I don't see a problem with what you have written. You didn't say they offered you the lower (repair) figure. What I would expect is them to offer you the "current value" higher figure and if you want the old car back, then deduct what they say it is worth as salvage.
Remember it will become a "write off" on HPI so selling later could be a problem.
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my insurance agent said that the car is worth 1750 after it was assesed.and had a qoute for 1290 for the repair work.he said it be touch and go whether there write it of or repair.just wondered really if anyone new what percentage of the vehicle value to the repair upto?
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Ah right, I misread what you were meaning.
You would prefer for them to write it off, get the cash and buy it back.
In that case, push for a hire car while yours would be repaired - that should bump the price up a bit.
The car I currently drive was written off 6 years ago where the repairs would have been around half of the actual value - so it seems to be a bit random as to which way they go.
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yea i would prefer them to write it off buy it back and make myself bit money as only light damage still drives fine but just dented and scratched.o really it does seem bit odd why they do it.probelm im having is other insurance company cant get relply of person who hit me but he goot till monday to do so then there start contact me.bearing in mind this happened middle september and ive yet to hear from his insurance at all
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See if any of the information (on claiming from a 3rd party direct) at the following thread is of use to you: www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=79243&...f
Eye-opening stuff. I think we should all have that thread bookmarked for reference.
Your inputs are much appreciated, jbif.
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.just wondered really if anyone new what percentage of the vehicle value to the repair up to?
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>>>>> Doesnt work like that it more depends on what throughput the assigned bodyshop has for a particular week/availability of parts/hire car charges etc,basically its a lottery.
Ive seen cars repaired that cost more than the current write off value and still been rejected by the customer after a prolonged battle ,years in some cases
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