Insurance write-off - second opinion?

dacouch

leoren wrote: »

Oh and they might be able to send to salvage without your permission. Depends on their T&Cs. To be certain send recorded deliver letter to claims handler stating you are arranging for an independent engineer to asses the vehicle and you do not agree to any further action untill this has been completed and the report reviewed.

They are not allowed to dispose of the vehicle until they have paid the policyholder out the full market value

leoren

dacouch wrote: »

They are not allowed to dispose of the vehicle until they have paid the policyholder out the full market value

Your correct, but not allowed is not the same as does not. My car was written off last june, not yet agreed settlement but had an interesting letter from DVLA 2 months ago saying my car has been disposed of. Complaint in progress, but insurance companies do stuff like this all the time.

Lum

nlamont wrote: »

Ah - an optimistic note! Just what I needed! I'm going to call a local guy to see what recovery would cost but I'm beginning to feel getting rid of the problem is the easiest option. I just have to persuade some rather difficult family members of that.

"You want it? Here's the buyback cost from the insurers. I'd rather carry my wife/child/dog in a car that's safe, sorry"