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title: 'My Phone got Run Over By A Number 76'
date: '2026-05-08T09:37:07.478Z'
author: James Repatch
description: 'A personal account of how a catastrophic encounter with a London bus was turned around by the quick, efficient, and eco-friendly services of Repatch, a device repair service transforming technology mishaps into feel-good stories.'
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published: 2024-03-07T12:46:24.053Z
type: 'article'
url: https://www.repatch.co.uk/blog/disaster-stories/my-phone-got-run-over-by-a-number-76
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---

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Last weekend, the unpredictable happened: while I was out shopping on **Oxford Street**, I faced off with **London**'s notorious weather. Just as I was about to cross the street, the **number 76 bus** came barreling past and splashed me, causing me to drop my beloved **phone**! To my utter dismay, before I could rescue **my phone** from its precarious position on the road, the bus completed its assault by running **my phone** over. 

### The Aftermath

As the rain poured down, there I was, stunned, holding a wrecked **phone** with a crushed screen. I felt a pang of despair. Not only was my **phone** deemed a vital tool for my day-to-day life, but it also housed memories and essential contacts. In a panic, I remembered **Repatch** - the remote repair service I had heard of through a friend. 

### How Repatch Saved My Day 

Without hesitation, I gave **Repatch** a call, relayed my crisis, and to my surprise, they promised a courier within the hour to whisk my **phone** away for repair. True to their word, a friendly courier arrived, took my damaged **phone**, and ensured me that it would be back, repaired, within a couple of hours. I found solace in the fact that, rather than adding to the environmental problem by getting a new **phone**, I was choosing to repair and extend the life of my current one. 

### The Speedy Resolution

Swiftly and efficiently, just as the **Repatch** team promised, my **phone** was returned to me, looking good as new. The repair work done by the professional technicians was nothing short of miraculous. I could hardly believe this once-crushed piece of technology functioned perfectly again. 

### Final Thoughts

My encounter with the **number 76 bus** could have spelled the end for my **phone**, but thanks to **Repatch**'s excellent service, my day—and my **phone**—were saved. Not only did I get my **phone** back in pristine condition, but I also contributed to the wider mission of reducing electronic waste. Now I know exactly whom to call whenever technology-related disasters strike! If you're in **Greater London** and find yourself in a similar plight, remember **Repatch** has got your back.