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- May 10, 2006
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- Preston, Lancs
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- S204 C220CDi Sport ED125 (Mr) Kia Picanto Domino 1.1 (Mrs)
Little mishap over the weekend - an old guy in a lovely 1968 Lotus Elan 2+2 chanced a light that had just changed to red. Sadly I was turning right but managed to turn the wheel just enough to change a T-bone into a swipe. Phew! Damage very slight for me - smear of paint on the valance and numberplate plus a bit of damage to grille and also broken plate holder/surround. He has quite a gouge on his wing caused by the surround. Metal on his car much tougher than cars today, so easily repaired for him.
We agreed to settle like gentleman and not involve insurance etc. - I refuse to distrust everybody! He has already sent me a text agreeing etc. and is local so I know where he lives
Just popped to a local bodyshop I know (two old boys I have used before - both are past retirement age and know what they are doing!) Quoted me no more than £100 to repair the small bit of plastic grille damage and prepare/paint the valance affected - luckily there are two edges so easy to fade in. He will also fit the new surround and numberplate that I will supply
Anybody know the plate holder/surround part number please. Or can I use pretty much any on eBay that say will fit S204?
We agreed to settle like gentleman and not involve insurance etc. - I refuse to distrust everybody! He has already sent me a text agreeing etc. and is local so I know where he lives
Just popped to a local bodyshop I know (two old boys I have used before - both are past retirement age and know what they are doing!) Quoted me no more than £100 to repair the small bit of plastic grille damage and prepare/paint the valance affected - luckily there are two edges so easy to fade in. He will also fit the new surround and numberplate that I will supply
Anybody know the plate holder/surround part number please. Or can I use pretty much any on eBay that say will fit S204?
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