Maybe another cav down :(

[Envoy CDX]

Well, on Wednesday morning, someone went into the back passenger side of me, cracking the bumper, pushing it off it's hanger, snapping the studs for the hanger off, and I suspect pushing the rear door gap closed slightly.

I'm still a bit sore in places, and still rather annoyed.

No pictures of the damage yet, just haven't had the time with work and such.

Cav's still drivable, just not sure what I'm going to do yet..

[Cavalier342]

Must have been some speed, these cars don't let up from behind.
Sorry to hear about the accident, all the best with your plans from now on.
Andrei.

[Envoy CDX]

Not really all that fast to be honest.

[btcctroy]

i wish you well gary. least your ok

[Envoy CDX]

i wish you well gary. least your ok

Ta, Troy, hopefully it'll sort out.

[btcctroy]

so is it the rear wing and door gone

[Envoy CDX]

so is it the rear wing and door gone

No, nothing looks bent from the outside, however - the rear door seems to overlook the rear dogleg a bit more, I will try and get some pictures tomorrow.

If anyone has any shots of the passenger side rear panel gapping I'd appreciate a goodsee.

[HAIRIBO]

That sucks mate.

[Robsey]

As said in my PM and on MSN,

If there is structural damage, it is most likely that the inner wing / skin will be rippled or creased.

Something has to be bent for the panel gap to be reduced..

Hmmm - maybe a time to revert to refurbing smokey instead

[btcctroy]

just straighten it out it will be fine

[humbucker]

not that you wanna hear it, but if the accident results in the car being written off on economical grounds rather than structural grounds it might be worth allowing that to happen, take the cash, then buy the car back for peanuts from the insurers as a cat d. happens a lot.

[planetc]

Seem to remember that it gets harder to insure it again then though. Wife works in insurance and has mentioned that a few times.

[TurboSteven77]

sorry to hear about this mate hope you ok

[branny361]

bad news , sounds like a new cav on the way , if gaps have tightened i wouldn't bother with it

[psl]

sorry to hear Garry

[Envoy CDX]

Well, my friend Steve came over today, and some inspection was done.
Knocked the rear panel straight around where the bumper sits, stripped the colour coding bit off the bumper and stuck it on a known ok bumper for now.

Refitted the bumper and it sits so much better.

[Robsey]

Did you check the panel alignment ?

It is this that will decide whether the car is scrap or not..

Compare the suspect side to the opposite side of the car, or even smokey's.

A severe impact, should also be slightly visible in the large roof skin.
Look at how the light reflects along / across the entire roof section.

[btcctroy]

cavs are strong as hell on the back. as long as it tracks up fine there shouldnt be a real issue.

a pic would help

[Envoy CDX]

Didn't get many yesterday - too busy working on things

[btcctroy]

looks fine to me. i've had 3 people go into the back of me

[Cavalier342]

I think it looks worse than it sounds to be honest. Looking at it, it's only a new bumper and checking the underside. The boot surrounding looks straight enough, once you refit the seal. Definitely not a write-off.
Andrei.

[FoxyCav]

As i said to you hun,at least YOUR ok. Youve seen the state of my Omega on facebook, cars and walls dont mix very well. And id never have another auto as long as i live, i was lucky i wasnt killed. Your in ONE piece, your cars not too badly damaged and with luck you'll have her sorted in no time xx

[Envoy CDX]

Thanks everyone

[Robsey]

Looks good from here Gary.

I too have had a few shunts up the rear - the joys of a tow-bar means that only their front ends get trashed

Soon have the old boy up and running ...