Is this going to be repairable *Update #2*

[scottm72]

exactly as the guys are saying, get that report and also tell them you would like to challenge the payout amount, have seen a lot of people do this successfully, I done it last week on a laptop lol and got an extra 25% from ins company,
worth a try and doesn't actually mean you will accept it but just in case you need it you could get the ball rolling.
£3k does sound excessive though, I bet the company that quoted the work have added bits on as well that prob don't need changed, they always do this as the more parts there are the better due to their mark up on each item.
if you can get 2 independent quotes you may be able to crack this
keep us informed dude and yes we do like reading your progress, you are one of us after all
 

[DarkSideJohn]

Oh my good god !
Just got the engineers report back with costings...all I can say is boy do they try and rob you blind !

From a cursory glance I have worked out nearly £900 worth of stuff that doesn't need doing ! and there is probably more as well.

I have edited a word doc that contains the report and removed all personal / business info about me and the body shop and if anyone wants a gander Ill put the link to the file on here too !

It really does make you sick at what they think they can get away with !


But anyway , heres the link if anyone fancies a read !

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B862QeH0et38ektoam9nMlNYenc

[scottm72]

phew, had a read of it, looks way to confusing in my eyes, and it says it is a BRIEF summary !!!
wouldn't like to try and understand the full one.
I bet they do it this way so the ins company haven't got a clue and just say ok we wont argue with your findings
maybe some other people on here will understand it but bl@@dy hell

[DarkSideJohn]

So another update !
After many many talks with my insurance company and 4 different authorised garages !

The work on my car is gonna go ahead ! She lives again !

In such a good mood this afternoon :)

[scottm72]

So another update !
After many many talks with my insurance company and 4 different authorised garages !

The work on my car is gonna go ahead ! She lives again !

In such a good mood this afternoon :)

brilliant news, really good, your persistence has paid off, give yourself a big pat on the back mate.
when adding any extra value to your car in the future after this remember what the ins company values it at it todays market, good to keep in mind
let us know when you get it back dude 

[DarkSideJohn]

Its due back sometime next week !
Not gonna bug them now just gonna let them get it done !


I'm thinking I may have to treat myself to a mod or 2 ! Suggestions ?