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daniel2609
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hi guys, im daniel 22 from swindon, managed to pick up a v reg estate on friday evening, love it to bits! its a 1.8td never had a diesel car before, but driving it isnt as bad as what i expected, and it has a lot more poke than what i was expecting.

here she is:

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However, last night as i was coming round a dual carrigeway roundabout, a guy in the outside lane decided he was going to go all the way round the roundabout, taking me with him... so no i have a huge dent and some scrapes on the passenger side, both doors and the sill, :(

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Hopefully the insurance will pay out quick and i will be able to get it fixed...

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    Welcome to the Forums, sorry to hear of the accident, hope it gets fixed quickly :D

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    Welcome to Ford-Owners-Club Daniel! Hopefully your insurance will pay out! Looks like a good car! Love rimless wheels :) Unless their alloys, plastic hub caps look cheap.

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    yea, im not a lover of plastic wheel trims either, it came with 2, but they were odd ones, so i took them off, hopefully if i get the car fixed rather than written off i will give the wheels a rub down and give them a fresh lick of paint!

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    The damage isn't that bad to be written off is it!? A fresh lick of paint would really do those wheels good :) What insurance company are you with ?

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    welcome to FOC, unlucky about the accident mate, hopefully all sorts out its a nice car like!

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