Pajero Owners Club of South Africa

I live in Johannesburg and have recently had the unfortunate experience of having the underneath of my 2005 LWB Pajero 3.2 diesel catch fire (electrical fault?). The bottom (wiring and rubber hoses) is extensively burnt, and the pro-shaft was damaged in the recovery. The rest of the car is in excellent condition and the engine purrs like a baby.
The insurance company wants to write the car off, bur this seems a little harsh to me. Is there anyone I can turn to to give me an honest assessment and possibly repair the vehicle?
Dave Theron
082 6080261

Dave,

We are really sorry about your misfortune.

If the insurer wants to write your car off, then the damage must be substantial.
If the propshaft was damaged during recovery, one has to wonder if the auto gearbox didn't pick up damage as well.

Getting all the electronics repaired, and reliable, could turn out to be an endless job.

Maybe taking the money and shopping for a similar Pajero isn't the worst outcome for your misfortune.
Good luck and please keep us posted.

Roelf

Dave,

Welcome here.

As far as your predicament is concerned, I agree with Roelf here.

Fire inevitably causes wider damage, eg. to paintwork and other parts of the car, and maybe you will regret later if you didn't let it go now. And electrical work comes with a high probability of "human errors" - especially on high-tech cars like yours.

I appreciate that it is difficult to let go if you know your engine's condition, but I suggest you look around - there are great ones out in the market, and you may be surprised about what you gcan get for the money - and do not allow the insurance to pay you a lessor settlement - they'll still be able to get some money back for the "wreck", contrary to one that "parked around a tree".

Please keep us posted!

Regards,
Anton

Excuse me for doing this but. I WANT YOUR RIGHT SIDE MIRROR

lol, and if you can, save the Mass Airflow sensor too,
neither myself or Aslam can use yours, as we have petrol's, but were looking for replacements, and it seems only the dealers have them, and at just under 4K incl vat.

Andre and Mcnoogle....

At lest let the carcase get cold before you savage it...

Okay Kai, you can tell us what you need of the "carcase"

I see Dave has not been back at the forum since 15 Dec 2010, 13:47 - 9 minutes after posting...

Wonder what he decided? I guess we'll never know.

Anton

Me thinks he is hiding from the circling vultures... I would!

Sooooo Roelf.

How's ur hail damage????