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  • Lilith1980
    Lilith1980 Posts: 2,100 Forumite
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    Thanks Beanielou. The village hall emailed me and said that their treasurer had access to the CCTV files so would check and get back to me. They were very helpful and apologised; not their fault at all.
    My debt-free diary :)
  • Lilith1980
    Lilith1980 Posts: 2,100 Forumite
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    Well apparently the CCTV is out of action, so looks like I'll be stumping up to pay towards the damage.

    Trying not to get wound up about it, but people's lack of honesty just p*sses me off :mad:
    My debt-free diary :)
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,376 Ambassador
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    That is a real pain.
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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  • Lilith1980
    Lilith1980 Posts: 2,100 Forumite
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    beanielou wrote: »
    That is a real pain.

    Yeah, feeling right fed up! Roll on our holiday in June!
    My debt-free diary :)
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,376 Ambassador
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    Lilith1980 wrote: »
    Yeah, feeling right fed up! Roll on our holiday in June!

    Not long :)
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • Lilith1980
    Lilith1980 Posts: 2,100 Forumite
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    beanielou wrote: »
    Not long :)

    Thank goodness :D
    My debt-free diary :)
  • Bluegreen143
    Bluegreen143 Posts: 3,700 Forumite
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    Sorry about your car! That!!!8217;s so crap someone did that and just drove off - what cheek!
    Part time working mum | Married in 2014 | DS born 2015 & DD born 2018

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6542225/stopping-the-backsliding-a-family-of-four-no-longer-living-beyond-their-means/p1?new=1

    Consumer debt free!
    Mortgage: -£128,033

    Savings: £6,050
    - Emergency fund £1,515
    - New kitchen £556
    - December £420
    - Holiday £3,427
    - Bills £132

    Total joint pension savings: £55,425
  • Lilith1980
    Lilith1980 Posts: 2,100 Forumite
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    Bluegreen143 wrote: »
    Sorry about your car! That!!!8217;s so crap someone did that and just drove off - what cheek!

    Thanks Bluegreen. That's what I'm more annoyed about, not so much the damage. Although the cost is irking me as well! I'll find out more from the insurer tomorrow.
    My debt-free diary :)
  • Lilith1980
    Lilith1980 Posts: 2,100 Forumite
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    Well, I called my insurance company yesterday to tell them about the damage. They said it would be £250 excess as it's classed as accidental damage. My premium would go up on renewal and I'd lose my no claims - I'm not sure how car insurance actually protects people who aren't at fault?? *sarcasm*

    Anyway, I went on ebay and found a bumper for the same car as mine which was at a breaker's yard. I checked the paint code with my car and it was a match, so I bought it - only cost £100. Hubby and I will fit it with the help of youtube tutorials :) At least it means I won't lose my no claims.

    Bought another dog seatbelt attachment as the one we have is too short and pooch is almost pinned to the seat. I didn't think that was a nice option for her on the long drive to Cornwall. Luckily I had some Amazon vouchers from surveys so I saved £13 and it only cost me £2.48 :D
    My debt-free diary :)
  • System
    System Posts: 178,340 Community Admin
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    Sorry to hear about your car , people are very naughty driving off . Getting your own repairs done is sometimes cheaper than the excess and at least you won't have to pay an excess and lose your NCD .

    Good old you tube . Anyway hope you have a good weekend apart from this mishap not your fault of course.

    Where you going on your hols ? You may have said previously but I don't remember . Not long to go now.
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