Just been hit, what to do next
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If it were me, I take it to a number of places that I know would fix it properly and get quotes from them and give them to the guy (since I assume he's offering to pay). If he starts with the "My brother's boss's dog can fix it for half that", I'd just put my foot down and say it's being fixed where you want or it's going through insurance.
custardkid said:
GF just been hit on a busy roundabout
Got name, numberplate and phone number of driver.
Guy says he doesn't want to involve insurance. What to do next?
Cheers
Custard
My advice (based on experience last year):Got name, numberplate and phone number of driver.
Guy says he doesn't want to involve insurance. What to do next?
Cheers
Custard
1. Get an exchange of emails with him, so that you have his acceptance of fault in writing
2. Tell your insurance company asap, just in case it all goes wrong down the line (and 'coz you have to)
3. Decide whether you want to go down the insurance route or not. It's your choice, not his. If it looks like an easy fix, and if he's being reasonable, then there's no reason to force it through insurance unnecessarily (IMHO). But if he shows any indication of being an arse, leave it with the insurers to deal with.
4. If you decide to keep it out of insurance, then you get a couple of quotes from a couple of places you trust. Get him to pay up front - cash in hand. If the repairers can't be sure about the extent of damage up front, make it clear in writing that by accepting his cash up front you're not waiving your right to come after him for the remainder.
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The vehicle details for Y132 XOF are:
Date of Liability 01 07 2011
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CO2 Emissions 171g/Km
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The enquiry is complete
The vehicle details for Y132 XOF are:
Date of Liability 01 07 2011
Date of First Registration 19 07 2001
Year of Manufacture 2001
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1299CC
CO2 Emissions 171g/Km
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour RED
Vehicle Type Approval M1
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £104.50
12 Months Rate £190.00
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