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insurance on a write off
« on: 12 February 2011, 18:16 »
hey guys, whats the deal with insuring a car that has been 'written off'

seen a car, was written off due to smashed bumper and headlight, has been repaired and MOT'd all fine and dandy

whats the deal with insurance companies insuring this? anyone got any experience in this domain?

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Re: insurance on a write off
« Reply #1 on: 12 February 2011, 18:19 »
Its not for a Green TDI estate is it?


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Re: insurance on a write off
« Reply #2 on: 12 February 2011, 18:21 »
Its not for a Green TDI estate is it?

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Re: insurance on a write off
« Reply #3 on: 12 February 2011, 18:26 »
Its not for a Green TDI estate is it?

in swansea  :grin: :laugh:

hahah ...... maybe  :tongue:
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Re: insurance on a write off
« Reply #4 on: 12 February 2011, 18:31 »
A quick Google search delivered this thread which might help : http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=23&h=0&t=66458

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Re: insurance on a write off
« Reply #5 on: 12 February 2011, 18:33 »
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Re: insurance on a write off
« Reply #6 on: 12 February 2011, 18:42 »
Its not mentioned as a write off......

"Has been subject to an insurance claim due to light damage, And the insurance company decided not to repair due to age etc... But has been repaired properly in my bodyshop.. All checks Passed (certificate present) and has been given a Fresh 12 month MOT from this week."

Ive asked him its cat C, (light and cracked bumper is does not equal cat C write off in my eyes) and hes very touchy on the subject of service history,


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Re: insurance on a write off
« Reply #7 on: 12 February 2011, 19:12 »

Ive asked him its cat C, (light and cracked bumper is does not equal cat C write off in my eyes) and hes very touchy on the subject of service history,

haha yeh tell me about it, i asked about all the history too!

i take it your interested too, im just on the lookout ..... going down the 45mpg+ route, thinking slam it, some nice bbs rims and then leave it and enjoy the room lol
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Re: insurance on a write off
« Reply #8 on: 12 February 2011, 19:16 »
cos of the age and the value it is easily cat c  :wink:

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Re: insurance on a write off
« Reply #9 on: 12 February 2011, 20:54 »
The insurance company will pay out less than market value if anything happens in the future.