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Re: Car has been classes a total loss
« Reply #15 on: October 15, 2013, 10:53:51 am »
Well said simmo!  :congrats: My condolences to the OP  :sad1:

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Re: Car has been classes a total loss
« Reply #16 on: October 16, 2013, 05:23:12 pm »
We'll they offerd me in the end 9500 not to bad now on the look out for new car
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Re: Car has been classes a total loss
« Reply #17 on: October 16, 2013, 07:58:18 pm »

At the risk of getting shot down here, I don't mind insurance companies trying to minimise the amount they shell out.  It keeps my premiums low.  But when you think you're being treated unfairly, it's no good saying it's unfair; you have to prove it is.

I had a similar issue when my motorbike was written off (and nearly me with it).  A loss adjuster was appointed and offered a low sum.  I sent a report just over an inch thick by recorded delivery, with similar models for sale across the country.  With each, I showed features that were worse (or better) than mine with a realistic estimate of the effect this would have on price.  I included copies of every bill and photographs of all the work (restoration) I'd done.

They paid me more than I bought it for.  Evidence is what you need.  Good luck.


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Re: Car has been classes a total loss
« Reply #18 on: October 16, 2013, 08:08:34 pm »
I think 9500 is fair to be honest . I have looked at loads of cars and there all about 9,000 to 10,000 . I would not say I was happy I would have rather not had my house broken into and car stole . No one was hurt no one,s dead so it's onwards and upwards just hope the ****s that done it get what they deserve .they will probably get a slap on the wrist for being bad boys  :fighting:
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Re: Car has been classes a total loss
« Reply #19 on: October 16, 2013, 08:12:20 pm »
Well your the person who needs to be happy  - could take months to get them to move on any offer up over!

Hope you have better luck with the replacement .   :happy2:

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Re: Car has been classes a total loss
« Reply #20 on: October 16, 2013, 08:52:30 pm »
Glad your coming to a closure you could probably get an extra 500 with a moan but seems fair what you thinking of next?

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Re: Car has been classes a total loss
« Reply #21 on: October 16, 2013, 08:57:00 pm »
It's a bloody nightmare looking for another car
Especially when I dident want one
Still like the gti but been there
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Re: Car has been classes a total loss
« Reply #22 on: October 16, 2013, 09:35:37 pm »
If it was me I'd be looking at s3 edition 30/35 bmw 335 diesel golf r but still a tad to expensive it's hard enough when ur looking buy when it's put on you its worse!

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Re: Car has been classes a total loss
« Reply #23 on: October 16, 2013, 10:44:39 pm »
Why don't you just buy the same car again, unless you were unhappy with it or want to move on?

The Mk6 GTI can be had for ~10k ish now.