Rolls-Royce in the Spotlight: Repair Costs Unveiled after Rear-End Collision

[Tropicalevo]

17 hours ago, Sigmund said:

Ok if one has the super ca$h to shell out half a million for a car why not.

 

But considering the wealth of the owner, should he have class, he would definately not make a fuss with the other parties insurance and take up the expenses of both sides involved. That would be a real gesture of class, deserving to ride in a Rolls.

 

I would have done it if i had such a car and mainly such cash.

 

 

The driver of the roller has said that she does not want the pick up driver to pay for the damage.

[alien365]

16 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

One of the most dangerous vehicles on the road!

I wouldn't say the car itself is dangerous, more it's size in relation to others on the road. For city driving it's an excellent car, on the highways it's fine too unless you drive like a moron or have someone behind you not paying attention. Its also comfortable on hills, uphill and downhill. One of the reasons I bought one a decade ago was because it had both driver and passenger airbags, not that common in eco cars at the time. 

 

I changed it for a ranger in the end but still miss the brio. 

[JeffersLos]

19 hours ago, webfact said:

Rear taillight at 300,000 baht
In case of cracks or damage on both sides, it's 600,000 baht

Rear bumper at 250,000 baht

 

I see they went to the first mechanic I went to in Thailand. 

[MangoKorat]

Phew, I'm glad a read this, I was just about to place an order. I'll stick with my Chevvy now. Thanks Asean Now.

[Rhys]

What about repairs for key scratch marks?

[jacko45k]

7 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

The driver of the roller has said that she does not want the pick up driver to pay for the damage.

And I suspect the bare minimum cover, CTPL, doesn't want to either, even if he had that!

[bamnutsak]

8 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

The driver of the roller has said that she does not want the pick up driver to pay for the damage.

Well, according to the local rumor mill that's because the driver doesn't want anyone asking questions about why a "Chinese Woman" was driving a RR.

 

Tip of another "iceberg"?

 

I'm reminded of the Tuhao kerfuffle last year. What a mess that was, and not a lot of follow up.

 

https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/chuwit-vs-the-triads-still-blowing-his-whistle

 

https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/11/10/fake-chinese-embassy-car-and-police-escort/

[webfact]

Rolls of redemption: Chinese woman forgives Thai driver after Rolls-Royce collision
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Twitter @RedSkullxxx

 

A Chinese woman’s remarkable display of forgiveness illuminated an incident involving a Thai pickup driver colliding with her 32 million baht Rolls-Royce on a motorway bridge near Bangkok.

 

The accident, captured by a dashcam from a passing vehicle, was shared on the Twitter account Red Skull. In the video, a bronze pickup forcefully collided with the rear of the black Rolls-Royce. The pickup’s occupants, visibly concerned, were observed conversing on their phones, presumably seeking advice on how to proceed.

 

ไม่เคยปากดีอย่าลำบาก ทรงนี้กูรู้เลยก่อนชนตูดเค้านี่คือดันเค้ามาตลอดทางแล้วเบรกไม่อยู่ ช่วงล่างรถไถ หัวใจเฟอร์รารี่ ???? #วัยรุ่นสร้างตัว pic.twitter.com/ByGP78xLMM

— Red Skull (@RedSkullxxx) August 13, 2023

The caption on the video said…

“Pickup crashes into a Rolls-Royce which is worth 32 million baht. Will the pickup’s car insurance cover the damage cost? The accident occurred at about 3.40pm on the motorway that leads to Bangkok.”

Initially, Red Skull’s Twitter account attributed the fault to the pickup driver, accusing them of tailgating and thus causing the collision. However, the Rolls-Royce’s owner, a 21 year old Chinese woman, came forward to clarify the situation. 

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/rolls-of-redemption-chinese-woman-forgives-thai-driver-after-rolls-royce-collision

 

-- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-08-16

 

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[blackshadow]

the driver who ran into back of ROLLS is responsible for the damage.

His insurer (if he has any) should pay out for any repairs

[VocalNeal]

20 hours ago, JoePai said:

I thought if there were problems with your Roller

I'm very sorry Sir there was no problem with your car. You must be mistaken...

[djayz]

Why is this even in the news? 

[2baht]

A 21 year old Chinese women driving a 21 million baht Rolls Royce in Thailand......very interesting! ????

[transam]

To be expected on a car of this calibre.

Send it back to RR to sort out, not the bloke round the corner in a lock-up.....????

[Ralf001]

Buy refurbished/recycled parts from Flying Spur... total repair bill will be less than 800k

[Gottfrid]

Seems like nothing much do talk about. Everything cleared. I am pretty sure the Chinese woman can take care of what needs to be done.

[bamnutsak]

1 hour ago, 2baht said:

A 21 year old Chinese women driving a 21 million baht Rolls Royce in Thailand......very interesting! ????

 

Seeing some reports in the Thai press that she did a runner because she doesn't speak Thai. She has sent her lawyers to sort this out with the police.

 

[ujayujay]

2 hours ago, 2baht said:

A 21 year old Chinese women driving a 21 million baht Rolls Royce in Thailand......very interesting! ????

No....why?

[oustaristocrats]

2 hours ago, 2baht said:

A 21 year old Chinese women driving a 21 million baht Rolls Royce in Thailand......very interesting! ????

Yes indeed, this is the most important question, not about the crash :)  

[2baht]

1 minute ago, oustaristocrats said:

Yes indeed, this is the most important question, not about the crash ????

It's hardly a crash, it's a minor bingle!

[2baht]

11 minutes ago, ujayujay said:

No....why?

Work it out! ????

[Woodsie888]

2 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

Buy refurbished/recycled parts from Flying Spur... total repair bill will be less than 800k

Totally different cars. Not one body part is interchangeable. One is built by VW Group & the other by BMW Group. 

[oustaristocrats]

5 minutes ago, ujayujay said:

No....why?

Why is this not interesting in a country of 15k Baht average salary per month ?

[Ralf001]

27 minutes ago, Woodsie888 said:

Totally different cars. Not one body part is interchangeable. One is built by VW Group & the other by BMW Group. 

My bad, I meant flying spares.... not spur.

 

https://www.flyingspares.com/

[Peterphuket]

3 hours ago, 2baht said:

A 21 year old Chinese women driving a 21 million baht Rolls Royce in Thailand......very interesting! ????

I like to be friend with her......????

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The pickup’s occupants, visibly concerned, were observed conversing on their phones, presumably seeking advice on how to proceed.

Fight or flight?

[xtrnuno41]

"Daddy, I had an accident with the Rolls. I told the one he didnt had to pay for damage"

"Saaaaay what, *^&^*&&^&&#$$?" daddy replied.

[bamnutsak]

Now the Chinese woman driver is claiming that she was at fault by stopping unexpectedly. 

 

She wants to pay for any damage to the pick-up truck.

 

 

 

 

[Burma Bill]

6 hours ago, 2baht said:

A 21 year old Chinese women driving a 21 million baht Rolls Royce in Thailand......very interesting! ????

Yes indeed, exactly what I thought! From OP the value of the Rolls Royce is quoted as 32 million baht. 

[Grge Soul]

21 year old operating a vehicle in all likelihood way beyond her capabilities.

 

I'll stop there.

[kennw]

10 hours ago, blackshadow said:

the driver who ran into back of ROLLS is responsible for the damage.

His insurer (if he has any) should pay out for any repairs

The video shows the length of the skid trail, possibly going too fast to stop in time. Very common with Thai drivers.