I was involved in an accident nearly 6 weeks ago.

Another car ploughed into the back of me as we were almost stationary and they were doing approx. 40 mph. Myself and two of my children were injured.

I didn't see the damage myself as I was in an ambulance etc. But all who attended the scene, including my partner who is a traffic policeman agreed that the car was probably a write off. The quarter panels were popped out, the boot was almost touching the back seat and there was thought to be a crease in the roof. Also the front seats were shunted into mine and my daughters legs, and a front vent ended up on my knee, but there was no impact from the front.

However the insurance engineer deemed it repairable.

Whilst I know I would not be returned an unsafe car, I am very worried that it won't be as good as it was and may affect selling price in the future. The car was also silver which is notoriously hard to match. I would like a second opinion before I sign to say 'Im happy with it, but I'm not an expert and have no idea if I am allowed to refuse to sign to accep[t the car before I get another opinion. Please help.