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Write off overpayment help needed
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paulopepper
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Hi. My car was written off in December 2017 and insurance company agreed a figure of £1200 less 250 salvage cost as I wanted to keep vehicles. They however sent a cheque for the full amount, £1200.
I contacted them and they said they would put a stop on that cheque and pay correct amount £950 directly into my bank. Strangely again they paid the full amount of £1200 into my bank.
They’ve now realised their error and are requesting me to refund the £250 to them. I imagine I have to?
Many thanks for any advice
I contacted them and they said they would put a stop on that cheque and pay correct amount £950 directly into my bank. Strangely again they paid the full amount of £1200 into my bank.
They’ve now realised their error and are requesting me to refund the £250 to them. I imagine I have to?
Many thanks for any advice
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If you don't they will pursue you for it of course!0
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If you did indeed keep the salvage from the written off vehicle you have two choices. 1) return the salvage or 2) keep the salvage and return the £250 over payment. End of !I may not have thanked you but I meant to, honest!0
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