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12-09-2008, 06:04 AM
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4787575a30.html
Car companies in Australia are reportedly seething at "obscene" damage done to their vehicles during the filming of cult television show Top Gear.
Driving stunts reportedly left some luxury cars requiring makeovers.
A Lamborghini sustained around AU$25,000 worth of damage, believed to be the most expensive repair bill.
A group of Holden Astras reportedly needed around $30,000 worth of repairs after they were used in a game of lawn bowls.
"All we will say is that it turned out to be a very expensive test drive," a Holden spokesperson told the site.
While the show is set for a second series in 2009, car companies are reportedly saying the show will not be so kindly received.
The Herald Sun reports the car companies have been left with a $200,000 damage bill following the filming of the Australian series.
Car companies in Australia are reportedly seething at "obscene" damage done to their vehicles during the filming of cult television show Top Gear.
Driving stunts reportedly left some luxury cars requiring makeovers.
A Lamborghini sustained around AU$25,000 worth of damage, believed to be the most expensive repair bill.
A group of Holden Astras reportedly needed around $30,000 worth of repairs after they were used in a game of lawn bowls.
"All we will say is that it turned out to be a very expensive test drive," a Holden spokesperson told the site.
While the show is set for a second series in 2009, car companies are reportedly saying the show will not be so kindly received.
The Herald Sun reports the car companies have been left with a $200,000 damage bill following the filming of the Australian series.