[bradders]

What a disaster!

Was so excited about getting our EOS... our pride and Joy on Saturday.

Then disaster struck..... we pulled into a lay-by (wrong one - no entry) and then smashed into a barrier across the windscreen and supporting bars either side.

Waiting for the car to be collected .... don't know if they will be able to fix it.

We are devastated!

Does anyone know if these structures can be replaced?

 

[jamcar]

Firstly Bradders welcome to the site. Secondly really sorry about your mishap, I can only imagine how gutted you are feeling at the moment, Keep us posted on your progress. Good to have you onboard!!

 

[SiJ2000]

They should be fixable... They aren't part of the roof mechanism, just standard A Pillars.... Do get it repaied at VW though... Insist with the insurer that it must be VW repaired, then you get issues with roof/warranty!

Sorrry to hear your news though

 

[SKIDOO]

You poor sod badders! You must be devastated ! Hope it works out ok for you. stay in touch with the forum and let us know what happens.
Gary

 

[bradders]

Thanks!

Thanks for all of your advice and sympathy guys!

Will keep you posted.

 

[tezmand]

have to ask who was driving? feel so sorry for you

 

[bradders]

Hi,

My husband was driving... I think it was my fault though... just very happy we are both ok as it could have been a lot worse.

 

[SoCalMan]

As a matter of fact, it may not be repairable. Depends on the extent of the damage.
I saw photos on VwVortex wheher a tree fell across the windshield (windscreen), damaging the A-Pillars. The insurance company concluded the Eos could not be repaired. A search in their forum will reveal the thread and photos.
The A-Pillars are made of reinforced metal and is part of the roll over protection system engineered by VW. In the tree case, that feature may have saved the driver's life.
Good luck and can you post photos of the damage?

 

[bradders]

Being repaired

Just to let you know that our car is being repaired. The insurance company have approved the work so the parts have been ordered. It should be ready for the 20th November. Not entirely sure what they are replacing... I know it is definately the windscreen.

At least things are moving forward.... feeling slightly better today though.

 

[bradders]

Will post photos later.

 

[SKIDOO]

Glad you getting sorted but, sorry badders, I have to ask. What sort of lay-by has a barrier across it anyway and how come you drove into it the wrong way? As you say the main thing is neither of you was hurt (apart from the pride that is).

 

[bradders]

The lay-by had a barrier across it to stop lorries parking down there. It was not lit and could not stop in time! Doh!

 

[jamcar]

Ok you are over the initial shock of it all now, your insurance company do not appear to be dragging their heels, 20th November, not bad.
At least you are both ok. A barrier over a layby entrance or exit, and no warning, sounds like a ridiculously dangerous thing!!!!!

 

[eismeerblue]

Here in the U.S. it would mean a lawsuite.

Steve

 

[bradders]

Photos

Hi all,

Cannot seem to attach files - they will not compress.

Update:
Parts have been ordered
Going into the paint shop on Tuesday 13th Nov
Windscreen will then be fitted.
Should have it back by the end of next week ......Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We have got over the shock.... just waiting to get the car back now!

 

[bugger]

any updates? good thing you are ok.

 

[dolcevita]

How devastating but the main thing is you are both ok. What is a lay-by? I'm sure we have them (mayvbe??) but probably call them something totally different down-under.
By now I'm hoping the car's been repaired & you're now enjoying the EDA's

 

[SKIDOO]

What is a lay-by? I'm sure we have them (mayvbe??) but probably call them something totally different down-under.

Hi dolcevita, a lay-by is a bit like your picnic area's beside the road where you can pull off of the main road for a rest, only ours are about half the size, usually unscreened, inconvenient, dirty and quite dangerous with the other cars belting past too close for comfort! Not to be used unless really necessary!!!

 

[bradders]

Fully repaired... and loving it!


Got our Eos back 2 weeks ago and are both loving it! Looks like new... had the roof down during the day and night... loving the driving experience!

Very wet and cold at the moment over here so can't make the most of the roof properly yet.

Thanks for everyones support and good wishes.

Hope you all have a fab christmas xx

 

[SoCalMan]

Got our Eos back 2 weeks ago and are both loving it! Looks like new... had the roof down during the day and night... loving the driving experience!

Very wet and cold at the moment over here so can't make the most of the roof properly yet.

Thanks for everyones support and good wishes.

Hope you all have a fab christmas xx

That's good news.
Just be careful out there....