Shadowfax
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My wife's car is a 1993 Golf GL Auto, 4200 miles. Last week it was slightly damaged by a 4x4 that backed into it. The other driver's insurers have accepted liability but I am now being told that it is not economic to repair.
Do any of you know what happens next because I don't feel inclined to just roll over and accept £750 for the car just because the repairs might cost about £1300.
It seems totally wrong that we have to pay out to replace a car that is all right to drive (but needs to be mended) just because the insurers don't want to pay out on it. The car is is very good condition and the mileage is silly for the year.
What options do I have?
I will be ringing my insurers tomorrow since they have handled the case so far but I would like to know what I can expect to be told and what I can do to salvage the situation.
Cheers.
SF
Do any of you know what happens next because I don't feel inclined to just roll over and accept £750 for the car just because the repairs might cost about £1300.
It seems totally wrong that we have to pay out to replace a car that is all right to drive (but needs to be mended) just because the insurers don't want to pay out on it. The car is is very good condition and the mileage is silly for the year.
What options do I have?
I will be ringing my insurers tomorrow since they have handled the case so far but I would like to know what I can expect to be told and what I can do to salvage the situation.
Cheers.
SF