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deano87

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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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23rd Jun 08 at 18:08

quote:
Originally posted by antnee
unlucky,

I was talking about a similar thing earlier, if you hadn't hit the brakes and the force of the impact shoved you into the car infront, who would be to blaim, you or the car that hit you?

This happened to me, except it was my fault. I hit the rear of 1 car i.e. the Fiesta in Fonz's case. Which then hit another car.

The car up front which only had rear damage, would claim off the one in the middle, who'd then claim for her damage plus the damage I made her cause to the other car.

Needless to say my renewal was ridiculous

Marc

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Registered: 11th Aug 02
Location: York
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23rd Jun 08 at 18:13

I bet his car is damaged!!!

Fonz

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Registered: 12th May 06
Location: Newbury, Berks
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2nd Jul 08 at 13:16

well it comes as no surprise that the car is a write off.

they have offered me £3175 after i payed £3500 only tow months ago and paid £900 to have the head gasket replaced (a common known fault on the K series engine)

and i entitled to more?
i am kicking up a stink that the valuation maybe fair but for peace of mind i cant get the same car for that money (before purchasing i spent £130 on an AA inspection also) and thus any car i can afford with the settlement wont be of the same standard and give the same piece of mind

quote:

If the other party is judged to be wholly and negligently responsible for the damage than you are entitled to be put back where you were immediately before they did you the damage.

That means for your car to be repaired or replaced so it is of exactly the same quality as it was before the other party did you the damage

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/faq.htm?id=33

quality being the important word there...

can anyone offer some words of wisedom? they may give a "fair" price for the car but not for the quality....

pow

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Registered: 11th Sep 06
Location: Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire
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2nd Jul 08 at 13:22

NEVER accept the first offer. They will come back with a better offer.

myke

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Registered: 7th Feb 01
Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
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2nd Jul 08 at 13:23

gather some evidence to send off to them highlighting that if you want one in the condition that yours was you need more money
And that to spend what they are offering you for it you would end up with a far inferior vehicle.

take what they are offering as an interim payment and not full and final settlement. Make sure they know you are disputing it, then you can slog it out against each other for a few months.

pow

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Registered: 11th Sep 06
Location: Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire
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2nd Jul 08 at 13:23

Just to make you laugh, they offered £5200 for my Ibiza first time round, paid much more than that, got them up to £6350 in the end

Phi

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Registered: 8th Jan 07
Location: South
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2nd Jul 08 at 13:31

is the head gasket under a warrenty with a garage? say it 'dosnt work anymore i want monies back'

Fonz

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Registered: 12th May 06
Location: Newbury, Berks
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2nd Jul 08 at 13:38

believe you me i have been disputing it! 10 days now and i'm sick of it!!

Fonz

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Registered: 12th May 06
Location: Newbury, Berks
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22nd Jul 08 at 16:07

after much arguing and debate i have a cheque now to find a new car!!

oh and yes i did make teh most of my ownership, i collected my "personal belongings" which included the floor mats. and centre caps from the wheels amongst other small bits.

here are some photos i took of he full effect of the damage