Just been rear ended!

ElegantSpoon · 12-15-2009, 01:36 PM

Evening all!

Well some goon just drove in the back of me! Mrs spoon flipped her lid and went mental!

The bumper looks fine though but it is so dark out its hard to tell for sure. I had a look with the BMW torch

I've got the nuggets details just incase I find anything but my only worry is incase theres anything I can't see damaged? Do you think this is likely? He didn't hit me at a huge speed but you never know!

I'm thinking of getting a garage to check it out but heres hoping its all ok!!

Keep old people of the roads!

Spoony

SoYank · 12-15-2009, 02:18 PM

Even if it appears to not have any damage you'd be better off taking it into a shop and have them give it a good look-see. They'd know better what is amiss than you probably would.

Now, keep this in mind. One day you'll be one of those old people. Then you'll be saying "keep these young people off the road."

NightVisitant · 12-15-2009, 02:20 PM

Sorry to hear of this misfortune

In relation to your question, pay some attention to bumper clips at either sides of the car where the bumper edge meets the rear quarter panel. We had a Golf rear-shunted and despite the low speed impact (5mph), a clip was broken on the adjoining panel, meaning it was impossible to get the gap closed to pre-accident standards without costing a bomb.

Definitely have an expert take a look to be on the safe side, you don't want your car to be one of those that roll around with a dog-eared bumper in the future.

mjh93sa · 12-15-2009, 02:49 PM

Been there.

Best get someone to at least take a peek. There is a crash beam just behind the bumper on deformable mounts. If that has taken a hit then it'll need sorting.

Also www.askmid.com in case you need to check that your insurance is registered (for free), not to check that the other guy really is of course

KadeSdad · 12-15-2009, 02:56 PM

Yes mate best to get it checked out.

ElegantSpoon · 12-15-2009, 02:58 PM

Thanx for the replies I will get the car looked at on friday. I just put the reg through that site and it shows as not being insured!!!! I hope its just me not taking it down right! It was an old crappy van!

Ref getting old people off the road, I may be young but at least I know what a red light means!

NFS · 12-15-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ElegantSpoon

I just put the reg through that site and it shows as not being insured!!!! I hope its just me not taking it down right! It was an old crappy van!

Not a good sign.

I would get the car checked out as others have said. I would be surprised if there was not some damage to the crash absorbing structures.

spandeli · 12-16-2009, 03:07 AM

im an automobile assessor, and from my experience i must say this:

Since the bumper is made of an elastic material sometimes after the impact caused in an accident, it tends to go back to its initial shape.

But... the panel is getting damaged and sometimes the rear floor as well.

An easy way to check is to open and close the bonet. if it opens and closes normally, then the panel should be ok.

In your case though that the bonet is damaged as well, there is only one way to tell for sure. Take your car to a bodyshop, and have them remove the rear bumper to inspect any possible bent in your panel and or floor.

creepy coupe · 12-16-2009, 03:19 AM

I was tapped in the rear (no puns please) in a Vauxhall, outwardly it looked fine, but the boot floor was kinked, so as others have said, het it check by a professional.

ElegantSpoon · 12-16-2009, 11:34 AM

My bonnet is fine. I've got the car booked in for Friday morning

The boot all seems fine so hopefully its nothing. I rang the number he gave me and no one answered but I left a message so lets see if they call back.

Ham09 · 12-16-2009, 02:41 PM

Let's hope this guy isn't having you on. My mate has been crashed into by a guy without insurance driving a knackered old van. *Always take pictures of both vehicles if you are involved in a bump.

It was a total nightmare getting a payout

deletedelete · 12-16-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ElegantSpoon

Evening all!

Well some goon just drove in the back of me! Mrs spoon flipped her lid and went mental!

The bumper looks fine though but it is so dark out its hard to tell for sure. I had a look with the BMW torch

I've got the nuggets details just incase I find anything but my only worry is incase theres anything I can't see damaged? Do you think this is likely? He didn't hit me at a huge speed but you never know!

I'm thinking of getting a garage to check it out but heres hoping its all ok!!

Keep old people of the roads!

Spoony

haha you called them a nugget!!!! hahaha.

Glad there wasnt too much damaged. Somebody hit me in a parking lot in the back and I still haven't fixed the scratches yet.

Dubbedoutbimmer · 12-16-2009, 02:55 PM

its a total loss time to get an M5

smallbore · 12-17-2009, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ham09

Let's hope this guy isn't having you on. My mate has been crashed into by a guy without insurance driving a knackered old van. *Always take pictures of both vehicles if you are involved in a bump.

It was a total nightmare getting a payout

Gotta support the pictures comment. I was rear ended two weeks ago and after working out that I had to apply brake, turn off engine, undo seat belt etc., I went straight out and photo'd everything. Do it before anyone can move cars etc. Evidence can be REAL important.

All fixed now and gotta compliment LV insurance for my second 'somebody elses fault' prang in 10 weeks, waived excess and they gave me a replacement car of same level (O.K. a Jag first and a Freelander 2nd) free (and its not on my insurance cover). My annual insurance is £180 with 9yrs NCB and age 50. Thank you LV!

Bob M

ElegantSpoon · 12-17-2009, 12:11 PM

A photo is indeed a good idea but at the time you don't always remember these things. I think its all fine anyways so lucky that way. Will know tomorrow for sure!

beemerbird · 12-18-2009, 02:35 PM

How did you get on with this, hope it's ok?

ElegantSpoon · 12-19-2009, 04:27 AM

Hey beemerbird its all ok

I went to a accident body shop as well and they checked it over so thats a relief! The E90 must have a tough rear end!!

I am a bit nervous of people when I stop now but hopefully it will pass!

M3-FAST · 12-19-2009, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ElegantSpoon

I am a bit nervous of people when I stop now but hopefully it will pass!

I know the feeling! I was rear ended on the motorway whilst driving the ex-wife's Astra GTE. Luckily it had a tow bar and did not cause too much damage but destoyed the front of the clown in the Metro who decided not to stop. Was quite satisfying being able to drive away after swapping details whilst he had to wait for recovery lol. For quite a few weeks after I was watching the mirror every time I had to brake remotely hard. It soon passes though and you will stop being so conscious of it

Pleased the motor is OK as well - good news all round eh

ElegantSpoon · 12-19-2009, 07:34 AM

Indeed a great relief

Was nervous just now driving in the snow lol lets hope it passes

mjh93sa · 12-19-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ElegantSpoon

I am a bit nervous of people when I stop now but hopefully it will pass!

I'm still like that after 2 years!

12-15-2009, 01:36 PM	#1
ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	Just been rear ended! Evening all! Well some goon just drove in the back of me! Mrs spoon flipped her lid and went mental! The bumper looks fine though but it is so dark out its hard to tell for sure. I had a look with the BMW torch I've got the nuggets details just incase I find anything but my only worry is incase theres anything I can't see damaged? Do you think this is likely? He didn't hit me at a huge speed but you never know! I'm thinking of getting a garage to check it out but heres hoping its all ok!! Keep old people of the roads! Spoony __________________ BMW E90 320D Sapphire Black, Angel Eyes, BMW Performance Extras, Carbon Fabric Trim
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NightVisitant Private First Class 12 Rep 169 Posts Drives: BMW F10 M-Sport 2011 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hear of this misfortune In relation to your question, pay some attention to bumper clips at either sides of the car where the bumper edge meets the rear quarter panel. We had a Golf rear-shunted and despite the low speed impact (5mph), a clip was broken on the adjoining panel, meaning it was impossible to get the gap closed to pre-accident standards without costing a bomb. Definitely have an expert take a look to be on the safe side, you don't want your car to be one of those that roll around with a dog-eared bumper in the future.
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mjh93sa Major General 147 Rep 5,080 Posts Drives: 530d Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gloucestershire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M135i [10.00] 2011 Mini Countryma ... [5.50]	Been there. Best get someone to at least take a peek. There is a crash beam just behind the bumper on deformable mounts. If that has taken a hit then it'll need sorting. Also www.askmid.com in case you need to check that your insurance is registered (for free), not to check that the other guy really is of course __________________ Gone: Fiesta - Focus - E46 320dSE - E91 330dMSport - E82 135iMSport - R55 JCW Clubman - M135i Now: 530d
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ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	Thanx for the replies I will get the car looked at on friday. I just put the reg through that site and it shows as not being insured!!!! I hope its just me not taking it down right! It was an old crappy van! Ref getting old people off the road, I may be young but at least I know what a red light means! __________________ BMW E90 320D Sapphire Black, Angel Eyes, BMW Performance Extras, Carbon Fabric Trim
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spandeli First Lieutenant 18 Rep 370 Posts Drives: BMW E92 320D M Sport Auto Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cyprus iTrader: (0)	im an automobile assessor, and from my experience i must say this: Since the bumper is made of an elastic material sometimes after the impact caused in an accident, it tends to go back to its initial shape. But... the panel is getting damaged and sometimes the rear floor as well. An easy way to check is to open and close the bonet. if it opens and closes normally, then the panel should be ok. In your case though that the bonet is damaged as well, there is only one way to tell for sure. Take your car to a bodyshop, and have them remove the rear bumper to inspect any possible bent in your panel and or floor.
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ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	My bonnet is fine. I've got the car booked in for Friday morning The boot all seems fine so hopefully its nothing. I rang the number he gave me and no one answered but I left a message so lets see if they call back. __________________ BMW E90 320D Sapphire Black, Angel Eyes, BMW Performance Extras, Carbon Fabric Trim
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ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	A photo is indeed a good idea but at the time you don't always remember these things. I think its all fine anyways so lucky that way. Will know tomorrow for sure! __________________ BMW E90 320D Sapphire Black, Angel Eyes, BMW Performance Extras, Carbon Fabric Trim
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ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	Hey beemerbird its all ok I went to a accident body shop as well and they checked it over so thats a relief! The E90 must have a tough rear end!! I am a bit nervous of people when I stop now but hopefully it will pass! __________________ BMW E90 320D Sapphire Black, Angel Eyes, BMW Performance Extras, Carbon Fabric Trim
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ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	Indeed a great relief Was nervous just now driving in the snow lol lets hope it passes __________________ BMW E90 320D Sapphire Black, Angel Eyes, BMW Performance Extras, Carbon Fabric Trim
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