kingy94 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 So, after going to look at a mk6 fiesta ST last tuesday i decided it was meant for me and went to pick her up yesterday afternoon! however only got a few miles away from the sellers house and BANG! drove straight into a pothole which was on the down side of a zebra crossing/speed bump which i didnt see :( front drivers side spring snapped so unable to drive home and had to get recovery out! I hope this isnt a bad sign for me and this car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philf1 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 If it was marked up ready for filling you could claim from the council and get your money back. It's just one of those things don't lose heart you'll get it fixed and be able to enjoy then. Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingy94 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Yeah, i dont think it was if im honest, i have pictured it and i am going to report it to the council. Hopefully wont be anymore damage other than the broken spring! drove spot on for the couple of miles i drove it for tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristriple Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Bad luck bud! It'll be fine once it's fixed. If I let crashing/bumps put me off, I'd have given up driving a long time ago! Sent from my KFTT using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingy94 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 i know mate was gutted! yeah it will be so its not all bad news! the bank balance has taken abit of abuse recently tho haha but yeah i think that would apply for alot of drivers, me included! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingy94 Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Got the car back last night after work and was pleased to know it was only £75 to get fixed! Thought it could if been a lot worse! Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UUilliam Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Lucky you!I'd still report the pot hole to the council then wait 24 hours and if it's not fixed, you can then claim.Over-exaggerate the problem get a few $ outta themBurst tyre, buckled alloy, Alignment out of trackatleast £2-400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingy94 Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Yeah I'm going to report it and claim if I can mate, thought it would of broken something else with the noise it made when it went! Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightningMat Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Have you had the wheel rim checked too? A pothole that can snap a spring may have dented/buckled the alloy too? You would of course notice a big dent/buckle with 'wobble'/'shaking' through the car as you drive. If you are thinking of claiming through the council, you'll want to make sure you had everything covered (you don't want to find out when you next get your tyre changed that the wheel is buckled, and it's too late to claim then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDRX Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Lucky you! I'd still report the pot hole to the council then wait 24 hours and if it's not fixed, you can then claim. Over-exaggerate the problem get a few $ outta them Burst tyre, buckled alloy, Alignment out of track atleast £2-400 They'll want proof of that btw. Quote isn't proof it's done they'll want a receipt for payment. But due to poor maintenence you'll he able to claim it's what road tax is for the upkeep of the highways. People do it all the time, can take a while but will cost you nothing to do. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingy94 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 The wheel was checked at the time the spring was changed so that all fine mate, yeah I'll be reporting it and I have got the receipt from the garage and pictures of the pothole to prove Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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