looks like my cars a wright off!? :(

debred86

I posted at the weekend, to cut a long story short my car skidded into a wall and the amount of damage looks like its going to be written off. No other cars were involved, no-one was hurt and no property damaged.

I only got it three months ago and have put approx 2000 miles on the clock, i paid £7000 for it, it is a 09 ford fiesta style, 1.25.

If they do class it as a write off (which is looking likely) what are they likely to offer me? As i am hoping to get a similar car.

Any advice much appreciated!

mikey72

They'll probably offer a lot less.

But, as you bought it recently, FOS rulings have said the price you paid is the true value, (less your excess). Three months is getting a bit long, but it should still be close to the price you paid.

bigjl.

Have you paid the full years policy?

vaio

the advice given in your previous thread is still good

dacouch wrote: »

........If your car is written off, you may find the attached link a useful link http://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/publications/technical_notes/motor-valuation.html........

vaio wrote: »

£7k car with front, side, ?suspension?, bumper, screen & airbags damage?

I’d say start looking for a replacement

Also, when it comes to valuation, remember that on recently bought vehicles the price you paid is generally assumed to be the market value.

debred86

Great thank you! i had actually forgotten about that with worrying about everything!

debred86

and yes i have paid the full years policy