sinbad Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 I woke up this morning to find roof tiles next to my car which have fallen off next doors house. Having just gave the Z a wash i noticed loads of deep scracthes where the tiles have hit my car. I'm soo angry at the moment , i dont stand anywhere legally and if i want to claim on my insurance i'll have to fork out nearly £500 excess! Grrrrrrrrrrr!!! i'm fed up.. Anyone know what i can do about the scratches on my tailgate and bumper. I dont fancy paying to get the whole lot resprayed but was thinking of getting Chipsaway to have a look. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 defo start with Chipsaway Sinbad. They'll come round and have a butchers. If they think it's doable then they'll do it. Also you can get 10% off with a AA card sorry about the news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 If your neighbours are half decent surely they will contribute to the cost of repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Doesnt their house insurance cover damage to other peoples property or person? They (insurers) will probably claim an Act of God defence though, but if it could be proven that the roof was in a poor state of repair you may have a case. But its by no means cut and dry. Sorry to hear the news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 Im seriously caked but again theres nothing much i can do. A good friend of mine is a copper and has been dealing with these incidents all week, as you say (Chesterfield) it is classed as an act of God and she doesnt have to give me 1p towards my repairs. I will be mentioning the roof to her so that she gets it fixed and stops it from ever happening again. She's not a bad neighbour so hopefully she'll have pitty and slip me some money. lol I'll see what Chipsaway have to say.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Good luck with your efforts matey. I would be seriously pi**ed off if that happened to me. Let us know how you get on with Chipsaway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 but if it could be proven that the roof was in a poor state of repair you may have a case. But its by no means cut and dry. Chris is right. What's her roof like generally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 Digsy - looks in good condition really. I don't blame my neighbour as it was the wind that did it. but im jst peeved its damaged my car! i just hope she gets it fixed and stops any more falling off. suppose thats all i can ask. Trev - Thanks Bud! will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Isn’t it a pity the tiles/debris hadn’t fallen off your roof or even if the car was in your garage and something was blown off a shelf and hit the car when say a door was opened. Maybe your house insurance would have covered it. If they did, then the act of god would be in your favour ????? Dicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 awkward situation when it's your neighbors roof, you could possibly try pressing for some damages ,but how much do you value your friendship ?? and long term standing At least no one was injured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 Dicky - I'm liking your thinking!! i may persue this... will have to look at the policy. lomoto - my neighbour is quite a nice person so i wont be pushing her for any money i'll just mention it and see what she says. My sister has said she will pay for Chipsaway to do the repairs. Awwww! so a big to my sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Dicky - I'm liking your thinking!! i may persue this... will have to look at the policy. lomoto - my neighbour is quite a nice person so i wont be pushing her for any money i'll just mention it and see what she says. My sister has said she will pay for Chipsaway to do the repairs. Awwww! so a big to my sister. You'll know for sure if she's a nice person as she should offer to pay. If not, lesson learnt..... Good luck with it, mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted January 20, 2007 Author Share Posted January 20, 2007 Well she's offered to pay and said she'll have the roof looked at. I'll see what kind of price im looking at for repairs, if it's inexpensive then i'll just pay it,anything more and i'll probably go halfers with her. Alittle happier now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 sounds like a result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Well she's offered to pay and said she'll have the roof looked at.I'll see what kind of price im looking at for repairs, if it's inexpensive then i'll just pay it,anything more and i'll probably go halfers with her. Alittle happier now! Nice result ,Hope it all pans out for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Good result dude, glad you got it sorted and you have a nice neighbour, i dont have any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 a good result sinbad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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