Hi all. Not sure where to post this, but this seemed like a good place.
Not been much of an active member recently but have met some of you from Audi day at castlecomb and various meetings to get spares.
Just wanted to share the bad news that as of last night my A2 has been written off. Thanks to a young lad and his mates unfortunately without a brain between them, who lost control on a dual carriageway, crossed the central reservation and hit me head on. Police reckon a closing speed of 80mph. Ouch
I had two of my children in the car at the time. My wife was in her car with my other child about 400m behind me.
I got home from hospital this morning. Amazingly only Cut and bruised. My children remain in hospital, one with a broken collar bone and abdominal swelling, the other with a tear in her lungs. Though glad to report that they are both on the mend and should be home soon.
We even made the news:
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/cumberland-basin-closed-hours-after-784003
After the shock and worry over my children, and distress for my wife and other son to see the immediate aftermath of the crash, I am now coming to terms with the loss of my much loved A2. Which is actually hurting me deeply. I owe that car a huge debt of gratitude. It has been the best car, by far, that I have ever owned, and the fact that at the last, it protected me and my loved ones so well. I can't quite believe that it appears to be largely intact in the photos in the news article. Front drivers side is totally gone, but the cabin didn't deform.
I was pleading with the firemen to not cut it when they where removing me and my daughter, but I know they didn't muck about and cut the doors off.
And so, I think we will lick our wounds a while, but I am wondering what to do when it comes to insurance. It's a write off for sure, but can such wreack be recovered? And by who? Can we / the community salavage anything from it?
And in time can it be replaced by an equally dependable and cherished A2. I will look to this community for help if I may.
Thanks, and stay safe. Drive an A2.
Dave...