carl0s Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 The assesors have sent me a letter saying: "we refer to our recent inspection of your damaged vehicle and request that you make arrangements to convey your vehicle to the premises of West Midlands Accident Repair Centre, Dudley, in order that they can compile an estimate for the necessary repairs. The repairers should forward this estimate direct for our attention." now that's a bit of a bastard because this is the bodyshop I *want* it to go to, but it's like 80 miles away from me. Do I have to drive down there and back? Will I be re-imbursed for my petrol or time or anything? Should I request a courtesy car right then so I can take the car to Dudley and leave it there? any ideas folks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wipeout Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 I had a similar problem in the past, where the insurance company's body shop was too far away, I told the company that it was to far for me to go and they told me I could find a local body shop to do the work providing the quote was reasonable. Just so happens a mate of mine was running a body shop round the corner at the time, so it was far easier to do that. Most companies should offer you a courtesy car but i'm not sure about petrol allowance, can't see why they wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted July 17, 2004 Author Share Posted July 17, 2004 my problem is that *my* bodyshop is too far away ;-) I've decided I want it to go to this place. I suppose I should just drive up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wipeout Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Ah i see you problem now Ye i guess you will have to drive there, might be worth asking about a hire car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_karkie Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Have you heard the advert on the radio for Supreme Bodyworks, they say "Insurance companies always tell you where to go to fix your car, but its just not true, it is totally your choice where you want your car to be repaired" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_TC Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Originally posted by nick_karkie Have you heard the advert on the radio for Supreme Bodyworks, they say "Insurance companies always tell you where to go to fix your car, but its just not true, it is totally your choice where you want your car to be repaired" That's right, this 'insurance approved' stuff is rubbish. YOU have the right to have your car repaired, where ever you want it to be. But expect them to be even less helpful than the usually are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovatt Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Originally posted by Nick@TC That's right, this 'insurance approved' stuff is rubbish. YOU have the right to have your car repaired, where ever you want it to be. But expect them to be even less helpful than the usually are thats exactly what i told him and thats why he is bringing it to my bodyshop in Dudley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wipeout Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 No worries about a courtesy car then. He will be able to have a nice Supra as one Not often a bodyshop can give you the same make car as you had....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted July 18, 2004 Author Share Posted July 18, 2004 LOL I'll be looking forward to a break from the fuel costs of my Supra. I'm quiety hoping I get a diesel courtesy car - It's the insurers who sort all that out. They'll probably pick the cheapest rental place they can find in the area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovatt Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 or you might be lucky enough to get one of our gorgeous corsa's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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