Motoring Discussion > Ford KA, KA2, KA3 - Ford Ka Buying / Selling
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New Sat 27 Feb 10 09:11 
 Ford KA, KA2, KA3 - Ford Ka - Iffy
Originally in the "For Sale" section, but moved before it was automatically deleted

Ford Ka for sale

Some panel and water damage

Recent convertible conversion by the Cheshire Fire Service

Contact: www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?f=2&t=126
Last edited by: VxFan on Tue 9 Mar 10 at 01:12
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New Sun 28 Feb 10 11:31 
 Ford KA, KA2, KA3 - Ford Ka - Runfer D'Hills
Cheeky beggar ! - Funny though !
;-)
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New Sun 28 Feb 10 12:05 
 Ford KA, KA2, KA3 - Ford Ka - Iffy
...Cheeky beggar ! - Funny though ! ;-)...

Phew, thanks Humph, because the arbiter of good taste on this one has to be your good self.

I don't know if you've ever seen a car after someone has been cut from it.

The firefighters often cut the roof off neatly. leaving the windscreen - the result does look just like a convertible with the top down.

This post also gives me the chance to join the chorus of best wishes to Mrs H.

I might make a joke about one aspect of it, but a crash like that is a thoroughly nasty and upsetting thing.

My last 'incident' when I clouted a dog was minor in comparison, but it still knocked me out of kilter.

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New Sun 28 Feb 10 13:37 
 Ford KA, KA2, KA3 - Ford Ka - rtj70
Did you know that before getting a car scrapped money can be had (apparently) by letting the fire brigade practice taking the roof off. It will still weigh the same. I know a garage that does this.
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New Sun 28 Feb 10 15:10 
 Ford KA, KA2, KA3 - Ford Ka - Runfer D'Hills
I'll send 'em a bill then. See what happens. Any bets ?

:)
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New Sun 28 Feb 10 16:24 
 Ford KA, KA2, KA3 - Ford Ka - midlifecrisis
Just don't ever say you've got a twinge in your neck after a minor knock. The fire brigade will whip the roof off at the first opportunity!
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New Sun 28 Feb 10 16:34 
 Ford KA, KA2, KA3 - Ford Ka - Runfer D'Hills
Well, funnily enough she remembers finding herself hanging upside down by the seatbelt and being astonished to find herself more or less unscathed. The engine was still running and fearing fire she turned it, the radio and the lights off before attempting to free herself. Her minor injuries resulted more from forgetting to put her hands up when she released the seatbelt. Fell on her head onto the smashed windscreen and did hurt her neck a bit. I guess the question was asked and as you say the cutters came out. They took her out on a spinal board despite her protestations. ( she's quite skilled at protesting ) Anyway, I suppose they have to be sure.
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New Sun 28 Feb 10 16:27 
 Ford KA, KA2, KA3 - Ford Ka - R.P.
They'll send you one back...:-0
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New Sun 28 Feb 10 17:17 
 Ford KA, KA2, KA3 - Ford Ka - Iffy
...the fire brigade will whip the roof off at the first opportunity...


And many brigades will use equipment like this to do it:

www.holmatro.co.uk/
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New Sun 28 Feb 10 18:21 
 Ford KA, KA2, KA3 - Ford Ka - Runfer D'Hills
She wouldn't have wanted it back anyway so cutting it open kind sealed its fate.
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New Sun 28 Feb 10 18:21 
 Ford KA, KA2, KA3 - Ford Ka - Zero
Seriously, you will now get a bill from your ambulance service. It may take several months.
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New Mon 1 Mar 10 13:56 
 Ford KA, KA2, KA3 - Ford Ka - Mapmaker
>>Seriously, you will now get a bill from your ambulance service.

Seriously? How much? One reason for not having third party insurance if so.


You should get a decent payout for the car, anyway.
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New Mon 1 Mar 10 14:03 
 Ford KA, KA2, KA3 - Ford Ka - rtj70
I assume Zero is saying this from his experience. I believe their logic is the insurance company should cover their costs. They sort of have a point. But what about other callouts that are not motoring related.

This country is messed up isn't it. Time to bring forward my escape plan.
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New Mon 1 Mar 10 14:26 
 Ford KA, KA2, KA3 - Ford Ka - BobbyG
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New Mon 1 Mar 10 14:44 
 Ford KA, KA2, KA3 - Ford Ka - BobbyG
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New Mon 1 Mar 10 15:02 
 Ford KA, KA2, KA3 - Ford Ka - rtj70
So who'd be a good samaritan now. Although the logic of leaving them in their car before paramedics arrive does make sense.
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