Bashed in the storm!

[dorkins]

Our dear old 1999 Swift was smacked by a flying heavy wood panel during the storm, resulting in one window and frame being obliterated and severe damage to the surrounding body work, the assessor is due to visit, the insurance company asked if I had anybody in mind to carry out the repairs, not having to do this before, I am hoping some good people on this forum may have some recommendations for this work, ideally in Essex or surrounding area,
Thanks for any advice.

 

[Bluemooner]

Oh dear not good news hope someone from your area can think of somebody

 

[irnbru]

Some photos of the damage might be helpful. Hope you get it repaired well.

 

[Stealaway]

I would expect them to write it off at that age and that much damage

 

[Figaro]

You might be better doing a diy repair given the age, I think a lot of the main dealers will shy away from wanting to get involved.
A good "back street" repairer might be better if you don't fancy doing it yourself

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[dorkins]

You might be better doing a diy repair given the age, I think a lot of the main dealers will shy away from wanting to get involved.
A good "back street" repairer might be better if you don't fancy doing it yourself

I would do the bodywork (grew up in a a glass fibre environment) but my concern was trying to find a replacement window, my thinking was that if a different window, ie. size needed to be fitted then having it repaired "professionally" might be the best option.

 

[Figaro]

Put some photos up, you'll get lots of useful advice.
If you can measure the window opening, someone may know if a straight replaceement is likely

 

[westhamman]

Where in Essex are you.

 

[pappajohn]

22 years old.......financial write-off I bet.

 

[dorkins]

Where in Essex are you.

Just outside Hatfield Peverel.

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[dorkins]

Put some photos up, you'll get lots of useful advice.
If you can measure the window opening, someone may know if a straight replaceement is likely

good idea - thanks!

 

[Wack]

They said worst storm for years , only a one bin storm though , still waiting for the big one , a three binner

 

[jockaneezer]

Get a settlement off the insurer, buy the van back, do the repair yourself and get a window from here https://eeco-ltd.co.uk/

 

[GeoffnDee]

dorkins Have a look at Link Removed they may be able to help and seem to be able to repair most types of Motorhomes they are at Canvey Island Essex

 

[gus-lopez]

my concern was trying to find a replacement window,

https://www.essexcaravanbreakers.co.uk/

He had 00's of windows which fit both caravans & motorhomes when i got mine from there.

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[Simon Meadwell]

Not near you but there is a motorhome repair garage in Reddish Stockport not sure of the name that when i pass nearly always had older motorhomes in for damp and habitation bodywork repairs.

 

[mushy]

I would imagine many repair companies will be booked up for months ahead and looking for easier more profitable work.

 

[Kozikot]

They said worst storm for years , only a one bin storm though , still waiting for the big one , a three binner View attachment 588819

Bet the Op doesn't find that Funny !

 

[MisterB]

Everything can be mended, it's just having the will (and often the finances) to do so.

If you are going to have a go repairing it, there are a few blogs on this forum where bigger repairs have been carried out successfully. I'm sure they would offer any advice if asked?

Best wishes and good luck, you never know, due to current prices you might get a decent settlement if they deem it a total loss ...?

 

[cranky]

you could give Les Batemans a try. in Rochford 01702 548661
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[dorkins]

Thank you all for your help and advice, it gives me a much better insight into the way these things work and grateful for the links which I will be investigating, now all I have got to do is clear up 6 x 40 foot conifers and restore the telephone line to its original position!

 

[2bob]

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