Wendy Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 The Good news - I have not had to dig my cherished newly painted Corrado VR6 out of the garage. I have a Hire Car - it was going to be a KA - short for KAK I think. But no, I have a VW Jetta - whihc personally I am quite happy about. No, its not my 350 but at least I have wheels and a half decent one. My 350 is being collected tomorrow and going to a Bodyshop I know and would be happy to use personally, so that is quite a result too. Initially on hearing the age of my car, it was said - oh that might be a Write off !!!! I know I have not posted any pictures up for any of you to see - but really. 48000 miles, 11 years old and needs a near offside Quarter panel and paint on 3 panels and new alloy. I am not up to speed on the current price of my car - but its got to be 6k plus to replace. I did drive it home and I would be surprised it did come back with a report of the suspension not being straight as I had no concerns what so ever in that area. Anyway enough speculation - I will wait to be advised their further findings and go from there. Fingers crossed it will all runs smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Will message you back shortly Wendy. I recall, a rear quarter panel 'alone' is £500+ then you have fitting, painting and the likes. Oh don't forget a new alloy from Nissan is probably going to be somewhere in the region of £500 (I would have guessed). You'll be talking £2.5k+ if it's an insurance repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toothy Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Could easily be a CAT D. But you should get the option to buy it back off the insurance company if they do write it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Silver lining in every cloud 😇 Wendy! Either way hope you get sorted with your baby repaired correctly or good cash payout to get a similar replacementðŸ‘. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Don't ............... I don't want it written off !! I know I then have an option of buy back etc etc. I would probably have to then just hire a R8 or something similar for the Scotland trip !!!!! Regarding a cash pay out and buy another - what a pain that will be, the time and travel alone. It takes me forever to buy new cars, then I only get tempted to buy other things and then the Cayman just might get a look in. !!!! Nothing on my Toolbar is working- what have I done to stop it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Sorry to hear this Wendy, I'm sure the insurance company can't write it off if you insist you don't want it to be, it's your car and you own it. I guess you could agree an amount of money and get it repaired yourself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedutch Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Wendy, An R8 for Scotland !!!! Just make sure I'm down as a named driver ! I am sure if you talk to insurers you can come to a suitable arangement, start looking on auto trader for similar age and mileage cars, that way if they do write it off you can make sure you get a fair payout and don't accept their first offer ( I argued for nearly two weeks to get my daughter a better "fair market value"), alternatively, you can use the info to help argue for a repair. Good luck and enjoy your holiday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) Search out lots of adverts online for similar age/mileage cars from dealers ready to show the insurance if they do write it off so you can justify its true value. Low Miles is everything and that`s where your value will come from. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/nissan/350_z/postcode/pl158rl/radius/1500/maximum-age/over_10_years_old/maximum-mileage/up_to_50000_miles/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew might give you an idea Edited February 26, 2016 by gsexr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 Thought after so long, I should update this thread. My car went into the body shop - Carbody in Banbury. Although the work was good that was done on the car, I did have some problems - mainly in being advised the car would be ready in 2 days, several times to be let down. Then when I finally got it back initially the alloy had not been done, tyre not replaced and was still a scuff on the rear quarter panel. However - everything is good now. I have to say Highway Insurance were superb throughout. Updating me regularly and dealing with any issues promptly and efficiently. I did get a copy of the Insurance work - it came to £2300. I would recommend Highway all day long on my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudman Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 +1 on Highway (via Chris Knott) - had my wing mirror ripped off on the Civic and they were very good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Glad everything is sorted for you Wendy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Also very nice meeting you and your lush Zed, aka the ickle street racer LOL David 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justthejedi Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 After seeing your photo's of the damage and the finished repair @ Japfest last sunday, I'd say they did a top job Wendy. being in the "trade" I've seen some horrific repairs done to much younger cars over the years. Glad it's sorted....Scotland here we come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) Thought after so long, I should update this thread. My car went into the body shop - Carbody in Banbury. Although the work was good that was done on the car, I did have some problems - mainly in being advised the car would be ready in 2 days, several times to be let down. Then when I finally got it back initially the alloy had not been done, tyre not replaced and was still a scuff on the rear quarter panel. However - everything is good now. I have to say Highway Insurance were superb throughout. Updating me regularly and dealing with any issues promptly and efficiently. I did get a copy of the Insurance work - it came to £2300. I would recommend Highway all day long on my experience. Hate that place!! If you see my crash thread lol they tried saying the person I crashed into needed 3500 worth of work done on the car when all my car needed was a front bumper lol! Carbody in Banbury I mean lol Edited April 29, 2016 by -Bradders- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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