Unfortunately Karen had an accident in her car this morning.

I am obviously peed off, but she is fine, which is the important thing.

It's not written off but it will take a bit for me to fix. Another bonnet for one thing.

The deer is not so well. Dead in fact.

I have just started a new job abroad too so the chances of fixing it within the next year are pretty low!!!

Pictures attached.

Oh deer! Sorry, couldn't resist!

Jings Frazer that's horrendous; primarily though Karen is ok if not a bit shaken...

I'm sure I've seen bonnets on ebay recently, based in Europe, but sadly not in yellow - would you consider fibreglass assuming there'll be insurance cover?

Any a pillar damage?

There is only 3rd party insurance in Bulgaria if a car is more than 10 years old.

I do have parts such as fog light, headlight and bumper, but no bonnet.
I should be able to get a 2nd hand bonnet in Bulgaria (Hopefully).

As I am not at home I am not sure of the damage behind the bumper, but I think it should be OK. The only question is the chassis rail.
Karen did drive the car home and said that other than a coolant leak it was OK. So, hopefully no major issues.

Probably need a radiator and maybe A/C condenser (again).

No damage behind the wheel, so not too bad. Looks bad though. I guess hitting something more immovable would have caused more serious damage, but being a deer it SHOULD be more superficial. Fingers crossed.

We will see, but should be fixable once I can get to have a close look. Probably won't be till November sometime.
At least I can make a project thread!!!

Hi Fraser, sounds like Karen is OK and that's the main thing... could be worse: my late father wrote off not one, but two separate ambulances hitting deer (and complained that the garage ate the deer before he could, in the latter case!).

Sorry to hear about the accident

Broomy currently being broken but goodness knows how much carriage would be to Bulgaria

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19345234...GBQmDXlxFdPrn6buyMqltuz_khsaAj0HEALw_wcB

G_Man, would be great to get the bonnet from you, but as you say maybe a few quid in transport.

Neil, Yes. The main thing is Karen is fine. This morning she wanted to break the car for parts but I said no way I can fix it. This afternoon she has calmed down and is good with storing it till I get around to fixing it.
Karen put the car cover on so that she doesn't have to look at it. Made me laugh.
Too much work in it over the years to break it.
Just one of those things.
Gives me something to do in my old age!!!
I still love the car anyway. Not many of us one owner cars from new Neil.