E55 accident.....

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A good bit a news for me at last. RAC engineer has approved the repair, parts have been ordered and bodyshop hope to have it ready towards the end of next week.

I can't wait, as quite frankly I hate the BMW X5 so much. Just why anyone would want one I fail to understand. Massively oversized for a vehicle that still seats 5, and a crazy parking brake release system that makes the Merc childs play. It has one redeeming feature for me, which is a very efficient 3.0ltr diesel that is quiet and quick.
 

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At last... the E55 is back:D

A delay in the body shop returning it as a new wheel, supplied by Mercedes, was on order.
Anyone want to guess how much Mercedes charged for a standard 5 twin spoke rear AMG wheel?

I have to say I am really pleased with the quality of the repair and won't hesitate to use Woodville-Stretton in Poole for any further mishap.
The paint match is perfect and I can find no fault.
The repair required a new rear door and moulding, extensive panel beating around the rear arch, a new wheel, new 265x35x18 tyre, new rear wheel arch liner and a new keyless go handle. All colour matched, sprayed and and finished perfectly. The guy in charge even filled the new door with waxoil which is still slightly weeping from the underside of the door. I'm told this will stop in a day or two.

Really happy now as this car was only in my possession from Friday to Monday until an idiot decided to reverse out on me. His insurance company NFU have been great and I will definately get a quote from them next renewal as they impressed me with their speed and correspondence from start to finish.
The X5 is now off hire and I won't be sorry to see that off my driveway I disliked it that much

Finally a couple of before and after photos of the car.
 

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A nice repair, so pleased for you to get it back :D:D
 

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holy crap, you had it repaired & it's been hit again by someone reversing !!???

where you live, Beruit ?!!

The repair is stunning, excellent thought to detail to waxoyl the internals of the door.... just check when it all hardens that the DRAIN HOLES are clear
( just poke a cotton bud in there )...

Good to see it looking so nice :cool:
 
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holy crap, you had it repaired & it's been hit again by someone reversing !!???

where you live, Beruit ?!!

:D No I bought it on a Friday and on the following Monday it was damaged as in the first photo. The other photos show the car after repair. Only one accident and not my fault!

Glad you think it looks a decent repair as I am very impressed with the quality of worlmanship.
 


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