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My wife was driving my daughters' car recently and was hit in the rear by another car causing major damage to the rear offside. She was also pushed into the car in front, creating some minor damage/scuffing....
My car was written off by my insurer. I've contacted the DVSA and received confirmation that I'm no longer the registered keeper of the car, I have also received my financial settlement and it has been...
I drove my Alfa Romeo through a floodwater, which was lower than the sill, at lowish speed. How likely is it that this could've wrecked the engine? The car is heading for write off subject to the insurer...
I'm thinking of selling my BMW 3 Series privately. It was declared Cat D in 2014 and had an engine replacement after I bought it back from the insurer. Since then, it has been okay. If I sell privately,...
On the 30 May 2017, an Audi S2 collided with my parked Alfa Romeo Sportwagon outside my house. It had to be written off. I have time-coded photos of the damaged Audi. It now seems that the other party...
I was rear ended yesterday in my 2002 Mazda MX-5. It's in excellent condition. As the boot floor has been pushed up, I fear it will be written off. It has the optional hard top. What do you think I should...
Someone drove into the back of my car and admitted liability. Can I refuse to let my insurer write off my car?
What are the pros and cons of buying a repaired Cat D car?
In May, someone drove into the back of my car. She admitted full liability and I had a witness. My car got written off and I sustained a whiplash injury. During this time I had a hire car, the hire company...
My Mercedes-Benz E-Class was deemed uneconomical to repair after being driven through standing flood water in December 2013. It was declared Cat D and required a new engine. It was subsequently repaired...
 

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