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[DM14742]

My pride & joy has just been reversed into by a Boater wearing upper crust type of Chap who obviously bought his driving license. He's put a big dent / scrape down the side of my Van & his reaction was to start rubbing & tapping his rear bumper without a second glance at the carnage he caused to my freshly polished beauty :Angry:.
Anyway he's admitted it was his fault so hopefully I won't have any problems insurance wise. Has anybody been in a similar situation because I know of an excellent Auto Repair company but will his insurers insist on one of their own & what if I'm not happy with the result ?. Also I have an external BBQ point just above the impact and Gaslow filler just above that so think its wise getting that checked as well.

 

[Hollyberry]

What a pr**!!! There was a loud bang here on campsite yesterday evening--woman whacked her car in reverse, straight into a lighting post. Made a hell of a bang but didnlt seem to be damage to her car.

Hope insurance sorts it out. (Yours--not hers)

 

[Cardeau]

Sorry to hear about the damage to your MH. I've recently read somewhere that you do not have to accept a repair company nominated by the insurance company. Try calling your local Citizens Advice group as they could give you further guidance.

Insurance companies have a vested interested in getting the repairs done for the lowest possible cost. However, it's you that has to live with the quality of the repair.

Best of luck, i hope you get everything sorted quickly.


Richard

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[Cardeau]

Here it is!

http://www.rrg-group.com/content/accident-repair-centres-know-your-rights


You can quote this to the insurance company if they try to fob you off with the 'you must use our nominated repair centre' statement.

Richard

 

[pablomc]

I didn't use the insurance's nominated repairer on my car. They did state I may have to pay any extra if the quote was high (which I was prepared to battle), but as it happened they accepted the quote.