Write Off?!?!?!?

[hothead_steve]

Bad news guys, was driving along the other day minding my own business when some c*nt pulled right across my path.
at first look it looked like i needed a new drivers side font wing, new front bumper + grill, but on further inspection it seems the whole front end has been pushed sideways so prob gonna be a write off. apparently this can be fixed by putting the car on a jig? anyone know how this works and how much it might cost?
i have pics but dont know how to upload them!
cheers.

[Gambit]

if its still driveable then take it around a few good bodyshops and get quotes etc.

[hothead_steve]

it is still driveable but not legally!!

[hothead_steve]

one more thing, i had a limited mileage insurance policy, and i've gone over!! only by 141 miles tho!!! whats the easiest way to make these miles "disappear"??

[dabill]

stick it in reverse and drive for 141 miles...

[R98 HUF]

did they take the exact mileage when u took the policy out?

I thought they just went by the last MOT cert which gives u a bit of room for error, ie mot and insurance normally diff dates.

[hothead_steve]

just checked out the whole mileage situation and its all ok!
does anyone know how this jig thing actually works?? my mate just mentioned it in passing but i dont really understand what will be needed. also if the insurance say its a write off, will i have to have the work inspected by an engineer or summit before i can legally drive it on the road?

[R98 HUF]

Depends wether its a Cat c or D

If u tell them u want to keep the car normally (or in my experience) its been unrecorded and u agree a pay out,  as if you were to repair the car yourself!!!

I bought a cheap Fiesta a few year back for £300 got rear ended and they gave me £300 told me to fix the car, i put a second hand bumper on for £30 and sold it at £350 ass was, completely unrecorded!!!!!

[hothead_steve]

sounds promising, i'll let u know how i go on!