Vandalised car - accept Insurance write off or attempt to fix?

My 2004 BMW 3 Series 316 Compact, which I have owned from new, was recently vandalised. The police are unlikely to find the perpetrators and the insurance company has indicated, if I proceed with the claim,...

How much is my car worth?

I have recently been involved in a no fault accident and although I am waiting for the insurance companies decision, the recovery garage said they thought my Honda Civic might be a write off. The car...

Car written off in accident - can I demand a full repair instead?

My 2008 Saab 9-5 Aero estate is probably going to be deemed a write-off after a road accident. The driver of the other car has admitted responsibility, but my insurer has said my car will probably be 'uneconomic...

Car written off by insurer - What are my options?

My car was written off after it was involved in an accident. The cost to repair £16,000 and the insurance company says it is beyond economical repair. However, the write-off value is less than replacing...

Buying a write off - is it worth the risk?

Is it ever worth buying a write off? I've been looking at a Category C Ford Fiesta that seems very good value. It has had two MoT passes since the write off. Is it still a big risk?

Does writing a car off mean they in effect own it?

My son was involved in a "no-blame" accident that has resulted in his car being written-off. When he asked about buying the remains he was told the price would be 35% of the write-off value. Can the insurance...

Appealing against a Cat B write off?

My car submerged in the water last week due to the heavy raining that caused flooding in the underground parking. The car was parking on a gradient therefore only the rear right side of the car was submerged....

Garage mechanic crashed my car

A garage crashed my car which is now written off. The driver was negligent and has been charged. Their insurers are now offering market value for the car I have paid for for last 3 years with still another...

Car could be written off - what do I do?

I had a suspicious crash for cash front end collision to the back end of another car on the entrance into a roundabout. I'm worried that the insurance company may write off the car. It is a Volkswagen...

Insurer wants to write off my car

I had an accident in my Toyota Corolla Verso 2005. My insurance company told me it is written off as non economical to repair. They want me to reply within 10 days though I am going on a 20 days holiday...