accident

[briggie]

http://www.cap.co.uk/ProductsServices/UsedValues/GreyImports/tabid/150/Default.aspx

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

don't forget you are a member of an owners club and an enthusiast of these fine vehicles - it is not just another second hand car they are looking at!

I did this with one of my Mrs's "2cv's once and it nearly doubled their estimate and made the car economic to repair again :thumb2

 

[rustic]

don't forget you are a member of an owners club and an enthusiast of these fine vehicles - it is not just another second hand car they are looking at!

I did this with one of my Mrs's "2cv's once and it nearly doubled their estimate and made the car economic to repair again :thumb2

:thumb2 Good point, yet another good reason for joining this club :thumb2

 

[jims-terrano]

Eyup Briggie any news on this yet mate?

Jim

 

[lacroupade]

ok assesor been today ( while i wasnt in ) .

he had a look around the car , and estimates approximately £1500 damage , which is " beyond economic repair " .

he is going to write a report to send to my insurers , the other guys insurers , and send me a copy ( i insisted )

they are then going to value my car using caps grey guide ( or summat like that ) . i suspect this is where we are going to disagree big time , ive allready told him i value the vehicle close to 2k ( gotta try havent you lol )

so i await for their offer , so i can refuse it lol

but even if you get to £2k, by the time you add in car hire etc... its still uneconomical for them to fanny about.....better for them to write it off, pay you, then get a few hundred quid back on scrap. Costs them less in the long run that way than repairing it.

 

[briggie]

after a lot of discussion and stupid offers from the assesor ,we have finally agreed on a value of £1800 for sally :naughty.

im quite happy with that ,but the rules seems to have changed a bit.

you now have 3 days from when the cheque is authorised ( NOT WHEN RECEIVED ) to return the hire vehicle /find a replacement vehicle .

im on holiday and was told i had to return the hire car , i said im on holiday , and if you wish me to return the car , i will , but you will get a bill for a cancelled holiday.

a short while later i got a call to say i could keep it until i get home :augie

 

[Terranical]

Result - well done! So now the hunting for another Sally begins?

 

[jims-terrano]

Nice one Pete, at least you have a second car to get you around until you get another motor.

Enjoy the hol
Jim

 

[clivvy]

fantastic Peter, wll done, and its excellent see the fruits from you sticking to your guns mate.

£1800!! thats bloody superb mate im well pleased for you, that amount of money gives you a fantastic choice of replacement vehicle. just take your time, and i advise an AA inspection or at the very least friends to inspect any car you fancy.

:thumb2