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Scratches

Jamesc1996
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I was just wondering if any one knows what is causing these scratches? 

They are only on the drivers side and are fairly light but I can't work out what is causing them. 

Many thanks 

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    Looks like you are scraping branches from trees or bushes.  That happened to the wing and door on my grandfather's car when he drove down country lanes a lot.

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    1 hour ago, jmurray01 said:

    Looks like you are scraping branches from trees or bushes.  That happened to the wing and door on my grandfather's car when he drove down country lanes a lot.

    Indeed, I got some on mine when I drove round a corner, and saw a lorry heading straight towards me and had to swerve a little into the bushes. :wallbash:

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    1 hour ago, Incontro said:

    Indeed, I got some on mine when I drove round a corner, and saw a lorry heading straight towards me and had to swerve a little into the bushes. :wallbash:

    In that situation I'd happily take the scratches compared to the alternative!! :ohmy:

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    But I hate scratches!!! At the least insurance would have paid out if the lorry had run into me :laugh:

    No, you're right lol.

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    4 hours ago, jmurray01 said:

    Looks like you are scraping branches from trees or bushes.  That happened to the wing and door on my grandfather's car when he drove down country lanes a lot.

    Thanks, puts an end to the mystery. 

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