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I'm awaiting the arrival of my new top-of-the-range Prius. Toyota offers its own insurance, and if I've read your replies to recent letters correctly, you reckon this is probably better value because it gets round the credit-hire ripoff. Is that correct? Or is there a downside to switching to such a policy?

Asked on 19 September 2011 by CW, via email

Answered by Honest John
That is correct. It also ensures any damage is repaired to manufacturer standards and the warranty remains intact, which is not always the case with an insurance repair.

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