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gewindows

Had a prang in the snow
« on: January 05, 2010, 08:42:45 pm »
Hit a kerb in the snow and ice only doing about 10-15 MPH.

Drivers side front wheel pushed back an inch or two.

Damn!

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wezzy32

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Re: Had a prang in the snow
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2010, 08:47:48 pm »
so was it worth going out?
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keep on smiling

gewindows

Re: Had a prang in the snow
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2010, 08:51:36 pm »
I'll give you one guess.
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john k

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Re: Had a prang in the snow
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2010, 08:52:51 pm »
its not worth the risk going out in all this snow and sub zero temps supposed to be -6 tonight up be us written this week off. oh well ill have to make it up next week ;D
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pingu

Re: Had a prang in the snow
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2010, 08:54:44 pm »
Sorry to hear that matt....going to cost eh....I reversed into a tree not so long back in the snow...oooopps...

It wont be long before FTP does something silly and then you'll feel better ;)

Onwards and upwards.
Cheers
Dave.
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R W C™

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Re: Had a prang in the snow
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2010, 08:57:03 pm »
Was yoi out collecting matt  ;D
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gewindows

Re: Had a prang in the snow
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2010, 08:57:30 pm »
Hope the damage isnt too serious thats all really, what you guys reckon?

Bent track rods, steering arm, suspension?
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C.C.S.

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Re: Had a prang in the snow
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2010, 08:57:52 pm »
my power stering pump went yesterday morning.i just found out the new one costs £171+labour.
hope i get another day working tomorrow
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gewindows

Re: Had a prang in the snow
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2010, 08:58:18 pm »
Quote from: R W C on January 05, 2010, 08:57:03 pm
Was yoi out collecting matt  ;D

No I wasnt Chris, I was giving someone a lift!


Quote from: Pingu's Big Jobs on January 05, 2010, 08:54:44 pm
Sorry to hear that matt....going to cost.eh....I reversed into a tree not so long back in the snow...oooopps...

Onwards and upwards.
Cheers
Dave.

Cheers mate
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R W C™

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Re: Had a prang in the snow
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2010, 09:05:38 pm »
was it your work vehicle
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gewindows

Re: Had a prang in the snow
« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2010, 09:06:43 pm »
Ay!
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HIGH LEVEL WINDOW CLEANERS (scrimmy)

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Re: Had a prang in the snow
« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2010, 09:11:36 pm »
claim your insurance maybe ???
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Clive McDonald

Re: Had a prang in the snow
« Reply #12 on: January 05, 2010, 09:21:10 pm »
Sorry to hear that Matt. You work hard and don't deserve bad luck.
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niceandclean

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Re: Had a prang in the snow
« Reply #13 on: January 05, 2010, 09:30:03 pm »
I did that a few years ago in a transit, turning a corner in the snow. Cracked/snapped the wishbone.
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gewindows

Re: Had a prang in the snow
« Reply #14 on: January 05, 2010, 09:40:20 pm »
Quote from: slumpbuster on January 05, 2010, 09:21:10 pm
Sorry to hear that Matt. You work hard and don't deserve bad luck.

Cheers Bud.
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Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: Had a prang in the snow
« Reply #15 on: January 05, 2010, 09:42:22 pm »
Matt look on the bright side, you have a listing on Ian (windowwashers) website for free!



 ;D ;D ;D
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Neil Williams

Re: Had a prang in the snow
« Reply #16 on: January 05, 2010, 09:51:41 pm »
Quote from: Matt Bateman. on January 05, 2010, 08:57:30 pm
Hope the damage isnt too serious thats all really, what you guys reckon?

Bent track rods, steering arm, suspension?
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Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: Had a prang in the snow
« Reply #17 on: January 05, 2010, 09:53:28 pm »
Congrats Matt for coming 3rd in the prize draw.




Matt
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Neil Williams

Re: Had a prang in the snow
« Reply #18 on: January 05, 2010, 09:55:58 pm »
Bent track rods, 80%
steering arm, 40%
suspension 20%
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gewindows

Re: Had a prang in the snow
« Reply #19 on: January 05, 2010, 09:58:08 pm »
Quote from: Neil Williams on January 05, 2010, 09:55:58 pm
Bent track rods, 80%
steering arm, 40%
suspension 20%


Are you volunteering to come round and repair it Neil?  ;D



Quote from: MB Window Cleaning on January 05, 2010, 09:53:28 pm
Congrats Matt for coming 3rd in the prize draw.




Matt

 ;)
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