fabiano Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 First of all apologies if im a little silly with spellings ect..... three weeks ago was out in my celica on the tuesday evening on the m42 making my way to tamworth college to pick up my 17 yo son...i had just pulled off the motorway at tamworth when i had what i thought was a terrible migrane...within around 3 minutes i couldnt see anything i was almost totally blind...thye nitty gritty to this is i suffered a serious stroke which had robbed me of my sight.left me partly pralysed down my left hand side took my balance and aslso badly affected my short term memory.....obviously i have now lost my licence and it dont look as if i will ever get it back.......im still in control of myself so dont thinkj like some people that im bed ridden because im far from it ..but...my lovely celica is just sitting outside..the battery getting more and more flat by the day..is there any members that would be willing to come to my home and if i put fuel in it take me and my car for around a 40 mile trip just to charge up the battery and keep eveything from seizing up on it?????..i would love top hear the roar of that engine again.....obviously you would need some type of insurance and i would need to see that.....really hope im not asking to much here and if you think i am then apologies to you regards Fab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver gt Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 What an awful thing to happen to you. I know that some stroke victims do partially recover so hopefully things will get better for you. I'm sure one of our members will be only too happy to help you out with the car if we can find someone local, whereabouts are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razor2812 Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 good luck mate, i work in a field dealing with lots of elderly and see many who have had a stroke, many of them recover to some degree but it can be a slow process, so hang in there mate. also deal with mobility products, so dont rush into buying at top price, if u need anything hold out, they will drop prices (tell em your shopping for best deal and geting plenty of quotes.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lta Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Really sorry to hear this Fab, Best wishes. Sawyer isn't too far from you I believe, could be worth having a word with him, He's currently SORNED his Celica so I'm sure he'd love a chance to help you out mate. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizona Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Sorry to hear this, just reread though and apart from mentioning Tamworth you dont say where you are? Hope someone is able to help out with your request, thats a horrible thing to happen and must've been quite frightening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nthnmunky Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Sorry to hear the news Fab but I would hope someone local can help out a fellow member. I wish you well on your road to recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 I hope you make a speedy recovery, it must have been really scary. I'm not local so I can't help you out, sorry. Would selling it be an option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyboy1976 Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Sorry to hear this Hope you recovery is speedy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawyer Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) Really sorry to hear this my friend That's terrible news! As you know I'm not too far away and I'm more than happy to take you out. I'd need to check with my insurance but I think my fully comp policy allows me to drive other cars. I'll even happerly give it a clean and polish for you as I remember how much you cared for it. Hope you make a speedy recovery. Edited December 19, 2011 by Sawyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabiano Posted December 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 thank you all so much for your bet wishes and good lucks..Sawyer i did ythink of you but couldnt remember where i had seen you and i know your very close to me in distance if your insurance allows you to drive my car then yes......i have thought of selliing it but i want to see if i can get behind the wheel again as selling would my last option even though i probably wouldnt get my money back off it ..it has been a joy to drive..it does have a full service history and recently had new radiator and other bits and pieces done to it buts still very much a standard car still..but selling is for another time i just want it to keep moving for now and give myself a little time and hopefully i can drive her myself again..sawyer contct me i think i gave you my contact detaila when we met some time ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Just be carefull when it comes to driving other cars on your own policy, as I think the car has to be insured by the driver AND the owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsmith79 Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Sorry to hear this Fab, and if i lived closer i would love to take your car out as i you have one very very tidy Gen 5 indeed, and i can't blame you for not wanting to sell it either Hope you have a speedy recovery and get back behind the wheel of your beautiful 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper-wrap Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Really sorry to hear this Fab, mate. I hope you make a recovery and can get behind the wheel again. Staffordshire's a bit out the way as I'm in London but I'm sure Sawyer or someone else will come to the rescue. As ORC has said, driving someone elses car requires them to be insured on it AND your own policy allowing you to drive cars of same or larger sized engines. A quick phone call to both insurers should be fine. If you can't drive any time soon, it might be worth thinking about selling the car to someone who's willing to sell it back to you for the same price...will keep it active and it'll likely be someone who'll care for it properly. All the best fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawyer Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Jimmylegs is in the market for a Gen5! If you were going to sell it I couldn't think of a better person to keep your pride and joy in perfect condition! :xmas_smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlasumm Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 if your insurnace dont cover it you can get temp cover on the net for a day for about £20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian1985 Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Really sorry to read this mate, I wish you all the very best and hope you make a complete and speedy recovery. I am unfortunately nowhere near Tamworth, if I was I would certainly have been round to help you. Again, all the very best buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTsillycar Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Sorry to hear, i work with people with disabilities and with time, hard work and positivity i have seen people do far more than doctors expected. I'm not close enough to come and take you for a drive But wish you all the best for the future, speedy recovery. On the insurance side i'm fully comp and as such insured to drive any car belonging to someone else, provided i have their permision and they have their own policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmylegs Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Sorry to hear this, i'm insured for all sorts of stuff, i'll try and get some time together and get in touch soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumblebee Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 really sorry to hear this but on the plus side it could have been far worse with you being behind the wheel at the time Wishing you a speedy recovery mate ,take care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tctech Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 sorry to hear this fab if you cant get anyone else to drive it i will come over and give it a run round for you i am a guesssing that you are somewhere between tamworth and stoke so it is a bit of a trek from milton keynes but i am fully insured no matter what the circumstances ,but if there is anyone closer who can help consider me as a last option hope you recover soon ,best wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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