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I thought i would post in here rather than make 6 new threads
A week ago some ###wit walked over my car causing damage to boot roof and bonnet, although the damage is minimal it's spread over 3 panels. I got a quote and it came in at 5K and i'm fairly sure the insurance will want to write the car off, but that's something i really don't want as i've spent alot of time and money getting the interior just right for me + the car drives like it's brand new even at 200K
Today i found a shop who could do the same work for around 3K but after a lengthy discussion i offered to provide a second hand boot and a new after market bonnet and in the deal i get a complete repray.
here's my dilemma, do i try and convince the insurance co to go with the second option? can i buy back the car if it's written off? or do i just cancel my claim and pay for it, i'm fairly sure if i offered him 2.5K cash + $140 for the bonnet and maybe $50 for a boot he would accept it
so for 2.7K i would get a pretty nice car or lose my rating 1 higher insurance premium and only $550 for excess
can anyone comment on those after market bonnets re fitment
thoughts comment ideas would be great
cheers
David
A week ago some ###wit walked over my car causing damage to boot roof and bonnet, although the damage is minimal it's spread over 3 panels. I got a quote and it came in at 5K and i'm fairly sure the insurance will want to write the car off, but that's something i really don't want as i've spent alot of time and money getting the interior just right for me + the car drives like it's brand new even at 200K
Today i found a shop who could do the same work for around 3K but after a lengthy discussion i offered to provide a second hand boot and a new after market bonnet and in the deal i get a complete repray.
here's my dilemma, do i try and convince the insurance co to go with the second option? can i buy back the car if it's written off? or do i just cancel my claim and pay for it, i'm fairly sure if i offered him 2.5K cash + $140 for the bonnet and maybe $50 for a boot he would accept it
so for 2.7K i would get a pretty nice car or lose my rating 1 higher insurance premium and only $550 for excess
can anyone comment on those after market bonnets re fitment
thoughts comment ideas would be great
cheers
David