off its unstable above 40 and got a brake warning
The drivers insurance has told me I can get them to take it to one of their approved garage or my preference by dropping a hire car and pick mine up to get it checked
I will ask them to take it to my nearest dealer and ring them to ensure it gets a good inspection
Any advice what I should be getting checked?
21st Oct 2017 8:50 pm
Antjp
Member Since: 09 Aug 2013
Location: Warringon
Posts: 346
Possibe damage to the parking sensors. (Could be worth a check).
Remove the plastic bumper for a better inspection.
The brake warning light could mean the handbrake needs looking at.
Unstable above 40mph could be down to worn bushes or steering rack ends/ball joints.
22nd Oct 2017 12:49 am
G7jtk
Member Since: 03 Jun 2014
Location: Prudhoe
Posts: 846
Take it to a garage that already knows what to check.
22nd Oct 2017 8:32 am
Erea
Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Munster
Posts: 1509
Most importantly is your wife ok?
Maybe get four wheel alignment done and if something is way off it’ll be a starting point for further inspection
22nd Oct 2017 8:34 am
Ruggy13
Member Since: 07 Aug 2016
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 382
She’s good thanks , slightly sore back neck and shoulder
I’ll have a look st my nearest dealer and get it sent there
Think the four wheel alignment will needs doing and I want to take it with
The correct equipment
22nd Oct 2017 9:42 am
SpiderBaby D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1397
Had a similar shunt a few years back - slow speed impact
Rear wheel carrier took the hit (and stoved in the front of the car that hit me) so damage looked minor - lightly scratched bumper, broken reflector etc.
However, I took it to an LR indie and had them check it over for damage I couldn't see and, surprisingly, the steel bumper (below the plastic cover) had minor damage. OK - not life threatening but shows you need it checking properly.I see no ships........
22nd Oct 2017 10:37 am
Ruggy13
Member Since: 07 Aug 2016
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 382
That’s my concern is what I can’t see
As we all know most jobs cost a few quid
Just need to work out were to take it
22nd Oct 2017 11:26 am
L319
Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 2080
I have had so much hassle in the past when this has happened that I would just tell my insurers to get on with it. 3rd parties have a habit of changing their minds when the bills come in.
22nd Oct 2017 11:52 am
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
Once its checked/fixed my first job would to be the purchase of a fixed tow bat set up, then next time you or your wife can just smile and drive off into the sunset.
22nd Oct 2017 5:54 pm
Antjp
Member Since: 09 Aug 2013
Location: Warringon
Posts: 346
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) she was static slow speed shunt
