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Keeping a hire car after a car write off - is this correct?

I need to have transport to search for a replacement car and get to work after receiving a settlement cheque for a no fault accident write off but I am being told to return it. Is this correct?

Asked on 6 October 2012 by topcat1952

Answered by Honest John

Yes. Once you receive the payout, settlement is deemed to have been reached.

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