So glad you two are OK. There are some mad drivers on the road. We were almost concertinaed by two lorries, it was only because of my quick instincts we weren't killed. I had to pull into the next service station for a coffee & breather as we were so shaken up by the traumatic experience. Looking forward to your Lake District video. Take care. xx
You two looked smart out of your camping togs! Glad you’re both ok, scary on the road, I’m nervous when driving the van because of all the Richardheads that adorn our roads, it seems no-one has passed their tests these days. Main thing is you’re ok, All the best, Steve, over t’ hill 👍👍
I rented out campervans for a few years One was involved in an accident The driver of my van had to pay the £1000 policy excess The other driver admitted responsibility (he hit a grass bank, that removed his front wheel, then slid down the road impacting the side of my van and pushed it into the hedge The insurance company paid me out in full so I returned the £1000 excess payment back to my driver, probably didn’t need to, but it was in my mind the right thing to do Looks like you’ve been lucky, buy a lottery ticket About your claim history, I had a brake failure that put me into the back of a tractor 18 months ago, so have a fault claim on my record, it’s not made any noticeable difference to my car or bike insurance premiums, so don’t worry to much about that 🤞
What an experience. I'm glad you are ok. It really does shake you up. We were involved in a bad impact while in Wales. We had stopped in the narrow country lane, and he couldn't as going too fast . The claim ended in the Royal Court of Justice, and it was found not our fault. We duck taped the car, and our family were ok, so we carried on with the holiday. All ended well, and we even really enjoyed the day out in London for the court hearing lol 😊
Hi both , that really is traumatic , I feel enraged knowing that this low life has got away with it , I know at the moment you probably having got the stomach for it but please try and pursue it further , so glad you’re both ok , keep safe x
Glad your both ok, what a disastrous start to the New Year, I had my wing mirror swiped off by a Motorhome driving through Glencoe, a young driver... young as in younger than me, in a hired vehicle talking to his partner veered over the white line and my wing mirror decided to hitch a ride south bound , he sped off , my wing mirror seemed happy to see the back of us , we paid for the repair ourselves, had to put it down to experience
I hope you have put it everywhere on social media to find this person. Shame police didn’t work harder to find the person. We are glad you are both safe and ok ❤
Glad you did this episode, even though there’s no doggy action😮 Finally bought a Motorhome today and now having a dash cam fitted😊 Good plan hiring a crappy car….did you purposely ask for their oldest dirtiest car😂😂 Will support you even in a caravan, it’s you guys we love to see and of course the two pouches 😊
@ really excited for the adventures ahead and my partner Jo wants to add an new puppy member to the family but I’m not our cat would be too pleased😬 Thank you for your great videos and will be visiting quite a few of the places you guys have suggested over the years 😊
Wow so glad you guys are not hurt. Metal is replaceable, life isn’t 🥰. We used to tow caravans but I would definitely not go back now, campers all the way ❤xxx
I used to be the Insurance assessor for Hertz and Enterprise. They are self-insured and that is why the is a high excess. They have their own repair contractors and If the repair cost go over excess they tend to move the car on or have fixed repair contract. They have big buying powers and also they are not listed. I hope this gives you rough idea how it works. I have been retired a while now and sure it’s still the same.
Im so sorry what happened to you thank goodness you weren't hurt and you took the extra insurance out disgusting that he drove off knowing what he had done xx
Totally horrendous Andy and Claire, most important thing is that you are both well. Great Vlog irrespective to the horrific time you had. Looking forward to Thursday already.☕☕🦴🦴
We did a comparison a few years ago when we were thinking of buying a motorhome, not between a camper van and a caravan but between a camper van and using Chambres d’Hotes, French bed and breakfast places and our nice car. We go away for short breaks several times a year. I was concerned about the initial investment in the camping car but was surprised by how much more economical the car and accommodation choice was.
We are so glad your both OK, we hope the accidents wont impact to much finically on your insurance , Have time for alittle break, and take a rest, next time have the cameras on on the dash i take my own camera in a hire care.
Glad you are both ok!! I love the lakes - was at school as a boarder for 3 yrs ( 1976 to79) and loved every minute of it - climbed Scafell Pike 3 times, and most of the other fells too. Swam across Derwent water as well. Took my wife Jeanette up there to get married 21 yrs ago ( we live in west Oxon). Keep safe both. Steve n Jeanette
Hi guys, great videos and love watching you both…just speaking as a caravan owner hoping to one day be a motorhome / campervan owner.. 1. Go to VERY reputable dealer! I can tell you where NOT to go if you wish…they will be getting a scathing review in due course. If buying used: 2. Be sure to ask for van’s yearly service history otherwise any manufacturer warranty becomes invalid! 3. Be sure dealer uploads new owner details to manufacturer’s portal e.g. Elddis use a system called Gateway. This should be done the same day you take ownership. 4. Treat buying a van as if you are buying a car - do all your checks, inspect it inside and out, take a damp meter and do your own inspection, especially around windows and compartment hatches / doors. There’s other things I’m sure but these are the things I wish I’d done. I wish I’d walked away tbh. Caravanning is fun but towing is a pain, IMO. I tow with a Skoda Kodiaq 2ltr diesel - great car and more than capable. Best wishes, Ed
Hi Andy and Claire, so glad you’re both ok! We had an amazingly similar experience last year when approaching Shepton Mallet show ground in our Motorhome. When we were approximately 100mts from the entrance, a lorry approached us around a blind bend and we noticed its load of pipes falling from the lorry, one of the large (luckily) plastic pipes struck the front of our van, knocking the front bumper adrift but thankfully causing very little other damage! Again, just like you, the lorry failed to stop! It was a very frightening experience! Debbie and Brian. Xx
@ Hi again Andy and Claire, it was a very narrow twisty lane so it would have been dangerous for us to stop there, so after pulling into the entrance to the show grounds and stopping to inspect the damage, we walked back up the lane but there was no sign of him. He must have hastily reloaded the lorry and drove off. After a strong cup of coffee to settle the nerves, we were able to temporarily fix the bumper until we got home.🥰 Just like your experience, things could have been a lot worse, so we think all in all we had a lucky escape!😳
Hi you two. OMG so glad you are both ok from such an ordeal. I bet he wasn't insured or even had a licence. We do think you have dodged a bullet but its still very very annoying and so pleased you were not in your motorhome or had the dogs with you. Take care and catch you on Thursday. Andy & Lyn. 🤗
Thank goodness both of you are okay. I just dont understand these people that drive extremely fast on country roads or anywhere, these people could or will kill someone one day its not worth it they need to slow down. Love your channel both of you are so funny, we dont have a motorhome but i love to get ideas of places to visit that we have not been to. Happy travels. Julie⚘
Hellooo Guy's, Wow, that was a close call, thankfully you are ok 😊. Chances are he wasn't even insured himself, yes we think the police could have narrowed it down by time and found the driver 😮. As for the hire car disgraceful and we can't believe that you have still had to oay the excess even though it was not your fault. Looking forward to next one, best bib and tucker dress 😅. Take care and travel safe 🙏. Paul and Joanne 👍 ❤️ X
Glad you’re both ok and not too shaken up. We were travelling home from our Easter weekend break back in 2023, about two miles from home a car pulled out of a side road writing both our car and caravan off,luckily no injuries. The driver tried to claim it was my fault but luckily we had independent witnesses following behind, now have dash cam fitted. Stick with your motorhome, it’s far more convenient for regular short trips away, get a motorbike trailer and take your Meteor on holiday 😜
Hi Claire and Andrew , so sorry with what happened to you in the Lake District. So glad you didn’t get injured 🤕. There really are some absolute pillocks on the roads these days. Not sure exactly where you were in the Lakes but we live in Cumbria so I will keep my eye out for an old blue Peugeot in the future. Hope you have a great time in the Lakes after the initial bad start 😮x❤
What a nightmare . Alison had hit and run . It was a stolen car being chase by the police . They wrote a 2 year old car off , there were multiple police vehicles , police dogs and helicopter and the lad got away on foot . Glad you 2 were ok , bet it shook you up though .
While we were at the Lake District in our motor home we had our wing mirror clipped by a works van on those narrow roads..couldn’t move any further to the side as there was walls on each side…thank goodness that was all the damage we had…glad u r both ok xx
Glad you are both ok, stick with your motorhome....we have a caravan and although its nice and we can take the car to different places when we are on a site ....we go away for weeks at a time, we couldnt just pop away for the weekend as its such a pain setting up....we are thinking of hiring a motorhome to see if it would work for us 😂 look forward to the next video x
@@Stchristopherofatlantis you could do with doing a swap with rustyroo65 for a weekend - borrow their car and caravan and they take your motorhome. Would be an interesting experiment for you all and an entertaining watch for us 😀
Thankfully, I have never experienced the kind of incident you and Claire had the misfortune to suffer,however, I have recently been looking in to having a front and rear dashcam fitted to our motorhome. I wasn't wholly convinced it was worth the cost to be honest bearing in mind the low mileage and relatively few occasions, the motorhome is used over the year.After watching your video,I'm definitely going to have one now!.So glad you came off unscathed.
Hi both, glad you are both ok. I had a similar experience. I was in a loan car as mine was being serviced. I had it literally overnight. On the morning I was taking it back a deer (big one with antlers) came running out of the hedge at the side of the road and I was able to swerve so it would only caught my front offside corner. I saw it limp off back into the hedge in my rear view mirror. I couldn’t stop and didn’t need to as the car still felt fine. On arriving at the garage I was able to look at the damage and it had cracked the bumper and pushed in the foglight. I had to pay the £250 excess. However, a year later and my car was due a service again, so same garage and a loan car. I ended up with the same car and the damage was still there. I did take issue over the fact I had paid £250 supposedly towards the repair. I can’t recall the wording of their response but it was obvious that there was no point in taking it any further.response
Just glad you are both ok. Some people are totally irresponsible when driving grrrr. Looking forward to all your future vlogs. Oh and hope your insurance premiums dont rise much if at all, as they shouldnt grr.
Glad you’re both okay 👍 man there’s some scum bags out there, makes ya blood boil. I can imagine the noise would be mind numbing, plus the shock of it all, makes you wonder though if he had any insurance anyway?
Wow! Glad you're both safe. I would have stopped to check for damage, it could have damaged a tyre making the car unsafe to continue. I would then have retrieved his number plate although probably an uninsured/banned driver. I wouldn't drive or ride these days without using a dash cam. On a positive note I'm looking forward to seeing your new caravan 😗
A drunk driver pulled out on me, I came off the Vespa. It was pretty dark and raining, the driver stopped, looked at me on the ground, turned off his lights and drove off leaving me lying on the ground.
I am glad to see that you are OK. I hope this won't put you off your riding. I have sent you commitments before. I had an accident with a white van driver who was uninsured and ran away from the scene of the accident. I still have discomfort in my knee. The accident was 27 of October 2024. I have my Tigger back, and it was close to being a write-off. My tiger 660 is amazing. This is my accident, and it is not going to put me off.
Hi Guys, glad to here your both ok, you need to get a dash cam, we have passed on footage of lunatic drivers, we also caught an attemted robbery on it, and went back to the bungalow in question to check all ok found very shocked elderly man. Rang police and passed on footage, I even have one on my motorcycle. Love the vids keep it up, regards Steve.
Pleased you are both ok. Could be the quality Audi also prevented further damage! Insurance premiums & hire cars are problematic here too! I was so looking forward to the Lake District too … hopeFully this frustrating incident didn’t spoil your trip toooo much! Looking forward to next time!
Wow, the problems I had with Enterprise car hire. They are the reason why I chose to tow a car! Really scary for you! A dashcam would have been useful. I had a brick come through the radiator on a hire car once and that cost me £250 excess. No fault of mine.
A very great dear friend of ours was walking her sons dog & became the victim of a hit & run lowlife! She was knocked down and badly bruised but thankfully both Sallie & the dog are ok with no broken bones. The driver didn't stop to even check she was ok! This happened over the Christmas period.
This is the most awful thing to happen to your friend. Glad to hear she is well A few other comments are saying similar things where the other person has driven off and left them behind…..
Sorry to hear about your no fault accident, I've no idea whether your insurance will be affected but..... We used to tow a caravan, it needed it's own insurance and unfortunately I had an accident in a Tesco carpark just before waiting to board a ferry to St Malo. My fault entirely and coughed up straight away. Thinking I had enough room to manoeuvre alongside a Transit Van I tried to leave only the caravan pivoted more than I expected and I took the Transit Van wing mirror off and damaged his wing above the front wheel. We were devastated ! Diane in tears and a hole, the size of a football in the side of our caravan too ! An AA man taking a break, came to our rescue and sealed the side of our caravan with extra thick sticky cling film and pulled the Transit Van wing out so at least the other guy wasn't stranded. It ruined the start of our touring holiday, ruined the other guy's holiday - he went back home and my insurance premiums went up too. Got rid of the caravan once it was fixed and bought a motorhome and never looked back, I look left and right but never looked back. We wouldn't go back to a caravan now. Sorry Claire 😊😊
Put out a FB appeal - somebody somewhere has definitely seen a man with a blue Peugeot 306 with a bumper on the back seat returning home and probably getting it fixed and you could well have a positive outcome. Definitely worth trying. Thank goodness that nobody was injured, though.
@@Stchristopherofatlantis Exactly - put out the word and wait for somebody else to put his name forward. Nobody needs a boy racer flying around their neighbourhood!
Phew! That was lucky. Glad you’re both Ok. Many years ago I was driving my brand new car on a motorway when I spotted a puff of smoke on the other carriageway and a black object flying vertically up in the air. Before I could think a huge piece of lorry tyre landed on my bonnet. ‘‘Twas a bit of a shock! The bonnet was very badly dented and windscreen cracked. I went through a right rig-ma-roll with the insurance but had to pay out. Then… 3 months later, the police finally dug out some vid footage and , long story short, I got my money back of the insurance company. When does that ever happen?? Best of luck anyway. Great channel btw.
Went to Canterbury in our motorhome in summer, thought we might aswell hire a car from Enterprise, never again , it stunk of wet dog plus ,no way had it been cleaned on the outside. Makes me laugh when their advert is on the telly ,all the cars look brand new.
Hi Andy and Claire. Happy New Year. It's a pity they don't have Dash Cam's like Sat Nav's fitted as standard in all cars, because when you buy or hire a car it's usually the last thing on your mind. If you'd had one in situ (hind sight being a wonderful thing) you might have caught his number plate, but who thinks about stuff like that when you're hiring a car??? I wish I'd been in a car behind you. I had a very similar accident happen to me. I lost a wing mirror as well, but luckily the car behind me managed to see the number plate of the car that crossed the white line hitting my car, and reported it to the police. My premium still went up, even though it was proven not to be my fault, and the other driver was found to be at fault. No wonder Car Insurance Companies are doing so well.
Glad you are both OK. I find it hard to believe that the car smelt of smoke due to the valeters smoking, it has a smoking pack which indicates that the guy at Enterprise probably smokes in it. Smoking packs are not standard on new cars nowadays.
We tow our caravan with a camper van so best of both worlds. We were unsure about it at first we wondered if sites might be funny about it and also a van towing a caravan might make us look like workmen 😉 but we were pleasantly surprised how many people are doing the same and not had any problems on site at all. Glad your both ok after your miss app think you were lucky there.
Omg, that was close. 😮 We are thankful that you are both ok. What an idiot in that other car. It could have all turned out so differently. It's ridiculous the police are not pursuing this, he is a danger to all road users and himself! We can see you were both shaken up, but so glad you're both ok. 🙏 Enterprise car rental should be ashamed with the cleanliness of the car. 😕 Take care both Wishing you a Happy and healthy 2025🙏
Oh my goodness!! So so glad you're both OK although it must've shook you up!! I hope you managed to enjoy your stay although it obviously put a damper on the start 😢 We tow and love it but narrow lanes are a nightmare at times especially when there are idiots on the road!! He obviously knew he'd done wrong rushing back to pick up his evidence! Sadly the police don't take thinks like this further. Just so glad you guys are OK xx
OMG what a drama. Glad you are both alive and well. I was almost in a hit-and-run getting hit by a car crossing in front of my cycle (car only stopped 100m further on due to other queing cars hooting horns)...but full story too long to mention here. Basically front wheel probably saved me as could tell it was too late to try to turn. I know your frustration. If we get 60million views the culprit may be caught and educated....GRRR
Drive up to Suprise View just outside Keswick Hotels the Inn Collection are good value and all very nice We have stayed at several and just got back from the Lakes and returning in March on the Bike
That’s awful what’s happened to you, some people are despicable aren’t they ? Glad no one was hurt, I had a similar thing happen to me. Aluminium strips flew off the back of a small open back truck, I didn’t know they were aluminium I thought it was steel ! I ducked down behind the steering wheel as it all hit my windscreen and some went through the front grill. Extremely scary, my hubby was driving behind me as we had just dropped friends off at Dubai airport and we were on our way home. Luckily there was also a police car some cars behind us and so he arrived at the scene too, I was quite shaken up, but the police weren’t bothered about a teary woman ! And they just dealt with my hubby. The truck driver (Pakistanis) and his passengers were guilty and received a notice for not having said load tied down. I just had to take my paperwork to a garage and the damage was fixed, no charge to me !! So I know how scared you must have been to see that coming towards you ! Glad you’re both safe x
it actually costs you more than 1 year on your own insurance thats why they ask any accidents or claims in the last 5 years !! i had similar to you and it cost me extra on my insurance for 3 years year 2 and 3 were sliding costs
We are just so happy your both safe. The car owner well, If we see a blue Peugeot with no bumper, we will tell them,,,, Hey don't mess with our mates hand ye sen in 🤬 The police seriously could have checked more but presuming it wouldn't have benefited them..... Like a speed camera would 🤔
Shame you didn't pick up his number plate of the road or his rear plate on video. Your first concern of course is Claire and yourself. Don't let it all distract you. Onwards and upwards to better things. Stay safe both.
My husband and I were traveling on the M6 when a white van undertook us and hit our front passenger wing. Luckily my husband who is an ex police officer was driving and managed to keep the car on the road. We followed the van for about 15 miles at varying speeds and I called the policeat that time. The police eventually caught up with us and stopped the van driver. He told the police he was just having a bad day and my husband got a row for driving fast to keep up with the van. Our insurance company were great with us and the white van man's insurance paid out a it was his fault. There were no criminal proceedings taken on the white van man.
Glad you are both okay. Just watch Enterprise, they will stitch you up if they can. I had a car a while ago as a replacement whilst my own vehicle was being repaired. Ours got hit outside my house whils we were away. Anyway, we had a" Courtesy car", really you are hiring it. When we picked up the car it had been raining quite bad so the car was wet. We done a walk round to inspect for damage and it seemed evident all was okay. We had this car for just over a week and the only places I went to in the car was to work and back and the shops. All journeys were within a 40mph zone or less. The day after picking up the car it was dry and noticed a stone chip on the windscreen (outside the wiper range). I thought nothing of it as I know it was not done whilst in my possesion thus far and further more that Enterprise must have known about it being there prior. It conveniently was not mentioned on the hand over. Anyway, long story short, the repair shop where my car was is only down the road from Enterprise so they said when my car was fixed to go and pick up my car and leave the hire car at the garage and the they'd pick it up. Within 10 minutes of me getting back home I got a call from Enterprise to say that they had just picked up the hire car from the garage and that the windscreen was completely smashed. I said that the car had been dropped off at the repair shop with nothing more than a stone chip which was undoubtebly there already when I got the car. I wanted proof as this was now going to cost me £250 for something I know was not damaged. They said that the car is no longer in their possession and that it was at the repair shop having a new screen fitted, this was on a Friday afternoon circa 17:00 so I very much doubt that. The manager (I use the term losely) was very arrogant and totally unprofessional regarding the whole issue and therre was no way he was going to back down on taking £250 from me. . So the next day I decided to do some detective work and took a drive past the car hire place only to find the exact same car on the parking lot along with the exact same stonechip. I went in to confront the manager and I was basically told to leave the premises in a threatening manner or that the Police would be called. I left the premesis and called the Police myself as I was verbally threatened. When I went back inside along with the Police mysteriously, the so called manager that threatened me had vanished and the remaining staff behind the counter said that the manager was never in that day. The Police at this point really could not do anything. I got back home and explained what had happened from an insurance point of view to my insurers just to make them aware what had happened and to maybe use another company in the future. After I had explained they told me that infact any damage would have been met by them anyway and at no expence to mysels as this was part of the deal that they had with Enterprise being as the damage was not my fault or not. They try it on everywhere the world over. We had issues with Enterprise in Los Angeles also. Just be careful they don't try to screw you out of more money. Suffice to say, my son had to use Ebterprise one time as his car broke down the day before he was due to drive up north so he hired one from them. No issue at all. I suppose it's just the rouge few that think we are thick and gullable.
I got hit from behind on my road bike and the driver just carried on. Luckily 2 young women were following and witnessed the accident and chased the car I called them Cagney and Lacy. They managed to get a video of the car with the door mirror missing because it’s next to me. The police got involved but it took over two weeks for someone to interview the registered owner a 82 year old woman but witnesses saw a man driving the car. The old lady got 9 penalty points and fined over £800. Luckily for me I only had cuts and bruises but suffered shoulder problems ever since. I now cycle with a camera at the front and back. I’ve since had so many near misses I’ve reported a few to the police for dangerous driving. There are so many bad drivers out there and because of them idiots you have to pay out. I must say you were very calm.
That's disgraceful, I don't see why the police can't at least check with the DVLC if there's a car of that description in that area. We got hit by a grass box that flew out of a trailer last year! Glad you're ok but it's not right that you're out of pocket 😡
Glad you guys are OK. Most important thing. We had an interesting Xmas Day. Took Henry hound for a stroll with mum. Dog not on a lead went for H, who went round me on his lead. Other dog then decided to jump on me. No bites but dislocated shoulder, took 4 tries and 2 hours to put back, and my shoulder socket is broken. NHS were brilliant. So was Mr D. Thank goodness I prepared meats, veg, etc. Xmas Eve, so he just had to pop bits in the air fryer and Ninja. More xrays today, CT scan this week and 6 weeks in a sling with threat of surgery. So NYE was indoors for the first time since I was 6. Woohoo, let's hope 2025 gets better. X
Just very grateful you’re both ok, & that’s the most important thing. I could write a war & peace on dangerous drivers, but to cut it short 3 mths in hospital, many operations after which are still continuing after my RTA, I’m alive unlike the driver, so anything else doesn’t matter, your both ok & that really is all that matters. Now to the point of a tow car, it’s a godsend to us with the MH. 1, because of said RTA, my mobility is limited. 2. When we’re parked up, the little tow car can nip us to all the places of interest, great for picking up shopping . More importantly saves a fortune on fuel not driving the MH everywhere. 3. Narrow roads aren’t a problem!!!!
Funny how slight decisions change the timelineof events. Ps...I am still trying to work out whether first section of video is green-screened..but foot positioning looks real 🤔. Also i got last sandwich from Sainsburys today...also cheese and ham (i forgot prosciutto means ham in English). 😊 Gr8 content 🙏
Did you recover the number plate on the bumper as that would have been a big help for the police to trace the driver/owner. These things happen so quickly that sometimes in the heat of the moment you don't always think rationally. But the main thing you are both lucky to only have had a broken wing mirror and are safe and well. Don't let this mishap ruin your break and enjoy the rest of your w/end. Wish you both all the best.
I'd be on the phone to Cumbria pokice asking them WTF they are doing to get this guy. You have the footage of the bumper in the back and they have ways of tracking down cars. The Audi will also have a dashcam. Thankfully neither of you were hurt but you would both be suffering some shock. Take it easy for the rest of your stay and enjoy the luxury of a hotel and having things done for you xx
By the amount that your excess insurance was, which you said was £70, presumably you took the car hire's own insurance. This is a big no no, as it is always a lot cheaper to go onto a comparison site and get your own insurance, which in this instance probably would have only cost you about £20 and for that, I am sure the excess would have been brought down to zero, which is always advisable. As in your situation, it would have saved you a lot of money, which is probably something you don't want to hear after your ordeal but it might be a thought for another time. Glad you are both OK.
when i hire car in uk and europe i take out my own excess insurance , Its a lot cheaper and you have to still pay the damage to the hire company but you get 100% back .
When you contacted the police you should have told them youve just been offended, they would have sent out a team of coppers to sort him out.
Or use an African accent on the phone🤔
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Agreed Clive joking aside, this appears to be the world we live in now.
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Glad you're both safe. Looking forward to your Lake District visit.
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So glad you two are OK. There are some mad drivers on the road. We were almost concertinaed by two lorries, it was only because of my quick instincts we weren't killed. I had to pull into the next service station for a coffee & breather as we were so shaken up by the traumatic experience. Looking forward to your Lake District video. Take care. xx
Crikey. Sorry to hear this and glad you are well 👍
Blimey that was close ! Very glad you're both okay, scary stuff.❤
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You two looked smart out of your camping togs!
Glad you’re both ok, scary on the road, I’m nervous when driving the van because of all the Richardheads that adorn our roads, it seems no-one has passed their tests these days.
Main thing is you’re ok,
All the best, Steve, over t’ hill 👍👍
Hi Steve, We agree, it scary out there!
I rented out campervans for a few years
One was involved in an accident
The driver of my van had to pay the £1000 policy excess
The other driver admitted responsibility (he hit a grass bank, that removed his front wheel, then slid down the road impacting the side of my van and pushed it into the hedge
The insurance company paid me out in full so I returned the £1000 excess payment back to my driver, probably didn’t need to, but it was in my mind the right thing to do
Looks like you’ve been lucky, buy a lottery ticket
About your claim history, I had a brake failure that put me into the back of a tractor 18 months ago, so have a fault claim on my record, it’s not made any noticeable difference to my car or bike insurance premiums, so don’t worry to much about that 🤞
Hello. Thanks for sharing this, really useful info. Have a great evening
What an experience. I'm glad you are ok. It really does shake you up. We were involved in a bad impact while in Wales. We had stopped in the narrow country lane, and he couldn't as going too fast . The claim ended in the Royal Court of Justice, and it was found not our fault. We duck taped the car, and our family were ok, so we carried on with the holiday. All ended well, and we even really enjoyed the day out in London for the court hearing lol 😊
Such a shame that spoilt your trip, could have been much worse, glad you're both ok, it would be nice if you could get the registration number.
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Just glad you're both ok.. jeremy & Kim xx
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Hi both , that really is traumatic , I feel enraged knowing that this low life has got away with it , I know at the moment you probably having got the stomach for it but please try and pursue it further , so glad you’re both ok , keep safe x
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Glad your both ok, what a disastrous start to the New Year, I had my wing mirror swiped off by a Motorhome driving through Glencoe, a young driver... young as in younger than me, in a hired vehicle talking to his partner veered over the white line and my wing mirror decided to hitch a ride south bound , he sped off , my wing mirror seemed happy to see the back of us , we paid for the repair ourselves, had to put it down to experience
Sorry to hear this Jeff.
I hope you have put it everywhere on social media to find this person. Shame police didn’t work harder to find the person. We are glad you are both safe and ok ❤
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Glad you did this episode, even though there’s no doggy action😮
Finally bought a Motorhome today and now having a dash cam fitted😊
Good plan hiring a crappy car….did you purposely ask for their oldest dirtiest car😂😂
Will support you even in a caravan, it’s you guys we love to see and of course the two pouches 😊
Wow congratulations on your purchase, excellent news!!!! Let us know how you get on with it. Andrew says no to a caravan 😂😂😂😂😂
@ really excited for the adventures ahead and my partner Jo wants to add an new puppy member to the family but I’m not our cat would be too pleased😬
Thank you for your great videos and will be visiting quite a few of the places you guys have suggested over the years 😊
Wow so glad you guys are not hurt. Metal is replaceable, life isn’t 🥰. We used to tow caravans but I would definitely not go back now, campers all the way ❤xxx
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So glad you are safe, xxx
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Just sad. Makes you feel like you should stay home😢. Glad you weren't hurt.😊
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🤬 no words for some people's lack of integrity.
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I used to be the Insurance assessor for Hertz and Enterprise. They are self-insured and that is why the is a high excess. They have their own repair contractors and If the repair cost go over excess they tend to move the car on or have fixed repair contract.
They have big buying powers and also they are not listed. I hope this gives you rough idea how it works.
I have been retired a while now and sure it’s still the same.
Hi. This is really interesting, thanks for sharing
Im so sorry what happened to you thank goodness you weren't hurt and you took the extra insurance out disgusting that he drove off knowing what he had done xx
We think it’s terrible and he’s still driving about
Totally horrendous Andy and Claire, most important thing is that you are both well. Great Vlog irrespective to the horrific time you had. Looking forward to Thursday already.☕☕🦴🦴
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We did a comparison a few years ago when we were thinking of buying a motorhome, not between a camper van and a caravan but between a camper van and using Chambres d’Hotes, French bed and breakfast places and our nice car. We go away for short breaks several times a year. I was concerned about the initial investment in the camping car but was surprised by how much more economical the car and accommodation choice was.
Hi. This is really interesting to us. Thanks for sharing 👍👍 Safe travels
We are so glad your both OK, we hope the accidents wont impact to much finically on your insurance , Have time for alittle break, and take a rest, next time have the cameras on on the dash i take my own camera in a hire care.
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Forgot to mention, Claire, awww, bless her, willing to swap her sandwich for a scabby one, so nice.
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Glad you are both ok!! I love the lakes - was at school as a boarder for 3 yrs ( 1976 to79) and loved every minute of it - climbed Scafell Pike 3 times, and most of the other fells too. Swam across Derwent water as well.
Took my wife Jeanette up there to get married 21 yrs ago ( we live in west Oxon).
Keep safe both.
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We love the beautiful Lakes too 👍
Jeez glad you’re both ok and what a bugger having to pay all that! 😢 canny believe they gave you £12 back ffs what a cheek the car was disgusting
Hi. Yes it was pretty rough!
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@ And insurance companies still penalise you even when it isn’t your fault or even claim 🙈
Hi guys, great videos and love watching you both…just speaking as a caravan owner hoping to one day be a motorhome / campervan owner..
1. Go to VERY reputable dealer! I can tell you where NOT to go if you wish…they will be getting a scathing review in due course.
If buying used:
2. Be sure to ask for van’s yearly service history otherwise any manufacturer warranty becomes invalid!
3. Be sure dealer uploads new owner details to manufacturer’s portal e.g. Elddis use a system called Gateway. This should be done the same day you take ownership.
4. Treat buying a van as if you are buying a car - do all your checks, inspect it inside and out, take a damp meter and do your own inspection, especially around windows and compartment hatches / doors.
There’s other things I’m sure but these are the things I wish I’d done. I wish I’d walked away tbh.
Caravanning is fun but towing is a pain, IMO.
I tow with a Skoda Kodiaq 2ltr diesel - great car and more than capable.
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Hi Ed. Thanks for sharing and we will look at this info 👍👍
Btw - I’m pleased you are both ok! What a nightmare!
Hi Andy and Claire, so glad you’re both ok! We had an amazingly similar experience last year when approaching Shepton Mallet show ground in our Motorhome. When we were approximately 100mts from the entrance, a lorry approached us around a blind bend and we noticed its load of pipes falling from the lorry, one of the large (luckily) plastic pipes struck the front of our van, knocking the front bumper adrift but thankfully causing very little other damage! Again, just like you, the lorry failed to stop! It was a very frightening experience! Debbie and Brian. Xx
Hi Debbie and Brian, Do you think he hasn’t realised? This is a terrible story and we are glad you were unhurt
@ Hi again Andy and Claire, it was a very narrow twisty lane so it would have been dangerous for us to stop there, so after pulling into the entrance to the show grounds and stopping to inspect the damage, we walked back up the lane but there was no sign of him. He must have hastily reloaded the lorry and drove off. After a strong cup of coffee to settle the nerves, we were able to temporarily fix the bumper until we got home.🥰 Just like your experience, things could have been a lot worse, so we think all in all we had a lucky escape!😳
Hi you two. OMG so glad you are both ok from such an ordeal. I bet he wasn't insured or even had a licence. We do think you have dodged a bullet but its still very very annoying and so pleased you were not in your motorhome or had the dogs with you. Take care and catch you on Thursday. Andy & Lyn. 🤗
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Thank goodness both of you are okay. I just dont understand these people that drive extremely fast on country roads or anywhere, these people could or will kill someone one day its not worth it they need to slow down.
Love your channel both of you are so funny, we dont have a motorhome but i love to get ideas of places to visit that we have not been to. Happy travels. Julie⚘
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Hellooo Guy's,
Wow, that was a close call, thankfully you are ok 😊.
Chances are he wasn't even insured himself, yes we think the police could have narrowed it down by time and found the driver 😮.
As for the hire car disgraceful and we can't believe that you have still had to oay the excess even though it was not your fault.
Looking forward to next one, best bib and tucker dress 😅.
Take care and travel safe 🙏.
Paul and Joanne 👍 ❤️ X
He really could be found, the close up picture of him is clear. Very disappointed
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Glad you’re both ok and not too shaken up.
We were travelling home from our Easter weekend break back in 2023, about two miles from home a car pulled out of a side road writing both our car and caravan off,luckily no injuries. The driver tried to claim it was my fault but luckily we had independent witnesses following behind, now have dash cam fitted.
Stick with your motorhome, it’s far more convenient for regular short trips away, get a motorbike trailer and take your Meteor on holiday 😜
Hello. Glad you got that sorted properly
Happy travels and thanks for watching 👍
Glad you are both OK. Can't wait to see the next video of you at the lakes. Miss the dogs 😊
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Hi Claire and Andrew , so sorry with what happened to you in the Lake District. So glad you didn’t get injured 🤕. There really are some absolute pillocks on the roads these days. Not sure exactly where you were in the Lakes but we live in Cumbria so I will keep my eye out for an old blue Peugeot in the future. Hope you have a great time in the Lakes after the initial bad start 😮x❤
Hi. How are you? This was Windermere and we plan on having a good mooch around as many places as we can
Wow, we are glad you are both okay. very scary situation, hope you find the Amoeba, obviously he has no morals at all.
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Omg im so glad youre both alright, bless you both you must be shaken up. To many lunatic drivers on thr road nowadays. Very scary xx
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What a nightmare . Alison had hit and run . It was a stolen car being chase by the police . They wrote a 2 year old car off , there were multiple police vehicles , police dogs and helicopter and the lad got away on foot . Glad you 2 were ok , bet it shook you up though .
Crikey! That is a story and half!!
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Awful experience for you. Grim but at least YOU and YOUR vehicles are OK!
While we were at the Lake District in our motor home we had our wing mirror clipped by a works van on those narrow roads..couldn’t move any further to the side as there was walls on each side…thank goodness that was all the damage we had…glad u r both ok xx
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Glad you are both ok, stick with your motorhome....we have a caravan and although its nice and we can take the car to different places when we are on a site ....we go away for weeks at a time, we couldnt just pop away for the weekend as its such a pain setting up....we are thinking of hiring a motorhome to see if it would work for us 😂 look forward to the next video x
Oooh sounds a good idea. Let us know how you get on
@@Stchristopherofatlantis you could do with doing a swap with rustyroo65 for a weekend - borrow their car and caravan and they take your motorhome. Would be an interesting experiment for you all and an entertaining watch for us 😀
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Thankfully, I have never experienced the kind of incident you and Claire had the misfortune to suffer,however, I have recently been looking in to having a front and rear dashcam fitted to our motorhome. I wasn't wholly convinced it was worth the cost to be honest bearing in mind the low mileage and relatively few occasions, the motorhome is used over the year.After watching your video,I'm definitely going to have one now!.So glad you came off unscathed.
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Hi both, glad you are both ok. I had a similar experience. I was in a loan car as mine was being serviced. I had it literally overnight. On the morning I was taking it back a deer (big one with antlers) came running out of the hedge at the side of the road and I was able to swerve so it would only caught my front offside corner. I saw it limp off back into the hedge in my rear view mirror. I couldn’t stop and didn’t need to as the car still felt fine.
On arriving at the garage I was able to look at the damage and it had cracked the bumper and pushed in the foglight. I had to pay the £250 excess. However, a year later and my car was due a service again, so same garage and a loan car. I ended up with the same car and the damage was still there. I did take issue over the fact I had paid £250 supposedly towards the repair. I can’t recall the wording of their response but it was obvious that there was no point in taking it any further.response
Hi. Sorry to hear this happened but this is exactly what we thought may happen when car loan companies take the money.
Glad you are well
Just glad you are both ok. Some people are totally irresponsible when driving grrrr. Looking forward to all your future vlogs. Oh and hope your insurance premiums dont rise much if at all, as they shouldnt grr.
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I'm glad that you were both ok. Guys! That's why I had a dashcam installed. It would have possibly given more info to follow up on your case.
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You should have used Europcar mate. Unlike Enterprise, they offer full collision damage waver so any damage costs you zero!
Glad you’re both okay 👍 man there’s some scum bags out there, makes ya blood boil. I can imagine the noise would be mind numbing, plus the shock of it all, makes you wonder though if he had any insurance anyway?
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Wow! Glad you're both safe. I would have stopped to check for damage, it could have damaged a tyre making the car unsafe to continue. I would then have retrieved his number plate although probably an uninsured/banned driver. I wouldn't drive or ride these days without using a dash cam. On a positive note I'm looking forward to seeing your new caravan 😗
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The main thing is you two are safe and unhurt take care thanks for the vlog
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A drunk driver pulled out on me, I came off the Vespa.
It was pretty dark and raining, the driver stopped, looked at me on the ground, turned off his lights and drove off leaving me lying on the ground.
We are so sorry to hear this. Did they find the driver?
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I am glad to see that you are OK. I hope this won't put you off your riding. I have sent you commitments before. I had an accident with a white van driver who was uninsured and ran away from the scene of the accident. I still have discomfort in my knee. The accident was 27 of October 2024. I have my Tigger back, and it was close to being a write-off. My tiger 660 is amazing. This is my accident, and it is not going to put me off.
Happy riding and glad to hear this
glad you both got your chins up, stay strong]
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Hi Guys, glad to here your both ok, you need to get a dash cam, we have passed on footage of lunatic drivers, we also caught an attemted robbery on it, and went back to the bungalow in question to check all ok found very shocked elderly man. Rang police and passed on footage, I even have one on my motorcycle. Love the vids keep it up, regards Steve.
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Pleased you are both ok. Could be the quality Audi also prevented further damage! Insurance premiums & hire cars are problematic here too!
I was so looking forward to the Lake District too … hopeFully this frustrating incident didn’t spoil your trip toooo much! Looking forward to next time!
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OMG guys, sounds like an awful time with the flying bumper! Glad you are both ok x
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I know the police are pushed, but like you say Andy, that idiot is a worse accident waiting to happen. Glad you're both ok mate 👍
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Wow, the problems I had with Enterprise car hire. They are the reason why I chose to tow a car! Really scary for you! A dashcam would have been useful. I had a brick come through the radiator on a hire car once and that cost me £250 excess. No fault of mine.
Hi Bob. Hope you and Jenny are both well
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OMG so please you are both OK,sending ❤ to you both x
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A very great dear friend of ours was walking her sons dog & became the victim of a hit & run lowlife! She was knocked down and badly bruised but thankfully both Sallie & the dog are ok with no broken bones. The driver didn't stop to even check she was ok! This happened over the Christmas period.
This is the most awful thing to happen to your friend. Glad to hear she is well
A few other comments are saying similar things where the other person has driven off and left them behind…..
@@Stchristopherofatlantis Unfortunately this sort of incident is becoming more common place.
Sorry to hear about your no fault accident, I've no idea whether your insurance will be affected but.....
We used to tow a caravan, it needed it's own insurance and unfortunately I had an accident in a Tesco carpark just before waiting to board a ferry to St Malo. My fault entirely and coughed up straight away.
Thinking I had enough room to manoeuvre alongside a Transit Van I tried to leave only the caravan pivoted more than I expected and I took the Transit Van wing mirror off and damaged his wing above the front wheel. We were devastated ! Diane in tears and a hole, the size of a football in the side of our caravan too !
An AA man taking a break, came to our rescue and sealed the side of our caravan with extra thick sticky cling film and pulled the Transit Van wing out so at least the other guy wasn't stranded.
It ruined the start of our touring holiday, ruined the other guy's holiday - he went back home and my insurance premiums went up too.
Got rid of the caravan once it was fixed and bought a motorhome and never looked back, I look left and right but never looked back. We wouldn't go back to a caravan now. Sorry Claire 😊😊
Hi Bob, Sorry to hear this happened byr it sums up your journey and reason why you have a motorhome now 👍
Hope you and Diane and well
Put out a FB appeal - somebody somewhere has definitely seen a man with a blue Peugeot 306 with a bumper on the back seat returning home and probably getting it fixed and you could well have a positive outcome.
Definitely worth trying.
Thank goodness that nobody was injured, though.
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@@Stchristopherofatlantis Exactly - put out the word and wait for somebody else to put his name forward. Nobody needs a boy racer flying around their neighbourhood!
@@Stchristopherofatlantis Exactly - put out the word and wait for somebody else to put his name forward.
Phew! That was lucky. Glad you’re both Ok. Many years ago I was driving my brand new car on a motorway when I spotted a puff of smoke on the other carriageway and a black object flying vertically up in the air. Before I could think a huge piece of lorry tyre landed on my bonnet. ‘‘Twas a bit of a shock! The bonnet was very badly dented and windscreen cracked. I went through a right rig-ma-roll with the insurance but had to pay out. Then… 3 months later, the police finally dug out some vid footage and , long story short, I got my money back of the insurance company. When does that ever happen?? Best of luck anyway. Great channel btw.
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Went to Canterbury in our motorhome in summer, thought we might aswell hire a car from Enterprise, never again , it stunk of wet dog plus ,no way had it been cleaned on the outside. Makes me laugh when their advert is on the telly ,all the cars look brand new.
Terrible service
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Hi Andy and Claire. Happy New Year. It's a pity they don't have Dash Cam's like Sat Nav's fitted as standard in all cars, because when you buy or hire a car it's usually the last thing on your mind. If you'd had one in situ (hind sight being a wonderful thing) you might have caught his number plate, but who thinks about stuff like that when you're hiring a car??? I wish I'd been in a car behind you. I had a very similar accident happen to me. I lost a wing mirror as well, but luckily the car behind me managed to see the number plate of the car that crossed the white line hitting my car, and reported it to the police. My premium still went up, even though it was proven not to be my fault, and the other driver was found to be at fault. No wonder Car Insurance Companies are doing so well.
It blows our mind how your premium goes up despite it confirmed not your fault. A very good way for companies to make more money
Glad you are both OK. I find it hard to believe that the car smelt of smoke due to the valeters smoking, it has a smoking pack which indicates that the guy at Enterprise probably smokes in it. Smoking packs are not standard on new cars nowadays.
Hi. Thanks for watching
We tow our caravan with a camper van so best of both worlds. We were unsure about it at first we wondered if sites might be funny about it and also a van towing a caravan might make us look like workmen 😉 but we were pleasantly surprised how many people are doing the same and not had any problems on site at all. Glad your both ok after your miss app think you were lucky there.
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Omg, that was close. 😮
We are thankful that you are both ok.
What an idiot in that other car. It could have all turned out so differently. It's ridiculous the police are not pursuing this, he is a danger to all road users and himself!
We can see you were both shaken up, but so glad you're both ok. 🙏
Enterprise car rental should be ashamed with the cleanliness of the car. 😕
Take care both
Wishing you a Happy and healthy 2025🙏
Hi. How are you
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Oh my goodness!! So so glad you're both OK although it must've shook you up!! I hope you managed to enjoy your stay although it obviously put a damper on the start 😢
We tow and love it but narrow lanes are a nightmare at times especially when there are idiots on the road!! He obviously knew he'd done wrong rushing back to pick up his evidence! Sadly the police don't take thinks like this further. Just so glad you guys are OK xx
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OMG what a drama. Glad you are both alive and well. I was almost in a hit-and-run getting hit by a car crossing in front of my cycle (car only stopped 100m further on due to other queing cars hooting horns)...but full story too long to mention here. Basically front wheel probably saved me as could tell it was too late to try to turn. I know your frustration. If we get 60million views the culprit may be caught and educated....GRRR
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Good to know you are both ok.
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I'm so sorry to hear and see what happened. That guy should not be driving. 😡😡🤬🤬
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Drive up to Suprise View just outside Keswick
Hotels the Inn Collection are good value and all very nice
We have stayed at several and just got back from the Lakes and returning in March on the Bike
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That’s awful what’s happened to you, some people are despicable aren’t they ? Glad no one was hurt, I had a similar thing happen to me. Aluminium strips flew off the back of a small open back truck, I didn’t know they were aluminium I thought it was steel ! I ducked down behind the steering wheel as it all hit my windscreen and some went through the front grill. Extremely scary, my hubby was driving behind me as we had just dropped friends off at Dubai airport and we were on our way home. Luckily there was also a police car some cars behind us and so he arrived at the scene too, I was quite shaken up, but the police weren’t bothered about a teary woman ! And they just dealt with my hubby. The truck driver (Pakistanis) and his passengers were guilty and received a notice for not having said load tied down. I just had to take my paperwork to a garage and the damage was fixed, no charge to me !! So I know how scared you must have been to see that coming towards you ! Glad you’re both safe x
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The Langdale Chase is lovely we got snowed In Grassington Saturday we couldn't get over to the Lakes
We love grassington
Anne & Les watching from Lisburn N.ireland.
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it actually costs you more than 1 year on your own insurance thats why they ask any accidents or claims in the last 5 years !! i had similar to you and it cost me extra on my insurance for 3 years year 2 and 3 were sliding costs
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We are just so happy your both safe. The car owner well, If we see a blue Peugeot with no bumper, we will tell them,,,, Hey don't mess with our mates hand ye sen in 🤬 The police seriously could have checked more but presuming it wouldn't have benefited them..... Like a speed camera would 🤔
Yes, Tell em off for us 😂😂😂
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Shame you didn't pick up his number plate of the road or his rear plate on video. Your first concern of course is Claire and yourself. Don't let it all distract you. Onwards and upwards to better things. Stay safe both.
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My husband and I were traveling on the M6 when a white van undertook us and hit our front passenger wing. Luckily my husband who is an ex police officer was driving and managed to keep the car on the road. We followed the van for about 15 miles at varying speeds and I called the policeat that time. The police eventually caught up with us and stopped the van driver. He told the police he was just having a bad day and my husband got a row for driving fast to keep up with the van. Our insurance company were great with us and the white van man's insurance paid out a it was his fault. There were no criminal proceedings taken on the white van man.
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Glad you are both okay. Just watch Enterprise, they will stitch you up if they can. I had a car a while ago as a replacement whilst my own vehicle was being repaired. Ours got hit outside my house whils we were away. Anyway, we had a" Courtesy car", really you are hiring it. When we picked up the car it had been raining quite bad so the car was wet. We done a walk round to inspect for damage and it seemed evident all was okay. We had this car for just over a week and the only places I went to in the car was to work and back and the shops. All journeys were within a 40mph zone or less. The day after picking up the car it was dry and noticed a stone chip on the windscreen (outside the wiper range). I thought nothing of it as I know it was not done whilst in my possesion thus far and further more that Enterprise must have known about it being there prior. It conveniently was not mentioned on the hand over. Anyway, long story short, the repair shop where my car was is only down the road from Enterprise so they said when my car was fixed to go and pick up my car and leave the hire car at the garage and the they'd pick it up. Within 10 minutes of me getting back home I got a call from Enterprise to say that they had just picked up the hire car from the garage and that the windscreen was completely smashed. I said that the car had been dropped off at the repair shop with nothing more than a stone chip which was undoubtebly there already when I got the car. I wanted proof as this was now going to cost me £250 for something I know was not damaged. They said that the car is no longer in their possession and that it was at the repair shop having a new screen fitted, this was on a Friday afternoon circa 17:00 so I very much doubt that. The manager (I use the term losely) was very arrogant and totally unprofessional regarding the whole issue and therre was no way he was going to back down on taking £250 from me. . So the next day I decided to do some detective work and took a drive past the car hire place only to find the exact same car on the parking lot along with the exact same stonechip. I went in to confront the manager and I was basically told to leave the premises in a threatening manner or that the Police would be called. I left the premesis and called the Police myself as I was verbally threatened. When I went back inside along with the Police mysteriously, the so called manager that threatened me had vanished and the remaining staff behind the counter said that the manager was never in that day. The Police at this point really could not do anything. I got back home and explained what had happened from an insurance point of view to my insurers just to make them aware what had happened and to maybe use another company in the future. After I had explained they told me that infact any damage would have been met by them anyway and at no expence to mysels as this was part of the deal that they had with Enterprise being as the damage was not my fault or not. They try it on everywhere the world over. We had issues with Enterprise in Los Angeles also. Just be careful they don't try to screw you out of more money. Suffice to say, my son had to use Ebterprise one time as his car broke down the day before he was due to drive up north so he hired one from them. No issue at all. I suppose it's just the rouge few that think we are thick and gullable.
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Glad you are both safe happy a better Newyear. Glad you were not on the bike with that boy racer around.
Same here
I got hit from behind on my road bike and the driver just carried on. Luckily 2 young women were following and witnessed the accident and chased the car I called them Cagney and Lacy. They managed to get a video of the car with the door mirror missing because it’s next to me. The police got involved but it took over two weeks for someone to interview the registered owner a 82 year old woman but witnesses saw a man driving the car. The old lady got 9 penalty points and fined over £800.
Luckily for me I only had cuts and bruises but suffered shoulder problems ever since. I now cycle with a camera at the front and back. I’ve since had so many near misses I’ve reported a few to the police for dangerous driving. There are so many bad drivers out there and because of them idiots you have to pay out.
I must say you were very calm.
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@ I’m sorry I should’ve said I’m also glad that you weren’t hurt. You were very lucky to escape.
So glad you two weren't hurt, did Claire not turn the camera around when you see him again to get the back plate
I did but he was too fast….. he was too far away by time I turned (seconds) Very very dangerous
Glade you both are ok
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That's disgraceful, I don't see why the police can't at least check with the DVLC if there's a car of that description in that area. We got hit by a grass box that flew out of a trailer last year! Glad you're ok but it's not right that you're out of pocket 😡
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It’s a good thing that you weren’t on your motorbike, could’ve been a whole lot worse. Glad you’re both okay
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Glad you are both okay! How stressful and so annoying that he can cause all that grief driving like an idiot and gets away with it Scot free😡
Terrible!
Glad you guys are OK. Most important thing. We had an interesting Xmas Day. Took Henry hound for a stroll with mum. Dog not on a lead went for H, who went round me on his lead. Other dog then decided to jump on me. No bites but dislocated shoulder, took 4 tries and 2 hours to put back, and my shoulder socket is broken. NHS were brilliant. So was Mr D. Thank goodness I prepared meats, veg, etc. Xmas Eve, so he just had to pop bits in the air fryer and Ninja. More xrays today, CT scan this week and 6 weeks in a sling with threat of surgery. So NYE was indoors for the first time since I was 6. Woohoo, let's hope 2025 gets better. X
Hi thanks for sharing and hope you feel stronger
@Stchristopherofatlantis hoping it hasn't shaken you up too much. X
Glad you are both ok, don’t let 1 idiot put you off, always the innocent who get punished with insurance, it’s so unfair
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I think the valeters must have been called "Sloppy & Minging"
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Just very grateful you’re both ok, & that’s the most important thing.
I could write a war & peace on dangerous drivers, but to cut it short 3 mths in hospital, many operations after which are still continuing after my RTA, I’m alive unlike the driver, so anything else doesn’t matter, your both ok & that really is all that matters.
Now to the point of a tow car, it’s a godsend to us with the MH.
1, because of said RTA, my mobility is limited.
2. When we’re parked up, the little tow car can nip us to all the places of interest, great for picking up shopping . More importantly saves a fortune on fuel not driving the MH everywhere.
3. Narrow roads aren’t a problem!!!!
Hi. Crikey. What a story, we are so sorry to hear this happened to you.
Thanks for sharing this. We wish you well and send our love x
If you buy a posh car and caravan, buy an estate to fit all the pampas grass and pineapples in😂 Plus the narration😂👍
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you're both ok, thats the main thing
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Funny how slight decisions change the timelineof events. Ps...I am still trying to work out whether first section of video is green-screened..but foot positioning looks real 🤔. Also i got last sandwich from Sainsburys today...also cheese and ham (i forgot prosciutto means ham in English). 😊 Gr8 content 🙏
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Did you recover the number plate on the bumper as that would have been a big help for the police to trace the driver/owner. These things happen so quickly that sometimes in the heat of the moment you don't always think rationally. But the main thing you are both lucky to only have had a broken wing mirror and are safe and well. Don't let this mishap ruin your break and enjoy the rest of your w/end. Wish you both all the best.
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I'd be on the phone to Cumbria pokice asking them WTF they are doing to get this guy. You have the footage of the bumper in the back and they have ways of tracking down cars. The Audi will also have a dashcam.
Thankfully neither of you were hurt but you would both be suffering some shock. Take it easy for the rest of your stay and enjoy the luxury of a hotel and having things done for you xx
The image we have is very clear of his face . They will not persue it
So glad you guys are safe. As a side note, is it illegal to drive without a driver's side wing mirror in the UK?🤔
Thanks for watching
By the amount that your excess insurance was, which you said was £70, presumably you took the car hire's own insurance. This is a big no no, as it is always a lot cheaper to go onto a comparison site and get your own insurance, which in this instance probably would have only cost you about £20 and for that, I am sure the excess would have been brought down to zero, which is always advisable. As in your situation, it would have saved you a lot of money, which is probably something you don't want to hear after your ordeal but it might be a thought for another time. Glad you are both OK.
when i hire car in uk and europe i take out my own excess insurance , Its a lot cheaper and you have to still pay the damage to the hire company but you get 100% back .
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